The Get Ahead Project is comprised of three registered low-fee independent schools offering quality education in Queenstown and Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Across its three campuses consisting of two primary schools and one high school, over 1,100 learners receive an affordable education.

In partnership with the Get Ahead Project (GAP) Schools, the Leacock Foundation offers a Student Sponsorship Program which currently supports students and their families across all three GAP school campuses. This program enables students from families with challenging financial circumstances to acquire the same quality education as their peers.

After undergoing an application process, students approved for sponsorship are matched with a Canadian sponsor through the Leacock Foundation. Once matched, the sponsor receives updates throughout the academic year including term report cards, letters and photos.

A student sponsorship helps cover their tuition, books, and exam fees for a student for one academic year. Sponsorship levels are as follows:

Whittlesea Get Ahead Primary; Gr 1-7: $1,500/yr
Queenstown Get Ahead; Gr 1-7: $1,500/yr
Get Ahead College: Gr 8-12: $2,000/yr