ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – GERT-JOHAN COETZEE
South African celebrity fashion designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, specialises in red carpet gowns and wedding gowns and is a big name in the fashion industry. Coetzee has dressed many international and local celebrities
for red-carpet events, including the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Kristen Cavallari, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Bonang Matheba, Basetsana Khumalu, Sashi Naidoo, Tatum Keshwar, Louise Carver, Noeleen, Cindy Nell and many more.Gert-Johan Coetzee, partnered with the North West School of Design (NWSD), has been awarding bursaries to deserving students since 2009, with the aim of growing the South African fashion industry and financially assisting students who wish to make a name for themselves within the fashion industry.
ABOUT THE GERT-JOHAN COETZEE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Gert-Johan Coetzee is inviting students to apply for the Gert-Johan Coetzee Fashion Bursary, for the 2025 academic year.
The bursary will be awarded for studies at the North West School of Design, to pursue Fashion Design studies for 3 years. Studies will commence on 31 January 2025.
The North West School of Design is based in Klerksdorp (North West province), and is an internationally accredited fashion school, which has just celebrated 25 years of training top designers and fashion professionals in South Africa.
MORE ABOUT THE GERT-JOHAN COETZEE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OBLIGATIONS & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: 3 years of full tuition fees (valued at R176 000), a Laptop courtesy of Computer Shop Klerksdorp (R15 000) and a Bernina sewing machine (R14 000).
(The bursary will NOT provide cover for personal stationery, personal laptop, accommodation and meals – these will be for the students own account.)
Bursary recipients will be required to complete 2 internship programmes each year at the Gert Johan Coetzee studios, during holidays.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary.
The North West School of Design will announce 5 finalists on 20 September 2024, who will then attend the North West School of Design open day on 28 September 2024. Gert-Johan Coetzee will then announce 1 winner.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GERT-JOHAN COETZEE BURSARY
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):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Diploma exemption
- You must intend on studying full-time towards a 3 year Fashion Design course at the North West School of Design in Klerksdorp
- You must be able to start your studies on 31 January 2025
- You must be willing to commit to 3 years of study
- You must be fluent in English (read, write and speak)
- You must read the NWSD course prospectus (.pdf)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GERT-JOHAN COETZEE BURSARY
Applicants must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary Application 2025 on the NWSD website.
Step 2: Record and upload a video to social media, by following these instructions:
- Record a video of yourself dressed in your favorite style
- Introduce yourself, stating your name and where you are from
- Describe your style and where your clothes are from
- Ensure the video is a maximum of 1 minute long
Step 3: Share your video on Social Media
- Upload your video to TikTok and Instagram
- Use the following hashtags: #nwsd, #gert, #gertbursary2024, #fashiondesign, #fashionbursary, #fashionschool
- Tag the following: @nwsdfashion and @gertjohancoetzee
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE GERT-JOHAN COETZEE BURSARY
10 September 2024.
(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 North West School of Design directly:
Tel: 018 462 5149
Email: admin@nwsd.co.za
