This scholarship is designed for an underprivileged candidate who has a passion for and interest in working in the South African Cannabis industry. The course Cannabis Industry 101 takes place at our campus in Johannesburg.

The scholarship is for our 12-week course that includes a 4-week internship with placement provided and includes full tuition for the 12 weeks.

The successful candidate(s) will need to cover their accommodation, meals and transport from home to the campus during the 12 weeks as well as any cost associated with an internship. 

Please note that this is a challenging course and is designed for those disciplined and committed enough to keep focused and work hard. In your application you will be required to answer a number of questions about Cannabis so only serious applicants should apply.

We are proud to have partnered with Agricolleges and AFASA to bring you this scholarship. 

AFASA - The African Farmers Association of South Africa is a non-profit industry organisation that helps facilitate the development of competencies in African farmers in order for them to participate meaningfully in the formal and informal agricultural sectors. They cater for members across the farming value chain in all provinces and member benefits include: access to procurement platforms, technical support, agricultural finance, access to markets and agri BEE initiatives. 
Agricolleges international offers affordable hope and opportunity to students in South Africa, Africa and across the globe, through cloud-based and shared e-learning of agricultural content, and promotes the principles of sustainable production to further food security around the world.

This scholarship is designed for an underprivileged candidate who has a passion for and an interest in Cannabis or Hemp cultivation in South African. The course National Certificate in Plant Production: Cannabis & Hemp is a 1-year online course that can be completed from anywhere and includes a 7-day practical at a Cannabis farm in Gauteng towards the end of the course. 

The scholarship includes the full tuition fee for the 1-year course as well as transport, food and accommodation for the 7-day practical. 

The successful candidate will need to have his / her own digital device to complete the course as well as adequate data including attending one 2-hours Zoom lecture per month (10 Zoom lectures in total). 

Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be South African citizens and come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Applicants must be 18 years or older.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade 10 or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants are required to submit a 2000-word reflective essay on who they are and why they believe they should be considered for such a scholarship as well as their curriculum vitae.

Please note that this is a challenging course and is designed for those disciplined and committed enough to keep focused and work hard. In your application you will be required to answer a number of questions about Cannabis so only serious applicants should apply.