Six gifted Grade 12 scholars are one step closer to claiming their share of R800 000 to help realise their dream of studying the performing arts at tertiary level. This incredible opportunity has been granted to them as part of the 8th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Scholarship Programme. Since 2009, ACT has been supporting arts students through this Programme. The only difference this year is that there are more Scholarships on offer to Grade 12 scholars and first and second year … [Read more...] about Two Eastern Cape scholars into final for scholarship
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Massive boost for 2016 Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
Along with funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) will allocate an additional fourteen performing arts scholarships in 2016. In his thank you address at the 2015 Scholarships finals on Monday, 12 October 2015, ACT CEO Pieter Jacobs announced that in 2016 the careers of more than fourteen young performing artists would be fast-tracked through a massive fund injection from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. He shared his … [Read more...] about Massive boost for 2016 Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
2014 ACT Scholarship Awards open for registration
As last year’s winners settle into life at their chosen Universities, a new set of matriculants can start preparing to be put through their paces, and make their dream of becoming a performing artist a reality. The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), in partnership with the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and Nedbank Arts Affinity, is pleased to once again offer three Performing Arts Scholarships for local aspirant performers. The ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing … [Read more...] about 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards open for registration
