ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Bursary Programme 2025
Deadline: 30 March 2025
Location: South Africa
ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Bursary
- Successful programme participants will participate in bi-weekly workshops from 7 June to 16 August 2025.
- Scholarships finals week will be held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, from 28 September to 5 October 2025.
- ACT will cover finalists’ meals, travel and accommodation costs during the Finals Week.
- The final programme Exhibition Event and Gala Night will take place on 2 & 4 October 2025 respectively. At the Gala Night, the scholarship winners’ announcements will take place.
- Scholarships may only be utilised for Digital/Performing/Visual Arts studies at a South African tertiary or accredited institution.
- The scholarship only covers higher education, which is limited to covering registration fees, tuition fees, and books or related study materials.
- Winners are encouraged to select an institution from the institution list on the website.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
Individuals who are:
- Between the ages of 17 – 25 years old.
- Currently in Grade 12 OR have university exemption.
- Need financial assistance to pursue a qualification in performing or visual arts as a South African tertiary/accredited institution, for studies commencing in 2026.
- Not currently registered at a tertiary institution/accredited institution for the 2025 academic year.
- Do not have an existing tertiary qualification in an arts/creative discipline from a South African tertiary/accredited institution.
- Not considered a professional artist – (have specialized training/and or employed full time in their artistic discipline).
- Not a 2024 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme participant or finalist.
- Willing and able to commit to the 6-month duration of the programme.
- A South African citizen.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Patrick Nndwamato Foundation Bursary 2025
- Africa Wetu Foundation Bursary 2025 for South Africans
- Graduate Internship Programme at Ackermans
SUPPORTING ATTACHMENTS
Applicants will be asked to attach the following to their application form:
- ID Copy (front & back)
- Previous semester/last academic results
- Signed consent form
- Headshot
- 1 x Video (Performing Arts) OR 4 x Portfolio pictures (Visual Arts)
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online at ACT Nyoloha bursaries portal.
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