The vision of the National Arts Council (NAC) is to cultivate a thriving and enduring arts community that enhances lives by fostering the open and imaginative expression of South Africa's diverse cultures. By doing so, the NAC aims to serve as a driving force for social integration and play a part in shaping the ongoing evolution of a distinctive, multifaceted, and all-encompassing South African identity.
International bursaries are only granted when it's established that South African tertiary institutions do not offer the desired course or qualification. Consideration may also be given to applicants accepted at esteemed institutions. Postgraduate qualifications receive funding based on academic excellence.
Applicants must achieve a minimum of 65% to be eligible. In cases where tuition fees are covered from other sources, the funding may be redirected to cover accommodation, books, travel, and subsistence allowances.
The NAC offers two categories of local bursary funding:
Block institutional grants for undergraduate studies.
Studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification in one of the aforementioned fields of study
How to apply
To apply for the National Arts Council of SA Bursary to the application link where you must create an account and it will take you through the application process online. Supporting documents that you may need are as follows:
Institutional Bursary (undergraduate):
ID document (certified copy, no older than 3 months old)
Course outline
Fee structure
Annual academic report
Students banking details
Current student intake results
Student selection criteria
Tax clearance certificate
Audited financial statement
Individual Bursary (postgraduate):
ID document (certified copy, no older than 3 months old)
Academic transcript or academic record
Proof of acceptance by tertiary institution
Course outline
Fee structure
Tertiary institutions banking details
Students banking details
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2 reference letters
Students proof of income (payslips/ affidavit if unemployed)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (payslips/ affidavit if unemployed)
