Zeitz MOCAA & University of the Western Cape (UWC) Museum Fellowship Programme 2026
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Programme Duration: February 2026 – January 2027 (12 months, full-time)
Locations: Cape Town, South Africa (Zeitz MOCAA & UWC)
Eligibility: African citizens with a bachelor’s degree in art, heritage, or related fields
The Zeitz MOCAA & UWC Museum Fellowship Programme represents a groundbreaking initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of African cultural leaders. This unique collaboration between Zeitz MOCAA – Africa’s preeminent museum of contemporary art – and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) – a globally recognized institution for critical humanities scholarship – offers an unparalleled opportunity to bridge theory and practice in the museum field.
Now in its fourth year, the fellowship addresses a critical need for specialized training in African museology, providing fellows with both the intellectual framework and hands-on experience necessary to transform the continent’s cultural landscape. The program’s innovative structure combines:
- Immersive museum training at Zeitz MOCAA (3 days/week), where fellows work alongside senior staff on exhibitions, collections, and public programs
- Academic coursework at UWC (2 days/week), delivering rigorous postgraduate study in curatorship, heritage management, and public history
By uniting these two powerhouse institutions, the fellowship creates a dynamic space for reimagining African narratives in global art discourse while developing practical skills to sustain the continent’s growing cultural infrastructure.
Funding & Support
- Full tuition at UWC
- Monthly stipend, accommodation, and basic health insurance
- Travel/visa costs are not covered
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in art, heritage, museum studies or humanities
- 2–3 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of African/African Diaspora contemporary art and heritage
- Proficiency in English (working language)
- Citizenship of an African country
