Welcome to ASSIST in South Africa

ASSIST became active in South Africa to help young South African students who would like to spend one year as exchange students in the United States as 11th graders. Candidates finishing 10th grade in December 2011 are eligible for the 2012/13 academic year in the U.S.  We work primarily in partnership with the independent schools in South Africa.

Our work in South Africa began in 2009. It is through the generosity and support of our partner, the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA), that the competition is made possible.

2010/11 ASSIST Scholars from South Africa and Mali

Application Process for 2012/13 Scholarships
To apply for an ASSIST Scholarship in South Africa, we strongly encourage the following three initial steps: 

1. Read the Student Brochure for a thorough, detailed review of the program.
2. Read the Application Overview for a full set of instructions regarding submitting a compelling and complete application to the competition committee.
3. Read the Applying in South Africa sheet, which supplements the general instructions presented in the Application Overview. 

Please complete all application materials and mail them to the address noted below. Applications must be post marked by December 16, 2011. Those post-marked after this date will not be considered.

Mr. John Lobban Deputy Director ISASA P.O.Box 87430 Houghton 2041

Mr. John Lobban, the ASSIST country coordinator in South Africa, will notify you regarding the results of your application. 

Important Dates

Application Deadline:	16 December 2011
Interview Day:	To Be Determined • January 2012

Questions?
To receive more information about the ASSIST program or if you have any questions about any aspect of the scholarship competition, please feel free to contact the ASSIST coordinator for South Africa.