Learning Liberated Scholarship Programme.
Join us on our mission to unleash South Africa's learning potential
This is our mission.
UCT Online High School is launching a Learning Liberated Scholarship Programme to unleash South Africa's learning potential. Our mission is to make online education as affordable as possible to provide more education opportunities to bright young South Africans. As a result, we are collaborating with Corporate South Africa to make this vision a reality by unlocking the funds to make this possible. If you would like to be part of this exciting opportunity and apply for a potential scholarship you will need to complete a scholarship application as part of your UCT Online High School admissions application.
Why partial scholarships?
The Learning Liberated Scholarship programme offers partial scholarships for the January 2024 intake to make education more accessible to a diverse range of learners who may not afford the full tuition. This approach allows for more efficient distribution of financial aid, supporting a larger number of learners with available funds. Additionally, funding through donations and philanthropy increases support for the programme, as donors can see their tangible impact on multiple learners. Partial scholarships also foster a sense of commitment among recipients to maintain academic performance, leading to higher success rates. Furthermore, this financial assistance helps learners and their families manage education costs.
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Learning Liberated Scholarship eligibility criteria
- Applicant must be a South African citizen
- Applicant must reside in South Africa
- At least one of the applicant's guardians must be a South African citizen
- Applicant must be age appropriate for the grades to which they are applying (grades 8-11)
- Applicant must want to complete the CAPS curriculum resulting in the National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need (the family household income may not exceed R350,000 per annum or R29,000 per month)
- Applicant must obtain a minimum 60% average in: 1. English (Home Language) 2. Mathematics.
- Applicant must have aspirations to pursue a tertiary education and career after school
- Applicant must have access to stable internet, a laptop or desktop, and a printer
- Applicant must have a safe learning environment with necessary support from at least 1 adult champion/supervisor
- Applicant must submit an Applicant Reference Letter from a senior member of the learner’s current school and must accompany the scholarship application confirming that the learner has the necessary aptitude to thrive in an online learning environment.
- Applicant must submit an Aspirations & Academic Journey Letter motivating their desire to pursue a tertiary education and career after high school
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the Adult Matric qualification has the following SAQA ID number: 49647.
Yes, there is an application deadline. To find out more details, please reach out to our Admission Team via our contact us page here.
Yes, if learners live in a country, like South Africa, where power outages occur regularly, a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is needed to power both their Wi-Fi and laptops/PC.
Support is directly offered by Support Coaches, School Counsellors and our highly responsive Technical Support Team who are available to assist and support learners throughout their entire high school career.
Our team is constantly monitoring their progress proactively, reaching out to them where required.
IGCSE Afrikaans is designed for learners who have an existing foundation in the language. Ideally, a learner should have completed Lower Secondary or Grade 9 Afrikaans. Cambridge International is very clear that the level of IGCSE Afrikaans is for “learners who already have a working knowledge of the language.”
Support Advisors are an Adult Matric learner’s biggest champion. These passionate individuals are deeply committed to helping our Adult Matric learners succeed and support with all things administrative.
Fear not, there need be no kicking of printers or throwing modems out of windows; Adult Matric learners get all the technical support they need. This includes troubleshooting any issues with their Online Campus, Adult Matric Learner Portal, logins, access to course material, shared drives or any Google-affiliated products (such as Google Meet)
Our Technical Support Officers will also be on hand via email, telephone, or a live chat feature, which lets the Adult Matric learner chat with Technical Support Officers in real-time for quick assistance and turnaround time.
Cambridge Assessment International Education is our accrediting and examinations body. UCT Online High School is an approved Cambridge International School authorised to offer Cambridge qualifications online.
Partnering with a PBO
UCT Online High School has partnered with the iBhodi Trust (Registration number IT000433/2020), a Public Benefit Organization (PBO) to facilitate all donations for the high school Learning Liberated Scholarship programme. There are several compelling reasons for this. Firstly, the financial benefits are clear, as donations often come with tax incentives, reducing the overall cost of giving while maximising the positive impact of the contribution.
Secondly, PBOs ensure transparency and accountability in fund management, providing our partners with the assurance that their resources are being used efficiently and ethically. This ensures that the funds are directed towards their intended purpose - supporting deserving learners in their pursuit of education. Ultimately, investing in a PBO associated with a high school scholarship programme aligns corporate philanthropy with financial prudence, transparency, and a strong commitment to the betterment of the community and the education of future leaders.
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