KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary, Application Form, Eligibility Requirements and Closing Dates

The KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary is awarded to students living in KwaZulu-Natal who are enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies within some special fields that the department has selected.

These fields include:

1. Heritage-related programs: Anthropology (forensic/medical), Archaeology (marine/underwater cultural heritage, forensic), Archives and Records Management, Conservation of the Built Environment (preventive conservation).
2. Creative industries: Fashion Design, Film & Television Production (Animation, Cinematography), Jewellery Design & Manufacture.

If you are selected, you will be given a bursary package that will cover all your schooling expenses.

It covers tuition fees, prescribed books, electronic devices (up to R10 000), accommodation (up to R50 000, where applicable), meals (up to R18 500, where applicable), and transport (up to R10 000, where applicable).

The maximum bursary value is R110 000, and funds are paid directly to the student’s registered institution.

Application Form for the KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary

Applications for this KZN Department Bursary are typically open during the first semester of the academic year.

You can access the application form and download it from the official website of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

The application form is requires detailed information about your academic background, chosen field of study, financial needs, and supporting documentation.

You must provide all the necessary documents and meet the eligibility requirements before submitting your application.

KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary Eligibility Requirements

There is always a tight competition for the KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary.

If you want to qualify, you must:

1. Be a South African citizen residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
2. Be enrolled or accepted for admission in an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate program at a South African university in one of the specified fields.
3. Demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
4. Be committed to contributing to the development of sports, arts, and culture in KwaZulu-Natal.
5. Not be employed full-time by the government, state agencies, or the private sector with a salary exceeding R130 000 per annum.
6. Not be a beneficiary of other bursaries or scholarships for the same academic year.

KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the 2024 academic year KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary application was on December 8, 2023.

For any further inquiries or assistance with the application process, you can contact the department at the following telephone numbers:

1. Mrs TN Shongwe: 031 242 1708
2. Ms ZJ Chonco: 033 897 9469