Question NW1159 to the Minister of Arts and Culture
09 May 2016 - NW1159
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
What total number of bursaries has been awarded by his department in the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13, (c) 2013-14, (d) 2014-15 and (e) 2015-16 financial years
Reply:
The Department of Arts and Culture awarded bursaries to a total of 2102 students in a period of five years who studied language practice and heritage studies.The number of beneficiaries is broken down according to financial years:
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE BURSARIES |
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Number |
Year |
Language Bursary |
Heritage Bursary |
Total |
a. |
2011-12 |
94 |
31 |
125 |
b. |
2012-13 |
555 |
75 |
630 |
c. |
2013-14 |
336 |
83 |
419 |
d. |
2014-15 |
284 |
73 |
357 |
e. |
2015-16 |
463 |
107 |
570 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF BURSARIES AWARDED IN 5 YEARS |
2101 |