There was never any uncertainty that the class of 2022 would achieve what no other class had previously done, in the history of the Siyandisa Foundation Scholarship Programme. And our scholars have not only done an exceptional job, but have also ensured that they break records and exceed all expectations where their academic performance is concerned. Having been warmly welcomed to this prestigious Scholarship Programme during a virtual event which took place in April 2022, these scholars had already exhibited a strong competitive edge to do for themselves even more than what their predecessors had.
“The times have indeed evolved, as has the Siyandisa Scholarship Programme with our offering cementing additional academic support throughout the academic year and which serves to compliment what is already being offered in schools,” says Cikizwa Bacela who has been with the programme since inception in 2017.
“The scholars of each generation have all entered the programme with so much determination and promise to do and be the best they possibly could. None have disappointed to date, if anything, each year we find ourselves unable to ignore the contagious energy, determination and confidence our recipients display. The class of 2022 have proven once again, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the programme’s aim to help learners achieve the highest possible level of academic excellence is achieved. Our aim now is to keep enhancing the offering as to add value and have meaningful impact,” she continued.
We celebrate the achievement of the class of 2022, who collected an overall of 334 distinctions at the release of the final matric results in January 2023. Looking forward to the year ahead, we are positive that the new recipients in Class of 2023 will be inspired to reach even greater heights.
“The Siyandisa Scholarship Programme could not be prouder of this achievement, and each year we look forward to the new intake, which sees scholars pushing these marks even higher. The Programme focuses on academic excellence and has over the past years managed to witness scholars reaching their dreams with marks that not only secure admission in to institutions of higher learning across various fields of study such as Astrophysics, Actuarial Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Accounting Science, to name but a few but also receive recognition at both Provincial and national levels”, Cikizwa Bacela.
Providing scholars with learning resources, university preparation, funding support, a tutorship programme, bursary support and online academic support from top teachers during their Grade 12 year, remains an unchanging priority in the scholarship programme.
While our scholars automatically become part of the Siyandisa Foundation alumni network of top achievers, they also receive as part of the offering a tablet device, monthly data, X50 hours of high-definition academic videos in key subjects, supplementary online revision classes, motivational sessions and communication tools. The aim is to ensure that scholars leave high school as well-equipped as is possible in order to enter tertiary studies with confidence.
We look forward to welcoming the class of 2023, and details on the event will be announced on all our platforms respectively. We wish our class of 2023 a successful year ahead, and trust their abilities to do what they know they can do!