Loeries Creative Future Scholarship 2026

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   Visit the official Loeries Creative Future Scholarship page at loeries.com/creative-future-scholarship

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   Confirm that applications are open for the upcoming academic year (the cycle has historically opened and closed in the second half of the year)

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   Choose your preferred course and partner school from the available degrees and Higher Certificates

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   Complete the online application form and demonstrate your creative talent and financial need

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   Submit your application together with all required supporting documents before the closing date

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   If shortlisted, take part in any further assessment, portfolio review or interview process

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   Await the outcome; a small group of recipients is selected each year across the partner schools

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Loeries Creative Future Scholarship cover?

It is a full bursary that covers tuition fees for the duration of your qualification, plus study materials, a laptop and a travel allowance. Recipients also receive mentorship, internship opportunities with advertising agencies, and the potential of employment after graduation. The exact rand value is not publicly published.

Who is eligible to apply?

The scholarship is aimed at talented South African matriculants from disadvantaged or financially needy backgrounds who show strong creative potential. You must be able to demonstrate financial need and be willing to study a degree or Higher Certificate in brand communication or a related creative field at one of the partner schools.

Which schools and fields can I study?

Studies are delivered through partner institutions: the AAA School of Advertising, Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, IIE-Vega School, and the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography. Between them they offer around 16 degrees and Higher Certificates in fields such as brand communication, copywriting, graphic design / visual communication, marketing and photography.

When is the application deadline?

The Loeries do not publish exact opening and closing dates on their official site. The cycle runs annually for the following academic year and has historically opened and closed in the second half of the year, with deadlines occasionally extended. Always confirm the current dates at loeries.com or by contacting The Loeries directly before applying.