If you have a passion for creative thinking and you enjoy the field of arts, whether it be visual or performing, then you might want to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Experts say that by studying a Bachelor of Arts you'll unlock innovative and creative approaches to problem solving, learn to write in a clear, convincing way and develop an aptitude for logical argument.
Studying the field of arts is very interesting and exciting because it encourages self-expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity.
A BA degree opens up numerous doors for graduates when they enter the workspace.
Graduates with a BA degree can pursue careers in a wide range of industries for example, business, theatre, education, recreation, tech, writing, history, design and so much more.
Below is a list of organisations that offer BA Degree bursaries:
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) – NSFAS provides funding to students to students in need in various study fields including BA degrees.
- Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme - Each year, ABSA provides funding to students and support towards their academic studies in numerous study fields.
- NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund – The Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund provides financial support to youth to enable them to pursue quality education in an institution of higher learning with youth in rural areas as primary target.
- National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) – The NAC offers bursaries to students studying towards an arts qualification.
- Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Scholarship – The ACT Scholarships programme focuses on grade 11 and 12 learners and youth up to the age of 25 want to study towards a degree in the arts at any South African university.
- The Lockdown Collection (TLC) – The Lockdown Collection provides bursaries to art students who demonstrate financial need.
Should you want to pursue a qualification in the field of Arts, any of the above mentioned organisations can assist with funding.
