Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC): Bursaries 2022

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) invites South African students to apply for the 2022 Bursary Programme.

Fields of study:

Bursaries are available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies within heritage-related programmes, specifically these fields:

• Anthropology (including Forensic Anthropology)
• Archaeology (Marine and Underwater Cultural Heritage, Forensic, etc)
• Archives and Records Management
• Conservation of the Built Environment
• Conservation and Preventive Conservation
• Collections (Cultural & Natural) Management (Not Nature Conservation)
• Heritage Resources Management
• Palaeontology
• Museum Studies or Management and Curatorship
• IKS or Courses that contribute to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and S.A. Living Heritage

Requirements:

• You must be a South Africa citizen
• You must be 40 years old or younger
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, in one of the heritage related programmes listed above
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at an institution that is accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must NOT be currently full-time employed within the private sector, government or state agencies
• You must NOT earn more than R130 000 per annum

The bursary will provide full cover for tuition fees and prescribed books, as well as accommodation (capped at R50 000, where applicable) and meals (capped at R18 500, where applicable). All funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution.