The SASMT bursary 2027 offers five awards for music study. Entries close on 31 October 2026 and are made by recording. See who each award is for.
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- Closing date: 31 October 2026.
- Five awards for music study, including one for string instruments.
- Entries are by recording, and a phone recording is acceptable.
- Amounts and the Grade 8 rule are from an older listing. Confirm them.
The SASMT bursary 2027 comes from the South African Society of Music Teachers, which was founded in 1918. Five awards support music study. Entries close on 31 October 2026. Here is what each award is for.
Awards in the SASMT bursary 2027
The society offers the SASMT Study Bursary, the David Reunert Bursary, the Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship for string instruments, the Gladwell Scholarship and the Kathleen Irish Scholarship. All are for music study.
Who each award is for
- David Reunert: students who intend to take up music professionally, as a teacher or performer
- Ellie Marx: promising string students, especially violin
- Gladwell: serious music study in an instrument, voice or composition
- Kathleen Irish: financially needy, promising pianists who go on to tertiary study
Award amounts
An older listing gives about R1,500 for Reunert, R5,000 for Ellie Marx, R12,000 for Gladwell and R10,000 for Kathleen Irish. Confirm the 2027 amounts with the society.
Eligibility
You must be a South African citizen. An older listing also mentions a minimum Grade 8 music-exam standard. Confirm this before you apply.
How to apply
Download and complete the 2027 application for the award you want from the SASMT website at sasmt-savmo.co.za. Entries are made by recording. A phone recording is acceptable. Your teacher must sign a declaration that the recording is your own performance.
Tips for a strong application
Test your recording before you send it. Make sure the sound is clear and the full piece plays.
- Certify your ID and other documents early.
- Apply a few days before the closing date, not on the last day.
- Keep proof that you submitted your application.
- Check your email and phone for replies, including your spam folder.
- Never pay anyone to apply for a bursary.
Final thoughts
The SASMT bursary 2027 closes on 31 October 2026. Choose the award that fits you, record your performance and ask your teacher for the declaration early.