SARB Fully Funded Art Scholarship 2024

We are excited to announce that applications for the 2024 Fully Funded Art Scholarship offered by The South African Reserve Bank are now open.

If you are an aspiring artist in search of financial assistance for your academic journey, this is a remarkable opportunity for you. The South African Reserve Bank is proud to provide talented individuals like yourself with the chance to advance your artistic ambitions through its annual Full Art Scholarship for the 2024 academic year.

Recognizing the significance of supporting the arts, The South African Reserve Bank offers a Fully Funded Art Scholarship to eligible Fine Arts students each year. This scholarship aims to support and nurture academic excellence in the field of Fine Arts, exemplifying the Bank’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse arts community in South Africa.

Benefits of the Art Scholarship

The Fully Funded Art Scholarship covers tuition fees, books, and other essential academic expenses for the entire duration of your study. It is more than just financial aid; it is an investment in your potential, allowing you to fully focus on developing your artistic talent without the burden of financial worries. Furthermore, being a scholar of The South African Reserve Bank, a prestigious institution, will greatly enhance your professional resume.

SARB Art Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for the Full Art Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be younger than 35 years old.
• Have achieved an average pass mark of 65% in their current year of study.
• Demonstrate financial need, indicating an inability to afford university attendance without a scholarship.
• Be registered for one of the following qualifications in the 2024 academic year:
  • Final year of a four-year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts.
  • Honors degree in Fine Arts (following a three-year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts).
  • Master’s degree in Fine Arts.
  • One-year Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts (following a three-year undergraduate diploma in Fine Arts).

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the South African Reserve Bank careers portal.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Submit the following documents in PDF format:
   • Images of 6 to 8 artworks produced in 2022 and 2023.
   • Academic transcripts for 2022 and 2023.
   • Copy of your South African identity document.
   • An essay of 250 words to motivate your application.
   • Proof of acceptance at a recognized tertiary institution.
4. Use the promotional code: SARB ART 24 when submitting your application.

Alternatively, you can submit your application form via post, fax, or email using the following details:

• Post to: Mr John Legoete, P O Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017.
• Fax to: 086 609 7183.
• Email to: [email protected].

Please ensure that you include all the required documentation and carefully follow all instructions. Incomplete applications or those lacking the necessary documentation will not be considered.

Application Deadline

Applications are now open and will close on September 30, 2023.

Please note that applications will not be accepted after the closing date. If you have not been contacted within one (1) month after the closing date, please understand that your application was unsuccessful.