SANA Overview
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) was established in the year 1947 as a non-profit organisation. The main aim of the SANA is to represent the interests of the green/ nursery industry. SANA now also represents the following related associations: ABSTA (Allied, Bulb & Seed Trade Association), GCA (Garden Centre Association), and the BPGA (Bedding Plant Growers Association).
Some of the companies key objectives include: portraying a professional image of the countries Horticultural industry; creating a national communication channel with other Nursery businesses; keeping in contact with Government departments concerning issues related to the industry and environmental matters.
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards Horticulture and Landscaping qualifications.
MORE ABOUT THE SANA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
- The bursary will only provide cover for tuition fees only and is awarded for the current academic year of study. Funding is paid directly to the institution.
- The bursary does NOT cover any outstanding fees or other fees (such as registration fees, practical training, accommodation, travel, allowances, and prescribed books).
- Bursary recipients will also be required to become SANA members (free of charge), which will have the following benefits:
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted and invited to attend an interview with a SANA representative in their area, which will take place in April 2025.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANA BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards a Horticulture or Landscaping qualification
- You must preferably be studying at undergraduate level (PhD, Masters and BTech students will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
- You must have completed all modules of the 1st academic year of study
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for each subject
- You must be registered for 2025 studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must be a student member of SANA or must apply to be a member of SANA (this is FREE – see application form in the list of supporting documents below)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANA BURSARY
Download and complete the SANA Bursary Form
Supporting Documents:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Photograph of yourself (selfie/ portrait photograph/ student card photo)
- Current academic record
- Certificates of all previous other studies completed
- Tertiary institution’s banking details (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of tertiary registration for 2025 (on institutions letterhead)
- Motivational letter (details can be found on the application form) (minimum 150 words)
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted via email to: ayanda@sana.co.za
(Insert the words SANA BURSARY 2025 in the email subject line).
Due Date: 31 March 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the South African Nursery Association (SANA) directly:
Contact Person: Ayanda Radebe (Bursary Administrator)
Email: ayanda@sana.co.za
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.
