Applications for high school scholarships now open
Students currently in grade six are called on to apply, applications close at the end of the month
THE Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) is inviting grade six students who are excelling academically, who demonstrate a financial need and who believe they have the potential to change the future of South Africa, to apply for a scholarship.
The programme gives high school scholarships to underprivileged scholars who are academically distinguished to attend some of the best high schools in the country.
“We have over 20 partner schools in Gauteng which include The American International School of Johannesburg, King Edward VII School, Redhill School, Roedean School, SAHETI School, St. John’s College, St. Martin’s School, St. Stithians College, Pretoria Boys High School and St. Alban’s College to name a few a,s well as others in East London and Grahamstown,” said Jenny Ketley, executive director of the SSP.
“Our mission is to identify these talented young scholars and reward their commitment by giving them access to schools that will further enhance their skills and further develop their potential. We are developing South Africa’s future leaders.”
The scholarship, she said, would enable the scholar to attend one of SSP partner schools for five years covering their tuition, textbooks, stationery, extramural activities including sports equipment and local educational trips.
The closing date for applications is August 31, this year.
In order for the application to be considered the scholars must meet the following criteria:
Currently in grade six
12 years or younger
Attaining an aggregate of 70 per cent or above in their latest report
Attaining 70 per cent or above in maths, natural sciences and English
Demonstrate a financial need. The household income must not exceed R16 000 per month.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.ssp.org.za.
Forms are also available at various libraries and can also be collected from SSP’s offices at the NBC Building, 76 Juta Street, in Braamfontein.
For more details, contact 010 2060723/010 2060022/010 2060049 or email contact@ssp.org.za or scholarship@ssp.org.za
