Solomon Mahlangu funding for South African Students to pursue undergraduate programme at one of the participating universities. For the 2019 Academic year, only public Universities and Universities of Technology will participate. This does not include FET and TVET colleges. The award includes tuition, accommodation, meals and study books.

The scholarship fund is designed to create an environment for affording marginalized youth with excellent academic background, an opportunity to further their studies.

The following costs are covered by the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship:

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Study Books

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Students must be applying for admission to one of the participating universities as a 1st year full time student
• High school learners who plan to attend one of the participating universities after completing the National Senior Certificate
• Must meet University Admission Points Score (APS) and achieve an average of 70% in the NSC exams
• Must be South African citizens between 14 – 35
• Financial neediness – combined household salary of less than R15 000 a month
• Reside in rural/semi-rural areas
• Engage in community service