Ekapa High School Scholarship Requirements and Online Application

The Ekapa High School Scholarship is a programme offered by Ekapa Mining in the Northern Cape that supports learners in Grades 10-12 who reside in the company’s labour-sending community. 

The aim is to help academically capable learners, who are financially constrained, to complete high school with strong results and be well positioned for tertiary study or a career in mining and engineering. 

What is the Ekapa High School Scholarship?

Ekapa Mining’s Youth Development section provides scholarships and school-support programmes to learners in the Frances Baard District Municipality labour-sending area. 

The scholarship component supports high-potential learners from disadvantaged households in local mining communities so they can complete Grades 10-12.

Which learners and fields are eligible?

This scholarship is aimed at high school learners (entering Grade 10, Grade 11 or Matric) who meet academic, residence and financial-need criteria. Key eligibility criteria include:

  1. South African citizen and residing within the labour-sending area (Frances Baard District Municipality, Northern Cape).
  2. Learners entering Grades 10-12 for the scholarship year.
  3. Previous academic performance: a minimum overall average of around 70% and minimum of 60% in Mathematics and Science (or similar) in past years.
  4. Attendance at a local school in the community and extra-curricular participation (sports/cultural) may be part of the criteria.
  5. Financial need: learners from under-privileged backgrounds.

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship offers partial financial support for school-related costs including:

  1. School fees (as per official school fee structure)
  2. Prescribed textbooks, stationery and equipment
  3. School uniform
  4. One sporting or cultural activity cost (in some cases)
    The precise value and extent of coverage for the 2026 cycle will be specified in the official scholar advert.

How to apply

Here’s the typical application process:

  1. Monitor Ekapa Mining’s website under “Youth Development” for the announcement of the scholarship for 2026.
  2. Prepare supporting documents: certified copy of ID or birth certificate; latest full school report; proof of residence (for the community area); recommendation from school principal; proof of household financial need.
  3. Submit your application by the closing date (often via email or a specified address) with “Reference Nr: EKAPA145” or as indicated.
  4. Ensure you apply before the closing date – late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

What the selection committee will consider

When evaluating applications the panel will look at:

  1. Whether the applicant meets all eligibility criteria: residency, grade level, academic requirements.
  2. Academic performance and potential, especially in Mathematics and Science.
  3. Financial need and the applicant’s ability to benefit from the scholarship.
  4. Balance between academic and extra-curricular achievement.
  5. Completeness of documentation and timely submission.

Closing Date

For previous years the closing date has been 15 December of the year preceding the scholarship year.

The 2026 cycle’s exact closing date must be confirmed once Ekapa publishes the advert on their website.

Applicants should apply early and keep proof of submission.

1. Who qualifies for the Ekapa High School Scholarship?+
South African citizens residing in the Frances Baard District Municipality (Northern Cape) who are entering Grades 10-12, show academic excellence and financial need may apply.
2. What academic performance is required?+
Applicants must have achieved around a 70% overall average in their previous school report, and around 60% or more in Mathematics and Science.]
3. Which grades can apply for this scholarship?+
Learners entering Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12 (Matric) in the scholarship year are eligible to apply.
4. What costs does the scholarship cover?+
It covers partial sponsorship of school fees, textbooks, stationery, school uniform and one extra-curricular (sport/cultural) activity. Exact details vary by year.
5. How do I apply and what documents are needed?+
Submit certified copies of your ID, latest school report, proof of residence, recommendation letter from your principal and proof of financial need by the closing date. Apply as per the instructions in the scholarship advert.
6. Can learners from outside the Frances Baard area apply?+
No. The scholarship is specifically for learners residing in the labour-sending area of Ekapa Mining (Frances Baard District Municipality). Applications from outside this area are unlikely to be considered.
7. Is this scholarship renewable each year?+
The scholarship is awarded annually; continuation for subsequent years may depend on maintaining performance. Confirm conditions in the 2026 advert.
8. What is the closing date for the 2026 application?+
In recent years applications closed on 15 December. For 2026 you should check the official Ekapa website for the exact date.
9. What if I am in Grade 9 now and will enter Grade 10 next year?+
Yes — if you are going to enter Grade 10 in the scholarship year (2026) and meet all criteria you may apply, once the call opens.
10. Where can I get the application form and additional information?+
Check Ekapa Mining’s website under “Youth Development” or download the application instructions when published. Contact the Training Department of Ekapa if you have queries.

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