MAD Leadership Foundation High School Scholarship

SELECTION CRITERIA & PROCESS

When identifying suitable candidates, the following requirements are taken into account:

Learners in Grade 7 to Grade 12
Academic performance >65% aggregate
In need of financial support for school fees (gross combined income per household per month should not exceed R15 000)
Must be a South African

Speaks and understands basic English
Embraces a strong value system and sense of responsibility
Participates in extra-curricular activities (school related activities)
Demonstrates leadership qualities
Actively involved in community service

Process

1Written Application

A formal application is submitted, including: personal information, academic record, cultural and sporting activities, leadership experience and other achievements, and voluntary involvement in the learner’s community.

2Psychometric & Leadership Assessment

Selected candidates are invited to participate in Psychometric and Leadership Assessments. Each candidate completes a battery of psychometric tests. These tests determine, among other things, the applicant’s aptitude, personality type, interests, drive, coping skills and leadership potential.

3Final Panel Interview

Based on the recommendations of psychologists, following the testing phase, a final round of interviews is held to select the successful candidates that must be approved by the executive committee.

4Orientation Function

Once accepted onto the programme, we have an orientation function for all our new scholars and their parents / guardians, in order for them to meet with the Scholar Support Unit and their relevant coordinator; they are provided with all the necessary administrative guidelines and expectations.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:

MAD Leadership Foundation will focus on specific criteria for our 2024 applications for funding in 2024; this criteria will be stipulated with each available scholarship opportunity throughout the year. Applicants should carefully study the criteria before applying to ensure they qualify for the specific opportunity. Scholarship opportunities and applicable application forms will be advertised here and on our social media platforms throughout the year as and when they become available.

For any queries relating to our scholarships, please contact:
info@madleadership.org