Youth to lead country's economic transformation

Thu, 24 Jun 2010

The month of June marks the intrepid protests lead by youth 34 years ago for the right to a better education, an indelible act that catalysed the socio-political transformation of South Africa. Today’s youth, if armed with the better education their fore runners sought as well as with entrepreneurial skills, will lead the economic transformation of Southern Africa.

SA student study loans and bursaries

Mon, 15 Mar 2010

If you want to get a good career and study at a South African university you are going to have to pay a lot. For those who can handle an academic course the problem is often how they are going to pay for it. There are many ways that you can pay for your studies? Student study loans are one of the ways that you can pay for your university fees and living expenses.

Grade 12 learners given another chance to shine

Thu, 23 Apr 2009

Are you interested in becoming an Allan Gray Fellow, one of South Africa's future entrepreneurial leaders? Owing to large booking numbers, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation will run a second round of AARP Tests, offering Grade 12 learners another chance to apply for the Foundation’s Fellowship Programme.

Be wise to the real cost of your educational loan

Fri, 27 Mar 2009

Cash-strapped students opt for low payment options with high interest rates, without taking into account their working years, or the repurcussions on their careers. Eduloan cautions on the right steps to take to ensure a debt-free education.

Studies and Research in France

Tue, 24 Mar 2009

Are you looking for financial aid to support a period of study or research in France? There are grants available for international students, scholars, and researchers from French public sources and from the European Union.

Grade 12 learners given the opportunity to realise future dreams

Fri, 20 Mar 2009

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is calling South Africa’s brightest Grade 12 learners with the chance to make their future dreams come true.

Future agents of change

Thu, 26 Feb 2009

The first eight Allan Gray Fellows were recognised for their excellence in education and successful completion of the intense three year programme at their graduation ceremony.

Bursaries help get learners onto the corporate payroll

Thu, 29 Jan 2009

Accsys is assisting the payroll environment by assisting with both the financial and experiential challenges that face South Africa’s emerging workforce. The company established the Accsys Bursary Scheme in 2007 for learners who want to pursue a career in payroll.

Opportunity to study music, arts in Indonesia

Mon, 12 Jan 2009

South Africans are being invited to apply for a scholarship to study music and dance in Indonesia.

Housing dept offers matrics scholarships

Wed, 15 Oct 2008

In an effort to create a pool of highly competent housing professionals, the Department of Housing is offering matriculants scholarships in the field. The National Housing Scholarship Programme is aimed as meeting the demands of South Africa’s complex housing environment, the capacity requirements and the need for more competent housing professionals.

Hundreds of students to benefit: ‘Striding Man’ award

Wed, 03 Sep 2008

Hundreds of financially disadvantaged post matric students selected through academic and leadership qualities to study at Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA) at no cost, will benefit further from a new bursary scheme set up by one of SA’s top entrepreneurs.

R6.5 million in scholarships for business degree

Wed, 27 Aug 2008

Cape Town's Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA), is offering scholarships to the value of R6,5 million to 120 new students for entry into their Foundation Year in 2009. Students who successfully complete this year will be offered a further scholarship to study towards TSiBA's Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) degree.

Bursaries to study medicine up for grabs in Mpuma

Mon, 25 Aug 2008

The Department of Health and Social Services in Mpumalanga has called on the province’s youth to apply for bursaries available in the department for the 2009 academic year. The bursaries include careers in Medicine (MBCHB), pharmacy, radiography, physiotherapy, speech and hearing therapy, psychology, nutrition, nursing and social work.