AAA School of Advertising Bursary South Africa 2019 – 2020
ABOUT THE COMPANY – AAA SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING
The AAA School of Advertising, founded in 1990 by the AAA (Association of Advertising Agencies), is the official and only higher education institution for the advertising industry within South Africa. The globally recognised institution has campuses in Cape Town and Sandton, where students can pursue their studies towards creative or marketing qualifications.
The school offers the following study programmes:
Degrees: Art Direction; Graphic Design; Brand Management; Media Management; Digital Media Marketing; Strategic Account Management
Diplomas: Marketing Communication; Copywriting
Higher Certificates: Marketing Communication; Visual Communication
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME
The AAA School of Advertising, in conjunction with Touch HD, will be awarding a bursary to the value of over R500 000.
Students must have a good academic record in order to qualify to enter one of the Degree/ Diploma programmes at the AAA School of Advertising (as listed above). Bursaries are renewable each year, dependent on students achieving a minimum overall average of 65%.
Applicants will receive feedback by 28 February 2019 at the latest.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Between 17 and 25 years old
- Completed Matric
- Achieved excellent results in Matric
- Intend on studying full time
- From a previously disadvantaged background
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the AAA School of Advertising Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate or recent academic record (certified copy)
- Short Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded a bursary and your need for funding
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: YSithetho@aaasa.co.za or veshnee@mvmhouse.com
(Insert the words “Ref: AAA/Touch Bursaries” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE
25 January 2019 (at 12:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the AAA School of Advertising directly:
Tel: 011 781 2771/ 011 781 2772/ 011 781 2773 (Johannesburg), 021 422 1800 (Cape Town), 072 730 9296 (Pretoria), 031 816 7300 (Durban), 083 407 9579 (Polokwane)
Email: YSithetho@aaasa.co.za