2027 MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarship Applications
NOW OPEN – CLOSING 26 JULY 2026
MAD Leadership Foundation invites dedicated scholars eager to make a difference in their communities to apply for our 2027 scholarships. Our foundation is committed to supporting scholars throughout their education journey and into their professional lives. For 2027, we offer three dynamic scholarship opportunities aimed at empowering the future leaders of South Africa:
- Mike Ilsley Memorial (MIM) Scholarship in partnership with FEM Education Foundation
- Purpose: For future Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)).
- Eligibility:
- South African citizen.
- 1st or 2nd-year (2026) undergraduate at a South African university.
- Pursuing Chartered Accountancy with a minimum 70% in Financial Accounting.
- Gross household income no more than R35,000 per month.
- Valued qualities include a strong sense of responsibility, leadership traits, and community service involvement.
- Apply here: Link
- MAD Leadership Scholarship – STEM or Commerce (Post School)
- Purpose: For passionate learners in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics STEM or commerce.
- Eligibility:
- South African citizen.
- In Grade 12 (2026) or 1st-year (2026).
- Accepted or applying to a STEM field with at least a 65% average.
- Gross household income no more than R35,000 per month.
- Basic English language skills are necessary.
- Apply here: Link
- MAD Leadership Scholarship (Early Access)
- Purpose: For emerging young leaders starting high school.
- Eligibility:
- South African citizen.
- In Grade 8 (2026), advancing to Grade 9 in 2027.
- Gross household income no more than R35,000 per month.
- Displays leadership at school, actively involved in community service, and possesses basic English proficiency.
- Apply here: Link
Why Apply?
Becoming part of the MAD Leadership Foundation means joining a community that fosters leadership, academic prowess, and social responsibility. We support our scholars not only during their studies but also as they transition into impactful careers.
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 Foundation was founded by our Chairman, Francois Pienaar, who had an inspiring vision to provide educational access to deserving young South Africans with academic and 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.
Application Support
For scholarship application queries, please contact: applications@madleadership.org