Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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- Academic Year
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric, or has already completed Matric
- Strong academic record
- Household income not exceeding R600,000 per year
- Intending to study, or already accepted, at the University of Cape Town
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest results
- Proof of household income
- Completed online application form
About Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
The Gallagher Foundation Scholarship funds a full undergraduate scholarship at the University of Cape Town for academically strong South African students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. It is run by the Gallagher Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation founded in 2001, and is entirely separate from the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.
Scholars are selected as much for leadership potential as for academic results, in line with the Foundation's mission of developing young leaders who will go on to positively shape their country's future. The scholarship can fund either a standard four-year undergraduate degree or a six-year medical degree at UCT.
Since its first South African cohort in 2002, the programme has built a long track record, graduating more than 240 scholars with a 90% completion rate, making it one of the more established scholarship programmes available to South African students.
Funding Details
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Books and supplies
- A laptop
- Travel stipends
- Living expenses
Where You Can Study
This scholarship funds undergraduate study exclusively at the University of Cape Town (UCT), in any faculty - either a standard four-year degree or the six-year medical degree programme.
About Gallagher Foundation
The Gallagher Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation founded in 2001 by Ellen and Jerry Gallagher to fund university scholarships for promising young leaders in three countries: South Africa, Mexico, and Turkey…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- South African citizens currently in Matric or who have already completed Matric
- Strong academic record
- From a financially disadvantaged background, with total household income not exceeding R600,000 per year
- Demonstrates leadership potential
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation scholarship?
No. The Gallagher Foundation is a separate, unrelated organisation founded by Ellen and Jerry Gallagher in 2001. It funds scholarships only at UCT, unlike the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's entrepreneurship-focused programmes across multiple institutions.
Can I study any subject?
Yes. The scholarship covers any faculty at UCT, including the standard four-year undergraduate route or the six-year medical degree.
What is the income threshold?
Total household income should not exceed R600,000 per year, as the scholarship is aimed at financially disadvantaged students.
When does the scholarship close each year?
The Foundation has historically closed applications on 31 July for the following academic year. Confirm the current cycle's exact date on the Gallagher Foundation website before applying, as this year's window may have already closed.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the Gallagher Foundation's South Africa application page (linked above).
