SASMT Bursaries South Africa 2025/2026

The SASMT Bursaries South Africa Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for SASMT Bursaries 2025/2026.

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About the SASMT: South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) was formed in 1918 by a group of music teachers in Cape Town. Almost a century later, SASMT is the oldest professional music society in Southern Africa. SASMT represents music teachers in Schools, Private practice, Music centres, Colleges and Universities and has done so since its inception

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Field of Study

1. David Reunert Bursary: This bursary award value is R1,500. The bursary will be awarded to music students who intend on teaching or perform music professionally.

2. Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship: This bursary award value is R5,000. The bursary will be awarded to those studying stringed instruments (the violin in particular).

3. Gladwell Scholarship: This bursary award value is R12,000 – to be paid in 2 instalments to the institution/ person. The bursary will be awarded to music students who intend on studying music – instrumental, composition or vocal.

4. Kathleen Irish Scholarship: This bursary award value is R12,000 – to be paid in 2 instalments to the institution/ person. The bursary will be awarded to talented music students, who intend on studying piano at tertiary level and are financially disadvantaged.

SASMT Bursaries Application Requirements 2025/2026

South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 25
Must have a Matric certificate or equivalent
Students of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
Intend on teaching or performing music professionally (singing/ performing/ teaching/ theoretical branch of music)

2. Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship

South African citizen
Must have a Matric certificate or equivalent
May study locally or internationally
Student of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
Studying stringed instruments (the violin in particular)

3. Gladwell Scholarship

South African citizen
Intends to study music locally or internationally, at an institution or teacher approved by the SASMT Council
Minimum grade 8 standard of music examining bodies
Under 25 years of age
Students of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
Intend on studying music (instrumental, composition or vocal)

4. Kathleen Irish Scholarship:

Intends to study music locally or internationally, at an institution or teacher approved by the SASMT Council
Students of current and paid-up members of the SASMT
Proven financial need
Intend on studying piano at the tertiary level

SASMT Bursaries Application Procedures 2025/2026

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ID document (certified copy)
Full academic record to date
Matric certificate (or equivalent)
Shortened Curriculum Vitae
Minimum of 2 referee recommendations (1 must be the head of the institution or department head where you currently study)
Recent unedited DVD recording OR a Youtube video (Must contain at least 3 contrasting works from a minimum of 2 style periods, totalling 15 to 20 minutes. Each piece must be on a separate track. Your name, as well as the name and instrument, must be stated on the DVD – NOT recorded.)
Teachers declaration that the DVD is of the applicant’s personal performance
Electronic photo (approx. 500 px height)

Closing Date: 9 October

Contact SASMT for more details about the Bursaries and also check your status.

Please contact the SASMT directly:

The South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT)

Contact Person: Elma Britz (Executive Officer)

Tel: 082 673 0532

Email: elmabritz9@gmail.com

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