FATE Scholar Programme 2026 Open: Apply and Check Benefits

The application for the 2026/2027 FATE Scholar Programme is now open.

For students who are starting tertiary education, this update sets out the key facts in plain terms; who can apply, what the programme offers and where the application starts.

Who can apply for the FATE Scholar Programme

The programme is open to first-year undergraduate students.

That is the stated eligibility for the 2026/2027 application cycle. For interested candidates, the requirement is direct and easy to track.

What the FATE Scholar Programme offers

The FATE Scholar Programme is designed to support high-potential students with the tools, support and openings needed to succeed academically and professionally.

Listed benefits

• Access to financial aid
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Exclusive internship opportunities

Each of these forms part of the package announced for the programme; funding, guidance and workplace exposure all appear in the offer.

How to apply

Interested students can apply through the FATE Scholar Programme application portal.

Applicants are required to create an account to start the application.

Application deadline

The application deadline is 8 May 2026.

That date is the key deadline in the notice, so candidates who meet the requirement may want to act early and keep their details Ready.

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