Students receive aid for tertiary studies
This bursary will run for a duration of four years. It will cover tuition fees, accommodation and a monthly allowance to the value of R100 000 per student per annum.
Five financially needy, but academically deserving students who are permanent residents of Mathulini Tribal Authority in Mtwalume were awarded full-time bursaries, along with a further 12 students whose registration fees will be paid.
The 2023 matriculants and their parents, together with councillors from Mtwalume, a representative from the Department of Education, respective principals from the schools of the class of 2023, Mathulini Communal Property Association (MCPA) staff and stakeholders gathered at Blue Marlin Hotel in Scottburgh last Saturday.
The full time bursary covers studies at any tertiary institution in South Africa under the following courses: agriculture, information technology, finance and accounting, mechanical engineering, business management, human resources, real estate and property management.
This bursary will run for a duration of four years. It will cover tuition fees, accommodation and a monthly allowance to the value of R100 000 per student per annum.
All five students received a laptop to help them through their tertiary journey. They will also be given cellphones and printers for convenience to help with assignments or any work needed to be printed.
In addition, MCPA will help an additional 12 students with registration fees to the value of R5 000 towards any course of their choice. The student who then achieves the highest academic results during this year will be awarded a full-time bursary from their second year of study.
In total the bursaries are valued at R2.5-million throughout the four-year duration.
The guest speaker, Hope Mbhele, a radio personality and actor, who is also from the Mtwalume encouraged the students to do more research on the courses they want to study, and the job opportunities they will get after completing their studies.
“You are a big deal and don’t forget that, you have been chosen for this programme to better your future,” she said.
She also told them that they shouldn’t forget their roots and where they come from when they get to these institutions, and to not forget what they are there for.
She said they should enjoy the journey and hopes that in four years’ time they will have a reunion and everyone will be present with their various qualifications.
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