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By Lungile Ntimba
With the final matric exams just around the corner, KwaZulu-Natal learners keen on furthering their studies in science, technology, engineering and maths, (STEM) now have an opportunity to do so through the newly launched Shell South Africa Bursary Programme.
KwaZulu-Natal education MEC Sipho Hlomuka and Shell Downstream South Africa chairman Aluwani Museisi attended the launch as part of the countdown to the 2024 National Senior Certificate exams.
Learners from Indukwenhle High School, Menzi High School and Velabahleke High School were assisted by officials from Shell to apply online for the bursary.
According to department spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi, the learners were excited and said that even though there were only 20 days left before the exams, they were motivated to work extra hard to increase their chances of getting the bursary.
”I am very excited about this opportunity and the experience of applying online, and I am sure that I am going to succeed in these coming exams. I want to make my school as well as my parents proud,” said Fatima Khanyile, a learner from Velabahleke High School.
Museisi wished the learners the best of luck for the exams, saying the future was in their hands.
“We are grateful to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education for realising our vision of nation building and saying yes to the partnership, which will bring smiles and hope to the lives of our children” said Museisi.
“Shell Downstream South Africa is honoured to see this programme take off today and look forward to seeing you, the future leaders and innovators who will play an integral role, in building our nation in the years to come.”
Hlomuka expressed his gratitude to Shell for providing this opportunity to disadvantaged learners.
He encouraged them to work extra hard.
“The only thing standing between you and finally getting these bursaries from Shell, is you getting excellent results in these exams. There are a few days left in your basic education journey and you need to maximise the moment,” said Hlomuka.
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