We journey with Scholars for life. Through critical selection and robust wrap-around support our Scholars
have the chance to thrive, and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to make change.
identify
Rural education champions and nonprofit organisations identify Grade 7 students that 1) show high academic potential, 2) come from a home with household income below the poverty line, 3) have a deceased parent or parent absent since birth , 4) live in a rural area, and 5) have demonstrated a spirit of altruism and generosity.
select
Our selection team phones each applicant to verify their application details and get to know the Scholar and their family better. Finalists are shortlisted, and the team visits each finalist's home. The Scholar finalists then visit the potential partner school. complete a psychometric assessment, and interview with our Founders.
support
From Grade 8 onward, our Scholars have access to tutorials, online mentoring, psychological services, and are guided by a Teacher Fellow at their school. Later, the Scholars receive support applying for tertiary study. Scholars continue to receive mentoring after high school and support entering the world of work.
return
After high school, many of our Scholar-graduates choose to be mentors to new Scholars entering the programme. Many of our alumni pursue careers in public service, particularly education. When working, some alumni also give back financially to support the next generation of Raise the Children Scholars.