The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites applications for bursaries from institutions accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training for students who wish to pursue studies in heritage-related programmes for the 2024 academic year.
Fields of Study
- Anthropology (with a focus on forensic/medical anthropology)
- Archaeology (with a focus on marine and underwater cultural heritage, and forensic)
- Archives and Records management
- Conservation of the built environment including preventive conservation
- Collections (Cultural & Natural) Management
- Palaeontology
- Museum Studies or Management and Curatorship
- IKS or Courses contributing to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and S.A. Living Heritage
- History
- Digital heritage
- Fine Arts
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizenship
- Provisional acceptance or admission letter from the institution
- Not older than forty (40) years
- Outstanding academic performance
- Not employed full time with a salary of more than R350 000
- Current beneficiaries of other bursaries may apply if certain criteria are met
Value of the Bursary
- Maximum value: R110 000 per student
- Covers tuition fees, prescribed books, electronic devices, accommodation, meals, and transportation (with specific limits)
- Funds are paid directly to the institution
