The Kay Mason Foundation (KMF) South African Trust is inviting talented and motivated learners to apply for its High School Scholarship Programme for the 2027 academic year.
This life-changing opportunity is aimed at Grade 6 learners in 2025 who will be entering Grade 8 in 2027, helping them access quality education at top South African schools while receiving ongoing academic, financial, and emotional support.
About the Kay Mason Foundation
Established in 1999, the Kay Mason Foundation (KMF) is one of South Africa’s leading educational non-profits. The foundation is dedicated to breaking barriers to quality education for young people from disadvantaged communities.
KMF offers holistic support — including academic, social, emotional, and financial assistance — to ensure learners can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Over the years, KMF has transformed the lives of many scholars who have gone on to become leaders in their communities.
About the KMF High School Scholarship 2027
The KMF scholarship is designed for learners with academic potential and leadership qualities, providing them with the resources to achieve their full potential in high school.
Scholarship coverage includes (partial):
- School fees
- Uniforms and textbooks
- Transport to and from school
- Tutoring and school camps
- Extracurricular activities
Additional benefits include:
- Support workshops
- Psychometric testing
- Career guidance
- Post-graduation support
Note: This scholarship is partial funding. Parents/guardians partner with KMF to contribute towards the learner’s education.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 10 and 13 years old in 2025
- Be in Grade 6 in 2025 and entering Grade 8 in 2027
- Live in the Western Cape (Cape Town, Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Helderberg Area, or within travel distance to Bellville)
- Have a combined household gross income of R17,500 or less per month
- Be able to travel to Bellville every Saturday for classes
- Show leadership potential, strong work ethic, and commitment to school
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online here:
KMF High School Scholarship Application 2027
Required Supporting Documents
Submit clear scanned copies of the following (applications without all documents will be disqualified):
- Learner’s birth certificate
- Parent/guardian ID or death certificate (if applicable)
- Grade 5 (Term 4) report & Grade 6 (Term 1) report
- Handwritten essay by the learner describing their family, living conditions, and community
- 3 months’ bank statements of parents/guardians
- Proof of income (depending on employment status):
- Employed: 3 months’ payslips, 3 years IRP5s, employment contract
- Self-employed: 3 years business tax returns & IRP5s if drawing a salary
- Unemployed: affidavit stating duration/reason for unemployment
- SASSA grants: letter confirming all grants received
- Disabled/unable to work: proof of disability
- Retrenched: retrenchment and UIF letter
- Pension: 3 months pension statements OR payslips OR 3 years IRP5s
- Maintenance: court order as proof
Important:
- Scan and upload each document separately.
- Double-check that all contact details are correct.
Selection Process & Timeline
- First academic assessments – 7 June 2025
- Final screening – July–August 2025
- Second assessment & workshop – 20 September 2025
- Presentations & interviews – 25 October & 1 November 2025
- Camp – 11–13 December 2025
- Scholarships awarded – February 2026
Shortlisted candidates must attend all assessments, interviews, and Saturday classes in Bellville as part of the Selection and Support Programme.
Being shortlisted does not guarantee a scholarship.
Closing Date
30 April 2025
(Applications received after this date will not be considered.)
Contact KMF
For queries, contact:
📧 Email: development@kmf.org.za
🔗 Website Contact Page: https://kmf.org.za/contact-us/