Tuesday, September 15, 2009

SABC Education and NEMISA calling for bursary applications


Application Deadline: 30 October 2009. The National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) and SABC Education offer Bursary opportunities to the value of R1 000 000.00

Photo - Danie Swart, SABC Education: Marketing Manager

Students interested in a career in electronic media stand a chance to win a share of R1 000 000.00 worth of bursaries for studies in animation, graphic design in multimedia, television and radio production through a partnership between SABC Education and Nemisa.

“SABC Education is always looking for opportunities to assist learners in making a success of their career. This partnership offers incredible opportunities for learners in the broadcasting environment,” says Danie Swart, SABC Education: Marketing Manager.

To qualify for application of bursaries for diplomas in Graphic Design in Multimedia and Animation you need Matric/Grade 12 / NQF level 4 related qualification, Mathematics and English at NQF level 4, undergo an entrance exam and present visual portfolio.

To qualify for application of bursaries for a national certificate in Television Production you need matric/grade 12 / NQF level 4 qualification and an aptitude interview. For Radio Production you need matric/grade 12/NQF level 4 qualification, English language NQF level 4 and an aptitude interview.

Simphiwe Ngcobo, Head of Business Development and Marketing from Nemisa says, “NEMISA has been training young people from diverse backgrounds since the year 2000. This started with training students on a fulltime basis in the areas of Television and Radio production, with just under 40 students a year. The students primarily came from disadvantaged backgrounds with emphasis on women who made up at least 60% of the student population. NEMISA has grown over the years and now produces more than 160 graduates a year in various accredited programmes. The graduates have found employment in large media companies.”

Closing date for applications is 31 October 2009, for more information and to download application forms, all you have to do is visit www.nemisa.co.za or www.sabceducation.co.za. You can also call NEMISA on 011 484 0583.

9 comments:

teboho letsatsi said...

THANKS NEMISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU GIVING TO US HOPE I CAN GET IN AND CHANGE THE WORLD OF THIS INDUSTRY WITH THIS SUPER CREATIVE MIND

Lunga Ngcabashe said...

is it a pity for me? im in greade 11 this year and I want this opportunity of a bussary please dont say its only for this year.Please contact me on 0839813800 or email: lucianno@live.co.za

Maduwa lucky said...

Tnx nemisa 4dis g8t nd once in a lyf tym oportunity i knw gven a chance i wnt disapoint nd i wna b d example 2 our youngrstrz dt throuh hard workn,comitement,dedication,desire nd pasion u cn do it no mater wt 4rm lucky mashudu maduwa

Teboho Letsatsi said...

woooow congradulation to those hwo won the busaries you Guys must make sure that you use this opportunity hey.But i am 100% sure that next time i will be one of the lucky people to get in

Anonymous said...

Its hard luck for me becauseb Im studyindg towards a Dip in Public Relations at Unizul and I have searched all over for bursary opportunities,I hope there will also be assistance for communication students.

senamile gabuza said...

it is very relieving to know that there are organizations such as sabc that are constantly there to assist us in fulfilling our dreams. Do keep up the good work

Anonymous said...

Given an opportunity from Nemisa bursaries offices can show all the strength i have in electornic media because that's my passion. i hope the chance of those bursaries may be advertised again this year. Looking forward to apply this year.

Tumelo Radebe said...

Thanx nemisa for making the best out of electronic studies,i would like 2 request a bursary form and my adress is as follows.

925church street
petsana
reitz
9810

NTHABISENG MPHAFUDI said...

IT'S SUCH LIBERTY SO YOUTH STAND-UP AND GRAB DIS OPPORTUNITY.NEMISA ORGANISATION IS COMBATING UNEDUCATED YOUTH THRU COMMUNITY.SO WHETHER IS UR CAREER OR NOT,AS LONG AS YOU REACH DE REQUIREMENTS GO 4 IT U'LL CHANGE CAREER WHEN U R INDEPENDANT B'COZ DEY SAY "SMALL PITCHERS HAVE LONG EARS".DNT SIT DOWN ND SAY U HVE PSD DIS ND DAT AS LONG AS U R NOT LEARNING UR MIND WLD B EXPIRED.