China expands sponsorship of SA students

Wed, 20 Feb 2013

China has expanded the number of scholarships available to South African youth to study in the country by 200 additional places. This has been thanked by the SA Department of international relations, more details of this new development and a breakdown of the agreement is included in the following article.

Student’s success is rewarded at bursary recognition function

Wed, 30 Jan 2013

Xstrata Coal South Africa recently hosted a bursary recognition function in Witbank to reward and congratulate all the top students for their outstanding performances over the past year.

7 top Students in Ekurhuleni, receive the gift of Education

Wed, 23 Jan 2013

Businessman Lebohang Khitsane has assisted seven disadvantaged students who did not have the finance to study further. The students who all excelled at school were accepted at various universities however could not afford the fees. Your help is further needed to ensure that these students get the opportunity to further their education.

Bursary holders to benefit from student liaison office

Tue, 15 Jan 2013

A student liaison office has been set-up by the Mpumalanga Education Department for university students who benefit from the provincial government’s bursary programme. The office will be responsible for quarterly visits to students to deal with their challenges.

Bursaries available for Polokwane students

Tue, 08 Jan 2013

Impoverished students living around Polokwane, Limpopo, have three weeks to apply for bursaries from the local municipality. The bursaries will enable successful applicants to study for a diploma or degree at a recognised university, technikon or technical college.

Bursary scheme to assist sport, fitness post-graduates

Thu, 29 Nov 2012

A bursary scheme worth R9.74 million was launched in Pretoria y to assist post- graduate students in the sport, recreation and fitness field study towards their PhD’s or Master’s Degrees.

Students receive R12 000 worth of bursaries at reconciliation awards

Mon, 19 Nov 2012

Three outstanding students presented their interpretation of living in a democratic South Africa through the mediums of graphic design, creative writing and basic photography, in celebration of 18 years of democratic freedom.

Student loans vs personal loans – what is the better option?

Mon, 12 Nov 2012

If you want to study a college course or university course should you take out a personal loan, or get a specific student loan? All of the major banks offer specialised student loans, as well as some other organisations. Here are some things to consider before making your decision.

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.

Kick-start your future with Allan Gray Fellowship Programme

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is offering South Africa's brightest young minds a head-start in life through its Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to develop students, into South Africa’s future high growth entrepreneurial leaders and includes comprehensive financial support as one of its many benefits.

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.

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.

Manage your finances at varsity

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

One of the biggest challenges faced by new students at Varsity will be planning their finances, says Leonora Swart the financial manager at Boston City Campus and Business College. She has some great advice to ensure that your transition from school to varsity is as painless as possible.

SACTWU bursary fund produces 47 graduates

Fri, 20 Apr 2012

SACTWU has aided the development of lawyers, chartered accountants, chemists and a variety of industry professionals through its bursary fund scheme, which has paid out a total of R19m in financial aid over the past six years.

596 BankSeta learners to graduate

Fri, 09 Mar 2012

596 BankSETA learners will graduate through the Letsema Learnership, a BankSETA initiative which offers students from previously disadvantaged communities the opportunity to study towards a banking qualification.

Nedbank provides bursaries for 2012

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

Nedbank has made a major investment in education by contributing approximately R14 million to roughly 120 students through its wide range of bursary programmes for the 2012 academic year in order to 'assist young South Africans to realise their potential through tertiary education'.

Pay it forward

Wed, 31 Aug 2011

Agang Sechaba, a female-led social and economic development initiative, is offering bursaries to matriculants with excellent academic records in order to encourage educated students to give back to their community by contributing to the education of others.

Transport bursaries up for grabs in Eastern Cape

Fri, 22 Oct 2010

There is additional motivation for Eastern Cape learners writing their matric exams -bursaries. They stand a chance of getting one of 42 bursaries from the Department of Transport .

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.

2009 BWA bursary recipient announced

Fri, 22 May 2009

The Western Cape Businesswomen’s Association has awarded its 2009 bursary to Catherine Day, who is currently completing her MBA at the UCT GSB. The bursary is awarded annually to a candidate who excells as a woman in business, and who has the potential to elevate others.

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.

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.

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.

China doubles its scholarships for African students

Mon, 25 Aug 2008

The Chinese government has doubled the number of scholarship it grants to Africa to 4 000 students per year, says Yu Wenzhe, China’s Ambassador to Ghana. The expanded package is China's contribution to help Africa to achieve its goals, Mr Wenzhe said at a reception he hosted for 34 Ghanaian students who have received Chinese government scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Health bursaries offered for KZN youth

Wed, 06 Aug 2008

The provincial Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal has offered bursaries to students from poor backgrounds, who want to take up their studies in the health field. The offer applies to students who have already completed their matric, currently in matric, or those enrolled in tertiary institutions studying towards health related qualifications.

Scholarships to help students pursue science careers

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

At least 50 students will have the opportunity to study environmental science at Higher Education Institutions through the Indalo Yethu Environmental Scholarship Fund. Indalo Yethu (meaning Our Environment or Our Heritage), which is South Africa’s environmental campaign, was launched in June 2006 by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

Fifty bursaries for previously disadvantaged learners

Wed, 04 Jun 2008

The initiative forms part of a skills development partnership, between the provincial Office of the Premier and the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education Training Authority (ETDP SETA), on bursaries for critical and scarce skills.

Final chance for Grade 12 leaners

Wed, 21 May 2008

Grade 12 learners who want to study at university have an additional chance to write the AARP university entrance exam. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, which supports learners and university students through their fellowship scheme, encourages all of the country's bright sparks to write the test on the 7th of June.

Circle of Excellence recognises top South African schools

Tue, 20 May 2008

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation has launched a new programme recognising 73 of South Africa’s top secondary schools. Through its Circle of Excellence initiative, the Foundation aims to support and encourage South Africa’s centres of educational excellence to ensure that their high standards are maintained.

Bursary fund makes head way in increasing black CA’s

Thu, 13 Mar 2008

Thuthuka, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA) initiative aimed at boosting the number of black South African chartered accountants, is yielding positive results.

Mandela congratulates scholarship students

Thu, 13 Mar 2008

Former president Nelson Mandela personally congratulated 23 students who were awarded the Mandela Rhodes scholarship for 2008 in Johannesburg.

North West awards 23 enviro interns

Tue, 11 Mar 2008

The North West Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment is to award certificates to 23 interns who successfully completed a 12-month internship programme on environmental management.

Nedbank launches R15m bursary scheme

Tue, 11 Mar 2008

Financial services group Nedbank has launched a R15 million bursary programme aimed at addressing skills shortages in the banking and finance sector.

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship students announced

Wed, 05 Mar 2008

For the past 18 years, Chipateni Nyirenda from Lusaka wanted to meet her role model former President Nelson Mandela.