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eMedia Bursary Programme for students who have been accepted (or provisionally accepted) to a South African university for the 2025 academic year
eMedia Bursary Programme for students who have been accepted (or provisionally accepted) to a South African university for the 2025 academic year
DEADLINE: Not Specified
About the eMedia Bursary Programme:
This programme provides financial support to deserving students passionate about pursuing a career in the Media industry.
Eligible Fields of Study:
- Electronic Media
- Animation
- Graphic Design
- Television Production
- Radio Production
- Film & Television
- Marketing
- Media Research
- Digital Media Technology
- Sound Engineering
- Any Film and Television-related qualification
Exclusions:
- Students enrolled to study Performing Arts / Acting / Music and Dance will not be eligible.
Required Supporting Documents:
Applicants must submit the following mandatory documents:
- A certified copy of a South African Identity Document
- Statement of results or National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Proof of acceptance from a South African university
- Breakdown of annual academic fees
- Most recent payslip(s), letter(s) of employment, and the latest three months’ bank statements (not older than three months) for each parent or guardian
- If receiving other private or public bursary funding, a commitment letter stating the funding source and coverage amount
NOTE: Applications received without all required supporting documents will not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Combined household income must be less than R600,000 per annum.
Application Process:
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
- Bursaries will be awarded at the sole discretion of the eMedia Group.
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications upon completion of the recruitment process.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for a full-time bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 17 and 35 years old.
- Have achieved an average of 65% or higher in high school.
- Have been accepted (or provisionally accepted) to a South African university for the 2025 academic year.
- Be enrolled in a full-time course of study.
