Fine Music Radio Fmr Bursary

Key Facts

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Provider: Fine Music Radio
Field of Study: Music & Performing Arts
Study Level: Undergraduate
Academic Year: 2027

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Fine Music Radio - Bursary Trust Music Awards

Eligibility Requirements

South African resident
Currently registered at a tertiary institution
Studying towards a performance diploma or degree in music
Entering one of: Classical Voice, Classical Instrumental, Jazz Vocal/Instrumental, or African Music

Documents Needed

Completed entry form
Pre-recorded, unlisted YouTube audition video (minimum 720p, landscape orientation)
Proof of academic registration at a tertiary institution
South African ID
Signed reference letter from your teacher

About Fine Music Radio Fmr Bursary

The FMR Bursary Trust Music Awards are hosted and broadcast by Fine Music Radio, a non-profit classical and jazz community radio station based in Cape Town, and are funded by the Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum Foundation. The awards support South African students studying towards a performance diploma or degree in music, with a total of R120,000 in bursaries awarded across four categories.

The competition runs in two rounds: a preliminary round judged from a pre-recorded audition video, followed by a live final round held at the Baxter Concert Hall in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with performances broadcast on FMR.

Funding Details

A total of R120,000 in bursaries is awarded across the four competition categories, with one winner selected per category. A breakdown of the per-category award amount has not been published.

Where You Can Study

Any accredited South African tertiary institution offering a music performance diploma or degree.

About Fine Music Radio

Fine Music Radio (FMR) is a non-profit community radio station based at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town, broadcasting classical music and jazz on 101.3FM (and associated frequencies across the greater Cape Town …

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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply

The competition is open to South African residents currently registered at a tertiary institution studying towards a performance diploma or degree in music, in one of four categories: Classical Voice, Classical Instrumental, Jazz Vocal/Instrumental, or African Music.

Application Procedure

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

Fine Music Radio - Bursary Trust Music Awards

Last verified:

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enter the FMR Bursary Trust Music Awards?

South African residents currently registered at a tertiary institution, studying towards a performance diploma or degree in music.

What categories are there?

Classical Voice, Classical Instrumental, Jazz Vocal/Instrumental, and African Music.

How does the competition work?

Entrants first submit a pre-recorded, unlisted YouTube audition video for the preliminary round. A maximum of three finalists per category then perform live at the Baxter Concert Hall in Rondebosch for the final round, which is broadcast on FMR.

How much is awarded?

R120,000 in total across all four categories, with one winner per category.

When do 2027 entries open and close?

The 2026 round closed on 12 June 2026, which has already passed. Dates for the next round have not yet been published - check fmr.co.za for the current year's awards page.