We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 Fully Funded Art Scholarship by The South African Reserve Bank is now open.
Are you an aspiring artist looking for financial aid to support your academic journey? The South African Reserve Bank presents a golden opportunity for talented individuals like you to further your artistic ambitions. The annual Full Art Scholarship for the 2025 academic year is now open for applications.
The South African Reserve Bank recognizes the importance of supporting the arts. Each year, it offers a Fully Funded Art Scholarship to eligible Fine Arts students, supporting them in their pursuit of academic excellence in the field of Fine Arts. This initiative underscores the Bank’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse arts community in South Africa.
Benefits of the Art Scholarship
The Fully Funded Art Scholarship covers tuition, books, and other necessary academic expenses for the entire duration of your study. It’s not just a financial aid – it is an investment in your potential, an opportunity to fully focus on developing your artistic talent, free from financial worries. Moreover, being a scholar of the South African Reserve Bank, a prestigious institution, will be an impressive addition to your professional resume.
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SARB Art Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for the Full Art Scholarship, applicants:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be younger than 35 years old.
- Must have achieved an average pass mark of 65 % in their current year of study.
- Must be in financial need, i.e., unable to afford to attend university without a scholarship.
- Must be registered for one of the following qualifications in the 2025 academic year:
- Final year of a four-year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts
- Honours degree in Fine Arts (following a three-year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts)
- Master’s degree in Fine Arts
- One-year Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts (following a three-year undergraduate diploma in Fine Arts)
Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship, kindly follow the steps below:
- Visit the South African Reserve Bank careers portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Images of 6 to 8 artworks produced in 2022 and 2023.
- Academic transcripts for 2022 and 2023.
- Copy of your South African identity document.
- An essay of 250 words to motivate your application.
- Proof of acceptance at a recognized tertiary institution.
- Use the promotional code: SARB ART 24 when submitting your application.
You can also submit your application form via post, fax, or email:
- Post to: Mr John Legoete, P O Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017.
- Fax to: 086 609 7183.
- Email to: applications@careerwise.co.za.
Please ensure that you include all the necessary documentation and follow all instructions carefully. Incomplete applications or applications without all the required documentation will not be considered.
Application Date
Applications are now open and will close on 30th September 2023.
Please note that applications will not be accepted after the closing date. If you have not been contacted within one (1) month after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
