NAC South Africa International Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, within one of the Arts fields of study listed above
• Be registered or accepted to study at an international tertiary institution
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Be enrolled at an accredited overseas tertiary institution
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
• Read the NAC international bursary guidelines (.pdf)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R250 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not be older than 12 months)
• Proof of acceptance/ registration at an accredited institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Transcript of results/ recognition of prior learning qualification by academic institutions
• Certified copies of degrees/ certificates/ diplomas
• Proof 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 on how 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 on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of household/ own income
• Bank statement/ proof of bank account (with a bank stamp not older than 6 months)

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
   NAC International Bursary Application 2025

   Applications must be submitted online at: NAC International Bursary Application 2025

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around July. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 087 700 0683
• Phone 011 010 8886
• Phone 060 791 5555

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About NAC South Africa International

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is a statutory body, established in 1997, that funds artists and arts organisations.