MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarship South Africa 2024

 ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – MAD LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

Make a Difference Leadership Foundation (MAD) was established in 2003, to provide academically gifted
students the opportunity to achieve their academic goals through valuable education and mentorship. MAD
aims to inspire the future of the country, and as such, offers several comprehensive scholarship opportunities
focusing on individual support and development.

Since its inception, MAD Leadership Foundation has provided funding to high school learners and tertiary
students throughout their academic career and personal development journey. The foundation has ensured that
students had the necessary tools and opportunities to reach their full potential as future leaders of South Africa.
 

ABOUT THE MAD LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

The Make a Difference Leadership Foundation (MAD), partnered with the Federated Employers Mutual
Assurance Company (FEM), is inviting students to apply for their scholarship award, for the 2024 academic
year.
The scholarship will be awarded for high school studies at any public school in South Africa.
 

ABOUT THE MAD LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – SELECTION

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 24 July 2023 – if you do not receive any feedback by
this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to undergo psychometric and leadership
assessments, during July and August 2023. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview in
September 2023. Successful candidates will be announced by 20 September 2023.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAD LEADERSHIP

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to
satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

 You must be a South African citizen

 You must be in any grade between Grade 7 and Matric
 You must be enrolled in a public school for 2024 (the scholarship does NOT fund private
school students unless the student receives a significant scholarship from the school or the
schools fees are in line with Quintile 5 public schools)
 You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
 You must have a total household gross income of NOT more than R25 000
 You must be able to speak and understand English at a basic level
 You must show strong academic potential
 You must show strong leadership potential
 You must embrace a strong value system and a sense of responsibility
 You must participate in extra-curricular activities (school-related activities)
  You must be actively involved in community service
 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MAD LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online at: MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarship Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of
these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

 ID document, if over 16 years old (certified copy)

 Birth certificate, if under 16 years old (certified copy)
 School reports for the 2021 and 2022 academic years
 Confirmation of your good conduct from your school and the school quantile (from the
principal/ teacher/ residence head)
 Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)
 Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)
 Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if
unemployed/ proof of grant)
 Confirmation of number and age of people residing in your household
 Proof of school fees and the person who pays the school fees
 Letter from your school confirming if you received a bursary/ discount/ fee exemption at the
school, if applicable
 Essay about yourself and why you are applying
 Statement of integrity and consent (must be co-signed by a parent or guardian if you are under
18 years old)
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MAD LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

30 June 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure
your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE PROGRAMME PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact Make a Difference Leadership
Foundation (MAD) directly:
Tel/ SMS/ WhatsApp: 082 313 9014
Email: applications@madleadership.org
Business hours: Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.
(Please note that queries will be responded to within 3-5 business days).