The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, provides funding to students in financial need to pursue film and
television related studies at all accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa. The
NFVF has been awarding on average, 60 bursaries per annum to qualifying
students who are academic achievers and passionate about the film and television
industry yet lack adequate financial resources to further their university studies.
Criteria for Application
The student must:
1. Have already been selected at an institution which offers formal qualifications
such as a diploma or degree
2. Be able to demonstrate financial need
3. Possess a good academic record (latest academic reports are
required)
4. Motivate in detail why they qualify to receive a bursary
5. Submit a correctly completed application form and attach all required
documents as per the application form
6. Be a South African citizen, or have permanent residency or have refugee
status
If you meet the above criteria, you may apply by completing a national bursary
application form available on the NFVF website. The application form provides a guide on all
the required documentation needed for submission.
Important Notice:
1. One physical copy of the entire application must be delivered at the NFVF offices or
posted
2. Incomplete applications will be disqualified
3. The NFVF does not fund live performance or acting studies
4. Only certified documents will be accepted
5. Applications received after the deadline will be disqualified
6. Faxed or emailed applications will be disqualified
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2015, 13h00.
For queries, please email Lebohang Khunou at lebohang@nfvf.co.za
