Cape Audio College Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications open Closes 30 November 2026
Provider
Cape Audio College
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The college has closed its bursary at the end of November for the following year, most recently on 30 November 2024 for 2025 after an extension.

Keagan HendricksWritten by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)
Naledi KhumaloReviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Cape Audio College, the Institute of Sound Technology in Observatory, Cape Town, trains sound engineers and music producers through a one-year Higher Certificate in Sound Technology and a three-year BA in Sound Technology and Production. Its bursary helps talented students from missing-middle households who cannot afford private college fees and cannot use NSFAS.

About the Cape Audio College Bursary

  • Courses: Higher Certificate in Sound Technology (one year) and BA in Sound Technology and Production (three years).
  • Covers a contribution towards tuition, with the amount set by the college according to need and available funds.
  • Aimed at the missing middle: households earning between R350 000 and R600 000 a year.

Cape Audio College Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen.
  • Intending to study at Cape Audio College in the funding year, with a passion for audio and a commitment to a career in the industry.
  • Household income between R350 000 and R600 000 a year.
  • A good academic record in Matric or current studies.

How to apply for the Cape Audio College Bursary

  1. Apply for admission to the Higher Certificate or the BA at capeaudiocollege.co.za.
  2. Prepare a certified ID, certified Matric or NSC results, your current academic record or progress report, a motivation letter explaining why you want to study at Cape Audio College, and your parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (payslips, an unemployment affidavit, SASSA letters or maintenance orders).
  3. Email everything to study@capeaudiocollege.com with the subject line “Cape Audio College Bursary 2027”, or deliver it to the Head of Administration, 48 Dane Street, Unit 8B Waverley Business Park, Observatory, Cape Town.

Cape Audio College Bursary closing date

The last confirmed closing date was 30 November 2024. Expect about 30 November 2026 for 2027.

Contact details

Audio and music students should also see our music bursaries list, the Fine Music Radio bursary and ISFAP for missing-middle students at public universities.

FAQs

1. When does the Cape Audio College bursary close for 2027? +
The college has closed its bursary at the end of November for the following year, most recently on 30 November 2024 for 2025 after an extension. Expect the 2027 round to close around 30 November 2026; confirm with the college.
2. What is Cape Audio College? +
A private institute of sound technology in Observatory, Cape Town, offering a one-year Higher Certificate in Sound Technology and a three-year BA in Sound Technology and Production.
3. What does the bursary cover? +
A contribution towards tuition for the Higher Certificate or the BA, with the amount set by the college according to need.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens with a passion for audio and a commitment to a career in the industry, intending to study at Cape Audio College in the funding year, from households earning between R350 000 and R600 000 a year (the missing middle), with a good academic record.
5. How do I apply? +
Email a certified ID, certified Matric results, your current academic record, a motivation letter and your parents' or guardians' proof of household income to study@capeaudiocollege.com with the subject line 'Cape Audio College Bursary 2027', or deliver them to the college in Observatory.
6. Are there alternatives? +
Private college students cannot use NSFAS, so also look at the music and performing arts funders on our site and at ISFAP if your household income qualifies.
Update note (checked September 2026): Cape Audio College had not published a bursary closing date when we checked in September 2026. Its Open Day on 10 October 2026 offers students who register that day a chance to win a 50% tuition bursary. Source: capeaudiocollege.co.za.

Checked the requirements and closing date? Apply directly with the provider.

Apply on the provider’s website

Or send your application by email:

study@capeaudiocollege.com

Put Cape Audio College Bursary 2027 in the subject line.

Paper applications go to:

the Head of Administration, 48 Dane Street, Unit 8B Waverley Business Park, Observatory, Cape Town

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