About the SASMT: South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) was formed in 1918 by a group of music teachers in Cape Town. Almost a century later, SASMT is the oldest professional music society in Southern Africa. SASMT represents music teachers in Schools, Private practice, Music centres, Colleges and Universities and has done so since its inception

Details of SASMT Bursaries Application 2024/2025

Field of Study

1. David Reunert Bursary: This bursary award value is R1,500. The bursary will be awarded to music students who intend on teaching or perform music professionally.

2. Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship: This bursary award value is R5,000. The bursary will be awarded to those studying stringed instruments (the violin in particular).

3. Gladwell Scholarship: This bursary award value is R12,000 – to be paid in 2 instalments to the institution/ person. The bursary will be awarded to music students who intend on studying music – instrumental, composition or vocal.

4. Kathleen Irish Scholarship: This bursary award value is R12,000 – to be paid in 2 instalments to the institution/ person. The bursary will be awarded to talented music students, who intend on studying piano at tertiary level and are financially disadvantaged.

SASMT Bursaries Application Requirements 2024/2025

• South African citizen
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 25
• Must have a Matric certificate or equivalent
• Students of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
• Intend on teaching or performing music professionally (singing/ performing/ teaching/ theoretical branch of music)

2. Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship

• South African citizen
• Must have a Matric certificate or equivalent
• May study locally or internationally
• Student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
• Studying stringed instruments (the violin in particular)

3. Gladwell Scholarship

• 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
• Students of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
• Intend on studying music (instrumental, composition or vocal)

4. Kathleen Irish Scholarship:

• Intends to study music locally or internationally, at an institution or teacher approved by the SASMT Council
• Students of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
• Proven financial need
• Intend on studying piano at the tertiary level

SASMT Bursaries Application Procedures 2024/2025

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• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record to date
• Matric certificate (or equivalent)
• Shortened Curriculum Vitae
• Minimum of 2 referee recommendations (1 must be the head of the institution or department head where you currently study)
• Recent unedited DVD recording OR a Youtube video (Must contain at least 3 contrasting works from a minimum of 2 style periods, totalling 15 to 20 minutes. Each piece must be on a separate track. Your name, as well as the name and instrument, must be stated on the DVD – NOT recorded.)
• Teachers declaration that the DVD is of the applicant’s personal performance
• Electronic photo (approx. 500 px height)

Closing Date: 9 October

Contact SASMT for more details about the Bursaries and also check your status.

Please contact the SASMT directly:

The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT)

Contact Person: Elma Britz (Executive Officer)

Tel: 082 673 0532

Email: elmabritz9@gmail.com