Fine Music Radio (FMR) Bursary South Africa 2025

Fine Music Radio (FMR) 101.3 is a Cape Town-based community radio station dedicated to classical and jazz music.

Established by the Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum Foundation, the FMR Bursary Trust Awards aim to support South African music students by awarding scholarships and bursaries for performance-focused music qualifications.

About the Fine Music Radio Bursary

The FMR Bursary offers financial assistance to students enrolled in a performance diploma or degree program at a South African tertiary institution.

The bursary competition is divided into four categories:

  1. African Music (vocal/instrumental)
  2. Classical Vocal
  3. Classical Instrumental
  4. Jazz Vocal/Instrumental

The competition involves two rounds: a preliminary round with a pre-recorded audition video submission and a final round held live at the Baxter Concert Hall in Cape Town.

Fine Music Radio Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. South African citizenship
  2. South African residency
  3. Enrolment in a performance diploma or degree program at a South African tertiary institution

Fine Music Radio Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the FMR Bursary are submitted online.

It’s important to familiarize yourself with the FMR Bursary Rules (available in PDF format) before applying.

Your application should include the following:

  1. Supporting Documentation:
    • Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (official letterhead required)
    • Reference letter from your current music lecturer/teacher (including contact information and signature)
    • Short biography (maximum 300 words)
    • Motivational letter outlining your career goals and how you plan to utilize the bursary funds
    • Full programme details (composers, arrangers, instrumentation, and accompaniment)
    • Link to your pre-recorded audition video (unlisted YouTube submission)
  2. Pre-Recorded Audition Video:
    • High-quality video (maximum 15 minutes)
    • Landscape orientation, 720p resolution or higher, with clear audio and video
    • Video introduction: State your name and list all performed works (including title and composer/arranger)
    • Upload to YouTube (unlisted) with the title “FMR Bursary Trust” – [Your Name] – [Category]
    • Video description: Include your name and details of performed works

How to Apply

Applications for the FMR Bursary are submitted online.

The specific application portal details are not available in this publicly accessible information.

We recommend visiting the Fine Music Radio website closer to the application deadline for the most up-to-date information.

How to Contact Fine Music Radio Bursary

For any inquiries related to the FMR Bursary program, feel free to contact Fine Music Radio directly: [email protected].

Fine Music Radio Bursary Closing Date

The application deadline for the 2024 FMR Bursary Awards was 14 June 2024. Information on the 2025 deadlines is not yet available.

I recommend that you check the Fine Music Radio website closer to the anticipated application period for the latest updates.