SAMRO Foundation Music Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications open
Provider
SAMRO Foundation
Field of study
Arts, Music
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

No 2027 closing date had been published when we checked.

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

SAMRO collects royalties for South African composers and songwriters, and its foundation invests in music education. Its bursaries help music students pay tuition.

About the SAMRO Music Bursary

  • About R11 000 towards tuition in recent rounds.
  • For music students at recognised institutions.
  • Used only in the year awarded.

Eligibility requirements

  • South African music student.
  • Registered at a recognised tertiary institution.
  • Good academic and practical results.
  • Financial need.

How to apply

  1. Check samro.org.za for the foundation’s bursary call.
  2. Prepare your ID, academic record, proof of registration and any recordings requested.
  3. Contact naseema.yusuf@samro.org.za with questions.

Closing date

No 2027 date had been published when we checked.

Contact details

Music students should also see the SASMT scholarships, the Fine Music Radio bursary and our music bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the SAMRO music bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 closing date had been published when we checked. Check the SAMRO Foundation's pages on samro.org.za and contact the foundation.
2. What is SAMRO? +
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation, which collects royalties for composers and publishers. Its foundation runs education and development programmes.
3. How much is the bursary? +
About R11 000 in recent rounds, towards tuition only, for the year it is awarded.
4. Who is it for? +
Music students at recognised South African tertiary institutions.
5. Does SAMRO fund working musicians? +
Yes. Its Music Creation Support Fund supports music creators; it named 120 recipients for 2026.
6. How do I contact the foundation? +
Email naseema.yusuf@samro.org.za or call 011 712 8417.
Update note (checked September 2026): SAMRO’s CSI page no longer lists the music study bursary, and the old SAMRO Foundation bursary page now redirects to SAMRO’s homepage. No 2027 call or closing date is published. Source: samro.org.za.

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