Meet Our Scholars

Damian Matroos

• Major: Civil Engineering
• School: Cape Peninsula University

“Education is the key to my future. Through a degree in engineering, I will help rebuild my community with safe and inviting structures. I desire to create sustainable buildings that will help to foster a new South Africa.”

Alutho Mtati

• Major: Law
• School: University of Western Cape

“I want to be a lawyer so I can defend and advocate for people in my community who have no one to stand up for them.”

Zintathu Mfino

• Major: Marketing
• School: Northlink College, Cape Town

“I dream that I can have my own business one day. Education gives me power as a woman so I can help other women too.”

Garth Van Rooi

• Major: Business
• School: University of Western Cape

“I come from a community where opportunities are very limited. These Numbers Have Faces believes in young people, and is definitely a programme that will add more value to my family."

Akhona Tshali

• Major: Public Management
• School: Northlink College, Cape Town

“I know how life is for many in my community and I want to give to those in need. With my education I hope to become a public servant or run for office one day.”

Cay-Leigh Bolters

• Major: Accounting
• School: University of Western Cape

“In my community, there are a lot of unemployed people and that is the reason I am so strongly motivated to complete my studies and make a change in my community.”

Vuyokazi Dyoli

• Major: Travel and Tourism
• School: Northlink College, Cape Town

"I know how life is in my community and I want to give to those in need. My education will help me become a leader and develop my community."

Brett Coraizin

• Major: Math and Statistical Science
• School: University of Western Cape

“"By succeeding in my studies I will qualify for leadership positions, and in my position I'll be able to create opportunities for others."

Shakeelah Abrahams

• Major: Biotechnology
• School: University of Western Cape

“I never dreamed this possible. Attending college has always been my goal, but because of my family situation, I did not think it was in my future. Because of this bursary, I am able to change my family’s life for the better.”

Tasneem Oliver

• Major: Accounting
• School: University of Western Cape

“Upon getting my degree, I would like to better my family’s financial position and at the same time plough back into my own community.”

Zimkhita Magqagqane

• Major: Social Work
• School: University of Western Cape

“I grew up in a community where children are abandoned by their parents. I would like to help those who are in need and provide them with hope that they can succeed despite their background."

Xolani Gixela

• Major: Accounting
• School: Cape Peninsula University

"I'm a aspiring accountant. I want to stop corruption in my country."

Busisiwe Mutlaka

• Major: Accounting
• School: University of Western Cape

“I want to pursue this degree so that I can take care of my family relatives who are currently living in poverty. I want to change the situation in my community.”

Charlize Brendenkamp

• Major: Medicine
• School: Stellenbosch University

“I want to pursue medicine so I can open clinics in my community and help those without access to proper health care. I am proud to be an example to my younger sisters of what can happen if you don’t give up hope.”

Mymoena Abbas

• Major: Business Management
• School: College of Cape Town

“Everyone has the right to say I want to be somebody. I’m not afraid to say I want to study to be someone.”

Rezaan Mansoor

• Major: Civil Engineering
• School: Cape Peninsula University

“As the first in my family to attend college, I want to show others that if you work hard and focus on your studies, you can achieve great things.”

Jody Williams

• Major: Business Management
• School: Cape Peninsula University

“I believe that education is vital and it is the only thing that nobody can take away from you. It is imperative to improve yourself and be the best you can be. It has been proven over and over that without an education you are limiting yourself.”

Elvis Mandla

• Major: Civil Engineering
• School: Cape Peninsula University

“With my civil engineering degree I hope to strengthen the infrastructure in South Africa and create opportunities to benefit my family and community.”

Lydia Kaitesi

• School: Kigali Institute of Education
• Major: Accounting

“Since education is the key to success, i will work hard and succeed in life so that others can see me as a good example."

Lillian Uwase

• School: Kigali Institute of Education
• Major: Accounting

“Since education is the key to success, i will work hard and succeed in life so that others can see me as a good example."

Margret Mujawamariya

• School: Kigali Institute of Science and Technology
• Major:Computer Engineering

“Education is the foundation of civilization. If i work hard and focus on my studies, I will make a foundation and many more can learn from me."

Jackie Mutesi

• School: Kigali Institute of Education
• Major: Accounting

“Since education is the key to success, i will work hard and succeed in life so that others can see me as a good example."

Meet Khanyisa Mgqoboko

• School: Northlink College, Cape Town

“I believe that by being educated I’ll receive a degree and use it to help other people. I can bring back hope to people who’ve lost hope.”

Meet Anda Sozawe

• School: Northlink College, Cape Town

“I’m the first in my family to go to college. I am studying to pass my diploma and get a good job so I can support another student to study.”

Thembekile Duda

• Major: Welding
• School: Northlink College

“With the qualifications and knowledge that I would obtain from college, I will gain the skills to better my community.”

Thembesile Hagile

• Major: Boilermaking
• School: Northlink College

“My future is brighter than before. I know life is hard, but with a higher education, all things are possible.”

Meet Mava Bacela

• School: International Hospitality Institute, Cape Town

"If I can start my own business, I will contribute to my community by creating job opportunities for unemployed people."