Regardless of the field of study you are in or what your chosen career path may be. This list is made up of various fields of study, from Tourism and Hospitality, to Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, Social Work etc.

If you’re looking for a certain bursary field, this list has it all.

SASMT offers several bursary programs to support music students pursuing their studies in South Africa. Here are the details of each bursary program:

1. David Reunert Bursary:
   • Award Value: R1,500
   • Intended for music students who plan to teach or perform music professionally.
   • Eligibility:
     • South African citizen
     • Aged between 18 and 25
     • Matric certificate or equivalent
     • Student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
2. Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship:
   • Award Value: R5,000
   • Intended for students studying stringed instruments, with a focus on the violin.
   • Eligibility:
     • South African citizen
     • Matric certificate or equivalent
     • May study locally or internationally
     • Student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
3. Gladwell Scholarship:
   • Award Value: R12,000 (payable in two installments)
   • Intended for music students who plan to study music (instrumental, composition, or vocal) locally or internationally.
   • Eligibility:
     • South African citizen
     • Intends to study music locally or internationally, at an institution or teacher approved by the SASMT Council
     • Minimum grade 8 standard of music examining bodies
     • Under 25 years of age
     • Student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
4. Kathleen Irish Scholarship:
   • Award Value: R12,000 (payable in two installments)
   • Intended for talented music students with financial need who plan to study piano at the tertiary level.
   • Eligibility:
     • Intends to study music locally or internationally, at an institution or teacher approved by the SASMT Council
     • Student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
     • Proven financial need

How to Apply:

To apply for these bursaries, download and complete the SASMT Bursaries Application Form, which is applicable for all the bursary programs.

Submit the application form along with the required supporting documentation to the Executive Officer using one of the following methods:

1. Email: elmabritz9@gmail.com
2. Post: The South African Society of Music Teachers P O Box 452 Kenton-on-Sea 6191

Closing Date:

The closing date for bursary applications is 9 October. Make sure to submit your application before this date to be considered.

CHEFFING & COOKING BURSARIES FOR 2024

Cheffing is the activity of working as a professional chef- a chef is someone who is a trained professional in the culinary (cooking) industry. Chefs often focus primarily on one type of cuisine and are responsible for being proficient in all aspects of food preparation. Chefs are essential to society and particularly the hospitality industry because they not only manage the kitchen, but are responsible for the planning of menus, preparing dishes, developing recipes, supervising junior cooks and kitchen workers, ordering supplies for the kitchen, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen. Chefs are essential for the hospitality and restaurant industry as they ensure that the guests have an exceptional experience by providing top-quality food.

To become a chef, it would be ideal for you to take Hospitality Studies, Consumer Science, and Physical Science as subjects in school. To become an Executive Chef, you would need at least 7 years of experience within the industry and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. You could also partake in apprenticeship roles and work your way up in the industry, gaining hands-on experience and thus, become a professional chef. Different career paths in the Cheffing industry are an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Personal Chef, and Private Household Chef.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding within the Chef/ Cooking field, here are some options for you:

HOSPITALITY BURSARIES FOR 2024

The hospitality industry consists of many businesses and establishments that provide a service to their customers (guests), provide food and drink, ensure that their guests are their top priory, and make money through service and goods. Businesses included in the hospitality industry are hotels, resorts, restaurants, motels, theme parks, and more.

The hospitality industry is vital to the economy and is responsible for 9.9% of employment worldwide. Hospitality ensures that more money is poured into a country’s economy from the attraction of tourists, luxury expenses, and overall recreational facilitates being utilized. Hospitality plays a huge role in a country’s overall GDP percentage and provides a livelihood to many owing to the many roles that make this lucrative industry possible. The roles range from customer-facing jobs to behind-the-scenes (cleaners, chefs) as well as management, catering, events, and more.

To get a career in hospitality you will either need relevant work experience (depending on the role you are applying for) or you could study at a tertiary institution. With a Degree in Hospitality Management, you could be an Accommodation Manager, Chef, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Conference Manager, Hotel Manager, Fast food Restaurant Manager, or Restaurant Manager.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Hospitality sector, here are some options for you:

HUMANITIES BURSARIES FOR 2024

Humanities is the study of ancient empires, languages, poetry, liberal arts, literature, culture, human values, and more- both in modern and ancient times. It is the discipline of studying humans and society from a critical perspective, majoring in subjects such as English, History, and Philosophy. Many students of humanities study humanity and try to dissect and understand their values and beliefs.

The study of humanities is vital to society as this research allows us to gain knowledge about our world as well can experience the values of different cultures, how art is made, and how history is made. Humanities help us gain an understanding of the world we live in and give us the necessary tools to further map our future.

Humanities consist of MANY careers with all the studies falling under the Bachelors of Arts category. To study a Bachelor of Arts in humanities you would need Matric to pass with a minimum aggregate of 50% for English and Mathematics; a minimum pass rate of 60% as well as pass the relevant entry assessments.

If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Humanities sector, here are some options for you: