eMedia Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
eMedia Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EMEDIA
eMedia Holdings Limited is an investment company active in South Africa’s media industry. It owns and operates e.tv, a widely available free-to-air commercial television station, and eSat.tv, which runs eNCA, a 24-hour dedicated news channel. Additionally, its subsidiary Platco Digital manages Openview, a free-to-air satellite TV service. The company also offers eVOD, an on-demand video platform that enables users to stream movies and shows on any device, anytime.
ABOUT THE EMEDIA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The eMedia Group is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the
2025 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
Animation
Digital Media Technology
Electronic Media
Film & Television and related qualifications
Graphic Design
Marketing
Media Research
Radio Production
Sound Engineering
Television Production
Note: the bursary will NOT fund Performing Arts / Acting / Music and Dance studies.
** RELATED BURSARIES **
View our other
Film and Media Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
View our other
Bursaries OPEN for application
here
.
MORE ABOUT THE EMEDIA BURSARY PROGRAMME SELECTION
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an
interview
. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications upon completion of the recruitment process.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the eMedia Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EMEDIA BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
You must be a South African citizen
You must be between 17 and 35 years old
You must have completed Matric with a minimum overall average of 65%
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025
You must be studying or have been accepted / provisionally accepted to study at an accredited University in South Africa
You must be passionate about pursuing a career in the Media industry
You must have a total household income of less than R600 000 per annum
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EMEDIA BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
eMedia Bursary Application 2025
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the eMedia Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate
Proof of acceptance from a South African university
Breakdown of academic fees per annum
Parents or guardians proof of household income (recent payslips or letters of employment if employed, and latest 3 months’ bank statements (not older than three months) for each parent or guardian)
Details of any other private or public bursary funding received, if applicable: commitment letter stating the funding source and coverage amount
CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMEDIA BURSARY
Not confirmed – apply ASAP.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact eMedia Holdings directly:
Contact page: https://emediaholdings.co.za/contact-us/
Please do NOT contact eMedia if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in January 2025.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
General
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-952EB183