JOHANNESBURG – Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) awards scholarships to academically gifted and underprivileged primary school learners. These scholarships enable learners to attend the best high school’s in the country.
SSP has over 20 partner schools in Gauteng which include the American International School of Johannesburg, King Edward VII School, Redhill School, Roedean School, SAHETI School, St. John’s College, St. Martin’s School, St. Stithians College, Pretoria Boys High School and St. Alban’s College.
SSP invites academically gifted grade six learners, who demonstrate a financial need and believe that they have the potential to change the future of South Africa, to apply for the scholarships. The scholarship enables learners to attend one of SSP’s partner schools for five years and will cover their tuition, textbooks, stationery, extramural activities, sporting equipment and local educational trips.
“Our mission is to identify these talented young learners and reward their commitment by giving them access to schools that will further enhance their skills and develop their potential. We are developing South Africa’s future leaders,”said Jenny Ketley, executive director of SSP.
In order for an application to be considered, learners must meet the following criteria:
• Currently in grade six
• 12 years or younger
• Have an aggregate of 70 percent or above in their latest academic report
• Maintain a 70 percent average or above in math, natural science and English
• Demonstrate a financial need, with a household income of less than R16 000 per month
Application forms can be downloaded from www.ssp.org.za, hard copies are also available at several libraries and can alternatively be collected from their offices at the NBC Building, 76 Juta Street in Braamfontein.
Applications close on Monday, August 31.
Direct enquiries to 010 206 0723, 010 206 0022, 010 206 0049, contact@ssp.org.za or scholarship@ssp.org.za.
