The DSAC invites applications for bursaries for the 2025 academic year. These bursaries support undergraduate and postgraduate studies in heritage-related programmes, specifically in the following fields:

• Anthropology (preferably Postgraduates specialising in Forensics)
• Archaeology (preferably Postgraduates specialising in Bioarchaeology)
• Geography and Geomatic Sciences (preferably Postgraduates specialising in Cartography and GIS)
• Archives and Records Management
• Library and Information Sciences
• Conservation of the Built Environment (including preventive conservation, not individual courses)
• Heritage and Museum Studies
• Palaeontology
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) or courses promoting S.A. Living Heritage
• History
• Digitisation of Heritage Resources

The bursary covers up to R110 000 per student, allocated directly to the higher learning institution, and includes:

• Full tuition fees.
• Full cost of prescribed books.
• Electronic devices: up to R10 000 (with 3 receipts/invoices).
• Accommodation: up to R50 000 (if applicable).
• Meals: up to R18 500 (if applicable).
• Transport: up to R10 000 (if applicable).