Dept of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Bursaries 2024

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) invites South African student to apply Bursary Programme 2023 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 January 2023

Fields Covered:

• Anthropology (focused on forensic / medical anthropology)
• Archaeology (focused on marine and underwater cultural heritage, and forensic)
• Archives and Records Management
• Conservation of the Built Environment (preventive conservation)
• Collections (Cultural & Natural) Management
• Digital heritage
• Fine Arts
• History
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)
• Museum Studies or Management and Curatorship
• Palaeontology

Bursary Coverage:

• Maximum value: R110,000 per student
• Expenses covered:
  • Full tuition fees
  • Prescribed books
  • Electronic devices (max. value R10,000; provide 3 receipts/invoices)
  • Accommodation (max. value R50,000, where applicable)
  • Meals (max. value R18,500, where applicable)
  • Transport (max. value R10,000, where applicable)

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be 40 years old or younger
• Be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
• Study or intend to study in one of the listed heritage-related programmes
• Study at an accredited institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
• Maintain a strong academic record
• Not be employed full-time in the private sector, government, or state agencies
• Not earn more than R350,000 per annum

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

• Applications must be submitted online at:
  Undergraduate Bursary: DSAC Bursary Application 2024 (Undergraduate)
  Postgraduate Bursary: DSAC Bursary Application 2024 (Postgraduate)
• Mention “StudentRoom.co.za” as the source of information in the application form
• Ensure completeness of the application form and submit required documentation

Required Documents (Certified Copies):

• ID document
• Passport Type Photo (.jpg format)
• Matric latest results/certificate
• Most recent academic record (if currently studying)
• Proof of provisional acceptance/admission at the university
• For Postgraduate students: progress report from supervisor (if writing a dissertation or thesis)

Important Notes:

• Use updated browsers (Google Chrome or Firefox) for the application.
• Complete all fields on the form; use “N/A” if not applicable.
• Have your ID photo and documents ready for upload.
• Contact 066 187 6812 (call or text) for application assistance.
• Ensure submission before the closing date: 31 January 2024.