NSFAS committed to settling outstanding disbursements
NSFAS January 2, 2024
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024, in consultation with the affected institutions. The NSFAS Board held an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, 31 December 2023 to consider reports from NSFAS management on various issues including... Read more
Department bursary helps Masters graduate achieve their goals
BursariesTshwane University of Technology June 28, 2023
A 29-year-old Chemistry Masters graduate and former bursary holder from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken it upon himself to become a torchbearer for young professionals who want to join the sector to help find lasting solutions to the country’s water challenges. Soft-spoken Kagiso Komane from... Read more
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will in the 2023/24 financial year award bursaries – valued at R16 million – to youth who will study towards Built Environment qualifications. Through the department’s Young Professional Programme, 79 candidates will be recruited for the 2023/24 financial year. Public Works... Read more
Three students from Noupoort, who are the direct recipients of a localised bursary programme, have successfully completed their studies and are due to graduate this year, a success that will be shared by their families and the greater community. “The bursary fund enabled me to focus on my studies... Read more
Local student reaps the benefits of hard work and dedication
BursariesStellenbosch University March 10, 2023
Seven years of hard work, resilience and dedication have paid off for Somerset East’s ShakeilahWilliams is on track to complete her Degree in Medicine (MB, ChB) at Stellenbosch Universitythis year. This Cookhouse Wind Farm’s bursary programme recipient, who comes from this historica small town in the Eastern Cape plans... Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has stepped in to resolve the ongoing student accommodation crisis affecting the country’s public universities. NSFAS on Thursday said robust consultations have been held between the scheme and the South African Union of Students (SAUS) to mitigate these challenges. This... Read more
ITHUBA bursary programme empowers students with the gift of education
BursariesOpportunities March 9, 2023
South African Lottery Operator, ITHUBA, has recently awarded over 40 bursaries for the 2023 academic year to students from around the country studying in the fields of Marketing, Information Technology, and Commerce. The ITHUBA Bursary Programme aims to bridge the social and economic divides in the education sector by... Read more
Together with the District Municipality and other stakeholders, Kangnas Wind Farm, funders of a local bursary programme gathered for a meet and greet event with a cohort of 11 beneficiary students. Together with the District Municipality and other stakeholders, Kangnas Windfarm aims to extend the programme beyond the initially... Read more
Education trust assists young South Africans to access the economy
Bursaries February 17, 2023
The Nordex Education Trust, which has been operating for almost a decade, continues toaward bursaries to students, across the green energy landscape, with a particular focus onengineering or related disciplines. Most recently, this Trust has appointed two trustees to further, strengthen its resolve to drive education within the beneficiary... Read more
Register financial literacy & entrepreneurship training
FinanceOpportunities February 15, 2023
Recognising the skills gap and the need for a healthier money culture among youth in South Africa, the Innovator Trust has announced the launch of the 2023 FIN1k Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy training programme. This is the second edition of the FIN1k programme which was first started back in 2021... Read more
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