SETA bursaries for Hospitality and Tourism students
BURSARY HOLDERS : A group of the 25 Hospitality and Tourism students who received bursaries to the tune of R1million, flanked by Lebohang Mpye (far right) and Phuti Rankapole (second from left) from the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Seta
Monday, 15 September 2014
The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Seta (CATHSSETA) paid a visit to 25 of CPUT’s most promising Tourism and Hospitality Management students.
They were here to monitor and evaluate the students who are spread across various years of study and are the recipients of over R1 million in bursaries from the SETA.
The CATHSETA funds are being used to pay the students’ tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other course related costs.
Fundraising Officer, Khumo Sebola, of CPUT’s Advancement Office, says the partnership between CPUT and the CATHSSETA has made a tangible difference to these student’s lives.
“These students now have the luxury of concentrating solely on their academic coursework, instead of stressing about textbook costs, or where their next meal will come from,” says Sebola.
“It is a sad reality that many of our most academically-deserving students are unable to complete their diplomas and degrees due to unbearable financial pressure. We’re therefore delighted to have hosted the CATHSETA on this evaluation visit, so they can see with their own eyes how beneficiaries are blossoming – all thanks to their generous funding.”
Advancement Director Calvin Maseko echoed these sentiments and expressed his gratitude to the CATHSSETA for their ongoing involvement with the CPUT.
“A bursary is definitely the gift that keeps on giving. These donations give dignity and hope to our talented students and contribute to skills development and socio-economic upliftment in our province and country.”
Written by Janyce Weintrob
Tel: +27 21 460 3514
Email: weintrobj@cput.ac.za
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