eMedia Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric with a minimum overall average of 65%
• Be studying full-time towards a Degree or Diploma qualification, within Television, Radio, Broadcasting and any other Media related field
• Be a 1st year student
• Be studying at an accredited University in South Africa
• Be passionate about pursuing a career in the Television or Radio space
• Have a strong academic record
• Be in need of financial assistance to complete your studies
• Not be receiving any other financial assistance, bursary or funding (including NSFAS)

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees only

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Matric certificate / statement of results (not older than 3 months)
• Proof of acceptance from a South African university (clearly indicating your media-related field of study)
• Most recent updated university fee statement (obtained from your student portal or the university finance office)
• Breakdown of academic fees per annum
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (recent payslips or letters of employment if employed, and latest 3 months’ bank statements (not older than three months) for each parent or guardian)
• Parents or guardians 3 months recent bank statements

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   eMedia Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: eMedia Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closing date not yet announced. Not confirmed – apply ASAP. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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About eMedia

eMedia Holdings owns e.tv, eNCA and other South African broadcasting and media businesses.