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CHILE: Nelson Mandela Scholarships for 2019
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
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
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
VC launches substantial scholarships for women
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
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
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
Scholarships open in Brazil
Brazil invites students to apply for a scholarship through their exchange program for undergraduate students. This program is provided to selective developing countries which include South Africa. Brazilian government also offers 100 scholarships at the doctorate level for students in these selected developing countries to go and study in... Read more
Changing lives with Ford’s far-reaching Skills Development programs
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is driving the creation of employment opportunities for the youth through its innovative and far-reaching Skills Development and Learnership programs, with more than R250-million spent on training initiatives since 2014. During this period, over 1 500 learners have been trained at Ford’s... Read more
Creating opportunities for near-graduates and unemployed graduates
Growth Institute’s Project Phahamisa™ is gaining traction.  Many of the youth find themselves in a position where their qualifications are not needed by employers or where their incomplete qualifications prevent them from entering the workplace. Project Phahamisa™ is a workeracy-focused project that helps the youth to turn the skills... Read more
Alteram Solutions opens its doors to new interns
Alteram Solutions has welcomed its newest interns.  This is the company’s second internship programme since 2015/2016 which currently employs 20 interns.  The internship programme is aimed at providing these enthusiastic individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills and experience that will help equip them for the world of... Read more