An academic scholarship is a key for aspiring South Africans to begin tertiary education and a better chance at securing a good job. Rogz Academy is assisting three young people to further their education journey with academic scholarships thanks to generous support through donations.
“More than half (or 51%) of youth aged 18–24 claimed that they did not have the financial means to pay for their tuition. Furthermore, 18% of those aged 18–24 who were not attending educational institutions indicated that their poor academic performance prevented them from participating. This is according to the “Higher Education and Skills in South Africa” report released by Statistics South Africa” (https://www.statssa.gov.za)
Simbulele Mgengo
Simbulele Mgengo from Dunoon has been on an academic scholarship from Rogz Academy since 2018 when she was in High School at Bloubergrant High after showing huge potential at Sophakama Primary in Dunoon. Despite a challenging life, Simbi matriculated and began a Bachelor of Accounting at Boston College. She is hoping to complete it this year! During her holidays, Simbi works at Rogz HQ for the Finance Department, assisting our Senior Bookkeeper with Accounts Payable processing including capturing invoices and preparing a month end recon. We are excited for her future plans and thankful to be a part of her life’s journey.
Yamkela Mgcubhe
Yamkela Mgcubhe lives in Joe Slovo township near Rogz HQ. She completed a year with the YearBeyond (Yebo) programme and in 2023 successfully applied for a scholarship to study Applications Development at CPUT from 2024. Yamkela was thrilled to receive the scholarship and is passionate about her choice of study.
Lwandile Sizani
Lwandile Sizani from Belhar is also an ex-YeBoneer from the YearBeyond (Yebo) programme, His successful academic scholarship approval has enabled him to start studying Informatics at Unisa from 2024. Lwandile knows it will take a lot of hard work but is ready and willing to do whatever it takes to finish his course successfully!
Well done team!
Rogz Academy is proud of Simbi, Yamkela and Lwandile and wishes all these hard-working and determined young people well with their tertiary education journey as they embark on a plan to provide themselves with the best possible chance of a good job for a better future and to add value to the economy of South Africa.
