UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship 2026

UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship 2026

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UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship 2026

Deadline: 28 July 2025

Location: South Africa

UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

UCT is currently accepting applications for Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship.

Scholarships will be awarded for undergraduate studies at UCT, in any field, to students with strong academic records, who demonstrate leadership skills and experience in extracurricular activities, community service or other areas.

The scholarship will provide partial cover for the following expenses, valued at R120 000 per year: tuition fees, books, stationery, accommodation and living expenses.

Scholars will be selected based on the following main criteria: academic merit, demonstrated leadership and a willingness to serve the public and the community. Financial need will also be considered, but will not be a major factor.

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Funding is awarded for 1 academic year, and renewable for the second year subject to maintaining good academic standing.

The Funding Office will submit the applications of the eligible students to Professor Bathe, who will assist in the selection of the students to be awarded the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be studying towards an Undergraduate qualification in ANY field, at the University of Cape Town (in any of the 6 faculties)
  • You must be entering your final 2 years of study (the bursary does NOT fund postgraduate studies)
  • You must have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 60% and NO failed modules
  • You must have demonstrated leadership skills
  • You must have participated in extracurricular activities, community service or other areas
  • You must have a total household family income of NOT more than R1,2 million per annum
  • You must NOT be receiving any other funding that exceeds this scholarship value

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via email to: fastudents@uct.ac.za

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