The Animation School Creative Futures Bursary

• Full tuition fees for all three years of the Diploma in Digital Animation, for students starting in 2027.
• Years two and three are subject to normal academic progression and student conduct requirements.
• Not included: equipment, materials, accommodation, transport, stipends and other non-tuition costs.
• Three bursaries awarded in total, one per study option (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Online).

• Applications open: 9 October 2026.
• Applications close: 31 December 2026 at 23:59 South African Standard Time.
• Recipients announced: early January 2027, after verification and acceptance.

1. Complete the Diploma in Digital Animation application and select the option to participate in the bursary campaign.
2. Choose one study option: Cape Town, Johannesburg or Online.
3. Submit 6 to 12 pieces of your own original artwork (sketches, drawings, paintings, digital art, character designs or personal projects).
4. Complete the creative challenge: a 6-panel comic strip.
5. Write a short motivation explaining why you want to study at The Animation School.
6. Upload your supporting documents, including your latest academic results and ID/passport.
7. Attend an interview with the Principal if shortlisted.

Apply at The Animation School bursary page.

• Artwork: 6 to 12 pieces created in the past few years (need not be professional).
• Creative challenge: a six-panel comic strip showing how you think and tell a story.
• Motivation: a short personal statement in your own words on why you want to study at the school.
• Latest academic results.
• ID or passport.
• All work must be original; copied, plagiarised or AI-generated artwork is not accepted.

Bursaries are awarded on creative talent and potential, judged on the applicant's portfolio and, for shortlisted candidates, an interview with the Principal. The highest-rated qualifying finalist in each study option receives that option's bursary. Financial need and payment status do not form part of the assessment.