Nfvf International Bursary

Key Facts

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Provider: National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
Field of Study: Music & Performing Arts
Study Level: Postgraduate / Masters
Academic Year: 2027

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Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen or permanent resident
Accepted onto, or enrolled in, a full-time postgraduate film or television qualification at an accredited overseas institution
Course not available in South Africa
Excludes live performance and acting courses
Demonstrated financial need and a good academic record
Apply at least six months before the course start date

Documents Needed

ID document or proof of permanent residence
Letter of acceptance or enrolment from the overseas institution
Motivational letter explaining why the bursary should be awarded
Proof of financial need
Academic record

About Nfvf International Bursary

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) offers an annual International Bursary for South African citizens and permanent residents pursuing full-time postgraduate qualifications in film or television at accredited institutions outside South Africa.

The bursary is intended for courses not available locally, excludes live performance and acting programmes, and awards are capped at R280,000, inclusive of tuition and living expenses.

Funding Details

Bursary capped at R280,000 per award, inclusive of tuition and living expenses, for full-time postgraduate film or television study abroad.

Where You Can Study

Accredited overseas tertiary institutions offering postgraduate film or television qualifications not available in South Africa; no specific institution list is published, and the course must start within the relevant intake's timeframe (for example, September/October for the 2026 intake).

About National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is a statutory public entity of South Africa's national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), established to support the equitable growth and development of the South…

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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply

Open to South African citizens or permanent residents with a good academic record who have been accepted onto, or are enrolled in, a full-time postgraduate film or television qualification at an accredited institution abroad, and who can demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be applying for a course not offered in South Africa, and must apply at least six months before the course starts.

Application Procedure

Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.

NFVF Grant Management System

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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the NFVF International Bursary fund?

Postgraduate film or television study at an accredited institution outside South Africa, for a qualification not offered locally.

How much is the bursary worth?

Awards are capped at R280,000, inclusive of tuition and living expenses.

Can I study acting or live performance abroad on this bursary?

No - live performance and acting courses are specifically excluded.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted online through the NFVF's Grant Management System, including a motivational letter and proof of financial need.

When can I apply for the next intake?

The most recent call (for the 2026 academic year) ran from 9 February to 9 March 2026. Dates for the next intake had not yet been published at the time of writing, so check the NFVF website for the next call.