South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) Bursaries 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SASMT

The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) was formed in 1918 by a group of music teachers in Cape Town. Almost a century later, SASMT is the oldest professional music society across Southern Africa.

SASMT represents music teachers in Schools, Private practice, Music centres, Colleges and Universities and has done so since its inception.

ABOUT THE SASMT BURSARY PROGRAMMES – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2025 academic year.

5 types of bursaries will be awarded to paid-up SASMT members and students of members:

SASMT Study Bursary: for music studies.
David Reunert Bursary: for music students – students wish to pursue music professionally, as teacher or performer.
Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship: for music studies in the field of stringed instruments, particularly the violin.
Gladwell Scholarship: for music studies, either instrumental, vocal or composition.
Kathleen Irish Scholarship: for piano studies.

MORE ABOUT THE SASMT BURSARY PROGRAMMES

The winners of the bursary awards will be required to perform at the next SASMT Annual General Meeting.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SASMT 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):
SASMT Study Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must be an existing paid-up SASMT member of more than 2 years
You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Music qualification
You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

David Reunert Bursary:

You must be studying Music and intend on taking up music professionally, either as teacher or performer
You must be a student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
You must reside in South Africa
You must be between 18 and 25 years old
You must have completed Matric and be in possession of a National Senior Certificate or equivalent

Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship:

You must be a South African citizen
You must be a student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
You must be studying within the field of stringed instruments, particularly the violin
You must be studying local or international music

Gladwell Scholarship:

You must be a South African citizen
You must be under 25 years old
You must be a student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
You must be studying within the music field – instrumental, vocal or composition
You must be studying local or international music at an institution or teacher approved of by the Council of the SASMT
You must be of grade 8 standard of any the music examining bodies or of a higher standard

Kathleen Irish Scholarship:

You must be a student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
You must be in financial need
You must be a promising music pupil wishing to study piano at tertiary level
You must be studying local or international music at an institution or teacher approved of by the Council of the SASMT

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SASMT BURSARIES

Applications must be submitted online at:
SASMT Study Bursary Application 2025
David Reunert Bursary Application 2025
Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship Application 2025
Gladwell Scholarship Application 2025
Kathleen Irish Scholarship Application 2025

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):
SASMT Study Bursary:

ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
Photo of yourself in electronic format (500 px in height – not older than 3 months)
Full academic record
Proof of acceptance at an academic institution
Recommendation by a SASMT member
Short Curriculum Vitae
Motivational letter stating why you require financial support

David Reunert Bursary, Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship, Gladwell Scholarship, Kathleen Irish Scholarship:

ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
Photo of yourself in electronic format (500 px in height – not older than 3 months)
Full academic record
Recommendation letter by teacher or mentor
Short Curriculum Vitae
YouTube link to a recent unedited video recording (must consist of the unedited performance of a minimum of 3 contrasting works from at least 2 style periods with a total duration of 15–20 minutes. The name and instrument of the candidate must be indicated on the video. The quality of the recording could influence the result)
Declaration by the teacher that the recording is of the candidate’s own performance

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SASMT BURSARY

31 October 2024.
(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 these bursary programmes, please contact the South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) directly:
Contact person: Priscilla Crundwell
Cell: 083 788 2649
Email: pmcrundwell@gmail.com
Please do NOT contact the SASMT if this bursary has already closed.