The Department of Sports, Arts & Culture is inviting students to apply for bursaries. The bursaries will be awarded to qualifying students who want to pursue their studies in heritage related programmes. 

Fields of study:

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Archives and records management
• Conservation of the built environment
• Conservation and preventive conservation
• Collections (cultural & natural) management
• Heritage resources management 
• History
• Information Science (specialise in records management)
• Museum management and curatorship
• Art History and Fine Arts
• Courses that contribute to the preservation and promotion of indigenous Knowledge Systems and S.A. Living Heritage

Closing date: 30 March 2021

Candidate Requirements: 

• South African citizen
• Outstanding academic record
• Heritage related field of study
• Financial need

The bursar will cover:

• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation - R50 000 maximum amount
• Meals - R18 500 
• Funds will be paid directly to the institution.

How to Apply: 
Submit your proposal to Ms Reineitte Stander, Deputy Director: International Conventions and Legislation at Department of Arts and Culture. Email: Reineittes@dsac.gov.za