Ekurhuleni cheerleader to study further in America
Chrisné Boshoff was not expecting a reply when she applied for a scholarship at Simpson University, California.
A 19-year-old Kempton Park cheerleader is heading for California.
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Chrisné Boshoff was awarded a scholarship to study any course of her choice, at the Simpson University in California, on July 29.
Boshoff, who started gymnastics at the age of four, discovered cheerleading after she could not compete in gymnastics due to an injury.
“I was part of the Phoenix All Girl High School Cheerleading squad that became National Champions in 2018. Since then I have been part of the Gymfinity Extreme cheerleading squad. We compete in the Tertiary Co-Ed section,” she said.
The 19-year-old, who also competed in provincial and national competitions, said she applied to study at the university without expecting to hear from them.
“I was surprised when they responded with an offer for a 60% scholarship. I applied thinking that I will never even hear back from them, and then it happened,” said Boshoff.
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Chrisné however must raise $2000 (R33 640) to cover the rest of her expenses for the year of 2022/23.
“I think that this is such an amazing opportunity and that I must at least try everything in my power to make it happen because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Boshoff.
She plans to study psychology at the Simpson University and said her dream is to work with children with autism.
Anyone who can assist can contact Chrisné Boshoff on 083 720 0881 or email chisnerboshoff@gmail.com
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