Win a Bursary for the 2027 Bachelor of Fashion at DAF!
Your Future in Fashion Starts Here!
Dreaming of a career in fashion? The Design Academy of Fashion (DAF) is offering three partial bursaries for talented individuals to join our 2027 Bachelor of Fashion programme!
This is your chance to study at South Africa’s leading fashion institution and take the first step toward becoming a designer, stylist, or fashion entrepreneur.
Follow the steps below to enter, show off your creativity, and submit your application.
STEP ONE
SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE
- You have followed us on Instagram.
- You tagged three friends in the DAF Bursary Competition post.
- You posted your creative fashion concept.
This could be a:
- A design you drew.
- A moodboard you created.
- A styled outfit.
- A garment you made.
- You tagged DAF in your post and used #DAFBursary2027.
- DMed us "Bursary" which gave you the link to this page!
STEP TWO
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Complete the application form below which includes the upload of documents:
- ID or passport
- Your most recent school results
- Your fashion post (screenshot or image)
- A 1-page essay on why you want to study at DAF.
Please note that applications are not accepted unless all documents are submitted.
STEP THREE
SCREENING AND SELCTION
🔍 DAF Panel Selection:
- Review social posts + submitted applications
- Top 10 finalists announced on Instagram 7 August 2026!
- Finalists are invited to an interview (online/in-person)
🏆 Winner Announcement:
- Three winners will be informed via email 28 August 2026
Bursary Awards
Three life-changing bursaries.
One incredible opportunity.
Are you ready to make your mark?
🎖WINNER
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Save R88,320 on tuition for the year!
🥈 SECOND (X2)
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💰 Save R55,200 on tuition for the year!
Apply Now for the DAF 2027 Bursary!
Complete the form below to be considered for one of our bursary awards.
Ensure all required documents are uploaded before submitting.
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