The Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sport Foundation is a Public Entity of the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation in the North West Province. The organisation is committed to leading the development, industrialisation, performance and teaching of arts, culture and artistic sport to residents within the North West Province and South Africa.
ABOUT THE MMABANA ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORTS FOUNDATION BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED
The Mmabana Arts, Culture, and Sports Foundation is inviting students from the North West Province, to apply for bursary funding for 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies within Performing and Visual Arts fields of study.
MORE ABOUT THE MMABANA BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, study materials and accommodation (where required). The bursary will NOT provide cover for transport and meals.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 3 months of the closing date (by mid September 2024), please consider your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MMABANA 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 reside within the North West Province
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification, within Performing Arts or Visual Arts fields of study
- You must be studying or accepted to study at an accredited institution of learning in South Africa
- You must NOT be currently receiving NSFAS funding
- You must NOT be an employee of Mmabana Arts Culture and Sport Foundation or a Government employee
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MMABANA BURSARY
Download and complete the Mmabana Arts, Culture & Sports Foundation Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Identity Document (certified copy, not later than 6 months)
- Proof of admission or acceptance to an accredited institution of learning in South Africa
- Full academic transcripts or record, if currently studying and not a 1st year student (on institutions letterhead)
- Breakdown of fees from the institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Institutions banking details (on institutions letterhead)
- Parents, guardians or applicants proof of income, if employed (3 months recent payslips)
- Proof of financial need, if applicable (affidavit and motivational letter)
- Proof of residence in the North West Province
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “Mmabana Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).
Alternatively, applications may be submitted to Mmabana Centers within the North West Province (Mahikeng, Taung, Lehurutshe, Rustenburg, Kanana Community Arts Centre in Orkney).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MMABANA BURSARY
17 June.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE MMABANA BURSARY
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Mmabana Arts, Culture & Sports Foundation directly:
Contact person: Ms Pumla Mpahlwa
Tel: 066 421 2796
Email: [email protected]