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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Completed and passed Matric
- Registered, or provisionally registered, for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate film or television qualification
- At an accredited South African tertiary institution
- Current students: at least 60% average
- Excludes acting, music, dance, and other performing arts qualifications
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Proof of registration or acceptance in a film or television qualification
- Academic results, if currently studying
About Nfvf Bursary
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is the South African government's statutory body for developing the local film and television industry, and its National Bursary Programme funds full-time undergraduate and postgraduate study specifically in film and television disciplines. The bursary is aimed squarely at building production, technical, and craft skills for the local screen industry, not the performing arts more broadly.
Because the NFVF's mandate is specifically about growing South Africa's film and video sector, this bursary excludes acting, music, dance, and other performing arts qualifications entirely - it's reserved for students on a genuine film or television production pathway.
Funding Details
Bursaries are awarded as non-repayable grants, based on merit and/or financial need, and are paid directly to your training institution for the applicable academic year rather than to you personally.
Where You Can Study
You need to study at an accredited South African tertiary institution offering a film or television qualification. The NFVF doesn't publish a fixed list of approved institutions beyond that accreditation requirement.
About National Film and Video Foundation
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is a statutory body established by the South African government to spearhead the equitable growth and development of the country's film and video industry. It provides fundin…
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You need to be a South African citizen with a valid ID, who has completed and passed Matric, registered or provisionally registered for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a film or television discipline at an accredited South African tertiary institution. If you're already studying, you'll need at least a 60% average.
Because this bursary excludes acting, music, dance, and other performing arts courses, make sure your specific qualification is genuinely a film or television discipline before applying.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fields does the NFVF Bursary cover?
Film and television disciplines specifically - it excludes acting, music, dance, and other performing arts qualifications.
Can I apply for a postgraduate qualification?
Yes - the bursary covers both full-time undergraduate and postgraduate film or television study.
What if I'm already studying?
You need at least a 60% average in your current studies.
How is the bursary paid out?
As a non-repayable grant, paid directly to your training institution rather than to you personally.
Which institutions qualify?
Any accredited South African tertiary institution offering a film or television qualification.
Is this the same as an acting or performing arts bursary?
No - the NFVF specifically excludes acting, music, dance, and other performing arts courses.
How do I apply?
Through the NFVF's Grant Management System - check the NFVF's website for the current application link.
What is the NFVF?
A statutory government body responsible for developing South Africa's film and video industry.
