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Jan Rabie & Marjorie Wallace Writers Bursary 2025 – Closing Date: 30 October 2025, Apply Now!

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Hey future authors! Ready to dive deep into your creative writing journey in Afrikaans? The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has an incredible opportunity for you – the Jan Rabie & Marjorie Wallace Writers Bursary! This isn’t just funding; it’s a chance to dedicate serious time to your passion and get your work published. Let’s get into the details of how you can snag this amazing bursary!

The Jan Rabie & Marjorie Wallace Writers Bursary, generously funded by the late Marjorie Wallace’s legacy, is specifically designed to empower talented writers like you. If you’re an emerging or established author with a passion for creative writing in Afrikaans, this bursary offers you the time and support needed to focus intensely on a specific writing project. The ultimate goal? To get your masterpiece ready for publication! It truly embodies the spirit of Jan Rabie and Marjorie Wallace, championing Afrikaans as a language for the broader community.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is perfect for promising or established writers who:

What Does It Cover?

While specific amounts aren’t detailed, this bursary provides:

How to Apply?

Ready to turn your writing dreams into reality? Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Prepare Your Application: Each application must include:
    • A motivational cover letter that briefly outlines your writing record and details how you plan to allocate sufficient time to your manuscript during the bursary period.
    • A comprehensive CV.
    • A sample of your recent creative writing work.
    • A detailed project proposal, including a clear work plan and intended target dates for your writing project.
    • Any other relevant supporting information.
  2. Request More Information: If you need further details or a more comprehensive information document, you can request it from Mubashirah Carolissen via email at rabiewallacebeurs2026@uwc.ac.za.
  3. Submit Your Application: Applications must reach the University by 12:00 on Thursday, 30 October 2025. You have a few options for submission:
    • Electronically: Send your complete application to rabiewallacebeurs2026@uwc.ac.za.
    • Via Postal Mail: Address your application to:
      Dr. Donovan Lawrence
      Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands
      Jan Rabie & Marjorie Wallace-Beursfonds
      Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
      Privaatsak X 17
      Bellville, 7535
    • Hand-Delivered: Submit your application in person at the Rector’s office on the third floor of the Administration Building’s east wing at UWC.

Please note: The University reserves the right not to make an award.

If this sounds like the right bursary to ignite your creative spark, don’t wait – apply now and explore more amazing bursaries on Bursaries Room to fuel your future!

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