The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has put out a call for applications for their annual National Bursary programme.
The programme offers bursaries to those who are studying or are intending study any qualification in the film and television industry at any accredited South African tertiary institution.
The focus is on production so Live Performance or Acting diplomas/degrees are excluded.
Application criteria
All applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen;
- Have a good academic record;
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance and
- Be registered or provisionally registered to study for a full time undergraduate or postgraduate diploma or degree in film/TV disciplines at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
Preference will be given to students enrolled at public tertiary institutions.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed motivation why you should be awarded a bursary together with all the certified copies of supporting documents indicated in the application form.
How to apply
You can apply by completing an online application which you'll find here:
NFVF bursary application form. You need to register on the application portal to access the form. Once you've done this, you need to choose the option: "
Application for a National Bursary (July 2016)"
Applications won't be considered if:
- The application form is incomplete or wrong information is provided,
- Supporting documents are missing or not certified,
Please note: Applications sent via fax or email will not be considered.
Application deadline: 31 August 2016 at midnight.
If you have queries about the application process and qualifying criteria, you can email Lebohang Khunou at
lebohang@nfvf.co.za.