Our Mission:
Empower.
The South African Achievers Program (SAAP) is an organization which provides international educational opportunities to high school students from South Africa, particularly those from underprivileged communities and background.
Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu ( A Person is a Person Because of Other People)
- Zulu Proverb
Our Team
We are a team of individuals who believe that educational opportunities should be available to ALL children, regardless of their economic background. We also believe that global experiences will enable our youth/young adults to be better equipped to meet the challenges that face their communities. We encourage our students' integrity, responsibility, and commitment to their community.
Our Programs
SAAP has several programs to help support its students and reach its goals.
Placement program
A SAAP scholar receives support in applying for admission into one of our partner high schools in the U.S., also, he or she recieves support in preparing for departure once admitted.
mentorship program
A SAAP scholar is paired with a mentor located in South Africa for support while preparing to apply to our partner U.S. high schools. Also, he/she is paired with a mentor located in the U.S. for the duration of his or her high school program.
leadership program
SAAP scholars participate in several SAAP enrichment programs while enrolled as a student at one of our partner U.S. high schools.
student support program
SAAP scholars receive continued support from SAAP while in South Africa and throughout their stay in the U.S.
Get Involved
Thank you for considering supporting our students, your support goes beyond our students, it enriches disadvantaged communities in South Africa.