African Scholars Fund

African Scholars Fund bursary

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About African Scholars Fund

The African Scholars' Fund (ASF) is a South African non-profit organization that was founded in 1961. The organization aims to support financially disadvantaged African students by providing bursaries to help them access higher education. ASF believes that education is essential for economic development and breaking the cycle of poverty in Africa. The organization has a long history of helping students achieve their academic goals, with over 25,000 bursaries awarded since its inception. ASF is committed to providing not just financial assistance but also mentorship and guidance to students to help them navigate their academic journey successfully. The organization works closely with universities and other partners to identify students who show academic potential and a strong desire to succeed. ASF's efforts have helped many students overcome financial barriers and pursue their dreams of higher education

About this Bursary

The future of our country lies with its youth. The African Scholars Fund aim to give our youth hope, to facilitate their access to institutions of higher learning and to guide them towards becoming responsible citizens of this wonderfully diverse country. The African Scholars’ Fund, through awards and guidance, assists promising young schoolchildren from desperately poor homes to complete their secondary (grades 8 to 12) or TVET college education.

Eligibility Requirements

Your average mark (all subjects) is 50% or above. The school fees are R4500 or less per year. The total monthly household income does not exceed R7500. You live & attend school in the Free State, Western, Eastern or Northern Cape. You are/will be 21yrs or younger in your matric year The bursary will be awarded for studies at these selected high schools within the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces: 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 Sec School (Somerset East) Kuyasa Combined School (Port Alfred) Mtirara Secondary School (Lady Frere) Mzomhle High School (East London) Ngwenyathi Sec 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)

How to Apply

Download and complete the application form here . Attach the following supporting documents for the African Scholars Fund bursary: Your June report Your family’s payslips, pension/grant receipts or other proof of income. A letter in your own handwriting, telling us about yourself and your family. An empty envelope addressed to yourself, with a stamp on it (do not seal the envelope). By post to: P.O. Box 294, Rondebosch, 7701 OR by email to: office@asf.org.za