Make a Difference Leadership Foundation

MAD Leadership Foundation Scholarship

General 26 July 2026

Scholarships for Grade 9 high school learners, undergraduate STEM or Commerce students, and CA(SA) students through the MIM scholarship route.

Funding details

Fields covered: High school studies, undergraduate STEM or Commerce, and Chartered Accountancy CA(SA) studies.
Coverage value: See provider for the confirmed scholarship package and route-specific support.
How to apply: Apply online through the relevant MAD Leadership Foundation application for high school, STEM or Commerce, or MIM CA(SA) studies.

South African citizen
High school route: currently in Grade 8 in 2026 and entering Grade 9 in 2027 at a public high school
STEM or Commerce route: currently in Matric, completed Matric, or studying first year in a listed tertiary field
CA(SA) route: completed Matric and studying or intending to study towards Chartered Accountancy
Household income not more than R35 000 per month
Leadership, community service and strong personal responsibility, depending on route
Relevant academic thresholds for the selected scholarship route

Overall average 65% average Accounting 70%

The STEM or Commerce route requires a minimum overall average of 65%.

The MIM CA(SA) route requires 70% in Financial Accounting.