We are looking for leading female social innovators who are problem solvers that understand income accompanies impact.
We define social innovation as innovation that demonstrates a sustainable business model while solving a social problem.
The focus is on helping tech enabled Start-Ups solve the biggest social challenges by providing the networks, best practices and capital to scale in the industry.
If you are social innovator that has an enterprise or idea with a social purpose to drive positive change, then you should apply! The Scholarship includes an opportunity to study at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).
Big thank you to our partners this year, Software AG & the MTN Foundation.
Well done! You are 50% closer to becoming a Fix Scholar! It is important that once you have read through the criteria and have completed the Fix Scholarship application.
Student must have High School Qualification (Tertiary qualification is an advantage)
Good English language skills are necessity in order to actively participate in academic debate
We require a minimum of Matriculation certificate-level competence in Mathematics and skills in the use of a scientific or financial calculator. Competence in MS Word Excel, PowerPoint and a web browser.
 Student must be able to maintain an academic average of 60% and higher
Student must supply two good references
Student must have entrepreneurial spirit
Student should be able to demonstrate a relatively trouble-free last few years. We all make mistakes, but if you are consistently inconsistent and your actions do not match up with your words, scholarship will be awarded to someone more deserving 🙂
Student must demonstrate a genuine need for these funds
Other testing may include (but may not be limited to) presentations, interviews, business acumen tests, essays, and other general knowledge checks.
Most importantly we are seeking for an entrepreneur that:
Believes in their idea and mission
Talks less and implements more
Is a catalyst of social and economic change
Embodies leadership
Applications are now closed and our winners will be announced in March.
Applicants will be reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis. The course does fill quickly, so the earlier your application is submitted, the higher your chance of being accepted.
Please note that this is a scholarship for tuition only.
GIBS reserves the right not to award the scholarship.
Q: What is a Social Entrepreneur?
Tedtalk: The future is Social Entrepreneurship | by kerryn krige
Q: What can I expect from the Social Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP)?
A: The Social Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP) is a multi-disciplinary training
programme that equips participants with the necessary skills to run a business savvy, socially conscious organization. The programme brings together the best practices in civil society with the best practices in the business in business from around the world.
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Q: Tell me more about the Social Entrepreneurship course at GIBS?
A: Please check the GIBS brochure on their website
