SAMRO Bursary

SAMRO Bursary

SAMRO bursaries are offered to applicants who are currently currently studying towards a diploma or degree qualification (from their second year of study), majoring in Music.

SAMRO bursaries will be awarded to the value of R11 000 per applicant, for the payment of tuition fees only.

 

Who Can Apply?

SAMRO bursary applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

South African citizen/ Swaziland citizen/ Botswana citizen/ Lesotho citizen

Completed Matric

Registered and studying at a recognised South African University

Studying full time (in second/ third/ fourth year/ honours/ masters degree) towards a Diploma or Degree majoring in music

Unfortunately, the following applicants are NOT eligible for application of this bursary:

First year University students

Doctoral students

Bridging programme/ foundation programme students

Those studying at private tertiary institutes (Academy for Sound Engineering/ AFDA/ COPA/ City Varsity etc)

Those specialising in the study of Music Therapy or Musical Theatre

 

How To Apply for SAMRO bursary?

Applications must be done online at:

http://www.samrofoundation.org.za/samro-musicBursaries.php

(Select the “Application Form” tab on the left side of the screen.

 

You must send clear copies of the following supporting documentation by uploading them to your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy of)

Proof of University registration for 2018 (on tertiary letterhead)

Most recent tertiary exam results/ academic record/ transcript (on tertiary letterhead)

Two reference letters from your current university lecturers (please ensure that your references read the Reference Letter Guidelines)

Masters students must add: synopsis of your thesis (max 5 to 8 pages) and a reference letter from your supervisor

*NOTE: all communications and reference letters should be in English.

 

SAMRO bursary application closing date

30 March 2018.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

 

SAMRO bursary application address

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SAMRO directly:

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO)

Tel: 011 712 8417 / 011 712 8444

Email: samrofoundation@samro.org.za