Are you passionate about Afrikaans digital journalism and seeking financial support for your studies? Netwerk24 offers a scholarship programme for students pursuing Journalism or Communication studies, among other fields. This guide will walk you through the steps to apply for the 2025 Netwerk24 Scholarship.
About the Scholarship Provider – Netwerk24
Netwerk24 is a leading Afrikaans news platform under Media24, one of South Africa’s largest online subscription news services. With nearly 100,000 digital subscribers, Netwerk24 covers nationwide news through its offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, and Gqeberha. The platform also reaches areas such as the Northern and Southern Cape, Limpopo, and North West.
Netwerk24 serves as the digital home for renowned newspapers like Die Burger, Volksblad, and Beeld, and offers access to other digital magazines like Sarie, Huisgenoot, Tuis, Kuier, Weg!, Baby & Toddler, and Weg! Drive & Drag.
About the Netwerk24 Scholarship Programme – Fields Covered
Netwerk24 invites students to apply for their scholarship programme for the 2025 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing Journalism or Communication studies, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, who wish to pursue a career in Afrikaans digital journalism. Students from other fields, such as Arts, Law, Economic and Management Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences, may also be considered.
Scholarship Value, Selection, and Obligation
For the 2025 academic year, 2 scholarships will be awarded, totaling R300,000:
- Undergraduate Scholarship: Valued at R130,000 for Bachelor’s degree or diploma studies.
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Valued at R170,000 for Honors or master’s degree studies.
The selection panel will assess candidates based on their language skills, news sense, communication skills, and general knowledge. Successful candidates will be notified after their interviews.
Post-graduation, scholarship recipients must complete an internship of up to 1 year within Netwerk24’s editorial departments, followed by a 1-year fixed-term contract.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed Matric.
- Undergraduate students: Entering the final year of studies towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, preferably in Journalism or Communication studies.
- Postgraduate students: Entering the final year of an Honors or Master’s Degree, preferably in Journalism or Communication studies.
- Desire to pursue a career in Afrikaans digital journalism.
- Proficiency in Afrikaans.
- Excellent news sense, communication skills, general knowledge, and language skills.
How to Apply for the Netwerk24 Scholarship
To apply, submit clear copies of the following documents:
- Latest academic record (on institution’s letterhead).
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Motivational letter explaining why you want to work in journalism and how/where you can contribute (maximum 500 words).
- Video introducing yourself (maximum 1 minute).
Note: There is no application form. Submit the above documents via email to: [email protected]. Include “Netwerk24 Scholarship Application” in the email subject line.
Additional Documents
The following documents may be requested later, so have them ready:
- ID document (copy).
- Matric certificate (copy).
- Further academic records (copy).
- Driver’s license (if applicable).
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 23 August 2024. Late applications will not be accepted, so ensure your submission is timely.
Contact Information
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, contact Netwerk24 directly:
- Tel: 087 353 1300
Apply now and take the next step towards a fulfilling career in Afrikaans digital journalism with Netwerk24!