Gauteng DSACR Bursary 2026 – Closing Date: 30 September 2025 – Apply Now!

Hey future archivists and librarians! Ever dreamed of a career preserving South Africa’s rich history or making information accessible to everyone? Well, guess what? The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (DSACR) is rolling out an amazing bursary for 2026, specifically for students like you!

This incredible bursary from the Gauteng DSACR is designed to support undergraduate students pursuing studies in Library, Information, and Archival Sciences. If you’re passionate about knowledge, research, and keeping our records safe, this is your chance to get a helping hand with your studies at a public university in South Africa.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for this awesome opportunity, you need to tick these boxes:

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You need to be under 35 years old.
• You must reside and be studying (or planning to study) in Gauteng Province.
• You must be studying or planning to study one of these undergraduate fields:
  • Archive and Records Management (Bachelor’s Degree)
  • Library and Information Science (Bachelor’s Degree)
• You must be registered, provisionally accepted, or planning to register at an accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa. (Sorry, no private institutions are funded!)
• You should not be permanently employed.

What Does It Cover?

The Gauteng DSACR Bursary helps ease your financial burden by covering:

• Tuition fees
• Registration fees

Heads up: This bursary does NOT cover costs for books, transport, or accommodation. So make sure you plan for those!

How to Apply?

Ready to jump in and apply? Here’s your step-by-step guide:

1. Get the Application Form: Download the official Gauteng DSACR Bursary Application Form 2026 right here: Download Application Form
2. Gather Your Documents: Complete the form thoroughly and attach certified copies of all these documents:
   • Your ID or passport
   • Your academic qualifications (e.g., Matric certificate, previous academic results)
   • Proof of registration or provisional acceptance from your university (on official institution letterhead)
   • Full official academic transcripts/results (if you’re currently studying)
   • Study-related quotes (for tuition and registration)
   • Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Proof of residence in Gauteng
   • A motivational letter explaining: why you deserve this bursary, your post-graduation plans, and how you aim to contribute to Gauteng society.
3. Send It In! Submit your complete application via one of these methods:

   By Post:
   Provincial Archivist
   Gauteng Provincial Archives
   Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
   Private Bag X33
   Marshalltown
   Johannesburg
   2000

   By Hand Delivery:
   Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
   35 Rissik Cnr. Fox Street
   Surrey House
   Johannesburg

Remember, the closing date is 30 September 2025. Don’t miss out – applications submitted after this date won’t be considered!

If this sounds like the right bursary to kickstart your career in Library or Archival Science, don’t wait — apply now! And while you’re here, why not explore more amazing bursaries on Bursaries Room to secure your funding future?

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