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Netflix Postgraduate Scholarships for South Africans
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- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
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In early 2021, the popular streaming entertainment service Netflix has announced its commitment to supporting film & TV industry Black representation, specifically in South Africa.
If you’re someone from South Africa looking to make it big in the entertainment industry, then this opportunity may be for you. Learn more below.
Netflix has pledged to fund full post-graduate scholarships for South Africans who are aspiring creatives in film and TV disciplines.
To support the formal qualification and training of these Black creatives, the streaming service has partnered with Tshikululu Social Investments. The social investment fund management firm will serve as the implementing partner and fund administrator for the said project.
**Application deadline:** October 31, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Netflix’s partner higher education institutions](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/netflix-postgraduate-scholarships-for-south-africans/#h-netflix-s-partner-higher-education-institutions)
- [Who should apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/netflix-postgraduate-scholarships-for-south-africans/#h-who-should-apply)
- [How to Apply for the Postgraduate Scholarships for South Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/netflix-postgraduate-scholarships-for-south-africans/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-postgraduate-scholarships-for-south-africans)
## Netflix’s partner higher education institutions
- University of Cape Town
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Pretoria
- Durban University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- AFDA
- Boston Media House
- AACA Film and Acting School
- CityVarsity
## Who should apply
- Postgraduate students pursuing one-year postgraduate studies in Film, Television and/or audio-visual related qualification at one of the below mentioned institutions.
- Black students, as defined by the B-BBEE Code of Conduct (Black, Coloured or Indian).
- Only South African citizens will be considered.
- Undergraduate academic average of 60% minimum, must have completed between the years 2019 and 2021.
- Self-funded students (students who have another bursary or NSFAS funding will not qualify).
## How to Apply for the Postgraduate Scholarships for South Africans
For further information, please contact the scholarship organizers through [netflix-applications@tshikululu.org.za](mailto:netflix-applications@tshikululu.org.za). You may also visit the official [Netflix Postgraduate Scholarships website](https://tshikululu.org.za/case-study/2022-netflix-postgraduate-scholarship-programme/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Netflix Postgraduate Scholarships for South Africans?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the Netflix Postgraduate Scholarships for South Africans fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.