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Calling bright minds

Academic and sports scholarships are offered to bright, motivated learners across South Africa. Applicants must be Black South African citizens as defined by the B-BBEE Act.

Calling bright minds

Academic and sports scholarships are offered to bright, motivated learners across South Africa. Applicants must be Black South African citizens as defined by the B-BBEE Act.

Scholarship Opportunities

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Employee Benefit Applications

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Employee Benefit Applications

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How this works

We select the brightest and most talented learners who are achieving outstanding results in academics and/or sport at underperforming schools. If they meet the financial and academic criteria, we award them scholarships to leading schools, in a supportive environment that enables them to maximise their potential and gain access to an ecosystem of opportunities.

WE OFFER

Academic Scholarships

Based on academic criteria

  • Minimum overall aggregate of 65% in their latest academic report
  • At least 65% in Mathematics and 65% in English in their latest academic report

WE OFFER

Sports Scholarships

Based on sports criteria

  • Awarded national or provincial colours for one or more of the top 20 ranked sporting activities in the country
  • Consistently maintain minimum 60% academic average
Available to learners in Grades 8 to 11 either from other schools or to learners who are already attending Curro-managed schools but cannot continue due to financial hardship.

Scholarship applications for 2025 are now closed. Please keep an eye on the website for information regarding the next academic year.

Contact us to discuss specific donations

Business donations can be either to support our organisation in general, or to enable a specific project. If you or your business wishes to donate to a specific project, sponsor a particular school, or even suggest a new initiative, please get in touch. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

The Ruta Sechaba Foundation ecosystem

Visionary investors:

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Visionary investors:

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Apply via our online application form or send us a message on our WhatsApp contact line.

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