Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/3mMEmKGsKM4 In the first week of September 2018, two LPCUWC teachers, Hayley Goldberg and Marit Zahkna, completed the Ironman 70.3 Championship in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. They were in it for a mission: to raise HK0,000 by October 17, 2018 to provide scholarships to 2 overseas students from humble backgrounds. Read more about it: … [Read more...] about IRONMAN 2018 – Fundraising for 2 Overseas Scholarships [video]
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VCs Scholarships awarded
VCs Scholarships awarded: For many young South Africans, getting a tertiary education is only a wish. For 24 first year Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) students who were awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship on Friday night, this wish has become a reality. Source: NMMU News Latest News. Seven promising young scholars awarded SA Cultural Observatory scholarships: THE South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has awarded seven scholarships and bursaries … [Read more...] about VCs Scholarships awarded
Seven promising young scholars awarded SA Cultural Observatory scholarships
Seven promising young scholars awarded SA Cultural Observatory scholarships: MARCH 28, 2017: THE South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has awarded seven scholarships and bursaries for the 2017 academic year allocating over half a million Rand to supporting young academics conducting research across the creative and cultural industries (CCIs). The SACO awarded three honours bursaries, and three masters and one doctoral scholarship to students from the Universities of Pretoria, Johannesburg, … [Read more...] about Seven promising young scholars awarded SA Cultural Observatory scholarships
24 Vice-Chancellor Scholarship’s awarded
For many young South Africans, getting a tertiary education is only a wish. For 24 first year Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) students who were awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship on Friday night, this wish has become a reality. The 2017 Vice-Chancellor's Scholars bagged the R89 000 a year scholarship – up 8% on last year's R82 782 in line with the fee increase – based on their excellent academic achievements in high school. The scholarship, awarded … [Read more...] about 24 Vice-Chancellor Scholarship’s awarded
NMMU students bag Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for postgrad studies
NMMU students bag Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for postgrad studies: Two Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) students have joined a host of university students who have bagged the coveted Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for their 2017 postgraduate studies. Source: NMMU News Latest News. NMMU STATEMENT ON FEE INCREASE FOR 2017: South African universities are facing challenging times which are compounded by the deteriorating economic climate. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU students bag Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for postgrad studies
Two Eastern Cape scholars into final for scholarship
Six gifted Grade 12 scholars are one step closer to claiming their share of R800 000 to help realise their dream of studying the performing arts at tertiary level. This incredible opportunity has been granted to them as part of the 8th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Scholarship Programme. Since 2009, ACT has been supporting arts students through this Programme. The only difference this year is that there are more Scholarships on offer to Grade 12 scholars and first and second year … [Read more...] about Two Eastern Cape scholars into final for scholarship
South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland Chevening Scholarships open
South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland Chevening Scholarships open: The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships on the Chevening Website from 8 August until 8 November 2016. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a master’s degree at any UK university and the opportunity to become part of an … [Read more...] about South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland Chevening Scholarships open
Life-changing Summit Scholarships for NMMU honours students
"For the first time in my entire university career, I can buy all my text books!" For Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Psychology Honours student Sithisa Magxwalisa, 21, receiving the university's Summit Scholarship - worth R50 000 and specifically for Honours students - has meant the end of long hours spent in the library, photocopying textbooks she could not afford. "It has drastically changed my study life … I used to spend most of my days in the library making use of short-loan … [Read more...] about Life-changing Summit Scholarships for NMMU honours students
PE Auditions for an aspiring emcee
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is on the hunt for an effervescent emcee to host the ACT Scholarships final at the Market Theatre on Monday, 10 October. Aspiring emcees from around the country will have the opportunity to audition for this prestigious position, as ACT visits various South African cities and towns to host the Scholarships auditions. Kicking off later this month, the Scholarships auditions will see matric, first and second year performing arts scholars and students battle … [Read more...] about PE Auditions for an aspiring emcee
SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition deadline extended
SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition deadline extended by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: Darren English, the 2012 jazz winner Photo: Supplied At the request of numerous applicants, the deadline for applications for the SAMRO Foundation Overseas Competition has been extended to Friday, 27 May 2016. It is not too late for jazz and Western art instrumentalists, younger than 32 years old, to apply for one of the country’s most coveted postgraduate music study awards, which enables the recipients to … [Read more...] about SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition deadline extended
Making art in the time of occupation
Call for Performing Arts Scholarships Registration: The theatre is renowned world-wide for brilliant anti-apartheid productions as well as the premieres of many of Athol Fugard's award-winning dramas. The Market Theatre's history is intertwined with the cultural, social and political struggle for ... Athol Fugard - Read more on Artslink.co.za News (press release) Making art in the time of occupation: Written by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona, the play is about the friendship … [Read more...] about Making art in the time of occupation
Massive boost for 2016 Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
Along with funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) will allocate an additional fourteen performing arts scholarships in 2016. In his thank you address at the 2015 Scholarships finals on Monday, 12 October 2015, ACT CEO Pieter Jacobs announced that in 2016 the careers of more than fourteen young performing artists would be fast-tracked through a massive fund injection from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. He shared his … [Read more...] about Massive boost for 2016 Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
2015 ACT Scholarships winners prove worthy of awards
Last night proved to be everything and more as the 2015 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships finalists put on a stellar showcase for audience members. After a demanding week of rehearsals at the hands of a talented creative team and a tough final round in front of a live audience, Carla Smith, Caleb Heynes and Andiswa Mbolekwa were crowned as triple threats winning the 7th annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships competition. The trio convinced the judges of … [Read more...] about 2015 ACT Scholarships winners prove worthy of awards
2 East Cape finalists in Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
Six young performers are one step closer to fulfilling their dream of being one of three successful students to be awarded a share of R315 000 towards a scholarship to study performing arts. This opportunity is granted to them as part of the 7th Annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme - which encourages youths between the ages of 18 and 25, who aren’t considered professionals, and wish to pursue undergraduate studies in the performing arts, to participate in a … [Read more...] about 2 East Cape finalists in Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
2014 ACT Scholarship Awards open for registration
As last year’s winners settle into life at their chosen Universities, a new set of matriculants can start preparing to be put through their paces, and make their dream of becoming a performing artist a reality. The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), in partnership with the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and Nedbank Arts Affinity, is pleased to once again offer three Performing Arts Scholarships for local aspirant performers. The ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing … [Read more...] about 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards open for registration
