If you’re a top matriculant from Alexandra whose marks are on par with other top provincial achievers, then MTN SA Foundation will reward you.
MTN said it would reward top performing matriculants and give them a kick-start in their tertiary studies by giving them bursaries and laptops.
The recipients of the 18 bursaries and 200 laptops include three top pupils in the LSEN (Learners with Special Educational Needs) category. A top performing pupil who is visually impaired will receive a laptop with specialised software and 10GB of data.
The 18 bursaries will be distributed to two qualifying pupils per province that are selected by the provincial education department. The bursaries cover registration, tuition, accommodation, books, pocket money and top-up allowance should the recipient opt to commute to their centre of learning from home.
“MTN is cognisant of the socio-economic conditions that hamper academically-gifted pupils from furthering their studies. This gesture provides a lifeline to these students giving them hope for the future and an opportunity to break the vicious cycle of poverty and reach for their dreams,” said Kusile Mtunzi-Hairwadzi, general manager of the MTN SA Foundation.
Details: Bridget Bhengu 083 212 1964; Bhengu_b@mtn.co.za
