2025 Scholarship Applications Update
Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2025 scholarships. We have now finalised the selection process for Phase 2.
Applicants who have been selected to progress to the next phase will receive an email notification by Friday, 2 August 2024. If you do not receive an email from us by that date, please assume that your application has not been successful. We received an overwhelming number of applications and, regrettably, have a limited number of scholarships available. While we appreciate the effort and dedication of every applicant, we are unable to provide individual feedback on the decisions made.
Please note that we have no other scholarship opportunities available at this time and the current application process is now closed.
About our Scholarships
Since its inception in 2003, MAD Leadership Foundation has supported high school learners and tertiary students comprehensively throughout their academic career and personal development journey, ensuring they have the necessary tools and opportunities to reach their full potential as future leaders of South Africa.
MAD Leadership was founded by our Chairman, Francois Pienaar, who had an inspiring vision to provide educational access to deserving young South Africans with leadership potential, but who face economic and other barriers, through an individualised and personal approach. We seek to engage young people through an investment in education, as we believe that education empowers people to improve their socio-economic conditions, and therefore not only their own lives but also that of their families, their communities and future generations to come.
Eligibility Criteria
See below for general scholarship criteria, however, from time to time we do offer other opportunities where the criteria may be different – this will be communicated through scholarship update emails and on social media.
- Learners in Grade 7 to Grade 12
- Academic performance 65% aggregate
- Gross combined income per household per month should not exceed R25 000
- Must be a South African citizen
- Speaks and understands basic English
Additional Recommendations
- Embraces a strong value system and a sense of responsibility
- Participates in extra-curricular activities (school-related activities)
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Actively involved in community service
Application Support
For scholarship applications queries, please contact: applications@madleadership.org