Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE GAUTENG DSACR BURSARY COVER?

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Gauteng, for undergraduates studies within the following fields:

• Archive and Records Management (Bachelors degree)
• Library and Information Science (Bachelors degree)

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• View our other Information Science Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE GAUTENG DSACR BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and registration fees.

The bursary will NOT cover books, transport and accommodation expenses.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE GAUTENG DSACR BURSARY?

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):

• You must be a South Africa citizen
• You must be residing and studying within the Gauteng province
• You must be under 35 years old
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or registered/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa (the bursary will NOT cover studies at private institutions)
• You must NOT be permanently employed

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE GAUTENG DSACR BURSARY?

Download and complete the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the bursary.

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE GAUTENG DSACR BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document or passport (certified copy)
• All academic qualifications completed (certified copies)
• Proof of registration or provisional acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Full official recent academic transcripts / results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Copies of any study-related quotes
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of residence
• Motivational letter, including: why you should be awarded the bursary, what your plans are after graduation and benefits for you and the Gauteng society (read our tips on how to write a bursary motivational letter)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE GAUTENG DSACR BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

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

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation directly:
Tel: 011 355 2803 / 011 245 1863 / 071 678 7799

Please do NOT contact the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES THE GAUTENG DSACR DO?

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is a provincial government department focused on promoting sport, arts, culture and recreation throughout Gauteng. It supports the development of young and emerging talent while helping communities participate in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities.

The department works to build a strong pipeline of athletes and creative talent capable of participating in major and competitive events. It also plays an important role in protecting Gauteng’s heritage by preserving cultural resources, promoting national days and symbols, and supporting significant sporting, arts and cultural events.

In addition, the department provides library and archival services across the province. This includes supporting community libraries and ensuring that important archival records are accessible and preserved for future generations, helping to protect Gauteng’s history and collective memory.

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This bursary listing was last updated in September 2026.

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