By 
The foundation was formed in 2016 with the objective of uplifting communities in SA through economic development and alleviation of poverty.
In partnerships with the government, private sector funders and academia, the foundation supports young people to access high quality education.
This support is provided from their earliest years in early childhood development, to schooling and post-schooling, to enable them to develop into qualified, skilled professionals with full participation in the country’s economic growth.
Through their scholarship programme, the Standard Bank Tutuwa Community Foundation is delivering access to quality high school education to selected youth, unlocking their entrepreneurial and leadership talents.
The foundation has extended the reach of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation high school scholarship programme, aimed at identifying and nurturing academic and entrepreneurial talent in deserving youth, such as Oratile Kekane and Lerato Mongaula. These former foundation beneficiaries will be pursuing bachelor of commerce degrees at the University of Cape Town and Rhodes University, respectively.
Aspiring lawyer Nomvuzo Nkwanyana will be heading to the University of Pretoria to commence a bachelor of law degree. Alicia Khumalo, who’s vocal about her passion to enhance the lives of the people of SA, has opted to study social sciences at Rhodes University. Lindelwe Shabangu, who has a flair for hospitality, has chosen to study for a bachelor of hospitality degree at the Swiss Hotel School in Gauteng.
“We wish all the matric graduates well in the journeys ahead. We are confident they will succeed in their chosen fields and become leaders, pioneers and change-makers,” says Twala.
This article was paid for by Standard Bank.
Comments