Spectemur agendo” “Masigwetywe ngezenzo zethu” “Let us be judged by our actions”
In 2017 the Hugo Hamman family created thirteen “Hugo-Hamman Foundation Scholarships” enabling boys with promise from disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy the same privileged education that the boys of the Hugo-Hamman family received at SACS. The scholarships cover tuition, boarding, academic and extra-curricular financial support to give these boys the best possible chance of excelling whilst at school but also later in life. Scholarships are offered to deserving cases where without outside financial support, the family would not be able to send their child to SACS. Proven financial need is a requirement for consideration.
The racial and socio-economic discrimination entrenched in “Apartheid South Africa” resulted in gross inequalities in education and inequality of access to education. The Scholarships assist the process of redress. Accordingly, to promote diversity and inclusion, the Hugo-Hamman Scholarships will be offered to boys who are in terms of current definitions, or whose parents define themselves, as either African or Coloured or, more generally, “people of colour”.
The Foundation believes that a high quality, broad based, value driven education in a safe environment is essential for the development of young principled leaders able to contribute to a better future for the peoples of South Africa. Whilst no specific direction is given, it is hoped that recipients of the scholarship will pay attention to their studies, involve themselves enthusiastically in the many extra-curricular activities available at SACS and participate in sport, in particular team sports.
The Foundation will provide a level of financial support commensurate with the needs of the funded learner and his family within the limitations established annually by the school and Foundation. One new scholarship is awarded each year to a boy in his first year at school (Grade R) and the scholarship will continue through to completion of his schooling at SACS. The Foundation already supports a boy in each year in other words 8 boys at the Junior School and 5 boys at the High School. Subject to acceptance by the High school, a boy receiving a scholarship in the Junior school will continue to do so through SACS High. The Scholarships are administered by the Directors of the Hugo-Hamman Foundation and not by the schools.
