CALL FOR HERITAGE BURSARY APPLICATIONS

CALL FOR HERITAGE BURSARY APPLICATIONS

The Department of Arts & Culture is currently receiving applications for heritage bursaries. This opportunity is available to financially needy individuals with South African citizenship. Proof of registration at an institution of higher learning will be required to apply.

Call for heritage bursary applications
FIELDS OF STUDY

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology (marine, etc.)
  • Archives and records management
  • Conservation of the built environment
  • Conservation and preventive conservation
  • Collections (cultural & natural) management
  • Heritage resources management
  • Museum management and curatorship
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
  • Information Science

VALUE OF THE BURSARY
Maximum up to R 70 000.
NB. Funds are payable directly to the higher institution of learning
Required documents:
The following documents must accompany the application:

  • Certified copy of ID document
  • Certified copy of the salary statement or affidavit (if not working) of your parents/guardians
  • Certified copy of grade 12 results

If you were already studying at university in 2024 – latest results / academic record
Application forms can be obtained from the offices of the Department of Arts and Culture, 5th Floor, 481 Kingsley Centre, Cnr. Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria or online at www.dac.gov.za.
Completed application forms together with certified copies of necessary documents should be sent to the:
Heritage Bursaries
Department of Arts and Culture
Private Bag X897
PRETORIA
0001
Or
Applications can also be hand delivered to:
Heritage Bursaries
481 Kingsley Centre 5th Floor
Cnr. Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
Enquiries regarding the bursary applications should be directed to bursary2024@dac.gov.za or call 012 441 3476. The closing date for submission of applications is 24 February 2024 at 16H30. Please note that should you not receive a response from the Department within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted.