UCT Online High School Learning Liberated Scholarship Programme 2024

Organisation : UCT Online High School
Scholarship Name : Learning Liberated Scholarship Programme 2024
Applicable For : High School Learners entering Grade 8 – 11 on the NSC curriculum
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 31st October 2023
Website : https://www.uctonlinehighschool.com/

What is UCT Online High School Learning Liberated Scholarship?

UCT Online High School is launching a Learning Liberated Scholarship Programme to unleash South Africa’s learning potential. Our mission is to make online education as affordable as possible to provide more education opportunities to bright young South Africans. As a result, we are collaborating with Corporate South Africa to make this vision a reality by unlocking the funds to make this possible. Last date of application is 31st October 2023.

Related / Similar Scholarship : EEDF Education Empowerment & Development Fund 2024

Eligibility Criteria of Learning Liberated Scholarship

** Applicant must be a South African citizen
** Applicant must reside in South Africa
** At least one of the applicant’s guardians must be a South African citizen
** Applicant must be age appropriate for the grades to which they are applying (grades 8-11)
** Applicant must want to complete the CAPS curriculum resulting in the National Senior Certificate (NSC)
** Applicant must demonstrate financial need (the family household income may not exceed R350,000 per annum or R29,000 per month)
** Applicant must obtain a minimum 50% average in: 1. English (Home Language) 2. Mathematics.
** Applicant must have aspirations to pursue a tertiary education and career after school
** Applicant must have access to stable internet, a laptop or desktop, and a printer
** Applicant must have a safe learning environment with necessary support from at least 1 adult champion/supervisor
** Applicant must submit an Applicant Reference Letter from a senior member of the learner’s current school and must accompany the scholarship application confirming that the learner has the necessary aptitude to thrive in an online learning environment.
** Applicant must submit an Aspirations & Academic Journey Letter motivating their desire to pursue a tertiary education and career after high school

How To Apply For Learning Liberated Scholarship?

All guardians and learners wanting to apply for a Learning Liberated Scholarship will need to complete a full NSC admissions application to apply to be a learner at UCT Online High School. This includes paying a non-refundable application fee of R50.00 and a placement fee of R525.00. When the scholarship applications open on the 4th of September 2023, all interested guardians will be notified to formally submit their scholarship application online. Existing UCT Online High School learners who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to apply via email. Please do not submit a new NSC application to join the school.

Apply Here : https://portal.uctonlinehighschool.com/uct/register?__hstc

Important Dates of Learning Liberated Scholarship

UCT Online High School Learning Liberated Scholarship application process & timelines

FAQ On Learning Liberated Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On UCT Online High School Learning Liberated Scholarship

What does a partial scholarship mean?
A partial scholarship includes 50% of the tuition fee for the duration of the scholarship awarded and 100% of the SACAI Grade 12 Examination fee. Partial scholarships make education more accessible to a diverse range of learners who may not afford the full tuition. This approach allows for more efficient distribution of financial aid, supporting a larger number of learners with the available funds. Partial scholarships also foster a sense of commitment among recipients to maintain academic performance, leading to higher success rates.

When do applications open/close?
Scholarship applications for entry into grades 8-11 open Monday 4 September 2023 and close at midnight Tuesday 31 October 2023. No late applications will be accepted.

Why are we not accepting Grade 12 learners?
We only offer scholarships to learners entering Grades 8 – 11 for the CAPS Curriculum which culminates in the NSC qualification. We currently do not offer scholarships to Grade 12 learners because of the demands, rigour and academic preparedness required for a successful completion of the important Matric year.

Does this apply to Adult Matric learners too?
No, the Learning Liberated Scholarships are only offered to high school learners entering Grade 8 – 11 on the NSC curriculum.

What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
If a learner does not receive a Learning Liberated Scholarship, the guardian will be informed of the decision via email. The guardian will have two options. Either they could continue with the regular NSC application process for a January 2024 enrolment or request a withdrawal of their application. It is important to note that all application and placement fees are non-refundable.

When will I hear if my application has been successful?
Applications will be continuously assessed against the scholarship eligibility criteria as soon as applications open on the 4th of September 2023. The final list of successful scholarship recipients will be announced in early December 2023.