applicants who wish to study towards a performing, visual or digital arts degree starting in the 2024 academic year must be between the ages of 17 to 25 years with a matric (university exemption), and not be currently registered at a tertiary or accredited institution.The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) was founded in 1994, initially known as the Arts and Culture Trust of the President. Over the past 28 years, ACT has been serving the arts and culture sector in all nine provinces of South Africa. It operates as a registered non-profit organization and is entirely independent of government support.

The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) is a collaboration between ACT and Nedbank Arts Affinity, sponsored by Nedbank, Sun International, and Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). The primary objective of this program is to provide funding for the higher education of young South African performers and visual artists.

About the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme – Fields Covered:

The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) is now open for applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarships are available for undergraduate studies in the following fields:

• Performing Arts (singing, dance, theatre/acting)
• Visual Arts (painting, drawing – photography is excluded)
• Digital Arts (digital installations, 2D/3D computer graphics, digital paintings)

The full scholarship covers expenses of up to R350,000 for studies at a recognized South African arts institution.

Eligibility Requirements for the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship:

To be eligible for the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• South African citizenship
• Age between 17 and 25 years old
• Currently in Matric OR must have university exemption
• Intention to pursue an undergraduate qualification in performing or visual arts in 2024-2025
• Commencing the 1st year of study in 2024-2025
• Demonstrated financial need
• Anticipated completion of the qualification by no later than 2026
• Intention to study at a tertiary institution in South Africa (see the list of eligible institutions)
• Not considered a professional artist (should not have specialized training or be employed full-time in the artistic discipline)
• Agreement to the terms of the Application Guidelines Document (.pdf)

How to Apply for the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship:

Applications must be submitted online through the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Application for 2024-2025. During the application process, specify that you heard about the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship from “Uni24.co.za.”

Additionally, you must submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your online application:

• ID Document (certified copy of the front and back)
• Previous semester/last academic results
• Clear photograph of yourself (head and shoulders only)
• Proof of application to a tertiary institution, if applicable (proof of registration will be required upon acceptance into the program)
• Portfolio submission (for visual arts applicants) or video submission (for performing arts applicants)