Gallagher Foundation Scholarship South Africa 2023

Gallagher Foundation Scholarship South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – GALLAGHER FOUNDATION

Gallagher Foundation Scholarship South Africa 2023 – 2024 | The Gallagher Foundation was founded in 2001 by Ellen and Jerry Gallagher to provide scholarships to university students in 3 countries, namely South Africa; Mexico and Turkey. The first scholarships awarded by the foundation were in 2002 in South Africa, followed by Mexico in 2004 and Turkey in 2005.

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young leaders with their studies, who they believe will positively impact their developing country by bringing peace and prosperity.

Students are funded to study at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, at ITESM Monterrey Campus in Mexico and Bogazici University in Turkey.

ABOUT THE GALLAGHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Gallagher Foundation is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2023 academic year.. Scholarships will be awarded for studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT), in these fields:

Architecture
Commerce
Education
Engineering
History
Law
Language
Mathematics
Medicine
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Science
Technology

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ABOUT THE GALLAGHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The full scholarship will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books, study supplies, accommodation, meals, transport and a living allowance.

The Gallagher Foundation generally awards 5 scholarships each year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GALLAGHER 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 bursary application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen
You must have a strong academic record
You must intend on studying within one of the fields listed above
You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2022
You must have applied to study at the University of Cape Town and received a conditional acceptance
You must have achieved high results in all competency areas of the National Benchmark Test
You must come from a financially disadvantaged background and have proof of financial need
You must have a high level of ethical values (including; commitment to making a difference in the country, as opposed to violence, and strong leadership potential)
You must demonstrate strong leadership potential (in any of the following leadership activities: extracurricular activities, awards received, service work, special projects)
You must be willing to live and work in South Africa for the majority of your life
You must apply for NSFAS funding

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GALLAGHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online at; Gallagher Foundation Scholarship Application 2022
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

Recent photograph
High School results (Grade 10, 11 and Matric)
Proof of Conditional Acceptance to study at UCT
National Benchmark test scores
Recommendation letter (from an individual who can speak specifically about your leadership abilities, eg: a teacher, mentor, guidance counsellor, athletic coach or employer – NOT from a family member)
Parents or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips/ letter from employer/ pension documents) (income will be confirmed with NSFAS)
4 short essays (1. Describing a time in your life when telling the truth was the most difficult option and what you learnt from it 2. One word that would define your hope to improve your country and why 3. What you like to see happen to South Africa in 50 years and how do you will participate 4. Three world leaders you respect, what makes them great leaders and a commonality they share in their leadership)

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IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING THE GALLAGHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

UCT application opens on 1 April 2022.
Gallagher Foundation application opens on 13 June 2022.
Gallagher Foundation application closes on 31 August 2022.
NSFAS applications open (applicants must apply to NSFAS) on 1 September 2022.
Applicants will be notified of their status in the next phase of the selection process on 10 October 2022.
Final Gallagher Foundation candidates will be interviewed by Gallagher Foundation Representatives on 22 October 2021.
Applicants will be notified of final selection on 26 October 2022.

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CLOSING DATE FOR THE GALLAGHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

31 August 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Gallagher Foundation directly:
Contact form: https://gallagherfoundation.org/contact
Applicants are encouraged to read the FAQs before making any enquiries: https://gallagherfoundation.org/faq
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