UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship 2026

Organisation : University of Cape Town (UCT)
Scholarship Name : Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship 2026
Applicable For : UCT undergraduate students in their final two years of study
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 28th July 2025
Website : https://uct.ac.za/kjbathe-leadership/scholarships

What is UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship?

The Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarships are awarded annually to selected UCT undergraduate students in their final two years of study who show evidence of a strong academic record and demonstrated leadership skills and experience in extracurricular activities, community service or other areas. Application for the 2026 Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarships is open with a closing date of 28th July 2025.

Eligibility of UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

** Students with a gross family income of no more than R1,2m per annum
** Undergraduate students from across all six faculties at UCT may apply.
** Students must be South African citizens.
** Two years of their degree remain at the time of the award.
** GPA 60%> with no failed modules
** Postgraduate students are not eligible.
** Financial need will also be considered (all applicants must provide information about family income on the application form), but it will not be an overriding factor.
** Successful candidates may not hold other funding where the UCT financial aid approved full cost of funding is exceeded.

How To Apply For UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship?

Students must complete an application form and write a two-page motivation highlighting their life aims and reasons for applying. Email application to fastudents@uct.ac.za Students will be selected based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership and a willingness to serve the public and the community.

Download Form Here : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2025/32983-Form.pdf

Documents Required For UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

Make sure that the following supporting documentation is attached to your application as incomplete forms will be excluded.
** Recent Salary slips for mother and father, or IRP5’s
** Most recent ITA34 tax return for mother and father
** Copy of parents and students ID
** Death certificate or proof of unemployment of a parent if applicable
** Full divorce agreement if applicable
** Credit bureau report for parents
** If parents/guardian are unemployed, please provide affidavit confirming this information.
** If legal guardian, provide court order appointing guardianship.

Award of UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

The scholarship offers partial support to the value of R120 000.00 per year, intended to assist in covering tuition fees, accommodation, books, stationery and living expenses. Students must remain in good academic standing after the first year to be eligible to renew the award for a second year.

Selection of UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

The Funding Office will send the applications and motivations of the eligible students to Professor Bathe, who will give his suggestions on the selection of the students to be awarded the scholarship.

What is the Last Date of UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship?

Last Date of UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship is 28th July 2025.