Jobs: Department of Arts and Culture

Fields of study

• Archaeology (marine, etc.)
• Archives and records management
• Conservation of the built environment
• Restorative and preventive conservation
• Collections (cultural & natural) management
• Heritage resources management
• Museum management and curatorship
• Courses that contribute to the preservation and promotion of S.A. Living Heritage

Eligibility

• South African citizenship
• Academic potential / satisfactory academic performance (academic progress report if already at an institution)
• Field of study (heritage related)
• Financially needy
• Admission letter or proof of registration at an accredited institution of higher learning
• NB: people with disability are encouraged to apply

Value of the Bursary

• Study fees (incl. registration & tuition)
• Accommodation & meals
• The bursary is renewable if the student meets the requirements for the following year
• NB: Funds are payable directly to the institution of higher learning

Required documents
The following documents must accompany the application:

• Certified copy of birth certificate or ID document
• Certified copy of the salary statement and/or proof of income and affidavit of your parents/ guardians(if not working)
• Certified copy of Grade 12 June examination results / Grade 12 / Matric results
• If already at university – latest results / academic record
• Proof of admission or provisional admission at an institution of higher learning

Application forms can be obtained from the offices of the Department of Arts and Culture, 5TH Floor, 481 Kingsley Centre, Cnr. Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria or online at www.dac.gov.za

Completed application forms together with certified copies of necessary documents should be posted to Heritage Bursaries, Department of Arts and Culture, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001, Or hand delivered to Heritage Bursaries, 481 Kingsley Centre, 5th Floor, Cnr. Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

For bursary enquiries email: bursary2015@dac.gov.za.
The closing date for submission of applications is 29 August 2014 at 16h30.
No late applications will be considered.