2025/2027 South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) Scholarships

📖 About South African Cultural Observatory Scholarships

The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is inviting postgraduate students to apply for its 2025–2027 Scholarship Programme. This opportunity supports South African nationals pursuing postgraduate studies at a South African university.

SACO is a national statistical and socio-economic research project established by the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture. Its purpose is to develop a comprehensive cultural information system in South Africa.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 11, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Category:
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Postgraduate
  • Partial Scholarship
• Opportunity Location: South Africa
• Eligible Applicants: South African nationals

💰 Benefits of South African Cultural Observatory Scholarships

• SACO offers a contribution of up to R40,000 toward tuition fees and academic expenses.
• Note: This is a partial scholarship and does not cover full tuition or all expenses.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be South African nationals.
• Applicants must be pursuing postgraduate studies at a South African university.

📝 Application Process

1. Download and Complete:

   • Application Form

2. Submit the Completed Form and Attachments to:

   • Mr. C du Plessis
   • Email: Chadwin.DuPlessis@mandela.ac.za

3. Important Notes:

   • All requested information on the application form must be supplied.
   • Typed applications only – handwritten applications will not be considered.

⏳ Application Deadline

• Closing Date: August 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM

For more details, visit the South African Cultural Observatory Scholarships page.

• SACO offers a contribution of up to R40,000 toward tuition fees and academic expenses. Please note: This is a partial scholarship and does not cover full tuition or all expenses.