awarding High school scholarships in The winelands

The Geleentheid Trust is a charitable organisation that awards scholarships to talented Grade 6 learners from the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Kuilsriver areas who can’t afford to attend leading schools in Stellenbosch. We’re currently supporting 11 scholars.

A group of friends making a difference

The Geleentheid Trust was founded in 2008 by Michiel le Roux and Emile van Biljon. The idea originated from a late night conversation over a few beers and became reality soon after. What started with a bunch of friends giving something back has grown into a sizeable organisation.

Geleentheid Trust aims to give kids from poor communities the same sort of opportunities that its donors had when growing up.

Stellenbosch-based School Scholarships

Students that matriculated thus far:

2022 - 2 learners
2021 - 2 learners
2020 - 2 learners
2019 - 2 learners
2018 - 1 learner
2017 - 2 learners
2015 - 1 learners
2014 - 1 learner
2013 - 1 learner

Funding