The Aim of Our Scholarship Programme
Our Scholarship Programme aims to develop a community of young leaders with an entrepreneurial outlook.
APPLY BEFORE 15 SEPTEMBER 2023, 17:00 SAST
Applications are currently closed and will reopen on 1 June 2024.
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, the 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.
Potential is nurtured through mentorship
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 - the ability to identify opportunities of value
- Curiosity - the ability to explore and discover new information
- Problem-Solving - the ability to solve problems creatively
Process
- Submit a hard copy of your application form and supporting documentation or apply online
- Successful applicants 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