Scholarship Programme - Stichting Projecten Zuid Afrika

Scholarship Programme

Sherilene

Sherilene was 16 years old when she started working as a holiday school volunteer in Barrydale.'I started my career without even knowing it. I believe I made a difference in the lives of a few children, with the holiday schools. The volunteering was a stepping stone for my studies.' Sherilene finished her studies in 2008. She was offered a job as a youth worker at the Department of Social Development.

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Volunteering

With our Scholarship programme we want to give youngsters a future. Scholarships are granted to young men and women who have shown commitment to their community by working as a volunteer. Our partners recommend candidates for a bursary. Their recommendations are based on a number of criteria of which having been involved with the community as a volunteer is a very important one.
Study expenses are covered by:

a NSFAS loan (National Student Financial Aid Scheme), facilitated by ASSET and REAP
a contribution of the (extended) family, however small
our scholarship.

70-80%

Our partners assist the students in reaching their study goals. More than 70-80% of their students succeed in finishing their studies. The national average is less than 50%.

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What Students Have to Say

LWAZI: 'I'm a hard worker and I think I've shown my commitment to my community. I believe that I have the potential to further studies but the only obstacle I'm facing right now is that my family will not be able to pay my fees at tertiary level.' Has been a holiday school volunteer for 4 years. Is now studying Chemical Science (3rd year)

SONWABILE: 'The bursary came at the time I thought I wasn't going to continue with my studies. The day I received news that I got the bursary I was very happy and I knew that was a turning point in my life and for the first time I could focus on my studies without worrying about books and transport.' Has been a holiday school volunteer for 4 years. Studied IT and holds a job as a consultant for an international IT company.

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