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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 04 April 2013; Last Updated: 31 March 2016

PPS Bursary & Scholarship applicants and recipients at Wits University

PPS Bursary & Scholarship applicants and recipients at Wits University

PPS, the financial services provider for graduate professionals, has awarded three students at the University of the Witwatersrand one scholarship and two bursaries to the as part of an ongoing effort to provide much-needed financial assistance to university students across the country.

Statistics released in 2012 from the Human Sciences Research Council show that South Africa’s higher education sector has an alarming 40% drop-out rate among students, with financial difficulties suffered by poor black students being cited as the main reason.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 04 April 2013; Last Updated: 31 March 2016

The International Hotel School 2013 Bursary Competition

A career in hospitality creates endless opportunities, and with the nationally- and internationally – recognised hospitality diplomas and certificates that graduates receive from South Africa’s leading private hospitality management education provider.

Your future can be everything you’ve ever dreamed of!

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 13 March 2013; Last Updated: 24 February 2016

University of the People

University of the People

Founded in 2009, the University is based on the principles of e-learning and peer-to-peer learning, coupled with open-source technology and open educational resources. UoPeople has partnered with Yale University for research, New York University to accept students and Hewlett-Packard, as part of their Catalyst Initiative, for internships. To date, more than 1500 students from 136 countries have been admitted. The organisation has gained the widespread support of leading academics including Oxford Vice-Chancellor Sir Colin Lucas and New York University President John Sexton, among others, whom serve on the university's Presidents' Council.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 13 March 2013; Last Updated: 04 February 2016

Dad Fund

SAKHA ULUTSHA LWETHU (WE ARE BUILDING OUR YOUTH)

Eastern Cape, South Africa –Dad Fund project coordinator, Simamkele Dlakavu, along with a team of university students and graduates are determined to educate more high school learners in rural areas about higher learning institutions and financial study aid options.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 13 March 2013; Last Updated: 24 February 2016

Both the Port Elizabeth and Buffalo City Further Education & Training Colleges have gone live with its implementation of ITS Integrator. This was provided by ITS Tertiary Software (Pty) Ltd (ITS), a leading independent technology solutions and services company and member of Adapt IT Group of Companies. ITS Integrator provides a rich set of functionality to enable back-office and front office operations, as well as self-service and mobile functions for students and staff.

The two new implementations of the ITS Integrator will provide the Eastern Cape FET Colleges with a comprehensive and fully integrated system, resulting in more accurate data and improved reporting capabilities. The system will streamline the day-to-day business operations at the Colleges and allow for accurate and timely reporting to the Department of Higher Education and Training.