Umthombo Youth Development Foundation

21/07/2026

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Dr Andrew Ross’s idea of sponsoring rural students to study for careers in healthcare has succeeded beyond his dreams. Spotlight sat down with him and chatted to the four students who bagged the initial fully funded scholarships and who went on to land senior roles in public health.

25/06/2026

1st-year Allied Health Science students, please apply for Umthombo's academic and social mentoring support, plus top-up funding.

Current first-year allied health students studying the qualifications listed below are encouraged to apply by clicking this link: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/

25/06/2026

Current first-year allied health students studying the qualifications listed below are encouraged to apply by clicking this link: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/

11/06/2026

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🌟 Applications are officially OPEN for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary for 2027! This is a golden opportunity for academically talented South African students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at a traditional public university. The bursary supports degree progr...

27/05/2026

Please share this widely for any young person wanting to study next year.

✨ 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. 👇

25/02/2026

Here is an opportunity for current health science students to receive top-up funding and academic and social mentoring support. This is a specific appeal for the disciplines listed only. Please note the qualifying criteria. Here is the link to the Application Form: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/

22/01/2026

Our students have again done exceptionally well. 94% passed all the examinations, whilst 8 failed one subject, which they will be able to carry and proceed to the next year of study. Only 5 failed, requiring them to repeat the year. One medical student completed her degree Cum Laude!