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    • Application closing date
      15 September Annually
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    Company description

    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

    Bursary description

    The ASF (African Scholars' Fund) is a non-profit organization that provides bursaries to financially disadvantaged African students who show academic potential and have a strong desire to succeed. The organization believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting economic growth in Africa. As such, the ASF bursary program aims to help deserving students access higher education and achieve their dreams.

    Through the ASF bursary program, selected students receive financial support for tuition fees, textbooks, and other academic expenses. Additionally, the ASF provides mentorship and career guidance to help students successfully navigate their academic journey and prepare for future employment opportunities. By investing in the education of talented and motivated students, the ASF hopes to create a brighter future for Africa and promote social and economic development in the region.

    Requirements and eligibility
    • 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

    Field of study
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    Email

    office@asf.org.za

    Contact number

    (021) 689 9094

    Website

    http://asf.org.za/applications/

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