Applications for Impact 2027 close on 30 December 2026 — no late submissions will be accepted. Once your application and all required documents are submitted, you'll be invited to an interview (electronic or in person). After the interview, all applicants go through a selection process and will be notified by email, whether or not they've been accepted.

Our vision & mission

Vision: to see young adults thrive in their God-given identity and purpose, living Christ-centred, Holy Spirit-filled, and Kingdom-driven lives that impact their generation and transform their communities for generations to come.

Mission: to facilitate the journey of self-discovery and personal growth — spiritually, emotionally, and socially — by equipping and preparing young adults to thrive amid life's challenges and pursue their God-given calling with confidence in Christ.

Important dates — for the 2027 intake; not needed for early funding registration

• Application deadline30 December 2026
• Programme start date05 February 2027
• Programme end date28 October 2027
• Payment deadline for reservation15 January 2027

What the programme fee includes

• Team apparel
• Course tuition and study materials
• Lodging
• All travel costs within the programme
• Accommodation and entrance fees on official outings
• Kick-off camp, all official trips and tours
• Cross-cultural and missions' exposure
• Year-end tour
• Graduation ceremony (including 2 guests)

Payment options — current 2027 fees; not needed for early funding registration

To secure your place, pay the deposit or full annual fee by 15 January 2027:

• Plan 1 — Once-off: R 45 000 paid in full by 15 January 2027.
• Plan 2 — Instalments: deposit of R 8 000 due 15 January 2027, then monthly instalments until August 2027 (R 50 000 total).
• Article 18 Certificate: available on request if you need Covenant of Hope to issue a tax certificate for your payment — select this on the application form.

Important: spots not paid by the deadline are forfeited, with no resubmission accepted for the same year.

Accommodation & meals

Accommodation and facilities are provided on campus at Jatniël. Meals and accommodation are subsidised by Jatniël. Meals are provided in accordance with the Jatniël residents' meal schedule — this is not a full catering service, and students should be prepared to supplement meals themselves (snacks, breakfast, additional food, etc.) if they wish to. Meals are provided separately during official programme travel.

Prerequisites for applying

• Fluency: the programme is conducted predominantly in English, so fluency in English is compulsory. As we serve and are part of an Afrikaans church and community, fluency in Afrikaans is also highly beneficial.
• No full-time studies: students cannot be enrolled in other full-time courses during the programme.
• Age: applicants must be 18–25 years old.
• Marital status: applicants must be unmarried with no dependents.
• Valid passport: valid for at least 18 months from the programme start date.

Required documents

You'll need the following, listed exactly as they appear on the checklist further down this form:

• Proof of Matriculation (National Senior Certificate), or a recent academic progress report if you're still awaiting NSC results
• Copy of Applicant's ID
• Copy of Applicant's Passport
• Completed Impact Medical Form

You'll also need to submit a signed contract and indemnity form, and parental/guardian consent (both captured as part of this application), and your pastor will be contacted directly for a reference — none of these require a separate attachment from you. The contract and indemnity form will be provided to you by Covenant of Hope once you've been accepted, and must be signed and submitted on arrival at Jatniël.

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