🎓 DSAC Bursaries for Heritage Related Studies 2026 – Apply Before 31 January!

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Dreaming of studying heritage, history, archaeology, museums, or indigenous knowledge systems in 2026 — but worried about funding? 🌍📚
This is your chance to secure a fully funded bursary from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC).

The DSAC Heritage Bursary Programme 2026 is now open and invites South African undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply for financial support to pursue heritage-related qualifications, including international studies.

💰 What Does the DSAC Bursary Cover?

The bursary offers up to R110 000 per student, paid directly to your institution, covering:

✅ Full tuition fees
✅ Prescribed books (100%)
✅ Laptop / electronic device (up to R10 000)
✅ Accommodation (up to R50 000, where applicable)
✅ Meals (up to R18 500, where applicable)
✅ Transport (up to R10 000, where applicable)

📌 This bursary is designed to remove financial barriers and help you focus fully on your studies.

🎯 Who Can Apply?

You qualify if you meet the following criteria:

✔ South African citizen
✔ 40 years old or younger
✔ Academic average of 65% or higher
✔ Studying heritage-related fields only
✔ Registered or provisionally accepted for 2026
✔ Full-time student
✔ Not receiving another bursary
✔ Household income not exceeding R130 000 per year

⚠️ Applications outside the listed fields of study will be rejected.

📚 Fields of Study Covered

The bursary supports a wide range of heritage-focused qualifications, including:

  • Archaeology (Maritime & Underwater Cultural Heritage)

  • Physical & Biological Anthropology

  • Heritage & Museum Studies

  • History

  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)

  • Palaeontology

  • Digitisation of Heritage Resources

  • Archives & Records Management

  • Library & Information Sciences

  • Geography, GIS & Cartography (Postgraduate focus)

  • Heritage Conservation & Preservation

  • Digital Archaeology

  • International Studies (Heritage-related)

📑 Documents Required (Certified Copies – Not Older Than 3 Months)

📌 South African ID
📌 Proof of registration or provisional acceptance
📌 Matric certificate & latest academic results
📌 Proof of household income (parents/guardians)
📌 Payslip or affidavit confirming income
📌 Proof of disability (if applicable)

🗓 Important Dates to Remember

🗓 Closing Date: 31 January 2026
📢 Only 45–50 students will be awarded
📬 If you don’t hear back by 31 March 2026, consider your application unsuccessful
🚫 No late or manual applications accepted

🖥 How to Apply

👉 Apply online via the official DSAC platform only
📧 Enquiries:
• Ms Reinette Stander – reinettes@dsac.gov.za
• Mr Maano Muhadi – (012) 441-3622 | maanom@dsac.gov.za

📲 Don’t Miss Opportunities Like This Again!

🔔 Follow the Job OPPORTUNITY 2025 WhatsApp Channel for daily bursaries, jobs & learnership alerts:
👉 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb2fWvZ5K3zXcrrnY631

✨ If you’re passionate about preserving South Africa’s heritage and culture, this bursary could change your future. Apply today and invest in your purpose.


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