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The Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 in honour of Dr Enos Mabuza, and the critical role he played in the inception of the Founders Legacy Programme together with Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Beyers Naude.
The DR EJ Mabuza Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 in honour of Dr Enos Mabuza for the critical role he played in the inception of the Founders Legacy Programme alongside Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Beyers Naude The initiative supports financially deserving students at universities thereby contributing to the development of higher education graduates who are confident and proud of their African identity and heritage, academically and socially adept, and equipped with the skills and competencies enabling them to become professionals in their fields. The ultimate objective of the scholarship is to ensure that beneficiaries become ambassadors of the programme, remain solidly connected to their communities and contribute to the further advancement of a wider society. The Bursary is offered to students based on performance , financial need and availability of resources
The career summit is held annually to provide opportunity for the scholarship beneficiaries to network with each other, share their experiences and challenges, learn from successful alumni and mentors.
In addition, beneficiaries get to meet and network with Thebe Investment Corporation executives and HR teams for potential work placements.
The summit day includes motivational speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and cultural activities.
The aim is to ensure a wholistic support system to all our students including their individual well-being.
We remain cognizant of the complex relationship between academic success and the socio-economic challenges faced by the students we select, thus the focus on overall well-being.
For their benefit, our students are further encouraged to use wellness services provided by various institutions.