NAC South Africa International Bursary 2025

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) was established by parliament in 1997. The NAC is mandated to encourage and provide opportunities to artists, allow historically disadvantaged individuals the opportunity to access the arts, promote the understanding and appreciation for art, allow all the right/ freedom to do art, promote art within various communities, promote national identity and consciousness through art, address the historical imbalance in the promotion of arts, and create a relationship on a national scale between individuals and art institutions. The NAC’s vision is to be a front runner in the cultural, arts and creative community, actively supporting diverse and free creative expression. This is further supported by its mission to be an accessible and responsive funding agency, delivering value to the public by creating partnerships that promote the development/ sustainability of the creative sector.

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 be studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, within one of the Arts fields of study listed aboveYou must be registered or accepted to study at an international tertiary institutionYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%You must be enrolled at an accredited overseas tertiary institutionPreference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgroundsYou must read theNAC international bursary guidelines(.pdf)

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Applications must be submitted online at:NAC International Bursary Application 2025 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the NAC South Africa International Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy – not be older than 12 months)Curriculum VitaeCourse structure/ contentStudy fees structure from tertiary institutionProof of acceptance/ registration at an accredited institution (on institutions letterhead)Transcript of results/ recognition of prior learning qualification by academic institutionsCertified copies of degrees/ certificates/ diplomasProof of any other bursary funding (if applicable)Two reference letters from industry professionals (signed, dated with a full address and not be older than 12 months)(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary and your future career aspirations(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Proof of household/ own incomeBank statement/ proof of bank account (with a bank stamp not older than 6 months)