GALLAGHER FOUNDATION Application: South Africa 2025

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: January 31, 2025 11:59 PM

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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.

Candidates for the Gallagher scholarship must meet the following criteria:

Values: Gallagher Scholar candidates show evidence of a high level of ethical values, which include:

Commitment to making a difference in their country
Belief that progress can be achieved without violence
Alignment with the Gallagher Foundation Leadership Traits

Leadership:
Gallagher Scholar candidates display evidence of leadership determination and potential through their involvement in leadership activities.
Academic:
Gallagher Scholar candidates possess evidence of unusual intelligence and ability.
Gallagher Scholar candidates have received final acceptance to University of Cape Town.
Gallagher Scholar candidates will attend UCT as a first year student in 2025 within a 4 year degree program or 6 year medical degree program.
Financial:
Gallagher Scholar candidates meet the financial criteria for NSFAS Bursary or NSFAS Student Loan.
Gallagher Foundation will utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) to assist in the preliminary evaluation of applications, but human oversight will remain integral in our final decision making.

CANDIDATE CONSENT

Are you 18 years old or older?

YesNo

Over 18 Candidate Permission

I give permission for the information I provide in this application to be shared and securely stored with the Gallagher Foundation staff and interview team. I agree to cross-border sharing of personal information upon submission of the application.

Under 18 Parent/Guardian Permission

Parent/Guardian Must Complete This Section

I give permission for the information my student provides in this application to be shared and securely stored with the Gallagher Foundation staff and interview team. I agree to cross-border sharing of personal information upon submission of the application.

As the parent/guardian of the applicant under the age of 18, I certify that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of the program and that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of information will result in termination of any scholarship granted.

Parent/Guardian Signature

APPLICATION PROCESS

I understand that to be eligible for this scholarship I must receive final acceptance to the University of Cape Town as a first year student in 2025.

I understand that to be eligible for this scholarship, I must apply to NSFAS. Gallagher Scholar candidates must meet the financial criteria for NSFAS Bursary or NSFAS Student Loan.

Application Requirements

This application requires the following document uploads:

Letter of Reference: Request a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your leadership abilities. Letters from family members not accepted.
High School Proof of Results
Proof of National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores
Proof of Income: Paychecks, pension documents or letter from an employer
Proof of Final Acceptance to UCT

This application requires submission of four short essays, responding to the following questions:

All good leaders fail. Each mistake teaches us something. Describe a time you failed in some way and what you learned from it.
What would you like to see happen to your country in the next 50 years and how do you see yourself participating?
Where have you seen leadership demonstrated and what made that person stand out as a leader to you?
What are some of the biggest challenges you face? How are you working to meet those challenges?

Applications that are found to have used AI (Artificial Intelligence) to compose their essays will be disqualified.

Application and Selection Timeline

November 1, 2024: Gallagher Foundation Application opens
January 31, 2025: Gallagher Foundation Application closes
March 10, 2025: Applicants are informed of their status in the next phase of the selection process
March 14-16, 2025: Final Gallagher Foundation candidates are interviewed
March 19, 2025: Applicants are informed of final selection of Gallagher Scholars

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

MM/DD/YY

Email

Mobile Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Gender

MaleFemaleOther

National ID Number

How did you find out about the Gallagher Foundation Scholarship?

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Please provide the following information about the parents or guardians who live with and financially support you.

Parent/Primary Guardian

Please select your relationship with your primary guardian.

Please describe the relationship

Primary Guardian First Name

Primary Guardian Last Name

Primary Guardian Employer

If not employed, type None.

Job Title

This person has a high school diploma.

Answer Yes or No

This person has a college degree.

Answer Yes or No

Parent/Secondary Guardian

Please select your relationship with your Secondary guardian (if applicable).

Please describe the relationship

Secondary Guardian First Name

Secondary Guardian Last Name

Secondary Guardian Employer

Job Title

This person has a high school diploma.

Answer Yes or No

This person has a college degree.

Answer Yes or No

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Please enter the yearly income for each member of your household including any pensions or social grants.

Please note that your income will be confirmed with NSFAS. If NSFAS reports that your income level is above our maximum requirement, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

All candidates will be required to submit certified proof of income if selected to the program.

Guardian 1 Yearly Income

Enter the amount without symbols or spaces. For example: R 10 000,00 would be entered as 10000.

Guardian 2 Yearly Income

If you do not have a second guardian, enter 0.

Additional yearly household income

If there is no additional income, enter 0.

Total Yearly Household Income

SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION

Please provide your NBT exam scores and information about the secondary school you attend.

If you have not yet received your NBT scores, you may skip this step and continue working on the application, but must wait to submit your complete application until after you are able to include your NBT scores.

NBT Exam Scores: AL Score

NBT Exam Scores: QL Score

NBT Exam Scores: MAT Score

Name of Secondary School

Is this a public or private school?

Where is your school located?

What year did you complete Secondary School?

Example: 2024

Current GPA

Enter your grade point average on a 100 point scale.

FPS (Faculty Points Score)

Did you receive a scholarship to attend secondary school?

YesNo

How much of your tuiton did the scholarship cover?

Enter the percent of total tuition covered by your scholarship. For example, if your tuition is $100 and you received $10 in scholarship funds, you would write 10%

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

List the top 4 achievement awards, honors or recognition you have received in the past 4 years. Indicate the level of achievement, year received, and a brief description for each award.

Achievement 1

Name of Award or Achievement

Level of Achievement

Year Received

Provide a brief description of the Achievement or Award

Achievement 2

Name of Award or Achievement

Level of Achievement

Year Received

Provide a brief description of the Achievement or Award

Achievement 3

Name of Award or Achievement

Level of Achievement

Year Received

Provide a brief description of the Achievement or Award

Achievement 4

Name of Award or Achievement

Level of Achievement

Year Received

Provide a brief description of the Achievement or Award

JOB EXPERIENCE

If you have been employed, please complete the following information about your job.

Job/Position

Employer

Average hours worked per week

What skills or experiences have you learned from your job and how will you apply this to your future career?

UNIVERSITY FIELD OF STUDY

I have been accepted by UCT into a:

4 year degree program6 year medical degree program

UCT Program and Major to which you have been accepted

What influenced your decision to apply to this program?

NOTE: All candidates must have Final Acceptance to UCT. Candidates without Final Acceptance will not be considered for the Gallagher Foundation scholarship program.

If you have not yet received Final Acceptance from UCT, you may continue working on the application but must wait to submit your complete application until after you have received final acceptance.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Please list details for additional scholarships to which you have applied.

Scholarship 1

Name of the Scholarship

Scholarship Award Amount

Enter the amount without symbols or spaces. Example: R 10 000,00 would be entered as 10000.

Is the Scholarship confirmed?

YesNo

Scholarship 2

Name of the Scholarship

Scholarship Award Amount

Enter the amount without symbols or spaces. Example: R 10 000,00 would be entered as 10000.

Is the Scholarship confirmed?

YesNo

SHORT ESSAYS

Complete a short essay (250-750 words) for each of the prompts below. Upload each essay in a separate document.

The essays should reflect your experience in your own voice. Essays will be reviewed using AI (Artificial Intelligence) detection. Applications that are found to have used AI to write their essays will be disqualified.

Essay 1: All good leaders fail. Each mistake teaches us something. Describe a time you failed in some way and what you learned from it.

Essay 2: What would you like to see happen to your country in the next 50 years and how do you see yourself participating?

Essay 3: Where have you seen leadership demonstrated and what made that person stand out as a leader to you?

Essay 4: What are some of the biggest challenges you face? How are you working to meet those challenges?

DOCUMENT UPLOADS

Upload each requested item as a separate document. If you do not have all of the documents now, select "Save my progress" above and come back to this page to add them before you submit your application.

Letter of Recommendation: Request a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your leadership abilities. References from relatives or family members will not be accepted.

Grade 10 Official Results

Grade 11 Official Results

Grade 12 Official Results

Senior Certificate (Matric Results)

Proof of National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores

Proof of Income: Copies of paychecks, pension documents or a letter from an employer verifying income. Please note that your income will be confirmed with NSFAS. If NSFAS reports that your income level is above our maximum requirement, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Proof of Final Acceptance to UCT: Please attach proof of registration or final acceptance to UCT. If you have not yet received Final Acceptance from UCT, please wait to submit your application until you receive Final Acceptance. Only candidates with Final Acceptance to UCT are eligible for the Gallagher Foundation scholarship program.

MAILING ADDRESS

Please provide your home mailing address.

Street Name and Number

Suburb/Township/Village

City

Province

Country

Postal Code

CANDIDATE AGREEMENT

Please complete the following statements.

I understand I must have received final acceptance to a UCT 4 year degree or 6 year medical degree program in order to be eligible for the Gallagher Foundation scholarship.

I understand that if selected as a Scholar, the Gallagher Foundation will provide four years of funding (six years for Scholars in medical programs).

I understand that if selected as a Scholar, the Gallagher Foundation scholarship will become my primary source of university funding.

I understand that if selected as a Scholar, I will be required to attain a minimum grade point average (55% in my first year and 60% each other year) while at UCT.

I understand that applicants that are found to have used AI to write their application essays will be disqualified.

I understand that any misrepresentation of my experiences, achievements, activities, financial status, or background is prohibited and will disqualify me from this scholarship.

Thank you for completing your application to the Gallagher Foundation scholarship program.

For additional information on the Gallagher Foundation scholarship selection timeline, please visit our website at https://gallagherfoundation.org.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@gallagherfoundation.org.

To submit your application, click on the SUBMIT button below.
Once the application is submitted, no changes to the application will be accepted.