Netwerk24 Scholarship
Netwerk24, an Afrikaans news platform associated with Media24, offers scholarships to students interested in pursuing Journalism or Communication studies. The scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on building a career in Afrikaans digital journalism.
Scholarship Details:
For the academic years 2025-2026 Netwerk24 offers two scholarships with a combined value of R300,000 each year. The scholarships available are:
- Undergraduate Scholarship: Valued at R130,000, this scholarship is for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or diploma studies.
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Valued at R170,000, this scholarship is for students pursuing Honors or master’s degree studies.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of Matric
- For undergraduate students, being in the final year of studies towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, with a preference for Journalism or Communication studies.
- For postgraduate students, completion of an Honors or Master’s Degree, preferably in Journalism or Communication studies.
- Commitment to work in Afrikaans.
- Excellent communication skills, news sense, language skills, and general knowledge.
Application Process:
Applicants need to submit the required documents via email to netwerk24beurse@media24.com. In the email subject line, applicants should mention the scholarship name and academic year (e.g., final year 2025-2026).
Required Documents:
Applicants must include the following documents:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of matriculation certificate
- Driving license (if applicable)
- Most recent academic record (institution’s letterhead)
- Latest CV
- Motivational letter (up to 500 words) explaining interest in journalism and potential contributions
- Optional multimedia component (up to 1-minute duration)
Closing Date:
The application deadline for both the 2025-2026 and 2024 academic years is 26 June 2025-2026.
Contact Details:
For any inquiries related to the Netwerk24 Scholarship, applicants can contact Netwerk24 directly at 087 353 1300.
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