2025/2026 KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) Bursaries Opened

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The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) has opened its 2025/2026 Bursary program and is inviting all interested applicants to apply ASAP.

CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2025/2026

BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must reside with KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must have completed Matric OR be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or registering to study towards a TV/ Film or Animation-related qualification (minimum NQF level 6)
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must intend on pursuing a career within the TV production/ Film/ Animation field
  • Preference will be given to: students living with disabilities and previously disadvantaged students

BURSARY COVERAGE:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields only:

  • TV/ Film-related studies (Undergraduate only)
  • Animation-related studies (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

Note: Acting qualifications are NOT covered.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation and prescribed textbooks.

Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time – students must reapply for funding each year.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Download and complete the KZN Film Commission Bursary Application Form 2025/2026 (.pdf)
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate/ final results, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Latest academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
  • Letter of acceptance to study at a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal (on institutions letterhead)
  • Tertiary institutes 2025/2026 fee schedule (on institution’s letterhead)
  • Parents/ guardians proof of household income (not older than 3 months) (latest payslips or letter of employment if employed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ pension slip if on pension/ affidavit if unemployed etc)
  • Parents/ guardians bank statement with maintenance order/ affidavit, if separated or divorced
  • Proof of disability if disabled
  • Motivational letter explaining why you chose your field of study and why you should be awarded the bursary, including details of achievements/ academic prizes or awards if applicable

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursary@kwazulunatalfilm.co.za
(Please insert the words “KZN Film Commission Bursary – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).

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