Scholarship Programme
RECRUITMENT MODEL:
We recruit high-performing scholars through an extensive community outreach programme that connect us to community centres, after-school programs, feeder schools, libraries, and other community-based education initiatives. As a result of these partnerships, we can have a wider reach into rural areas, per-urban areas, townships and urban areas to fi nd high-potential scholars.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants undergo a rigours 6-step selection process in the form of baseline tests in numeracy and literacy, social interviews with parents and/or guardian(s), a di erential aptitude assessments test (DAT) and an interactive camp to observe applicants with the aim to get the most consistent and high-potential candidates to propose to our partner schools.
PLACEMENT:
Applicants undergo a rigours 6-step selection process in the form of baseline tests in numeracy and literacy, social interviews with parents and/or guardian(s), a di erential aptitude assessments test (DAT) and an interactive camp to observe applicants with the aim to get the most consistent and high-potential candidates to propose to our partner schools.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:
Upon successful completion of the programme and partner school interviews applicants are awarded a 5-year high school scholarship and begin their “future leader” journey comprised of a suite of comprehensive support and development.
FAQs
Can I fax or email the application or its components to the Student Sponsorship Programme?
Faxed applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms must be emailed or are to be hand delivered to our offices in Gauteng.
Gauteng applications may be hand-delivered at: SSP, NBC Building, 22 Ridge Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg.
Who selects the Scholars?
Final selection is made by the SSP Panel. The Panel reviews the applications and interviews the finalists.
What school will I attend if selected as an SSP Scholar?
SSP Scholarship recipients attend one of the SSP Partner Schools.
The placement of recipients is at the sole discretion of the SSP and our Partner Schools.
When do I find out if I am a recipient of an SSP Scholarship?
Successful candidates will be notified about the next stage of the application process by 30 November 2024.