SAAFoST Bursaries

SAAFoST Foundation

SAAFoST established the SAAFoST Foundation in 2012, which administers all SAAFoST academic prizes, awards and bursaries.

Objectives of the Foundation

  1. The Foundation’s main objective is to administer the Bursaries and Academic prizes awarded by SAAFoST. These include Travel Grants, Aubrey Parsons Study Grants, Koeppen Memorial Scholarships, Matric Bursaries, Undergraduate Bursaries and Pieter van Twisk Academic Achievement Awards;
  2. The Foundation endeavours to optimise the invested capital in such a way as to generate maximum returns and to ensure the long-term stability of the Foundation.
  3. A primary objective is to increase the number of bursaries that can be accommodated every year to grow the number of students entering the field of food science and technology;
  4. The Foundation investigates possible avenues of increasing the donor base – i.e. by setting up mechanisms in which companies or individuals can contribute directly to the Foundation’s initiatives.
  5. The Foundation makes suggestions on the selection criteria for the various awards and bursaries, in liaison with the SAAFoST Council.

To become a bursary donor, contact Irene Burke (SAAFoST Membership Development Officer) at irene@saafost.org.za

See bursary donors here.

SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary

The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is inviting interested students to apply for full-term bursaries in the field of Food Science and Technology. SAAFoST Foundation is offering bursaries for full-time undergraduate food science and technology students, awarded on the basis of academic merit, employment equity, and demonstrated potential.

Click here for more information and application forms.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025

SAAFoST News and Events

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SAAFoST Cape Branch Annual Quiz Night

Join the Cape Branch annual quiz night, filled with fun and networking opportunities. Enter your team of a maximum of eight people.

Date: 14 November 2024
Time: 17:45 for 18:15
Venue: King David Mowbray Golf Club, 1 Raapenberg Road, Mowbray, Cape Town.
Cost: The cost is R250 for members and R300 for non-members including VAT. A choice of meal (Chicken Tendulkar OR Vegetarian Enchilada) with salad and fruit juice jugs per table, is included in the cost. Please advise us of your choice when completing the registration form.
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