Key Facts
- Status
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- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2028
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently in Grade 6
- From a financially disadvantaged household
- Based in Cape Town / the Western Cape
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrates resilience and tenacity
Documents Needed
- Learner's ID document or birth certificate
- Grade 5 and Grade 6 school reports
- Proof of household income
- Parent/guardian ID document
- Recent photograph of the learner
- Completed application form, including a required essay
About Sbf High School Scholarship
The SBF High School Scholarship is run by Students for a Better Future (SBF), a Cape Town programme established and funded by the Andreas and Susan Struengmann Foundation. It gives academically gifted learners from financially disadvantaged households in the Western Cape access to some of Cape Town's leading high schools.
Around 60 new scholars are selected each year while in Grade 6, entering the programme's Grade 7 preparatory year before starting Grade 8 at one of SBF's 13 partner high schools. Support continues with academic and social support throughout high school, aiming to carry scholars through to tertiary study and the workplace.
Funding Details
- Tuition fees
- Stipend for uniform, books, stationery, sports equipment, and school trips
- Assistance with transport costs
- Boarding house placement for some scholars, based on individual circumstances
- Academic and social support, including a Grade 7 Prep Pathfinders programme and termly academic counselling through high school
Where You Can Study
SBF partners with 13 of Cape Town's leading high schools; scholars are placed at one of these partner schools rather than choosing their own.
About Students for a Better Future (SBF)
Students for a Better Future (SBF) is a Cape Town-based scholarship programme established and funded by the Andreas and Susan Struengmann Foundation, a philanthropic foundation founded in 2007 by South African-born Sue S…
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- 021 419 3383
- info@thesbf.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- Learners currently in Grade 6, applying for entry into Grade 8 at a partner high school
- From financially disadvantaged households in the Cape Town / Western Cape area
- Demonstrating strong academic performance
- Demonstrating resilience and tenacity
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
Contact Students for a Better Future (SBF) directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the SBF High School Scholarship?
The Andreas and Susan Struengmann Foundation, through the Students for a Better Future programme.
What grade must I be in to apply?
Grade 6, for entry into Grade 8 the following year through SBF's partner high schools.
What does the scholarship cover?
Tuition fees and a stipend for uniform, books, stationery, sports equipment, and school trips, with transport and boarding support available based on circumstances.
How many scholarships are awarded each year?
Around 60 new scholars are selected each year.
Is there support before high school starts?
Yes - selected scholars go through a Grade 7 Prep Pathfinders programme before starting Grade 8.
