Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) Bursary South Africa 2021 – 2022
ABOUT THE COMPANY – GFC
The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) is an agency of the Gauteng Provincial Government and member of the Association of Film Commissioners International. The GFC develops; promotes and coordinates the film and television production industry in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
The main goal of the GFC is to market Gauteng as a top international destination for film-making, and to attract investment and economic growth from local and international clientele into the film and television industry.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) are inviting students who reside in Gauteng, between the ages of 18 and 30, to apply for their bursary programme. Students who are passionate about following a career in
Film, Audio Visual or Television
and are pursuing
undergraduate or postgraduate
studies in these fields may apply:
Administration
Animation
Marketing
Motion Pictures
Project Management
Public Administration
Public Relations
The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
Must be a South African citizen
Must reside in Gauteng province
Must be between 18 and 30 years old
Must have completed Matric
Must be interested in following a career in Film / Audio Visual / Television
Must be registered for Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies in one of the aforementioned fields of study
Must be registered for full-time or part-time studies at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Must NOT have received any SETA sponsorship programmes in the past
Must demonstrate financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online here:
http://www.gautengfilm.org.za/industry-development/project-support
(Please note: you will need to scroll down the page until you reach the bursary application form).
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 be disregarded):
South African ID document (certified copy) (not older than 3 months)
Matric certificate/ latest results (certified copy)
Proof of registration/ acceptance from a tertiary institution in SA (on institutions letterhead)
Breakdown of annual study fees from institution (on institutions letterhead)
Motivational letter to support your application
Proof of residence in Gauteng (municipality letter or sworn affidavit)
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ bank statements if self-employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable – copies must be certified) (not older than 6 months)
CLOSING DATE
15 March 2021.
(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 the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) directly:
Tel: 010 0070 483
Email: info@gamaattorneys.com
Please do NOT contact the Gauteng Film Commission 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 on: 2 March 2021 at 10:48.
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:
Government
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-BA8B90EB