About School Of Entrepreneurship & Arena Holdings
The School of Entrepreneurship is a unique and innovative learning platform that focuses on helping aspiring entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful businesses. Founded by the esteemed entrepreneur Leon Lategan, this institute provides coaching and guidance to over 50,000 entrepreneurs in South Africa and across the globe.
The institute’s goal over the next five years is to nurture 10,000 new entrepreneurs who can establish viable businesses, generating employment opportunities and contributing to economic growth.
The Arena Academy is an initiative driven by Arena Holdings, the company responsible for publications like TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times. The academy aims to empower students with the resources needed to excel academically and in their future endeavors.
School Of Entrepreneurship & Arena Holdings Bursary 2025-2026
The School of Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Arena Academy, has launched its bursary program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This program, known as the 4LIFE Entrepreneurship Mastery Online Programme, will award 101 bursaries valued at R19,995 each.
The program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to start their own businesses. Whether applicants are recent high school graduates or corporate professionals, they will receive expert coaching, continuous support, and the necessary tools to transform their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. The program covers various fields such as advertising, business, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and sales.
Participants in the program will receive:
- Lifetime access to the program, including future content updates and entry to an exclusive community of entrepreneurs
- Monthly coaching and guidance
- Live online sessions streamed at 9 am (GMT+2), excluding holidays
- Access to recorded sessions for convenience
- Case studies, assignments, and exercises
- Interactive Q&A sessions after each session
- Personalized guidance from a coach to stay on track
- Bonus tools, including an Enneagram Assessment and a 6-Month Subscription to the GrowthKit Web Marketing Platform
The program consists of three modules:
- Start Your Business: Module 1
- Duration: 3 months
- Starts on March 1st, 2025-2026
- Daily live sessions during this module
- Scale Your Business: Module 2
- Duration: 6 months
- Starts on June 1st, 2025-2026
- Daily live sessions during this module
- Sustain Your Business: Module 3
- Lifetime access to the entrepreneurial community
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age 16 or older
- Access to a device with internet capabilities
- Reliable internet connection for online streaming
- Commitment to participate in all coaching sessions, either live or recorded
- Dedication to completing assigned tasks
- Agreement with the rules and terms and conditions
How To Apply
To apply for the School of Entrepreneurship & Arena Holdings Bursary, submit your application through the 4LIFE Entrepreneurship Programme portal. Visit the provided link to access the application form.
Closing Date
The application deadline for the bursary is February 19, 2025-2026, at 11:59 pm.
Contact Details
For inquiries about the scholarship program, contact the School of Entrepreneurship via the provided contact link: School of Entrepreneurship Contact
