Deadline: January 31,
2017
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) established the
South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) with the primary objective of
advancing research in the field of cultural information systems.
The SACO, a national research centre hosted by Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan University in partnership with Rhodes University and the
University of Fort Hare, supports the collection and analysis of data,
influences policy, shares insights and builds on the intellectual capacity
gained across the arts, culture and heritage sectors.
It works across the breadth of all cultural domains,
including the arts, heritage, tourism, museums, libraries, archives and
creative industries. The SACO is the informative ‘nerve centre’ providing the
strategic vision and the organising principle to develop cultural indicators
and information systems appropriate to the South African context and collection
of statistics based on the sector needs.
Their scholarship and bursary programme is meant to support
existing studies and complement funding sourced from other awards.
FOCUS AREA: Post Graduate related to Arts, Culture and
Heritage.
TARGET GROUP: South African citizens and students who:
Obtained an average of 65% in the preceding degree
Obtained an average of 65% in the preceding degree
Are registered at a South African university for 2017
Are registered for full-time or part-time studies
Interested in studies relating to the field of Arts, Culture
and Heritage
Priority will be given to designated groups
The research undertaken must fall within the scope of SACO’s
work in the creative economy, cultural and creative industries and/or related
sectors. The successful candidate and the supervisor/s involved must ensure one
working or research paper based on the research undertaken in the degree is
lodged with the SACO and that SACO’s contribution is formally acknowledged.
The scholarship/bursary is awarded for a maximum of two
years to be distributed to the student by the recipient university. Terms and
conditions apply. The deadline for applications is January 31. To apply, visit http://www.southafricanculturalobservatory.co.za/scholarship-application.
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