Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Gauteng DSACR Bursary
Closes
30 September 2026
Value
Tuition and registration fees
Level
Undergraduate
For
Gauteng residents under 35
Sector
Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation
Type
Partial bursary
About this bursary
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation offers partial bursaries for undergraduate students who reside in Gauteng. Funding is specifically available for qualifications in record management, archives, and library sciences at accredited public South African universities.
This bursary addresses skills shortages in municipal archives and public library services. It helps young residents gain qualification in fields that protect public records and preserve provincial cultural history.
The scheme covers registration and tuition fees only. Recipients are responsible for funding their own textbooks, living allowances, accommodation, and daily transportation costs.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must reside and study within Gauteng province.
- You must be under 35 years of age at the time of application.
- You must be enrolled or accepted for an undergraduate degree in Archive and Records Management or Library and Information Science.
- You must study at a recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa.
- You must not be permanently employed.
You do not qualify if
- Students registered at private universities or colleges cannot apply.
- Permanently employed individuals are excluded from this bursary.
- Students residing outside Gauteng province are not eligible.
- Postgraduate students or those studying unlisted academic fields will not be funded.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
- Certified copies of all completed academic qualifications
- Official proof of registration or provisional admission on institution letterhead
- Recent official academic transcripts or results on official university letterhead
- Copies of official study-related cost quotes
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of residential address in Gauteng
- Motivational letter explaining why you require funding, your future career goals, and how your studies benefit Gauteng
Ensure all attached documentation copies are clearly certified.
How to apply
- 1Download and complete the official Gauteng DSACR Bursary Application Form.
- 2Collect all required supporting documents and certify them.
- 3Draft your motivational letter detailing your background and career plans.
- 4Submit your application envelope via registered post to the Provincial Archivist in Marshalltown or deliver it by hand to the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Head Office at 5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg.
Applications must reach the department on or before 30 September 2026.