Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary

The Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary offers a lucrative opportunity to support your musical aspirations financially.

This prestigious bursary is awarded every two years by the Wakkerstroom Music Festival, a non-profit organization that promotes classical music in South Africa.

About the Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary

The Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary aims to nurture and empower talented young South African classical musicians by providing financial assistance for their undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

The bursary is awarded across various categories, including piano, string instruments, wind instruments, and voice.

The total bursary value fluctuates, but has historically been substantial, supporting several deserving students in their pursuit of musical excellence.

Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary Application Form

Applications for the Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary are normally accepted online through the festival’s website.

But you still need to note that the bursary is awarded biennially, so applications are not always open.

When applications are open, you can expect to find the application form and detailed instructions on the festival’s website.

The application process usually involves submitting the following:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
  4. Recommendation letters from music teachers or professors
  5. Performance recordings (usually submitted electronically)
  6. Proof of payment of the application fee (if applicable)

Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary Requirements

Because the application window only opens every two years, there are always a lot of competing applications each time.

To better your chances of being selected for the Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
  2. Be currently enrolled in or seeking admission to an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate program in classical music performance at a recognized South African institution.
  3. Demonstrate exceptional musical talent and potential.
  4. Meet any additional requirements specified by the festival organizers in the application guidelines.

Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary Closing Date

As mentioned earlier, the Wakkerstroom Music Festival Bursary is awarded biennially. Therefore, the application deadlines vary depending on the year.

The bursary providers have not announced the opening and closing dates for the next application window.

To stay updated on application deadlines and other important information, it’s highly recommended to regularly check the Wakkerstroom Music Festival website and subscribe to their newsletter.

Unfortunately, I cannot access the specific telephone number of the Wakkerstroom Music Festival.

However, you can reach them through email at: competition@wmfestival.co.za or find their general contact information on the official website.