African Scholars Fund High School Bursary South Africa: Apply Now
African Scholars Fund High School Bursary South Africa: Apply Now | The African Scholars Fund is currently accepting applications for the High School Bursary in South Africa. This bursary opportunity provides financial assistance to students pursuing their high school education. If you are interested in applying for the African Scholars Fund High SchoolAfrican Scholars Fund High School Bursary South Africa: Apply Now Bursary in South Africa, please submit your application now.
About the African Scholars Fund
Founded to address the need for quality education during the apartheid era, the African Scholars Fund (ASF) continues to support learners from underprivileged backgrounds. The ASF provides financial assistance for school fees, uniforms, and transport, and offers mentorship and academic support to ensure students’ success throughout their secondary education.
ASF High School Bursary Programme
The African Scholars Fund is offering bursaries for the 2025 academic year to high school students demonstrating academic potential and initiative. Each year, the ASF awards approximately 2,300 bursaries to students in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.
Participating Schools
Eastern Cape Schools:
- Cowan High School (Port Elizabeth)
- Ekuphumleni Secondary School (Whittlesea)
- Emdeni Junior Secondary School (Alice)
- Enkwenkwezini High School (Alice)
- Funda Secondary School (Whittlesea)
- Greenpoint Secondary School (East London)
- J A Calata High School (Cradock)
- Johnson Nqonqoza Secondary School (Somerset East)
- Kuyasa Combined School (Port Alfred)
- Mtirara Secondary School (Lady Frere)
- Mzomhle High School (East London)
- Ngwenyathi Secondary School (East London)
- Nqweba High School (Graaff-Reinet)
- Phaphani High School (Uitenhage)
- Richard Varha Secondary School (King Williamstown)
- Silimela Secondary School (Berlin)
- Smiling Valley Farm School (Kei Road)
- Solomon Mahlangu High School (Uitenhage)
- Soqhayisa Secondary School (Port Elizabeth)
- Spandau Secondary School (Graaff-Reinet)
- St Colmcille School (Kirkwood)
- St Georges High School (Mount Frere)
- Thobelani High School (Seymour)
- Toise Secondary School (King Williamstown)
- Willowmore Secondary School (Willowmore)
- Zimeleni Junior Secondary School (Whittlesea)
Northern Cape Schools:
- Carlton van Heerden High School (Upington)
- Tetlanyo High School (Kimberley)
- Umso Secondary School (Colesberg)
- Vuyolwethu Secondary School (Kimberley)
Western Cape Schools:
- Beaufort West Secondary School (Beaufort West)
- Bastiaanse Secondary School (Beaufort West)
- Bridgton High School (Oudtshoorn)
- Chris Hani Secondary School (Khayelitsha)
- Cosat WC Cape Town (Khayelitsha)
- D M Tutu High School (Paarl)
- Groot-Brak Rivier Sek Skool (Grootbrak River)
- Harry Gwala High School (Khayelitsha)
- Hector Peterson Secondary School (Kraaifontein)
- Intlanganiso High School (Khayelitsha)
- Intsebenziswano High School (Nyanga/Philippi)
- Kuyakhanya Junior School (Nyanga/Crossroads)
- Leap Science & Maths School (Langa/Philippi)
- Leiden High School (Delft)
- Manyano High School (Khayelitsha)
- Masibambane High School (Kraaifontein)
- Masiyile Secondary School (Khayelitsha)
- Percy Mdala High School (Knysna)
- Phandulwazi High School (Philippi)
- Sinenjongo High School (Milnerton)
- Sinethemba Secondary School (Philippi)
- Siphamandla Secondary School (Khayelitsha)
- Sophumelela Secondary School (Philippi)
- Saxonsea Secondary School (Atlantis)
- Wallacedene Secondary School (Kraaifontein)
Bursary Details
The ASF bursary provides R1,000 annually, paid directly to the student’s school. Payments are made in two installments: the first in February for school fees, uniforms, and stationery, and the second mid-year based on the student’s academic performance. ASF monitors academic progress through biannual assessments and provides guidance and support.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the ASF High School Bursary, applicants must:
- Reside in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, or Northern Cape
- Attend one of the ASF-supported schools
- Be under 21 years old in the Matric year
- For Grade 7 students: Achieve an overall average of 60% and a minimum of 60% in all subjects
- For Grade 8 students: Achieve an overall average of 50% and a minimum of 50% in all subjects
- Have school fees of no more than R4,500 per year
- Have a total monthly household income of no more than R10,000
How to Apply
- Download and complete the African Scholars Fund Bursary Application Form.
- Alternatively, obtain application forms from the relevant ASF-supported schools.
- Enter “southafricanfinders.com” in the referral field on the application form.
Required Documentation:
- June 2024 school report
- Proof of household income (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, pension or grant receipts if applicable)
- Handwritten letter from the student describing themselves and their family
- Empty envelope addressed to the student, with a stamp (not sealed)
Submit Applications To:
African Scholars Fund’s Head Office
P.O. Box 18097
Wynberg
7824
Cape Town
South Africa
Application Deadline
15 September 2024. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline to be considered.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
- Phone: 021 689 9094
- Email: office@asf.org.za
- Contact Page: African Scholars Fund Contact Us
Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to further your education with the support of the African Scholars Fund!
