2025 Key Highlights
Now in its third year, Bursary Buddies – in collaboration with Star Factory, launched its 2026 programme in April and saw exciting growth in participation and engagement:
Online session attendance increased by 388%, from 27 learners in 2024 to 126 learners in 2025.
The Postgraduate Forum was launched.
13 live online sessions were delivered across Years 1 – 3. These focused on academic success; personal growth, and career readiness.
Bursary Buddies recorded a 57% increase in learner engagement from October to November 2025, highlighting the impact of peer-to-peer learning and shared experiences.
Recipient of R10 000
Facebook Marketing
Competition: Makausi Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
Spot Prize Winners:
Recipient of R5 000
Early Bird Pitchers
Award: Lubra Pictures (Pty) Ltd
Recipient of R5 000
Best Presented Exhibition Stand: Mashexa Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
