SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027

About the SARB Art Scholarship

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the central bank of South Africa, established in 1921 to maintain price stability and promote sustainable economic growth. Today, SARB plays a vital role in managing the country’s monetary policy, ensuring a stable financial system, and guiding government with critical economic insights.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Art Scholarship South Africa 2027 invites students to apply for their Art Scholarship for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) • Established: 1921 • Focus: Fine Arts • Type: Fully funded scholarship • Academic Year: 2027

What Qualifications Are Covered?

The SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027 will be awarded to Fine Arts students for studies towards the following qualifications:

• 1 year Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts (after completing a 3 year undergraduate diploma in Fine Arts)
• 4 year Undergraduate Degree in Fine Arts (final year)
• Honours Degree in Fine Arts (after completing a 3 year undergraduate degree in Fine Arts)
• Masters Degree in Fine Arts

Eligibility Requirements for the SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under 35 years old
• You must be registered to study towards one of the Fine Arts qualifications listed above in 2027
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2026 academic year
• You must be accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have financial need and be unable to afford to attend university without a scholarship

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form for the SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027. All documents must be certified and submitted in PDF format.

• ID document
• 2025 and 2026 academic transcripts (on institution’s letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution (with a student number)
• Images of 6 to 8 pieces of artwork you produced in 2025 and 2026
• Artist statement (maximum 300 words) about:
  • Yourself
  • Your art
  • Why you should be awarded the scholarship
  • Why you need financial support

Important Information

• Shortlisted candidates for the SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027 will be contacted within 1 month after the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Candidates will be required to attend interviews
• Thereafter, successful applicants will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB
• Use the promotional code SARBARTS27 when applying

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027, please contact TTI Bursaries (the administrators for the SARB bursary) directly:

• Telephone: 010 746 4366
• Email: info@ttibursaries.co.za

SARB Art Scholarship South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
• Scholarship Name: SARB Art Scholarship
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens under 35
• Fields of study: Fine Arts (Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate final year, Honours, Masters)
• Minimum academic requirement: 65% average in 2026
• Key requirements: Financial need, accepted at recognised SA institution
• Selection process: Shortlisted candidates interviewed, successful applicants sign agreement with SARB
• Required documents: ID, academic transcripts, proof of acceptance, 6-8 artwork images, artist statement (300 words)
• Application methods: Online via TTI Bursaries OR download form and submit by email/post
• Promotional code: SARBARTS27
• Closing date: 30 September 2026
• Notification period: Within 1 month after closing date