Gallagher Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026
Deadline: 31 July 2025 (at 11:59 PM)
Location of Study: University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa
About the Gallagher Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026
The Gallagher Foundation Scholarship supports undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT), covering ANY field of study including 4-year degrees and the 6-year medical degree programme.
This full-cost scholarship is also available internationally for students pursuing degrees at ITESM (Monterrey Campus, Mexico) and Boğaziçi University (Turkey).
What the Gallagher Foundation Scholarship Covers
This is a full scholarship that covers:
- Tuition fees
- Books and academic supplies
- Accommodation and meals
- Transport
- Living allowance
MORE OPPORTUNITIES:
- IMESA Bursaries for 2026 (South Africa)
- Columbus Stainless Bursary 2026 for South Africans
- CATHSSETA Administration Internships (monthly stipend of R5 600)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric in 2024 or be currently in Matric (Class of 2025)
- Possess a strong academic record
- Intend to study at UCT in 2026 (final selection depends on UCT acceptance)
- Be entering first-year undergraduate studies in 2026
- Be enrolled in a 4-year or 6-year medical programme
- Come from a financially disadvantaged background (household income NOT more than R600 000 per year)
- Demonstrate a high level of ethical values (e.g. peaceful leadership, community impact, integrity)
- Show strong leadership potential (through awards, projects, extracurriculars, community service)
Required Supporting Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Full academic record (including latest results)
- Recommendation letter (from a non-family member such as a teacher, mentor, coach, etc.)
- Parent/guardian proof of income (latest payslips, affidavit, pension letter, etc.)
- 4 short essays on:
- A time you failed and what you learned
- Your hopes for your country in 50 years and your role in that vision
- An example of great leadership and what made it effective
- Personal challenges and how you are overcoming them
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 13 June 2025
- Applications Close: 31 July 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Shortlist Notifications: 22 September 2025
- Final Interviews: 6–7 October 2025
- Final Selection Notification: 10 October 2025
How to apply
To apply, visit Gallagher Foundation Scholarship portal.
Gallagher Foundation will utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) to assist in the preliminary evaluation of applications, but human oversight will remain integral in our final decision making.
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