Grade 6 learners in Cape Town and nearby areas have a short window left to apply for the Kay Mason Foundation (KMF) High School Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at learners who are currently in Grade 6 and want to enter Grade 8 in 2028, with support designed for hardworking young people who show leadership potential, academic commitment, and financial need.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Kay Mason Foundation (KMF)
Opportunity type: High school scholarship
Who it’s for: Grade 6 learners applying for Grade 8 in 2028
Location: Cape Town / Northern Suburbs / Southern Suburbs / nearby areas close enough to travel to Bellville
Closing date: 17 May 2026
Last verified: 5 May 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This scholarship is not only about school fees. KMF runs a structured selection and support pathway, including screening, testing, assessments, and a preparation programme. Learners who progress through the process may need to attend activities and assessments at KMF’s offices in Bellville, so location and transport practicalities matter.
Applications with missing documents are immediately disqualified. Before starting the form, scan each required document separately and make sure parent/guardian income evidence is ready.
About the sponsor
The Kay Mason Foundation is a South African educational foundation focused on helping talented learners from disadvantaged communities access stronger educational opportunities. KMF works with learners through academic support, mentorship, psycho-social development, life-skills support, and broader home-support interventions.
Source Link: Kay Mason Foundation
What it covers
KMF describes the programme as a scholarship pathway for learners with potential who need access to quality education and structured support. The current application page does not list a fixed rand value. The selection process includes a Selection and Support Programme before scholarships are finally awarded early in 2027.
Eligibility
- Must be in Grade 6 in 2026
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be between 10 and 13 years old
- Must be a hardworking learner who shows leadership potential and commitment to academics
- Must live in Cape Town / Northern Suburbs / Southern Suburbs or be close enough to travel to KMF offices in Bellville
- Total household income must not exceed R17 500 per month
Documents to prepare
- Grade 5 Term 4 report
- Grade 6 Term 1 report
- Learner’s birth certificate
- Parent(s) / legal guardian(s) identity documents
- Death certificate(s), if applicable
- Proof of income, such as salary slips, IRP5s, employment contracts, business tax returns, affidavits, SASSA letters, pension statements, maintenance court orders, or bank statements depending on the household situation
- Handwritten learner essay about family, living conditions, and community
Closing date
17 May 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying if the learner is not currently in Grade 6
- Applying from outside the Cape Town / Bellville-accessible area
- Submitting without the Grade 5 and Grade 6 reports
- Uploading combined or unclear documents instead of separate scanned files
- Leaving out income documents or the learner’s handwritten essay
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against KMF’s current scholarship application page, including the open status, Grade 6-to-Grade 8 pathway, closing date, eligibility criteria, and document requirements.
How to apply
- Open the KMF application page.
- Read the criteria and prepare all documents before starting the form.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Save progress if needed, but submit before the closing date.