26 August 2024
Volume: 12
Issue: 23
Basketball player, Ms Lungile Mtsweni, received a prestigious UKZN Sports Scholarship.

Sports Scholarship for Basketball Player

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Basketball player Ms Lungile Mtsweni has won the prestigious UKZN Sports Scholarship which is awarded annually to students who produce outstanding achievements at national or provincial levels.

From left: Ms Sarah Chetty, Mr Yurav Hirachund and Mr Paveshan Naidu received their scholarship award certificates from the Dean and Head of the School of Nursing and Public Health, Professor Anna Voce.

Pius Langa Prestige Entrant Scholarships for KZN’s Top Matriculants

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Four of KwaZulu-Natal’s highest-performing learners in the matric class of 2023 joined the University of choice - UKZN - landing themselves Pius Langa Prestige Entrant Scholarships.

Nursing student, Ms Hontse Masimini, with former Vice-Chair of Council, Dr Mark Hay.

50th Anniversary Award Keeps Student’s Dream Alive!

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UKZN Nursing student, Ms Hontse Masimini, is the recipient of a 50th Anniversary Award - a scholarship granted to a senior undergraduate from each of the four Colleges.

A delighted Mr Divesh Singaram who received the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.

Abe Bailey Travel Bursary for Outstanding Medical Student

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This year’s UKZN Abe Bailey Travel Bursary went to fifth-year Medical student Mr Divesh Singaram, who said the award was proof that investing in yourself pays off.

Proud recipients of the Frene Ginwala Scholarships.

Frene Ginwala Scholarships Provide Financial Relief for UKZN Entrants

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Eight of the 12 recipients of UKZN’s Frene Ginwala Prestige Entrant Equity Scholarships enrolled to study Medicine at the University.

Nursing student, Ms Babalwa Mbongo with UKZN’s Chief Finance Officer, Ms Nontuthuko Mbhele.

Scholarship Spurs Student’s Drive to Specialise in Midwifery

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'Growing up, I always wanted to be in the healthcare sector and render help and care for those in need. Attending the University of KwaZulu-Natal to pursue my studies for a Bachelor of Nursing degree is one of the greatest achievements of my life.'

From left with Professor Busi Ncama, CHS Deputy Vice-Chancellor, are award recipients, Ms Shiara Bunsiram, Ms Avile Ngqolosi and Ms Nadine Parsotham.

Awards for Excellent Academic Performance a Cause for Celebration

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Three UKZN College of Health Sciences (CHS) students are filled with pride and joy after receiving College Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.

Ms Siyethaba Bhengu (left) and Ms Nokwethaba Kweyama receive their bursary awards from UKZN Registrar, Dr Kathy Cleland.

Students Set to Spread their Wings after Receiving Overseas Scholarships

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Emma Smith Overseas Scholarships have been awarded to two students in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences: Ms Siyethaba Bhengu, who is studying for a Master’s degree in Physiology, and Ms Nokwethaba Kweyama, a Bachelor of Medical Biochemistry Honours candidate.