Three students from Noupoort, who are the direct recipients
of a localised bursary programme, have successfully completed their studies and
are due to graduate this year, a success that will be shared by their families
and the greater community.
Ngcwelekazi Sicina, Bachelor
of Social Work student at the University of Fort Hare and a beneficiary of the
Noupoort Wind Farm Bursary programme said, “The bursary fund enabled me to
focus on my studies without financial hardship, resulting in good grades and an
enjoyable varsity experience. I am now a qualified social worker and forever
grateful to the Noupoort Wind Farm and Studytrust for their support.”
Designed to provide access
to tertiary education to community learners who are in matric or already
enrolled full-time at a university or college at the time of applying, this
programme has provided invaluable educational and skills development
opportunities for aspiring individuals since its inception in 2018.
Commenting on
the success of the bursary programme, Noupoort Wind Farm Economic Development
Manager, Sandisiwe Mntonintshi said, “We are thrilled to see the impact
our bursary fund programme has made in the lives of these young individuals.
Education is a vital tool for empowerment and personal growth, and we are proud
to support these students in achieving their academic goals. We wish them all
the best in their future endeavours.”
Additional graduates
include, Brenda Rowan, who completed her B-Ed Honours at Nelson Mandela
University, Ngcwelekazi Sicina who completed her Bachelor of Social Work at the
University of Fort Hare and Wandisile Katise who completed her Bachelor of
Health Sciences at the University of Fort Hare.
