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.

Partners Scholarship programme

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Facts and figures

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Jobs

Since the start of the Scholarship programme we have been able to assist 12 students. They have all found a job.

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 (2nd 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.' Was 4 jaar vrijwilliger op holiday schools. Has been a holiday school volunteer for 4 year. Studied IT and holds a job as a consultant for an international IT company.

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Volunteering

With our Scholarship programma 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, the Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) and the Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) recommend candidates for a bursary. Their recommendations are based on a number of criterions 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

80%

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

Other pages

Other What we do pages: Out-of-school child care programme >> to Out-of-school child care programme, Holiday schools >> to Holiday schools, After school care >> to After school care, Child sponsorship programme >> to Child sponsorship programme

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