Fine Music Radio (FMR) Bursary South Africa 2026

Fine Music Radio 101.3 is a community radio station, located in Cape Town, focusing on classical and jazz music. The radio station is committed to delivering a quality listening experience from classical and jazz to outside broadcasts, compelling content and social initiatives. The FMR Bursary Trust Awards was formed by the Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum Foundation, with the aim of providing funding (scholarships, bursaries and awards) to students studying towards performance and music qualifications.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must reside in South AfricaYou must be studying towards a Diploma or Degree in MusicYou must be registered at a tertiary institution in South Africa

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Applications must be submitted online at:FMR Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the FMR bursary. Applicants must read theFMR Bursary Rulesbefore applying. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID documentProof of registration at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Reference/ endorsement letter from teacher or lecturer (name, contact number and signature)Short biography (maximum 300 words)Motivational letter, including your career goals and how you plan to use the fund if you win the competitionFull programme details, including composers, arranger, instrumentation and accompanimentLink to your UNLISTED YouTube video submission for the audition. Take note of the following:the video must be high quality and up to 15 minutes in lengththe video must be recorded in landscape orientation, at a resolution of 720p or higher, with clear audio and videothe video must begin with the competitor stating their name and full list of works performed, including title and composer/ arrangerthe video must be uploaded to YouTube (unlisted) with the title “FMR Bursary Trust”– competitor’s name – and categorythe video description must include the competitors names of the works and composers