Learning Liberated Scholarship & Bursary 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 & Bursary 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 or bursary you will need to complete an application as part of your UCT Online High School admissions application.
Why partial scholarships or bursaries?
The Learning Liberated Scholarship or Bursary programme offers partial scholarships or bursaries for a January start date 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 or bursaries 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 & Bursary 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)
- Applicants applying for entry into:
1. Grades 8-10 must obtain a minimum 50% ave in both English (Home Language) and Mathematics
2. Grade 11 must obtain a minimum 50% ave in English (Home Language) and 40% ave in either Mathematics or Maths Literacy - 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
- Starts an application
- Works through the application process towards becoming a Candidate
- Can have their application closed if they do not meet eligibility criteria, submit correct documents, successfully complete the LLSB Application Assessment, or follow the process correctly
- Completed the application process
- Met all the eligibility criteria
- Successfully completed the LLSB Application Assessment and
- Submitted all required documents, including SRO validation
- Paid Placement Fee (non-refundable)
- Been awarded and accepts a Learning Liberated Scholarship or Bursary supported by a corporate sponsor
- Received a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
- Accepted the T&Cs of the MOA, and has signed and returned the MOA within the specified timeframe and
- Submitted their Term 4, 2024 Academia report and this has been validated by SRO team
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
We don’t just look for Learning Facilitators that are experienced in their subject area, we recruit highly passionate individuals who believe in making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the high school learners they engage with.
No, these costs are all included in the application fee.
A Mastery Check is a formative or summative assessment (mainly formative – we’ll explain the difference in the next section) that assesses Adult Matric learners' mastery of the content. These Mastery Checks are points where both Facilitators and Adult Matric learners can see where gaps exist and where additional revision may be needed.
According to the Department of Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, the Physical Education (PE) component of Life Orientation aims to develop high school learners' physical well-being, knowledge of movement skills in traditional and non-traditional sports, and safety issues in physical activity.
High school learners will be encouraged to perform a range of engaging activities that aim to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. High school learners will capture their physical activities through videos and photographs, and monitor their heart rates. This evidence will then be submitted to our Learning Management System (Online Campus), enabling our trained Learning Facilitators to view these submissions on a weekly basis, provide feedback, and assign a participation mark. Activities that contribute to formal grades will be awarded marks.
Through these fun, practical lessons, we help high school learners develop communication skills, creativity, and critical thinking, as well as find an appreciation of, and enjoyment in, regular physical activity.
To secure your place at our school and accept the conditional offer, we require a once-off Placement Fee to be paid in advance. This payment is non-refundable and will not be deducted from the total tuition cost.
This fee includes, but is not limited to the costs associated with record verification, Adult Matric learner onboarding and the purchase of technology licences on behalf of the Adult Matric learner.
By going to our application page. Our friendly Admissions Consultants are looking forward to hearing from you and supporting you step-by-step throughout the entire process.
UCT Online High School has a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of bullying. We know that learners learn best in a safe and calm environment that is free from disruption.
We take the following steps to address this matter:
Learners, staff and guardians are required to accept the rules of engagement set out by the institution. These rules set out clear responsibilities, boundaries and expectations for all parties. These rules outline the procedures that are followed when instances of bullying are reported as well as the sanctions imposed if our rules are found to have been breached.
Key staff members that engage with learners during the learning journey complete intensive training that ensures they are fully equipped to offer support in so far as is appropriate. Dialogue regarding the issue of bullying is an ongoing part of the learning community to educate each member further, and strengthen their will to advocate for inclusion. Engagements between individuals on the Online Campus are all held by the system and are monitored.
When members of the learning community encounter engagement, which is not appropriate, they can report the exact piece of engagement immediately.
UCT Online High School is committed to working with a wider community of social services and local authorities where it is necessary.
Further initiatives are in the works!
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 & Bursary 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 & bursary programme aligns corporate philanthropy with financial prudence, transparency, and a strong commitment to the betterment of the community and the education of future leaders.
