Financial Aid | Cornerstone Institute
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Invest in the Future

Support deserving students with Cornerstone Institute. Your contribution empowers potential and transforms lives through accessible education.

500+
Students Supported
R4.2M
Awarded in Aid
100%
Donations Direct to Students
20+
Partner Organizations

Empowering Potential Through Education

At Cornerstone Institute, we believe education transforms lives. We're dedicated to making higher education accessible to everyone, regardless of their socio-economic background. Every student deserves a chance to thrive.

Our financial aid programme breaks down barriers, empowering students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.

Through generous donations and strategic partnerships, Cornerstone provides partial fee remission to qualifying students who demonstrate academic potential and financial need. Your support directly changes lives.

Join Our Mission

Through our financial aid program, you can support deserving students on their educational journey. Your contribution will empower them to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.

How you can help:

  • One-time donations — every rand counts
  • Monthly giving programs — sustainable support
  • Corporate partnerships — invest in future talent
  • Sponsor a student’s tuition for a full year

Cornerstone is an independent, not-for-profit institution. Our financial aid is sourced from donations and partnerships, ensuring that 100% of designated gifts go directly to student aid.

Become a Partner in Education

Whether you're an individual or an organization, your support can break down financial barriers and unlock a brighter future for deserving students.

Visit our website to learn more about our financial aid program and how you can get involved. Together, we can build a more equitable, just society through quality higher education.

About Financial Aid

Cornerstone is an independent, not-for-profit institution. Our financial aid is sourced from donations and partnerships.

The Financial Aid Programme is established to assist students, where possible, in accessing tertiary study and succeeding through the provision of financial assistance. Financial assistance is usually in the form of partial remission of fees and is dependent on the availability of funds and the specified criteria being met.

The responsibility for financing the balance of the fees rests with the student, as specified in the Cornerstone Yearbook under Fee Structure.

We note that the Cornerstone Institute Financial Aid Fund receives more applications annually than it can support. Students are advised to apply to other sources as well.

Eligibility criteria: South African citizens or permanent residents, proven academic potential, demonstrated financial need, and acceptance into a Cornerstone undergraduate or postgraduate programme.

Take the Next Step

Ready to apply for financial aid or contribute to our mission? Click the button below to access the application form or visit our Finance page for detailed fee structures.

Thank you for your commitment to education.
— The Cornerstone Institute Team
Cornerstone Institute
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