General Criteria for All Categories:

• South African citizenship.
• Reside in the Free State Province.
• Completed Matric in the Free State.
• Household income not exceeding R600,000 per annum.
• Not currently receiving other sponsorships (No Double Dipping).
• Accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a recognized institution in South Africa.
• Studying towards qualifications in critical/scarce skills areas such as:
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
  • Commercial fields (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science).
  • Psychological studies (focus on Early Childhood Development).

Additional Categories:

• Category A: Top Achievers: Must be identified by the Free State Department of Education as a top-performing learner.
• Category B: Missing Middle: Annual household income between R50,000 and R70,000. Must achieve a minimum of 50% in Mathematics and Science (or other major subjects).
• Category C: Marginalised Students: Students from vulnerable backgrounds with no breadwinner, SASSA dependents, or other similar circumstances.