The NFVF’s bursary programme is aimed at stimulating and developing skills for applicants who want to enter the Film & TV industry. Individuals may apply for bursaries to support their full-time studies in television – or film-related studies at accredited tertiary institutions within South Africa, which offer a formal qualification such as a national diploma or degree.

All applicants must be registered or provisionally registered to study for a full-time undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification in a film or television discipline at an accredited South African tertiary institution.

Please note that accommodation, meals and additional resources funding will be capped at R50 000 per annum, for all combined.  Funding for this costs is applicable only for first year students. The apportioned amounts for accommodation, meals and other resources will be basic contributions towards the overall costs. They will be covered per semester for accommodation and meal allowance, while the textbook cost allocation will be determined by the course requirements.