FEDISA (Pty) Ltd is a private higher education institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training in South Africa. The fashion school offers various qualifications, including a Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Media (NQF Level 6), a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion degree (NQF Level 7), and a Bachelor of Arts Honours: Fashion degree (NQF Level 8). FEDISA has campuses in Cape Town CBD and Sandton, and it is registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is also accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) to offer the mentioned qualifications.

About the FEDISA Future Vision Bursary:

The FEDISA Fashion School offers the Future Vision Bursary for the 2024-2025 academic year. There will be two undergraduate bursaries awarded, each valued at R50,000, for undergraduate studies at FEDISA Fashion Schools in Cape Town or Sandton.

The bursary covers the following qualifications:

1. Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Media: An NQF6 qualification worth 360 credits, spanning three years of full-time studies. The program includes major non-elective courses such as Fashion Buying & Sourcing, Fashion Theory, Visual Merchandising, Marketing & Media, and Fashion Retail Management.
2. Bachelor of Arts in Fashion: An NQF7 qualification worth 360 credits, spanning three years of full-time studies. The program includes four major courses: Clothing Technology, Lifestyle Studies, Visual Studies, and Business Studies, each with sub-components. It involves a three-week cycle of practical components and weekly rotated theoretical components.The bursary covers part of the tuition fees only. All other expenses, including registration fees, books, kits, resource levies, consumables, transport, accommodation, and living expenses, are the responsibility of the students.Bursary Selection:

   The judges will select two winners, one for studies in Cape Town and one for Johannesburg. The judges’ decision is final, and the winners will be notified and announced on September 30, 2021, through telephone, email, and social media. If the bursary prize is not claimed within seven working days, a runner-up will be selected. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash or other items.

   Eligibility Criteria:

   To be eligible for the FEDISA Future Vision Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

   • Be a South African citizen and resident.
   • Have completed Matric or currently be in Matric.
   • Achieve a Bachelor pass or a Diploma pass in Matric.
   • Be interested in pursuing a career in fashion (e.g., fashion designer, fashion buyer, fashion stylist, fashion editor).
   • Meet the entrance criteria for the BA Degree in Fashion Design/Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Media at FEDISA.
   • Be fluent in English (all courses will be taught in English).How to Apply:Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria must apply online through the FEDISA Future Vision Bursary Application Form. As part of the application, you will be required to create a runway look based on specific rules and guidelines provided by FEDISA.

     The application must include clear copies of the following supporting documents:

     • ID document (certified copy)
     • Grade 11 final results (if currently in Matric, certified copy)
     • Matric certificate (if completed Matric, certified copy)
     • Receipts and breakdown of costs for items used to create your look
     • Photos of your runway look (including front view, back view, side view, and three close-up shots)
     • Description of your conceptual and creative process, innovation, style, materials used, inspiration for your styling design, and where you found your materials (maximum 500 words)
     • Motivational letter explaining why you wish to study at FEDISA Fashion School, your chosen course of study, and why you deserve the bursary (maximum 500 words)
     • Garments and accessories used to create your look (must be carefully packaged)lease note that submissions must be delivered to the Cape Town or Sandton FEDISA campus by August 15.Closing Date:

       The closing date for applications is August 15. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.

       Contact Information:

       For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact FEDISA directly:

       • Tel: 021 424 0975
       • Email: info@fedisa.co.z