NFVF Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – NFVF

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) was formed in order to ensure substantial growth of the film and video industry in South Africa, by providing funding for the development and training of filmmakers, as well as for producing, developing, distribution and marketing of films

The NFVF is a statutory body and an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC). The main objectives of the NFVF are to: increase the accessibility of South African films; to increase the amount of films in South Africa and the amount of producers for previously disadvantaged backgrounds; to increase the amount of training within the film industry and in scarce skills areas; to locally and internationally promote the film industry of South Africa.

ABOUT THE NFVF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, towards Film or Television-related qualifications (excluding any performing arts, acting, music, dancing, and any other course not within the Film and TV category).

The aim of the NFVF bursary programme is to stimulate and develop skills of candidates, who wish to follow a career within the film & TV industry.

MORE ABOUT THE NFVF BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide cover for full tuition fees. First year students will also receive cover for the following expenses (capped at R50 000): meals, accommodation and other resources (such as textbook, computer, software).

The bursary will NOT provide cover for travel expenses or any outstanding debt.

Students will be required to provide proof of expenses by way of proforma invoices and/ or any supporting documents on institution or supplier letterhead, before payments are made.

Selection for the bursary will be based on the following main criteria: financial need, academic performance, motivation, demographics, developmental mandate adherence and qualifying expenses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NFVF BURSARY

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 have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate or postgraduate diploma or degree in the film or television industry
You must be registered or provisionally registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
You must have a strong academic record
You must have achieved an overall average of 60%, if currently studying
You must have proven financial need, with a combined household income of less than R600 000 per annum
Preference will be given to students enrolled at public tertiary institutions in South Africa

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NFVF BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: NFVF Bursary Application 2025

Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

Enter “studentopportunit.com” in the field asking how you heard about the NFVF Bursary.

Note: applications submitted via fax or email will NOT be accepted.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Matric certificate (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Most recent academic results/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
Proof of tertiary acceptance or acknowledgment of your application (on institutions letterhead)
Breakdown of annual academic fees (on institutions letterhead)
Motivational letter stating why you wish to study and work in the film industry (1 page)
If under 21 years old: parents, guardian or partners spouse proof of income (latest payslips/ latest bank statement/ social grant if applicable)
If over 21 years old: proof of financial support (latest payslips if employed/ latest bank statement/ social grant if applicable/ affidavit if unemployed)
If in receipt of other private or public bursary funding: a commitment letter stating this and the coverage amount

Note: all documents must have been certified within the last 6 months.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE NFVF BURSARY

31 July 2024 (at 17:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the NFVF directly:
Applications Officers:
Thandekile Hlatshwayo – Tel: 011 483 0880 / Email: thandekileh@nfvf.co.za
Manti Sekwakwa Mmalebati – Tel: 011 483 0880 / Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za
Please do NOT contact the NFVF if this bursary has already closed.