Ruta Sechaba Foundation Scholarship

Fields of study

The Foundation offers 2 types of scholarships, for High School studies

• Academic Scholarships: for students who are excellent achiever in academics.
• Sports Scholarships: for students who are excellent achiever in sports.

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be Black (African, Indian or Coloured), as defined by the B-BBEE Act
• Be currently in Grades 8 to 11
• Be an excellent achiever in academics or sport
• Be highly motivated
• Be determined to succeed
• Be in need of financial assistance, with a gross combined household income of NOT more than R45 000 per month
• Academic Scholarship applicants: you must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics, 65% for English and 65% overall average in your latest academic report
• Sports Scholarship applicants: you must have been awarded national or provincial colours for one or more of the top 20 ranked sporting activities in the country and you must have consistently maintained a minimum academic average of 60%

Documents you will need

• ID document/ birth certificate (certified copy)
• Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents/ guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit and 3 months bank statement if unemployed/ proof of RSASSA grant if applicable)
• Parents/ guardians proof of address
• Motivational letter written by the applicant (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   • Ruta Sechaba Foundation Scholarship Application 2026
   • RSASSA grant

   Applications must be submitted online at: Ruta Sechaba Foundation Scholarship Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 087 106 8080
• Phone 067 382 6113

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

About Ruta Sechaba Foundation

The Ruta Sechaba Foundation is a non-profit that gives talented young South Africans access to quality schooling.