Learning Liberated Scholarship & Bursary Programme.
Join us on our mission to unleash South Africa's learning potential
This is our mission.
UCT Online High School is launching a Learning Liberated Scholarship & Bursary 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. If you would like to be part of this exciting opportunity and apply for a potential scholarship or bursary you will need to complete an application as part of your UCT Online High School admissions application.
Why partial scholarships or bursaries?
The Learning Liberated Scholarship or Bursary programme offers partial scholarships or bursaries for a January start date to 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 available funds. Additionally, funding through donations and philanthropy increases support for the programme, as donors can see their tangible impact on multiple learners. Partial scholarships or bursaries also foster a sense of commitment among recipients to maintain academic performance, leading to higher success rates. Furthermore, this financial assistance helps learners and their families manage education costs.
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Learning Liberated Scholarship & Bursary eligibility criteria
- 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)
- Applicants applying for entry into:
1. Grades 8-10 must obtain a minimum 50% ave in both English (Home Language) and Mathematics
2. Grade 11 must obtain a minimum 50% ave in English (Home Language) and 40% ave in either Mathematics or Maths Literacy - 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
- Starts an application
- Works through the application process towards becoming a Candidate
- Can have their application closed if they do not meet eligibility criteria, submit correct documents, successfully complete the LLSB Application Assessment, or follow the process correctly
- Completed the application process
- Met all the eligibility criteria
- Successfully completed the LLSB Application Assessment and
- Submitted all required documents, including SRO validation
- Paid Placement Fee (non-refundable)
- Been awarded and accepts a Learning Liberated Scholarship or Bursary supported by a corporate sponsor
- Received a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
- Accepted the T&Cs of the MOA, and has signed and returned the MOA within the specified timeframe and
- Submitted their Term 4, 2024 Academia report and this has been validated by SRO team
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, placement is not guaranteed. However, we look at every application holistically and strive to be as inclusive as possible.
We don’t just look for Learning Facilitators that are experienced in their subject area, we recruit highly passionate individuals who believe in making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the high school learners they engage with.
Enrolling for UCT Online High School’s Adult Matric is simple, you can:
- Contact one of our Admissions Consultants
- Call us on +27 21 140 1792
Fill in the online application form
Admissions Consultants are available to assist prospective Adult Matric learners with any questions regarding our offering. They’re also there to provide you with step-by-step guidance on the admissions journey and application process.
Through Valenture Institute, UCT Online High School is proud to be a member of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) Community. All team members who engage with learners have completed up to ECIS level two training on Child Protection. Learn more about the ECIS Community here.
We have a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of bullying. We know that learners learn best in a safe and calm environment that is free from disruption or intimidation. Key staff members that engage with learners during their learning journey complete intensive training to ensure that they are fully equipped to offer support as and if appropriate.
For more information on our safeguarding of children policy, please read here.
English is the medium of instruction for UCT Online High School learners, and additional languages offered as First Additional Language (FAL) include Afrikaans and isiXhosa. UCT Online High School will be offering further additional languages in 2023, namely: isiZulu and Sesotho.
As and when they become available, financial scholarships are offered. Please see more information here.
UCT Online High School hires dedicated Learning Facilitators, Support Coaches and educational professionals who are incredibly good at creating and delivering content to high school and adult learners.
UCT (the university) and Valenture Institute have a shared governance structure to manage UCT Online High School. UCT’s Vice-Chancellor is Chair of the Oversight Committee, and UCT's faculty sits on the Operations and Governance committee, which is responsible for academic quality assurance, governance and overall management of the school.
UCT Online High School learners* also gain access to UCT faculty through our virtual My Brilliant Future series, hosted by our Head of Student Culture, Kieno Kammies. In this series, Kieno will interview UCT faculty and industry experts on topics to help set learners up for success at school, university and in life. In addition, UCT Online High School's learners will benefit from access to the UCT Vice Chancellor’s Open Lecture Series, as well as faculty-led seminars on areas of research at UCT.
*This is not applicable for Adult Matric learners.
Partnering with a PBO
UCT Online High School has partnered with the iBhodi Trust (Registration number IT000433/2020), a Public Benefit Organization (PBO) to facilitate all donations for the high school Learning Liberated Scholarship & Bursary programme. There are several compelling reasons for this. Firstly, the financial benefits are clear, as donations often come with tax incentives, reducing the overall cost of giving while maximising the positive impact of the contribution.
Secondly, PBOs ensure transparency and accountability in fund management, providing our partners with the assurance that their resources are being used efficiently and ethically. This ensures that the funds are directed towards their intended purpose - supporting deserving learners in their pursuit of education. Ultimately, investing in a PBO associated with a high school scholarship & bursary programme aligns corporate philanthropy with financial prudence, transparency, and a strong commitment to the betterment of the community and the education of future leaders.
