If you are interested in a career in the media industry and need financial support for your studies, the eMedia Bursary might be a great opportunity for you.
eMedia Bursary 2025
The eMedia Bursary is offered by eMedia Holdings, a well-known company in South Africa’s media sector.
eMedia owns e.tv, a popular free-to-air TV station, and eNCA, a 24-hour news channel.
It also operates Openview, a satellite TV service, and eVOD, an on-demand streaming platform.
The eMedia Group is offering bursaries to students for the 2025 academic year.
Study Fields Covered by the Bursary
The eMedia Bursary is available for students pursuing studies in specific media-related fields.
These include:
- Animation
- Digital Media Technology
- Electronic Media
- Film & Television (and related qualifications)
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Media Research
- Radio Production
- Sound Engineering
- Television Production
The bursary does not cover studies in Performing Arts, Acting, Music, or Dance.
Bursary Coverage
The eMedia Bursary covers essential academic expenses.
This includes tuition fees, registration fees, and prescribed study materials.
However, the exact amount and coverage details may vary, so applicants should check the latest updates from eMedia Holdings.
Funding Duration and Renewal
The bursary is granted for one academic year at a time. Renewal is not automatic.
Students who wish to continue receiving funding must reapply each year and meet the academic performance requirements set by eMedia.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the eMedia Bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
- Must have completed Matric with a minimum average of 65%.
- Must be studying or planning to study full-time in one of the listed fields in 2025.
- Must have been accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognized South African university.
- Must have a strong passion for the media industry.
- Must have a total household income of less than R600,000 per year.
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
All applicants will be informed of their application status once the selection process is complete.
Steps to Apply
- Apply online: Visit the eMedia Bursary Application 2025 page.
- Prepare your documents: Gather all required supporting documents.
- Upload your documents: Submit clear copies of the following:
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate.
- Proof of acceptance from a South African university.
- A detailed breakdown of your academic fees per year.
- Proof of household income (recent payslips, employment letters, or the latest three months’ bank statements for each parent or guardian).
- Details of any other bursaries received (if applicable).
- Submit your application: Ensure everything is completed and sent before the deadline.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the eMedia Bursary has not been confirmed yet.
Applicants should check for updates regularly to avoid missing the deadline.
For any questions about the bursary, you can contact eMedia Holdings directly via their contact page.