Call for applications: 2023 National Arts Council of SA international bursaries

The invitation is for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the disciplines of music, craft, dance, literature, theatre and visual arts. The grant will be renewable for the duration of the course, subject to the successful completion of each year of study and with adherence to the conditions of the grant.

All applicants of this international bursary funding call, particularly those who have been given recognition of prior learning, are required to have been already admitted at their preferred institution of higher learning.  New students or those that are already registered and studying at institutions abroad are welcome to apply.

Applications will be assessed based on the applicant’s artistic merit, financial need, acceptance at the identified institution, credibility of the qualification they want to pursue as well as the prestige of the institution that they have been accepted at. The grant will not exceed R250 000 (about $13 575) per annum and is subject to council approval.

Applicants need to register and complete the online application form here before 31 March. Funding guidelines can be downloaded here. The NAC reserves the right to allocate funds according to its priorities. No applicant is automatically entitled to funding. All funding is at the discretion of the NAC.

Note: Late and incomplete applications will not be considered, and no exceptions will be made.

For more information, contact info@nac.org.za.

View the original call here.