2026 Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha Scholarship

The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), in partnership with Nedbank Arts Affinity and supported by the MTN Foundation South Africa, offers the Nyoloha Scholarship Programme for the 2026 academic year. This scholarship provides financial assistance of up to R300,000 for young South African performers and visual artists to study at an accredited South African arts institution. The programme also includes mentorship and skills development workshops for selected finalists.

Fields of Study Covered:

• Performing Arts (Singing, Dance, Acting)
• Digital/Visual Arts

• Selected applicants will participate in bi-weekly workshops from June to August 2025
• Finalists will attend a mentorship programme in Johannesburg, with meals, travel, and accommodation covered
• A final exhibition and gala night will be held in October 2025, where the scholarship winners will be announced