KZN Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary 2027

Application Status● OPEN
Closing Date30 November 2026
Bursary ProviderKwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Bursary Programme Full NameKwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary Programme
Study LevelNational Diploma, Bachelor of Applied Arts, Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Degree
Academic Year2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARY COVER?

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary Programme supports selected arts, design, media, language, archives and heritage qualifications. The bursary is available for full-time study at public higher-education institutions.

National Diploma Qualifications

  • National Diploma: Fine Arts
  • National Diploma: Fashion Design
  • National Diploma: Jewellery Design & Manufacture
  • National Diploma: Video Technology
  • National Diploma: Graphic Design
  • National Diploma: Integrated Communication Design / Sound Engineering & Production

Bachelor’s Degree Qualification

  • Bachelor of Applied Arts: Screen Arts & Technology

Postgraduate Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice
  • Postgraduate Diploma: Archives & Records Management
  • Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree: Museum & Heritage Studies, with specialisation in:
    • Collection Management
    • Critical Heritage
    • Object Analysis and Curating
    • Restoration and Conservation

Similar Bursaries:

  • See similar Government Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa
  • See similar Arts Bursaries and Scholarships available
  • See Bursaries Still Open for Application in yearr 2027

WHAT ARE THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:

  • Be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Be a resident of KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Have a Matric / Grade 12 certificate or an applicable current statement of results.
  • Be studying, or intend to study, one of the specific qualifications listed in the bursary advertisement.
  • Be registered or intend to register for full-time study at a public higher-education institution.
  • Have proof of registration, admission or provisional acceptance at the institution, or proof of a Central Applications Office (CAO) application where applicable.

WHAT DOES THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARY COVER?

The bursary provides financial assistance for full-time studies at a public higher-education institution. Depending on the award, funding may cover:

  • Tuition fees.
  • Accommodation.
  • Meals or a stipend.
  • Prescribed textbooks.
  • Prescribed learning materials where necessary.

The Department has not specified a fixed bursary value, monthly stipend amount or standard accommodation allowance. The actual funding awarded to successful applicants will be subject to the bursary arrangement.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARY?

Applications are submitted by completing the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Bursary Application Form 2027.

Application forms may also be obtained from the Department’s offices, public libraries, the Department’s website and social media platforms, or the funding offices of higher-education institutions.

Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to:

The Bursary Unit
Department of Sport, Arts & Culture
171 Boshoff Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARY?

Applicants should prepare the following documents for their bursary application:

  • Completed official bursary application form.
  • Certified copy of the applicant’s ID document.
  • Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, or death certificates where applicable.
  • Certified Matric / Grade 12 certificate or current statement of results, where applicable.
  • Proof of household income and expenditure for the parent or legal guardian. Supporting documents may include:
    • Recent payslip.
    • Pension payout documentation.
    • SASSA letter.
    • Bank statement.
  • Proof of unemployment from the Department of Labour or an affidavit, where a parent is unemployed.
  • Proof of registration, acceptance or provisional acceptance at a higher-education institution, or proof of a CAO application where applicable.
  • Proof of residence obtained from the ward councillor.
  • Certified profiling certificate, where applicable and available. This is recommended for applicants who have one.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARY?

30 November 2026.

Late applications will be rejected.

HOW DO I CONTACT THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE?

For enquiries about the bursary application, contact the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and ask to be directed to the relevant Bursary Unit.

Telephone: 033 897 9400
Website: www.kzndsac.gov.za

The telephone number is the Department’s general contact number, not a bursary-specific helpline. Confirm the application form and submission address with the Department before submitting your documents.

ABOUT THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is a provincial government department responsible for supporting sport, arts and cultural development in KwaZulu-Natal.

Through its bursary programme, the Department provides financial assistance to qualifying students pursuing selected qualifications connected to the arts, creative industries, language services, archives and heritage. The programme focuses on developing skills in fields identified by the Department as important to these sectors.