{"id":666,"date":"2026-02-22T11:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T11:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=666"},"modified":"2026-02-22T11:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T11:42:45","slug":"nfvf-international-postgraduate-bursary-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=666","title":{"rendered":"NFVF International Postgraduate Bursary 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organisation:<\/strong> National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)<br><strong>Study Level:<\/strong> Postgraduate (Overseas)<br><strong>Funding Amount:<\/strong> Up to R280,000<br><strong>Study Start Date:<\/strong> September \/ October 2026<br><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> 09 March 2026 at 17h00 (CAT)<br><strong>Application Platform:<\/strong> NFVF Grant Management System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Bursary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites South African citizens and permanent residents to apply for funding to pursue postgraduate film and television studies at accredited international institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bursary aims to develop advanced skills that will contribute to the growth and global competitiveness of South Africa\u2019s film and television industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a South African citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a strong academic record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate financial need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be accepted or enrolled for full-time postgraduate studies at an accredited overseas institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for a qualification not available in South Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply at least six months before the course start date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exclusion:<\/strong> Live performance and acting programmes are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bursary is suitable for aspiring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directors and Producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenwriters and Editors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinematographers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film and Television specialists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funding Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grant of up to R280,000 may be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation and living expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic-related costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding decisions are based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic merit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programme relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential impact on South Africa\u2019s film and television sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed online application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of acceptance at an accredited overseas institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed motivation letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motivation Letter Must Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul 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