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🚀 Dreaming of a career in tech? This opportunity could be for you!

The Amazon Recruitment Bursary is now open for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning.

Successful applicants will receive funding for tuition, accommodation, and additional academic costs, while also gaining access to a paid summer internship opportunity with Amazon. 🌍💻

To be considered, applicants should:
✔️ Be entering their final undergraduate year in 2027
✔️ Have an academic average of 65% or above
✔️ Demonstrate coding ability in languages such as Java, C, C #, C++, or Python
✔️ Have a strong interest in software development
✔️ Be available for a paid internship in 2027

This bursary offers more than financial support—it provides valuable industry exposure and the potential pathway to a full-time Software Development Engineer role after completing your studies.

📅 Applications close: 30 September 2026

🔗 Apply via the link on the poster or visit StudyTrust's website.

🇿🇦 Happy Youth Day, South Africa!

Today, we honour the courage, resilience, and determination of the young people who continue to shape our nation’s future.

Youth Day reminds us of the power of young voices and the importance of creating opportunities that enable them to thrive. At StudyTrust, we remain committed to empowering youth through education, mentorship, and support—because when young people succeed, our country succeeds.

As we reflect on the sacrifices of the past, we celebrate the potential of today’s youth and the leaders they will become tomorrow.

💙 Empowering Youth Through Education.

🎉 Celebrating 52 Years of Changing Lives Through Education! 🎉

For 52 years, StudyTrust has been opening doors, nurturing potential, and empowering students to pursue their dreams through education, mentorship, and support.

Today, we celebrate the thousands of students, alumni, partners, donors, mentors, and staff members who have been part of this incredible journey. Thank you for helping us build a legacy of opportunity, growth, and impact.

Here’s to 52 years of transforming lives, and to many more years of creating brighter futures together. 💙

🎓 Congratulations to Siphosethu Makhubu on achieving this remarkable milestone!

Your graduation reflects years of dedication, resilience, and hard work. Today, we celebrate not only your academic success but also the determination and perseverance that brought you to this moment.

At StudyTrust, we are honoured to walk alongside students on their educational journeys, providing support, guidance, and opportunities that help unlock their full potential. Seeing students like Siphosethu reach this milestone is a powerful reminder of the impact that education can have on transforming lives and creating brighter futures.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hartmann for partnering with StudyTrust and investing in the development of South Africa's future leaders. Together, we are helping talented young people achieve their dreams and make meaningful contributions to their communities and industries.

Siphosethu, as you step into this exciting new chapter, may you continue to grow, lead, and inspire. We are incredibly proud of your achievement and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.

Congratulations on your graduation! 🎓✨

Meet **Kearabilwe Rebaona Molefe**, a proud Bachelor of Business Administration graduate and first-generation graduate in her family. 🎓✨

Throughout her studies, Kearabilwe maintained an impressive **82% aggregate**, earned membership in the **Golden Key International Honour Society**, and served as a tutor, helping other students succeed while pursuing her own academic goals.

Raised by a single parent, the dream of obtaining a tertiary qualification once felt uncertain. Through the support of the **Tshikululu Platinum Community Bursary**, administered by **StudyTrust**, she was able to pursue her studies without the burden of financial stress and focus wholeheartedly on her academic success.

Beyond funding, Kearabilwe benefited from the holistic support offered by StudyTrust, including mentorship, academic guidance, mental wellness support, and annual Winter Seminars that connected her with fellow students and alumni who inspired her to dream bigger and strive for excellence.

Guided by her faith and inspired by **Psalm 46:10**, she remained grounded throughout her journey, trusting the process through every challenge and triumph.

Today, Kearabilwe graduates not only with a qualification, but with the confidence, resilience, and purpose to make a meaningful impact in the world.

**Congratulations, Kearabilwe!** Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. We are proud to have been part of your journey and cannot wait to see all that lies ahead. 🤍🎓

“Disability doesn’t limit what I can achieve.”

Meet Tebatso Mokonyane, a partially blind LLB student at the University of Johannesburg, proudly funded by the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation and administered by StudyTrust. Known as “the blind man with a vision,” Tebatso continues to break barriers and pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer.

Through bursary support, Tebatso received ZoomText , an assistive learning tool that has helped him access study materials and succeed in a reading-intensive degree. For him, the bursary has been more than financial support; it has been a source of confidence, opportunity, and empowerment.

His story is a reminder that with the right support, determination and resilience can overcome even the toughest challenges.

🎓Alumni Spotlight: Leigh-Vern Lamberts

From De Aar in the Northern Cape to pursuing a PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Leigh-Vern Lamberts' journey is proof that when talent meets opportunity, incredible things happen.

Supported by Lilitha Solar through a scholarship administered by StudyTrust, Leigh-Vern was able to focus fully on her studies, progressing from undergraduate level through to an MCom in Industrial Psychology cm laude.
Today, she is a PhD candidate, a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, and a lecturer in Psychometrics, Human Resources, and Labour Relations.

Her story is a powerful reminder that investing in education goes beyond funding qualifications, it unlocks potential, creates opportunities, and empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact in their communities and professions.

As Leigh-Vern shares:

"Access to funding doesn't just support education — it unlocks human potential and creates opportunities for individuals to flourish."

We are proud to have been part of her journey and look forward to seeing the impact she continues to make. 💙🎓

🎓 It’s graduation season, and we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of our graduates!

From lecture halls to graduation stages , your hard work, resilience, and dedication have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🌟

This week, we shine a spotlight on some of our graduates across different fields of study as they step into exciting new chapters. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone, your StudyTrust family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙

“Receiving this bursary changed my life.” ✨

For Gianni Roman, studying AI, Mathematical Statistics & Data Science at University of Cape Town was once a distant dream , one made possible through the support of the FirstRand bursary and the sacrifices of a hardworking single mother.

As the first future graduate in his family, Gianni carries every achievement with pride, gratitude, and purpose. Beyond financial support, this opportunity has given him peace of mind, confidence, and the freedom to focus on building a future not only for himself, but for the woman who made it all possible.

“My biggest goal is to make my mom proud and one day be able to take care of her the way she has always taken care of me.”

Stories like Gianni’s remind us that access to education changes lives, families, and generations. 💙

✨ Big News for First-Year Students!
Applications for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary open 1 June! If you're planning to start your first degree at a public university, this could be your chance for a fully funded education! 📚

📅 Applications open: 1 June 2026
⏳ Closing date: 30 September 2026

👤 Who's it for?
South African citizens who'll be 21 or younger in 2027, with a strong academic record and a combined gross annual family income of up to R700 000.

💼 What's in it for You?
• Full tuition and study resources
• Accommodation and meals
• Monthly stipend for the essentials
• Professional development, academic, and mental wellness support to help you thrive!

Interested? Visit 👉 https://studytrust.org.za/fref-bursary/ for more info and to apply.
Know someone who qualifies? Tag them below — this opportunity could change everything. 👇