ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme 2025

Bursary Details

The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme is an undergraduate scholarship programme aimed at providing opportunities for school leavers to pursue a tertiary qualification in the creative and performing arts. The programme brings together talented, ambitious young people from across the country and introduces them to the world of professional arts and gives the participants a valuable experience to work with other future artists from different backgrounds.

Candidate Requirements

• Between the ages of 17 – 25 years old.
• Currently in Grade 12 OR have university exemption.
• Need financial assistance to pursue a qualification in performing or visual arts as a South African tertiary/accredited institution, for studies commencing in 2026.
• Not currently registered at a tertiary institution/accredited institution for the 2025 academic year.
• Do not have an existing tertiary qualification in an arts/creative discipline from a South African tertiary/accredited institution.
• Not considered a professional artist – (have specialized training/and or employed full time in their artistic discipline).
• Not a 2024 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme participant or finalist.
• Willing and able to commit to the 6-month duration of the programme.
• A South African citizen. 

Bursary Inclusion

The scholarship only covers higher education, which is limited to covering registration fees, tuition fees, and books or related study materials.