Applications Open for the Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary Programme 2026
Applications Open for the Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary Programme 2026. There is only one week left to enter for the 2026 Gert-Johan Coetzee Bursary.
What the Bursary Includes:
- A full 3-year Fashion Design tuition at NWSD, valued at R200,000
- A laptop, sponsored by Gert-Johan Coetzee Studios
- A Bernina sewing machine, valued at R14,000
- Two annual internship opportunities at Gert-Johan Coetzee Studios
How to Apply:
1. Follow @nwsdfashion @gertjohancoetzee & @berninarsa.
2. Complete the online application form. Click HERE for the application form link.
3. Upload a short video (maximum 1 minute 30 seconds) introducing yourself and answering:
“If you could tell any story through fashion, what story would you tell, and why?”
4. Post your video on TikTok or Instagram, tag @nwsdfashion and @gertjohancoetzee, with the hashtag: #GertBursary2026
5. Share/Repost this post.
Important Dates
- Applications Close: 7 September 2026
- Finalists Announced: 11 September 2026
Please note: The bursary does not cover transport, accommodation, meals or fabric required for your projects.
If you have any queries regarding this application, please contact us telephonically on +27 18 462 5149 or email Tamryn at admin@nwsd.co.za
