Wanna study TV or film but don't have the funds?
Read on...
The National Film and Video Foundation (who organise the SAFTAs) has announced applications for it's 2015 bursary scheme. Each year they provide funding to students in financial need to pursue film and TV related studies at accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa.
They award approximately 60 bursaries a year - to academic achievers who are passionate about film and TV.
If you'd like to apply, this is what you need to:
Application criteria
The student must:
- Have already been selected at an institution that offers formal qualifications such as a diploma or degree.
- Be able to demonstrate financial need.
- Possess a good academic record, the latest academic reports are required.
- Motivate in detail why they qualify to receive a bursary.
- Submit a correctly completed application form and attach all required documents as per the application form.
- Be a South African citizen, or have permanent residency or have refugee status.
If you meet the above criteria, you can apply by completing an application form available on the NFVF website here:
Application form.
The application form provides a guide on all the required documentation to submit with your application form.
Important Notice:
- One(1) copy of the entire application must be delivered at the NFVF offices or posted.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- The NFVF does not fund Live Performance or Acting studies.
- Only certified documents will be accepted.
- Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified.
- Faxed or emailed applications will be disqualified.
Closing date: 31 July 2015, 13:00.
If you have queries, please mail
Lebohang Khunou at
lebohang@nfvf.co.za