The Kay Mason Foundation was founded in 1999. Its mission is to eliminate barriers, provide excellent educational opportunities to talented South African youths from underprivileged backgrounds and to offer psychosocial support.
KMF provides a number of high school scholarships that will help young students succeed in their academic pursuits by providing them with the academic, financial, social and emotional support they need.
KMF has already helped a large number of scholars achieve academic excellence, enabling them to become future South African leaders. KMF connects candidates with top South African schools to explore their potential.
Closing date
The deadline for applications is April 24, 2023. Please submit your application before the deadline.
KMF Scholarships for High School 2025
KMF invites applicants to apply for its Scholarship Programme for High School 2020.
Scholarship applications are now open for students who will be entering grade 8 during the academic year 2020. KMF will ensure that selected candidates are linked with top-class South African universities to help them plan their Grade 8 studies.
Selection Process:
- KMF screens all applications, and then arranges a series tests for candidates who meet the criteria. Only the candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria will be notified.
- Successful candidates will then be able to move on to the next step and become part of the Selection and Assistance Program.
- Candidates must attend Saturday classes and assessments. This does not guarantee you a KMF scholarship.
- KMF Scholarships are officially awarded early in 2024. The successful candidates will continue to attend Saturday classes and be part of the Senior Scholars Preparation Program at the Bellville Office.
- Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response by May 2023. Your application will be disqualified if you receive a KMF response but miss an important assessment or meeting.
Eligibility criteria
The following criteria must be met by applicants to qualify for the KMF Scholarships 2025:
- The candidate must be a South African citizen
- The candidate must have academic talent and a minimum average of 65% in both their first and second language as well as in mathematics and science.
- The candidate must have completed Grade 6 by 2023.
- Candidates must reside in the Western Cape area (Cape Town and Boland) and be able to travel to Bellville on Saturdays for classes and assessments.
- The candidate’s combined household gross monthly income is less than R17500 (before deductions).
Please note: If you do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria, your application will be rejected.
How to Apply?
You can download the application form here: KMF Scholarship Appliction Form for Grade 8 Placements in 2025
The online application must be accompanied by a clear copy of all required documents.
Please take note of these points when completing the form:
- Before submitting the application, make sure that all documents have been scanned and uploaded.
- Scanning and uploading documents from different sections can be done separately.
- The application will be rejected if any documents are missing.
- Verify that your contact information is correct.
Documents required
Attach the following documents to the application form.
- All household members/both parents, if they are involved in the candidate’s upbringing must provide proof of their income.
- Attach the latest 3-month bank statements and salary slips if you are employed.
- Attach 6-month bank statements if you are self-employed
- Unemployed? An affidavit explaining why you are unemployed and how long.
- Proof of SASSA Grant if applicable
- Birth certificate of the candidate
- Parents/ Legal Guardian ID Documents
- Grade 5 (Term 4 School Report)
- Report for Grade 6 (Term 1)
- Death certificate of the parent only if applicable
- Divorce Decree – If applicable
Contact Details
Contact Stephanie for any questions regarding the KMF High School Scholarship.
Email: [email protected]
Contact portal: https://kmf.org.za/contact-us/