The Gauteng Provincial Government says it has spent over a billion worth of investment on bursary packages since 2014. This translates to approximately 13 000 beneficiaries. The announcement was made by Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi accompanied by Premier David Makhura at an awards ceremony for the class of 2018 in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on Thursday last week.
Gauteng Premier, Mr David Makhura, and Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, we’re proud to award bursaries to top 3 performing learners from schools participating in the Secondary Schools Improvement Programme (SSIP), no-fee paying, and Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) public ordinary schools.
In his keynote address, Premier Makhura warned the bursary recipients about the possible dangers they may face at institutions of higher learning and urged them to remain focused and remember why they are there.
“University is not easy. However, if you will focus and put your best into your work, you will succeed. We want you to complete your degree or diploma in record time, said Premier Makhura.
Premier Makhura thanked MEC Lesufi for his dedication, commitment and hard work at educating young people, and giving them hope for a future. He also acknowledged the parents for their support and encouraged them to look to the Gauteng Province to educate their children.
MEC Lesufi expressed immense pride at the generation of innovators, of creatives that come from the smart province.
“This generation comes from our schools and will change the face of this province. Today, we are literally handing over a cheque to each learner in this room that made us proud in 2018. We are giving you a 4-year bursary at the institution of your choice. We are not just giving you a bursary but handing over the future to break the stubborn shackles of poverty”, said MEC Lesufi.
Premier Makhura concluded by saying the province was proud of awarding bursaries to over 2000 Gauteng learners who passed their Grade 12 in 2018. The learners would now have an opportunity to pursue qualifications at recognized Higher Education Institutions, or Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges of their choice.
Top Learners for 2018 Academic Year awarded bursaries by Gauteng Province
