Ekurhuleni students land global internships through education trust scholarships
Two Ekurhuleni students prepare to travel abroad after excelling in their studies with help from community education trusts.
Every year, deserving Ekurhuleni youngsters receive the opportunity to follow their dreams of tertiary studies by receiving all-expenses-paid scholarships from the Peermont Community Benefit Trust (PCBT) or the Peermont Education Trust, two corporate social investment initiatives supported by Emperors Palace.
Among the current bursary recipients funded by the PCBT to study Bachelor of Hospitality Management degrees at the Swiss Hotel School in Johannesburg, five proved that the Trustees’ belief in them was warranted, as they are about to head abroad for internships.
Among these five who took the PCBT opportunity with both hands, excelled in their studies and are now ready to take on the world are former Thembisa SOS learner Neo Mojapelo and Clayville resident Faith Hartman.
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An excited Mojapelo was selected for a food and beverage position at the Pendry Sagamore Hotel in Baltimore, USA, and starts on October 27.
“Receiving this offer was incredibly exciting because it represents a dream come true and my first chance to travel abroad. I thank the Trustees for approving this international trip and covering all the expenses, including flight costs and an allowance for my time in the USA.
“I also thank Trust manager Thomas Masango for facilitating the process and ensuring everything goes well. I look forward to the skills I will acquire and exploring the cities and the new people I will meet during my stay there,” said Mojapelo.
A delighted Hartman was offered a long internship on Princess Cruises as a junior assistant purser. Her start date has not been confirmed, but she knows she needs to be back by the end of next April, which gives her a clear timeline.
“I am feeling a mix of emotions, excitement for the new experiences and challenges ahead, but also a bit of nervousness about being at sea for an extended period. I look forward to learning and growing in this unique environment, meeting new people and developing new skills that will benefit my future career.
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“It’s going to be an adventure, and I am eager to see where this journey takes me and what opportunities come my way. I am excited to step out of my comfort zone and explore the world in a way I never have before,” she added.
Besides the scholarships, the Trust paid Hartman’s medical fitness, return flight (Durban) and police clearance expenses, as well as Mojapelo’s placement, visa costs and return flight expenses and funds for his first month, proving its commitment to helping its bursars succeed.
With overseas trips on the horizon, these youngsters have proven the Trustees’ faith was justified and are well on their way to completing their degrees and building bright futures.
