ABE Africa Arts Scholarship : AFDA Board Of Education

Organisation : AFDA Board Of Education
Announcement : ABE Africa Arts Scholarship
Applicable for : Citizen of South Africa,Kenya,Tanzania,Cote D’Ivoire,Nigeria
Application Deadline : Friday 30 September 2016

Website : https://afda.co.za/

ABE Africa Arts Scholarship

** AFDA (South Africa), one of Africa’s most prestigious institutions in the creative arts, is proud to announce that scholarship applications are now open for prospective Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from sub-Sahara Africa who wishes to pursue a career in Film, Television or Live Performance.

Related : Monash South Africa Scholarship : www.southafricain.com/52.html

Scholarship Criteria :
1. Applicant must be a citizen and currently reside in one the following target group countries:
* Kenya
* Tanzania
* Cote D’Ivoire
* Nigeria

2. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements and have been accepted to AFDA for the 2017 academic year.

3. Discipline excellence:
** In order to be eligible for RPL or postgraduate studies, consideration will be given to previous tertiary/ post – school education and discipline relevant experience.
** Undergraduate applicants will be assessed on final school year results and any further discipline or industry relevant experience to motivate excellence.

4. Commitment & leadership potential:
** Candidates must demonstrate leadership skills and future commitment as ambassador to AFDA.

Application Process :
1. Apply online for one of the following degrees :
** Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium (Undergraduate, RPL and Honours)
** Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance (Undergraduate, RPL and Honours) Link – .afda.co.za/apply

2. Submit the following :
** Copy of AFDA Provisional Acceptance letter
** 2 Page Motivation Letter (no longer than 2 pages in A 4 Font Arial 10 or 12)

Page 1 :
** Elaborate on the following: What makes/has made you a good Leader? (where have you utilized leadership skills);

** What makes/has made you a good Ambassador? (where have you been a representative/speaker for a brand/ organization/ campaign at school or otherwise);

** What makes/has made you a good Mentor? (a mentor to fellow learners at your school or members in your community)

Page 2 :
** Provide a separate document regarding your need for tuition support.

Value Of The Scholarship :
** The value of the scholarship is part or full value of 1 year or 3 consecutive years of the course’s tuition fees only from January 2017 – December 2019.
** All other expenses and incidentals like travel, visa processing, accommodation, living costs etc. are not included.

Tenure :
** The tenure of the scholarships is for one year or the full duration of the programme contingent on satisfactory academic performance.

Closing Date For Applications :
** Friday 30 September 2016
** Delivery method must be either via email (NadiaC@afda.co.za)
Or

courier delivery for attention :
Nadia Chalkley
AFDA (Cape Town Campus),
18 Lower Scott Rd,
Observatory,
Cape Town, 7925,
South Africa

** There is no application fee.
** Applicants will be reviewed and short-listed. Applicants will be invited for a telephonic or online interview.
** Applicants who are awarded the scholarship will sign an Acceptance of Scholarship letter as well as a Spirit of Agreement.

** Awards remain at the discretion of AFDA ABE.
** Terms and conditions apply.
** For more information contact NadiaC AT afda.co.za or call Nadia Chalkley on +27 21 448 7600.