A spot opens up every now and then when the South African Reserve Bank backs an artist through a full-year art scholarship. The SARB works quietly behind the scenes so prices stay steady and money systems hold strong across the country. Though unseen by many, its efforts stretch into education, lifting future minds able to carry complex knowledge forward.
Who Can Apply
You may qualify if you will be registered for one of the following qualifications in the 2027 academic year:
- Final year of a four-year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts
- Honours degree in Fine Arts (following a three-year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts)
- Master’s degree in Fine Arts
- One-year Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts (following a three-year undergraduate diploma in Fine Arts)
How to Apply
Submit the following documents in PDF format via https://sarb-bursary-manager.replit.app/
- Completed application form
- Images of 6 to 8 artworks produced in 2025 and 2026
- Academic transcripts for 2025 and 2026
- Copy of identity document
Closing date: 30 September 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
More Information
Full details are available on the official SARB bursaries page:
https://www.resbank.co.za/en/home/publications/bursaries
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