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Eligibility Requirements in South Africa

Gallagher Scholar Candidates are citizens of South Africa who reflect academic achievement and evidence of leadership potential. Race, gender, and religion are not considered as factors in scholarship selection. Nine Candidates will be selected to interview with Gallagher Foundation Representatives. Individuals selected as Candidates for the Gallagher Scholarship meet the following criteria:

VALUES

A Gallagher Scholar Candidate shows evidence of a high level of ethical values, which include:

  • Belief that progress can be achieved without violence 
  • Commitment to making a difference in their country
  • Traits which align with the Gallagher Foundation Traits of Distinguished Leaders

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Gallagher Scholar Candidates possess and show evidence of unusual intelligence and ability:

  • Major of Choice:
    • Architecture
    • Business
    • Education
    • Engineering
    • History
    • Law
    • Language
    • Math
    • Philosophy
    • Political Science
    • Psychology
    • Science
    • Medicine
    • Technology
  • Admitted to UCT on a conditional offer
  • Academic excellence shown on the National Benchmark test in all competency areas

LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Gallagher Scholar Candidates display evidence of leadership potential in their involvement in leadership activities including, but not limited to:

  • Special projects
  • Awards received
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Service work

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Gallagher Scholar Candidates come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds displaying evidence of financial need.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

This application includes four short essay questions and requires the following document uploads:

  • Letter of Recommendation
  • High School Proof of Results
  • A Photograph of You
  • Proof of Income or Copies of Paychecks
  • UCT Conditional Acceptance
  • Proof of National Benchmark test scores

Application Timeline

Gallagher Foundation 2024 South Africa application cycle timeline

  • November 1, 2023
  • Gallagher Foundation Application Opens - application link will be found on this page beginning on November 1
  • March 1, 2024
  • Gallagher Foundation Application closes
  • April 19, 2024
  • Applicants are informed of their status in the next phase of the selection process
  • May 6-12, 2024
  • Final Gallagher Foundation candidates are interviewed
  • May 15, 2024
  • Applicants are informed of final selection of Gallagher Scholars