UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards an Undergraduate qualification in ANY field, at the University of Cape Town (in any of the 6 faculties)
• Be entering your final 2 years of study (the bursary does NOT fund postgraduate studies)
• Have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 60% and NO failed modules
• Have demonstrated leadership skills
• Have participated in extracurricular activities, community service or other areas
• Have a total household family income of NOT more than R1,2 million per annum
• Not be receiving any other funding that exceeds this scholarship value

What the bursary covers

• Valued at R120 000 per year: tuition fees
• Books
• Stationery
• Accommodation
• Living expenses

Value mentioned: R120 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record (on UCT letterhead)
• Proof of any leadership positions (at school, university and in your community)
• Motivational letter highlighting your life goals and reasons for applying (2 pages – see application form for more details) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians proof of family income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)

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
   UCT KJB Leadership Scholarship Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the UCT KJB Leadership Scholarship Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around July. 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 073 236 5783

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

About UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership

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