KMF High School Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 10 and 13 years old in 2026
• Be in Grade 6 in 2026
• Be entering Grade 8 in 2028
• Reside within the Western Cape (Cape Town/ Southern Suburbs/ Northern Suburbs/ Helderberg Area/ or traveling distance from the KMF offices in Bellville)
• Have a combined household gross income of NOT more than R17 500 per month
• Be able to commute to Bellville on Saturdays to attend classes
• Demonstrate leadership potential, be hard working, and be committed to your schooling

What the bursary covers

• School fees
• Uniform
• Textbooks
• Transport
• Tutoring
• School camps
• Extra-curricular activities

Documents you will need

• Learners birth certificate
• Parents or legal guardians ID documents/ death certificate if deceased
• Grade 5 (Term 4) report
• Grade 6 (Term 1) report
• Essay about your family, your living conditions and your community (written by the applicant, in their own handwriting)
• Parents or legal guardians 3 months bank statements
• Parents or legal guardians proof of income:
• Ensure that your supporting documents are scanned and uploaded before you complete your application.
• Any missing documents will result in your application being disqualified.
• Each document must be scanned and uploaded separately.
• Please ensure all contact details are correct.

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   KMF High School Scholarship Application 2028

   Applications must be submitted online at: KMF High School Scholarship Application 2028

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around May. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About KMF

The Kay Mason Foundation is a Cape Town educational trust, founded in 1999, that helps disadvantaged learners access quality schooling.