Are you a storyteller with a burning passion for film, television, or animation? The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) Bursary is more than just financial aid — it is a stepping stone for future filmmakers, scriptwriters, editors, and digital visionaries. With the NFVF Bursary Programme 2026 you can step into a bright future in the industry.
Fields of Study Covered by the NFVF Bursary
This funding is open to undergraduate and postgraduate studies help them pay for studies in Film or Television-related fields. Students in performing arts, acting, music, dancing, and any other course not within the Film and TV DO NOT QUALIFY.
Eligibility Requirements
- Awarded as a non-repayable grant based on merit and/or financial need and paid directly to the respective training institutions for the applicable academic year.
- Applicants must have completed and passed matric.
- For continued support, beneficiaries must apply in every academic year cycle and pass all modules for the academic year.
- Applicants must declare upfront in writing if they have other funders (public or private), disclosing the funder and amount they receive.
- The bursary covers 100% of the tuition fees.
- Accommodation costs is available subject to availability of funds and to financially needy students.
Who can apply?
- Applicants must be a South African citizen
- Applicants must have Matric pass
- Applicants must have good academic record
- Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Applicants must register or provisionally register to study for a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, or degree in film/TV disciplines at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
Required Documents
- Completed online application form
- Letter of acceptance from the institution or letter acknowledging application
- A one-page letter of motivation
- Certified ID copy (Dated within six months of the application).
- Certified copy of matric certificate or latest academic results (Dated within six months of the application)
- Commitment letter for a bursary or loan from other sponsors/bank where necessary0
- Annual academic fees breakdown from the institution
- If not older than 21, provide proof of financial support (i.e.: latest bank statement with a bank stamp or latest payslips)
- If the applicant is not in employment, he/she must provide proof of social grant, if applicable.
- Parents/guardian/partner’s proof of income (i.e., latest payslip, bank statement with a bank stamp or IRP).
- An affidavit stating the known/unknown whereabouts of the absent parent/s
- A certified copy of the death certificates of the deceased parent/s (Dated within six months of the date of application)
- If the applicant is not a minor (i.e. older than 21 years old), the applicant must provide proof of financial need (i.e. Latest payslip, bank statement with a bank stamp or IRP form)
Selection Criteria:
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals.
- And to students enrolled in South African public tertiary institutions.
- Financial need based on the combined gross income of less than R600 000 for both parents/guardians in the case of a minor (younger than 21).
- Detailed motivation stating why NFVF must consider your bursary application.
- Academic performance will be assessed according to:
- Latest academic qualifications
- Students enrolled to further their studies will only be considered if they have achieved an average of 50% or higher.
- The minimum pass rate in their previous year of study.
- In the case of matriculants whose final results are not available.
An assessment will be based on their Grade 11 final results or matric June results.
Exclusion applies if:
- It is for outstanding (owed) tertiary fees.
- Supporting documents are missing or not certified.
- The application form is incomplete or wrong information is provided.
- Applications are sent via fax or email.
Application Process
Complete your application online via the official NFVF Bursary Application 2026 dedicated page.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2025 – apply early for your application to qualify.
Bursary Contact Details
For queries, contact:
Thandekile Hlatshwayo
Applications Officer
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 011 483 0880
Or
Manti Sekwakwa
Applications Officer
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 011 483 0880
For more information click here: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za
*Please note:
- Only South African citizens may apply for this bursary. Applications from non-South African citizens will not qualify.
- Ensure all required documents are included with your application. Incomplete submissions will result in disqualification.
- Late applications will not qualify, so submit your application before the closing date.
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