KZN Film Commission: Bursary 2023/2024 | How to Apply

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.

KZN Film Commissions strives to engage with meaningful initiatives that contribute to the transformation of people.

Follow these easy steps to apply:

• Complete the bursary application form (find attached) and send it.
• Attach a passport-size photo of yourself to the application form.
• Attach a formal quotation from the chosen training provider/institution.
• Provide certified copies of the following documents:
• Academic results / Statement of results
• ID document
• Certificates (if applicable)

KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) is inviting students to apply for bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year

Bursary Application Closing date: 15 October 2023

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields only:

• TV/ Film-related studies (Undergraduate only)
• Animation-related studies (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

Note: Acting qualifications are NOT covered.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation and prescribed textbooks.

Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time – students must reapply for funding each year.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted – should you not receive feedback within by the end of January 2023 at the latest, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside with KwaZulu-Natal province
• You must have completed Matric OR be currently in Matric
• You must be studying or registering to study towards a TV/ Film or Animation-related qualification (minimum NQF level 6)
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must intend on pursuing a career within the TV production/ Film/ Animation field
• Preference will be given to: students living with disabilities and previously disadvantaged students

How to Apply

Students who meet all of the above criteria, may email KZNFC to request an application form at: [email protected]

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ final results, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Latest academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Letter of acceptance to study at a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal (on institutions letterhead)
• Tertiary institutes 2023 fee schedule (on institution’s letterhead)
• Parents/ guardians proof of household income (not older than 3 months) (latest payslips or letter of employment if employed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ pension slip if on pension/ affidavit if unemployed etc)
• Parents/ guardians bank statement with maintenance order/ affidavit, if separated or divorced
• Proof of disability if disabled
• Motivational letter explaining why you chose your field of study and why you should be awarded the bursary, including details of achievements/ academic prizes or awards if applicable

Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Please insert the words “KZN Film Commission Bursary – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).

Conclusion:

• Ensure to complete all sections of the bursary application form. Incomplete Applications Will Not Be Considered.
• KZN Film Commission will not undertake any responsibility for the safekeeping and/or return of any documents submitted with this application.
• Bursaries are only awarded for full-time study at tertiary institutions that were approved by KZN Film Commission

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