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IORA establishes Madiba internship programme

Must-Read Opportunities November 5, 2018

Member states of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has been challenged to invest in the education of the youth as it is the most powerful weapon to change the world. Responding to this call, the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting, which took place on... Read more

Pearson Institute: Fast-tracked degrees launched in South Africa

Opportunities Pearson Institute of Higher Education November 2, 2018

The Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PIHE) recently announced the launch of its newly structured, fast-tracked Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Programmes for 2019. The possibility of finishing a degree in two years is the first of its kind in Higher Education in South... Read more

Scholarships open doors for youth to study and fulfill dreams

Opportunities Scholarships October 30, 2018

For many young people, being awarded a scholarship is often the only option available for after-school education. Financial assistance of this nature, offers youth the opportunity to follow their dreams, while helping relieve the financial strain on parents or guardians. One such student benefitting from this is 20-year old... Read more

CHILE: Nelson Mandela Scholarships for 2019

Careers Must-Read Scholarships October 5, 2018

Programme outline The Chilean International Cooperation Agency (AGCI) is offering scholarships for accredited Spanish-taught Master’s program at Chilean higher education institutions in 2019. The scholarships are offered to professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. More information on the scholarship program is available at https://www.agci.cl/index.php/becas/becas-para- Degree level... Read more

ABSA invests R2.4million in scholarships

Archives Latest news Opportunities Rhodes University Scholarships September 25, 2018

ABSA recently handed over a cheque of R2.4million to Rhodes University from its CEO scholarship programme for the 2018 academic year. Absa’s funding will extend to a group of carefully-selected, academically deserving Rhodes University students for the entire year of 2018, in the following academic fields: Commerce, Humanities, Engineering,... Read more

Malegapuru W Makgoba scholarships for Pharmacy student

Achievers Archives Must-Read Scholarships University of KwaZulu-Natal September 5, 2018

UKZN Pharmacy student Ms Naeema Suleman received the Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship. The Scholarship is awarded to five top-ranked undergraduates proceeding from first-year to second-year of study in each of the four Colleges at UKZN. ‘I feel extremely honoured and humbled to have been awarded this scholarship by UKZN.... Read more

All systems go for NSFAS 2019 applications

Archives Latest news Must-Read Opportunities September 3, 2018

NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) has officially tested the improved online application system which is aimed at improving the time at which users take in applying for funding. “This is an effort to showcase the improved efficient process. The aim and focus was to make the online application... Read more

VC launches substantial scholarships for women

Archives Latest news Scholarships University of Cape Town August 29, 2018

Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has launched three substantial scholarships for women, focused on gender issues. The launch was part of a UCT National Women’s Day event, For Womxn by Womxn, on 8 August, hosted at Graça Machel Hall. Guests of honour were UCT Chancellor Graça Machel and former UCT Vice-Chancellor Dr Mamphela... Read more

Chevening UK scholarship

Archives Opportunities August 22, 2018

Chevening, a UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders, is offering students an opportunity to study in the UK. The Chevening master’s scholarship is funded by the foreign and common wealth office and partner organisations. The organisation is looking for future leaders, influencers and decision makers... Read more

FMHS to offer undergraduate Nursing programme in 2019

Archives Opportunities Stellenbosch University August 21, 2018

From 2019, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) of Stellenbosch University will offer a Bachelor of Nursing programme and applications are now open. The Department of Nursing and Midwifery is known for its postgraduate and specialist programmes, and welcomes this innovative undergraduate programme to its portfolio. The... Read more