Film and television students can apply for the NFVF National Bursary for Film & Television Studies 2027. This funding call is aimed at students registered or provisionally registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in film or television disciplines at accredited South African tertiary institutions.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
Opportunity type: National bursary for Film and Television studies
Who it’s for: South African students in full-time Film / TV-related undergraduate or postgraduate study
Study level: Undergraduate, postgraduate diploma or degree
Fields: Film and television disciplines only
Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 17:00
Last verified: 4 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is specifically for Film and TV disciplines. Performing arts, acting, music, dancing and other courses outside Film and TV are excluded.
Applications must be completed online. Faxed or emailed applications are not considered, and missing or uncertified supporting documents can disqualify the application.
About the sponsor
The National Film and Video Foundation is a statutory body responsible for supporting the equitable growth and development of South Africa’s film and video industry. Its bursary programme develops skills for students entering the Film and TV industry.
Source Link: NFVF
What it covers
Qualifying expenses are subject to availability of funds and may include full tuition fees, accommodation and meals, and other resources such as textbooks, a computer or software. Accommodation, meals and additional resources are capped at R50,000 per annum combined, and funding for those costs applies only to first-year students.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have completed and passed matric
- Must have a good academic record
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be registered or provisionally registered for full-time undergraduate, postgraduate diploma or degree study in Film / TV disciplines
- Must study at an accredited South African tertiary institution
Documents to prepare
- Complete online application form
- Letter of acceptance from the institution or acknowledgement of application
- One-page motivation letter for tuition funding
- Certified ID copy dated within six months
- Certified copy of matric certificate or latest academic results dated within six months
- Commitment letter for another bursary or loan, where applicable
- Breakdown of total annual academic fees from the institution
- Financial-need documents such as payslips, bank statements, grant proof, affidavits or death certificates where applicable
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 17:00.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for acting, music, dance or other non-Film/TV programmes
- Submitting by email or fax instead of through the online portal
- Uploading uncertified documents or documents older than six months
- Leaving out the institution fee breakdown
- Applying for outstanding tertiary fees already owed
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the NFVF call page and online funding portal, including the 2 June to 31 August 2026 submission window, eligibility rules, document checklist, qualifying expenses and exclusions.
How to apply
- Open the NFVF online funding portal.
- Create or access your applicant profile.
- Select the national bursary call for Film and Television studies.
- Complete the online form and upload all certified supporting documents.
- Submit before the 17:00 deadline.