Learning Liberated Scholarships & Bursary Programme 2026
Eligible learners across the country can now apply for the new ‘Learning Liberated Scholarships & Bursary Programme 2026
Check Your Personalized Bursary Options
Step 1: Choose Study Level
Step 2: Choose Field of Study
Step 3: Describe Your Interest
Tell us if you want bursaries, scholarships, admissions, or student loans?
Join us on our mission to make online education accessible to all bright young South Africans!
UCT Online High School is launching a scholarship and bursary programme to make online education more affordable and provide more opportunities to deserving learners. We’re partnering with Corporate South Africa to make this vision a reality.
Why Partial Scholarships or Bursaries?
Our programme offers partial scholarships or bursaries to make education more accessible to a diverse range of learners. This approach allows for more efficient distribution of financial aid, supporting a larger number of learners. Partial scholarships or bursaries also foster a sense of commitment among recipients, leading to higher success rates.
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizenship
- Residing in South Africa
- Financial need (family household income not exceeding R350,000 per annum)
- Age appropriate for grades 8-11
- Desire to complete the CAPS curriculum and obtain the National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Access to stable internet, laptop/desktop, and printer
- Safe learning environment with adult supervision
Application Process
- Start your application between 6 May – 31 August 2026
- Complete the application process and meet all eligibility criteria
- Successfully complete the LLSB Application Assessment and submit required documents
- Pay the non-refundable Placement Fee
Closing Date
- Applications close on 31 August 2026
- Candidates shortlisted and matched with sponsors between 1-30 September 2026
- Recipients awarded and accept scholarships or bursaries between 1-31 October 2026
🎓 Download Our Bursary Application Checklist
Download our free Application Checklist to make sure you do not miss any required documents. Submitting a complete application is key to being shortlisted.
📥 Download Checklist (PDF)