ACT Nyoloha Scholarships Programme 2024 for South Africans

ACT Nyoloha Scholarships Programme 2024 for South Africans. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

5th April 2024

Tell Me About Award:

The ACT Nyoloha Training Programme is a development-focused opportunity, designed to increase employability through the enhancement of sector-related knowledge and skills. Priority will be given to 17-25 youth who do not wish to pursue a formal qualification in the performing/creative sector but are currently and actively pursuing careers in performing/creative disciplines.

Artists between ages 17-25 who qualify for tertiary study and are eager for an opportunity to receive discipline-focused training and mentorship are invited to apply! Training is worth R10 000 p/p and participants stand a chance to win a 1 of 2 scholarship prize valued at R300 000.

Type:

Training

Who can Apply?

Individuals who are:

1. Between the ages of 17 – 25 years old.
2. Currently in Grade 12 OR have university exemption.
3. Need financial assistance to pursue a qualification in performing or visual arts as a South African tertiary/accredited institution, for studies commencing in 2025.
4. Not currently registered at a tertiary institution/accredited institution for the 2024 academic year.
5. Do not have an existing tertiary qualification in an arts/creative discipline from a South African tertiary/accredited institution.
6. Not considered a professional artist – (have specialized training/and or employed full time in their artistic discipline)
7. Not a 2023 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme participant or finalist.
8. Willing and able to commit to the 6-month duration of the programme.
9. A South African citizen.

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

2024 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme

• Successful programme participants will participate in bi-weekly workshops from 8 June – 17 August 2024.
• Scholarships finals week will be held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, from 23 – 27 September 2024.
• ACT will cover finalists’ meals, travel and accommodation costs during the finals week.
• The final programme exhibition event and gala night will take place on 26 & 28 September 2024 respectively. At the Gala Night, the scholarship winners announcements will take place.
• Scholarships may only be utilised for Digital/Performing/Visual Arts studies at a South African tertiary or ACT accredited institution. Winners may only choose an institution from the institution list on the website.

How to Apply:

SUPPORTING ATTACHMENTS

Applicants will be asked to attach the following to their application form:

1. ID Copy (front & back)
2. Previous semester/last academic results
3. Signed consent form, which can be downloaded here.
4. Headshot
5. 1 x Video (Performing Arts) OR 4 x Portfolio pictures (Visual Arts)

Performing Arts (Singing, Dance and Acting)

If applying for the performing arts discipline, please submit a 2 minute video performing in your selected discipline.

(a) Preparation for video submission (singing):

• Prepare a song of your choice, in any genre, that best showcases your vocal range, technique and overall talent. You may use a backtrack or instruments as back-up.

(b) Preparation for video submission (dance):

• Prepare a dance/movement piece of your choice, which best showcases your range and talent.

(c) Preparation for video submission (theatre/acting)

• Prepare a monologue, from Addendum 2, which best showcases your acting range and talent. .
• Please DO NOT use your own material.
• Make sure to film in a room with good lighting and a plain background.
• Ensure to use landscape/horizontal mode.
• Avoid places with any background noise and do not do your audition in the bathroom or any place where the sound will echo.
• No parents/legal guardian or teachers are allowed participation in the audition video.
• Use minimal props for your audition video. You may use a table and chair, and musical instruments (for singing recordings) as part of your props.

Digital/Visual Arts

If applying for the digital/visual arts discipline, please submit the following:

(a) Four different and original pieces of work:

• 1x portrait
• 1x landscape
• 2x original artworks.

(b) The submission must also include:

• A short bio of 70<100 words.
• A short artist statement of 70<100 words, detailing reason of creation of artworks in the format and style.

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