Congratulations UFS GradStar students

Achievers Archives Must-Read University of the Free State September 13, 2018 News desk

Every year 100 South African students are selected through a rigorous four-phase judging process to become part of the GradStar programme. The programme is...

Every year 100 South African students are selected through a rigorous four-phase judging process to become part of the GradStar programme. The programme is designed to provide previously unrecognised students with opportunities for employment and allow them to contribute positively to South Africa’s future growth.

UFS students improve dramatically

The 100 students selected show the most potential as future leaders in their respective fields. Besides academic achievement, entrants are also evaluated in terms of various soft skills including motivation, discipline, altruism, and attitude. The combination of all the judgement criteria promises to deliver top candidates for future employers. In 2018, the University of the Free State (UFS) boasts 20 students in the top 100, compared to last year’s five.

Ready to make a difference

Each student will be connected with a business mentor to further ready them for the workplace. The entire process not only prepares graduates for employment, but also provides them an opportunity for self-knowledge and recognising their own strengths and weaknesses. The top 100 will compete for a spot in the “Ten of the Finest” to be announced on 26 September 2018. Our best wishes accompany the following UFS students in the top 100:

Bongani Sithole: Bachelor of Science

Carlo Visser: Bachelor of Science

Christian Cookson: Bachelor of Commerce

Elsa Moitsemang: Bachelor of Commerce

Jon-Dylon Petersen: Bachelor of Science

Joseph Alappattu: Bachelor of Science

Joshua Owusu-Sekyere: Bachelor of Commerce

Josiah Meyer: Bachelor of Science

Kayurin Govender: Bachelor of Commerce

Keshalia Naidoo: Bachelor of Arts

Lise-Mari Otto: Bachelor of Education

Meredith Green: Bachelor of Laws