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The South African Society of Music Teachers administers several named music scholarships and its own study bursary. Together they support promising performers, composers and future music teachers.
About SASMT scholarships and bursaries
- Gladwell Scholarship: R12 000. Kathleen Irish Scholarship: R10 000.
- Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship for strings: R5 000. David Reunert Bursary: R1 500.
- SASMT Study Bursary for members, closing 31 October 2026.
Eligibility requirements
- Promising music students, depending on the award.
- Kathleen Irish: financially needy pianists entering tertiary study.
- Study Bursary: SASMT members of more than two years, or student members.
- South African citizens accepted at a tertiary institution for the Study Bursary.
How to apply
- Open the bursaries page on sasmt-savmo.co.za and choose the award.
- Prepare a certified ID, photo and a 15 to 20-minute unedited YouTube recording.
- Submit the application form before the award’s closing date.
Closing date
Study Bursary: 31 October 2026. Named scholarships: see each award.
Contact details
- SASMT: sasmt-savmo.co.za
Music students should also see the SASMT study bursary guide, the SAMRO bursary and our music bursaries page.
FAQs
1. Which SASMT awards are open for 2027? +
SASMT's Study Bursary closes on 31 October 2026. Its music scholarships, including the Gladwell, Kathleen Irish, Ellie Marx and David Reunert awards, have their own dates, so check the society's bursaries page.
2. What is the SASMT? +
The South African Society of Music Teachers, the oldest professional music society in Southern Africa.
3. How much are the scholarships? +
Gladwell Scholarship R12 000, Kathleen Irish Scholarship R10 000, Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship for strings R5 000 and David Reunert Bursary R1 500, in recent listings.
4. Who are they for? +
Promising music students: Gladwell for serious instrumental, vocal or composition study, Kathleen Irish for financially needy piano students entering tertiary study, Ellie Marx for string players, and David Reunert for future music teachers or performers.
5. What do I need to apply? +
A certified ID under three months old, a recent photo and a YouTube link to an unedited recording of at least three contrasting works from two style periods, lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Who can apply for the Study Bursary? +
SASMT members with more than two years' membership, and student members, who are South African citizens accepted at a tertiary institution.
Update note (checked September 2026): the SASMT Study Bursary closes on 31 October 2026. The society’s named music scholarships have their own application dates, so check the bursaries page on the SASMT’s own website for each award.
