The Academy of Digital Arts Distinguished Talent Scholarship is open for full-time study in 2027. It covers full tuition, with one scholarship awarded per full-time programme following lecturers' portfolio review. To be considered, complete the online course application, select the bursary or scholarship option and submit by 30 November 2026.
Closing date: 30 November 2026
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Academy of Digital Arts
- Opportunity type: Scholarship
- Who it’s for: Applicants seeking full-time study at the Academy of Digital Arts in 2027 who demonstrate strong creative talent through their portfolio. The Academy says it welcomes students from South Africa and elsewhere; no citizenship restriction is stated on the scholarship page.
- Study level: Full-time study; the scholarship is awarded per full-time programme. Current listed courses include Higher Certificates and a BA in Concept Art.
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa; the Academy offers full-time study on campus or virtually.
- Academic year: 2027
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
- Last verified: 2026-10-18
High-value notes (read this first)
The Academy says it awards one full-tuition Distinguished Talent Scholarship per full-time programme; lecturers assess applicants' portfolios and select the strongest talent.
The application route is the ordinary online course application with the bursary or scholarship option selected; the Academy does not describe a separate scholarship application in its current call.
The Academy lists Graphic Design, Product Design (UX/UI), Game and Interactive Media Development and Concept Art among its full-time courses, as well as a BA in Concept Art.
The deadline is 30 November 2026 for study in 2027. The current call does not state a submission time or timezone.
About the sponsor
The Academy of Digital Arts is a design school based in Cape Town that provides full-time creative training, including Graphic Design, Product Design (UX/UI), Game and Interactive Media Development and Concept Art. Its courses are offered on campus or virtually, and the institution describes its teaching as led by lecturers practising in their fields. The Academy administers the Distinguished Talent Scholarship, with lecturers reviewing portfolios and selecting a recipient for each full-time programme.
What it covers
Full tuition for the selected full-time programme. The official page does not specify whether other expenses are covered.
Eligible fields
- Sponsor: Academy of Digital Arts
- Programme: Distinguished Talent Scholarship
- Academic year: 2027
- Opportunity type: Scholarship
- Study location: Cape Town, Western Cape; full-time study is offered on campus or virtually
- Coverage: Full tuition
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
Eligibility
- Apply for a full-time Academy of Digital Arts programme for 2027.
- Complete the online course application and select the bursary or scholarship option.
- Applicants are assessed on their portfolio; lecturers award the scholarship to the strongest talent on the programme.
- South African applicants are included among the students the Academy says it welcomes; no citizenship restriction is stated.
Documents to prepare
- A separate scholarship document checklist is not specified on the current scholarship page.
- The Academy says lecturers review portfolios. Portfolio format and other course-specific submission requirements should be checked in the online application portal.
Closing date
30 November 2026
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not forget to tick the bursary or scholarship option on the online course application; submitting a course application without selecting it does not follow the stated process.
- Do not confuse the Distinguished Talent Scholarship with separate partner-funded bursaries for Higher Certificate courses or BA in Concept Art.
- Do not assume the scholarship is awarded automatically: lecturers review applicants' portfolios and select the strongest talent for each programme.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 18 October 2026 against the Academy of Digital Arts' official Fees and Payment Options, Full-Time Courses, Sponsor a Student and How to Enrol pages.
How to apply
- Choose a full-time Academy course for 2027 and start its online application.
- Create an applicant profile and complete the course application form.
- Tick the bursary or scholarship option on the application form.
- Follow the application portal's course-specific instructions, including any portfolio requirements shown there.
- Submit the application by 30 November 2026.