The Aim of Our Scholarship Programme

Our Scholarship Programme aims to develop a community of young leaders with an entrepreneurial outlook.

Applications are currently closed and will reopen on 1 June 2023.

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Equipping the youth with entrepreneurial mindsets

Our programme aims to produce a confident scholar with entrepreneurial thinking, unlocked potential, leadership qualities, a desire to create value, ability to solve problems, an aspiration and intention to be a Fellow, an understanding of the culture of community and collaboration, and a positive attitude. The Scholarship Programme is designed to equip the youth with an entrepreneurial mindset to enable future generations to redress the inequalities of the past and to continue the economic and social transformation of Southern Africa. The Programme fosters the curiosity and potential already exhibited by these learners through a combination of face-to-face, online and peer learning, as well as one-on-one interventions. The curricula of leading partner high schools are supplemented by mentorship, provided by a dedicated Programme Officer.

Potential is nurtured through mentorship

The Programme fosters the curiosity and potential already exhibited by these learners through a combination of face-to-face, online and peer learning, as well as one-on-one interventions. The curricula of leading partner high schools are supplemented by mentorship, provided by a dedicated Programme Officer. Scholars complete the programme with an understanding of entrepreneurship and an appreciation of the culture of community and collaboration. They are inspired to create value as part of their entrepreneurial career and are looking forward to becoming Fellows.

Scholarship Application Requirements and Process

Requirements

  • Applicant must be a current grade 6 learner in the year of application
  • Applicant must be a South African citizen
  • Applicant must not be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in grade 6
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need
  • Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70 % for both English and Mathematics
  • Applicant must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% for all subjects
  • The applicant must demonstrate the following entrepreneurial characteristics:
  • Growth Mindset - the belief that one’s intelligence can be developed
  • Self-Efficacy - self-belief to achieve goals
  • Leadership - to positively lead and influence others
  • Opportunity Identification - ability to identify opportunities of value
  • Curiousity - ability to explore and discover new information
  • Problem Solving - the ability to solve problems creatively

Process

  • Submit hard copy of your application form and supporting documentation or apply online
  • Successful applicant will be required to write the Foundation exam in Mathematics and English for grade 6
  • After the Foundation exam, successful candidates will be invited for interviews
  • Recommended candidates will be invited to the placement schools for interviews
  • Candidates whose recommendations are approved by the placement schools will be awarded the Scholarship
  • Once the Scholarship is awarded, the Foundation, placement school and the Scholar’s custodian sign a Memorandum of Agreement

What the Scholarship Covers:

  • Tuition and boarding
  • Stationery and textbooks
  • A monthly allowance
  • Toiletries, uniforms and casual clothing
  • Support for extra murals
  • Workshops
  • Speakers and seminars
  • Annual entrepreneurial conference
  • Online Learning Campus
  • Programme Officer (mentorship)
  • Like-minded community
  • Gain confidence
  • Develop entrepreneurial mindset
  • Growth mindset
  • Unlock positivity for the future
  • Develop leadership qualities
  • Access to interactive online learning
  • Access to speakers and seminars
  • Entrepreneurial mindset development through collaboration and a community of like-minded individuals