The Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Programme Scholarship Application for 2017 Admission The Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Programme was established at the University of Cape Town in 2014 through a gift donated by Professor Klaus-Jürgen Bathe of Massachusetts (USA). The primary goal of the Programme is to produce graduates with outstanding leadership qualities and with a strong sense of social justice, who will go on to play leading and significant roles in business, government, industry and civil society in South Africa and on the African continent. The Programme specifically aims to find, educate and nurture UCT undergraduate students towards becoming leaders who are able to tackle issues at the national level and uplift their countries for the betterment of all citizens. The recipients of the award will be known as the Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Scholars. Prospective applicants must carefully read through the following notes to make sure that they satisfy all eligibility criteria and are agreeable to the conditions of the award. Scholarship Criteria, Eligibility, Selection Process & Conditions of Award Selection will be made from students who show potential to be national leaders of tomorrow, and who will make a significant impact in business, government, industry or civil society. Scholars will be primarily selected on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated leadership potential. Financial circumstances will be taken into account where appropriate, and in this regard, all applicants are required to provide information about family income on the application form. Applicants should be academically outstanding. If applying for the scholarship in the first year of enrolment at UCT, they must have passed all first-semester courses with an average mark of at least 60%; if applying in second or subsequent years, they must have a cumulative grade aggregate of at least 60%. The Programme is open to undergraduate students enrolled in any of the six Faculties of UCT. It will provide support only for undergraduate studies; postgraduate students are not eligible. Students of any nationality may apply, but preference will be given first to South African citizens and permanent residents, followed by nationals of other African countries. A condition for candidates who are not citizens or permanent residents of South Africa is that they must demonstrate a commitment to either (i) remain in
SECTION 7: Supporting Documents/Checklist The following supporting documentation must be delivered to the Programme Office in one sealed package. Your application will not be considered without the relevant documentary proof. Tick to indicate which documents have been included in the package. Academic: Tick A certified copy of this year’s June results or your latest results or your complete academic record at UCT A certified copy of your NSC / matric results Personal: A certified copy of your ID or Passport document At least three (3) written references (one from high school, one from community or society, and one from a UCT Lecturer), submitted in sealed envelopes. Please try to ensure that the chosen referees are in a position to comment on your academic ability, character, personality and leadership potential. Parent/s or Legal Guardian: Certified copies of pay-slips of your parent(s)/guardian Sworn affidavits as well as UIF cards if your parent(s)/guardian is/are unemployed A certified death certificate or a sworn affidavit in the case of deceased parent(s) A certified copy of the divorce certificate if your parents are divorced Declaration: I hereby declare that all the information given in this form and in the supporting documents is true and accurate and that I have not wilfully withheld any required information. Applicant’s Signature: Date: PS: PLEASE INSERT A SIGNED COPY OF THIS PAGE WITH YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS