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KMF High School Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KMF
The Kay Mason Foundation (KMF) South African Trust is a top education-focused organization in South Africa. Started in 1999, KMF aims to break down barriers to quality schooling for young, disadvantaged South Africans. KMF runs several programs designed to give students the support they need to succeed – socially, academically, financially, and emotionally. Many students have improved their lives thanks to KMF’s help over the years.
ABOUT THE KMF BURSARY
KMF is now accepting applications for their bursary program for the 2026 school year.
The bursary is for students starting High School (Grade 8) in 2026. KMF will help place students in top South African schools, allowing them to begin Grade 8, reach their academic goals, and achieve their full potential.
The program aims to help children from poor communities gain the skills and knowledge to become South Africa’s future leaders.
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MORE ABOUT THE KMF BURSARY
The bursary will partly cover these costs: school fees, uniform, textbooks, transport, tutoring, school camps and extra activities. It also offers these benefits: support workshops, skills testing, career advice and help after graduation.
KMF does NOT pay for all of a student’s education costs. Instead, KMF works with parents to help make a bright future possible for their children.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE KMF BURSARY
You must meet all these requirements to apply (if you don’t meet them all, your application won’t be considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be 10-13 years old in 2024
- You must be in Grade 6 in 2024
- You must be starting Grade 8 in 2026
- You must live in the Western Cape (Cape Town/ Southern Suburbs/ Northern Suburbs/ Helderberg Area/ or within travel distance of the KMF offices in Bellville)
- Your family’s total monthly income must NOT be more than R17 500
- You must be able to travel to Bellville on Saturdays for classes
- You must show leadership potential, work hard, and be committed to your studies
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KMF BURSARY
Apply online at: KMF High School Bursary Application 2026
Put “southafricanfinders.com” in the box asking how you heard about the KMF High School Bursary.
Include clear copies of these documents with your online application (you must submit all of these – if any are missing, your application may be rejected):
- Your birth certificate
- Your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents (or death certificate if deceased)
- Your Grade 5 (Term 4) report
- Your Grade 6 (Term 1) report
- Your parents’ or guardians’ proof of income:
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- If employed: latest 3 months’ pay slips, 3 years’ IRP5’s and work contract
- If self-employed: 3 years’ tax returns from the business and 3 years’ IRP5’s if you take a salary
- If unemployed: sworn statement saying how long and why you’re unemployed
- If getting a SASSA grant: letter from SASSA confirming all grants received for family members at home
- If disabled or unable to work: proof of disability
- If retrenched: retrenchment and UIF letter
- If receiving pension: 3 months’ pension statements OR 3 months’ pay slips OR 3 years’ IRP5’s
- If receiving maintenance: court order as proof under income
Remember these things when applying:
- Scan and upload your supporting documents before finishing your application.
- Missing documents will get your application rejected.
- Scan and upload each document separately.
- Make sure all your contact details are correct.
SELECTION FOR THE KMF BURSARY PROGRAM
The bursary timeline will end as follows:
- Initial evaluations are scheduled for June 1, 2024.
- The final review will occur between June and August 2024.
- Successful applicants will be chosen for the Selection and Support Programme in August 2024.
- The third evaluation is set for September 14, 2024.
- The Selection and Support Programme will run from September 2024 to February 2025.
- Bursaries will be granted in February 2025.
After KMF reviews all applications, candidates will undergo a series of tests to check if they meet the criteria. Successful candidates will then move to the next phase and join the Selection and Support Programme. They’ll need to attend classes and assessments every Saturday in Bellville (note: this doesn’t guarantee a bursary award). In 2025, the bursary will be officially awarded, and scholars will join the Senior Scholar Preparation Programme. Scholars will continue to attend Saturday classes after this.
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A thorough financial review will be done before considering a candidate for the Selection and Support Programme. If you’ve been contacted but miss an assessment or important meeting, your application will be disqualified.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE KMF BURSARY
May 10, 2024.
(Late applications won’t be accepted – apply before the deadline to ensure consideration.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any questions about this bursary programme, please reach out to KMF directly:
Contact person: Stephanie Kotze
Email: development@kmf.org.za
Contact page: https://kmf.org.za/contact-us/
Please do NOT contact KMF if this bursary opportunity
The KMF High School Bursary South Africa 2026 is now open for applications. This prestigious bursary opportunity aims to support deserving high school students in South Africa. Don’t miss your chance to apply and receive financial assistance for your education. Apply now and secure your future with the KMF High School Bursary South Africa 2026.
