31 August 2015
Volume: 3
Issue: 40
Mr Ben Sapo (left) with Professor Malegapuru Makgoba.

Computer Engineering Student Receives Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship

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Second year Computer Engineering student, Mr Ben Sapo, has been awarded the Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship.

Ms Fadekemi Janet Osaye (left) with Professor Bice Martincigh.

UKZN Student Sole Recipient of 2015 SA Association for Advancement of Science Medal

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The South African Association for the Advancement of Science awards only one medal a year to a student in Sciences and Applied Sciences at each university in the country...

Music student Ms Rashalia Pather.

Talented Music student awarded two prestigious scholarships

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Music student Ms Rashalia Pather has been awarded two prestigious scholarships - the Lawrence and Constance Robinson Scholarship for the best single undergraduate in the...

Ms Lutfiyya Nazeer (left) received the Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship.

BPharm Student Receives Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship

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‘I am both honoured and humbled to have received such a prestigious scholarship,’ said BPharm student Ms Lutfiyya Nazeer after receiving the Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship.

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BPharm student Scoops College DVC’s Scholarship… Again!

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BPharm student Ms Naeema Bayat received the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship at the 2015 Scholarship Awards -the second time she has won the award.

Mr Schalk Willem Wentzel Gordon (left) with the Executive Director of Corporate Relations, Mr Lesiba Seshoka.

UKZN Cricketer Earns University’s Prestige Sports Scholarship

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A member of the UKZN Howard College Cricket Team and the KZN Mynah Hockey Team, Mr Schalk Willem Wentzel Gordon, is a UZKN Prestige Sports Scholarship winner.

Ms Tayla Henry (left) received the 2015 College Deputy Vice-Chancellor Award.

Another Prestigious Award for High-Performing Student

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The former recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Award, third year Sports Science student Ms Tayla Henry, has received the 2015 College Deputy Vice-Chancellor Award.

Mr Dimitrije Mamontov with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities, Professor Cheryl Potgieter.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for MBChB Student

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A former recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, MBChB student Mr Dimitrije Mamontov, has now been awarded the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship.

Mr Obadiah Moyo is one of the recepients of the Cecil Renauld Overseas Scholarship.

Humanities Masters students get Rick Turner Scholarship

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Masters students Mr Obadiah Moyo and Mr Joseph Okeke were awarded the Rick Turner Scholarship at a glitzy UKZN Scholarships ceremony.

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting student, Ms Jyoti Maharaj with the Vice Chancellor, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld.

BCom Accounting Student has a Recipe for Success

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Being awarded the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship at the 2013 Scholarship Awards ceremony for making the top 10 list of women entrants at UKZN was an indication that great things lay ahead for Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting student, Ms Jyoti Maharaj.

Recipients of the new Talent Excellence and Equity Acceleration (TEAEA) Scholarship.

UKZN’s Talent Excellence and Equity Acceleration Scholarships Awarded to Potential Academics

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Eight top Black students have been awarded the Talent Excellence and Equity Acceleration (TEAEA) Scholarship launched specifically for those intending to pursue an academic career at UKZN.

Mr Siphamandla Shange with Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Professor Jonathan Blackledge.

Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship Recipient Triumphs over Adversity

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At the tender age of 13, Archbishop Denis E. Hurley Scholarship winner Mr Siphamandla Shange’s life was already a struggle.

Recipients of the College Deputy Vice Chancellors’ Scholarships from the College of Law and Management.

College Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Spurs Top Achievers

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The three top-ranked undergraduate students proceeding from their second year on to further studies have each been awarded the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship in recognition of their hard work and dedication.

Health Sciences students who were awarded the Frene Ginwala Scholarships.

Thirteen Frene Ginwala Scholarships go to Health Sciences Students

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Thirteen of the 25 Frene Ginwala Scholarships for 2015 were won by female students in the College of Health Sciences (CHS).

Bachelor of Science (BSc) M-stream student Ms Aadila Moola with Professor Malegapuru Makgoba.

Top Student Plans to Pursue a Teaching Career

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Second year Bachelor of Science (BSc) M-stream student Ms Aadila Moola is one of the five top-ranked undergraduates, proceeding from first year to second year in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES), to receive the Malegapuru W Makgoba  Scholarship.

Bachelor of Science student Ms Zahra Essack (left) with the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the College of Humanities.

Talented Student Earns Two Prestigious Scholarships

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Third year Bachelor of Science M-Stream student Ms Zahra Essack, has been awarded the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and the Brenda Gourley Scholarship.

Ms Nondumiso Khumalo (left) received the Frene Ginwala Scholarship.

Scholarship Gives Young Student Opportunity to Pursue Science Degree

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Former Durban Girls Secondary School pupil Ms Nondumiso Khumalo has been awarded a Frene Ginwala Scholarship.

Mr Sanav Singh.

Following in his Father’s Footsteps

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First year Civil Engineering student, Mr Sanav Singh, followed in his father’s footsteps when choosing a degree.

Mr Matthew Woods.

UKZN Solar Car Whizz Kid Receives TB Davis Scholarship

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Mechanical Engineering Masters student Mr Matthew Woods does not only have the success of UKZN’s solar car under his belt, he has also received the TB Davis Scholarship to pursue his degree at the University.

Ms Usha Govind.

MBChB Student Receives New Award

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Former recipient of the Pius Langa Scholarship, Ms Usha Govind received the newly-created Malegapuru William Makgoba Award at the 2015 Awards ceremony.

Ms Kalina Naidoo with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Professor Jonathan Blackledge.

Dreams Really Come True for Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship Recipient

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It’s an exciting year ahead for Ms Kalina Naidoo, recipient of the prestigious Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship, who will study towards her Masters degree in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford in England.

Ms Thomzonke Zungu.

Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship for Masters Student

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Masters in Social Sciences student Ms Thomzonke Zungu was elated to learn she was the recipient of the 2015 Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship.

Mr Moosa Mohammed Jameel Ismael was a recipient of the Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship.

MBChB Student Scoops Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship

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‘Words cannot describe the feeling of receiving this scholarship,’ said MBChB student, Mr Moosa Mohammed Jameel Ismael after receiving the Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship.

MBChB student Rashmika Deeplal who received the Pius Langa Scholarship.

Pius Langa Scholarship winner ‘Truly Grateful’

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‘I am truly grateful for having been awarded this prestigious scholarship and it has encouraged me to continue working hard in the pursuit of excellence,’ said MBChB student Rashmika Deeplal after she received the Pius Langa Scholarship.

Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship recipient, Ms Selina Konar.

Scholarship Allows Student to Reach for her Dreams!

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The scholarship has given me the ability to complete my dream of becoming a doctor, says Malegapuru William Makgoba Scholarship recipient, Ms Selina Konar.

Mr Travis Lee.

Pharmacy Student Receives Pius Langa Award

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It is such an honour to receive the prestigious Pius Langa Scholarship award, says BPharm student. Mr Travis Lee Ajodha.

Ms Nothando Shezi.

Education student lands coveted Hugh Africa Scholarship

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Bachelor of Education student Ms Nothando Shezi has scooped the prestigious Hugh Africa Scholarship, awarded annually to a top new entrant choosing to study Education at UKZN.

Five College of Law and Management Studies students who each received the Frene Ginwala Scholarships.

Frene Ginwala Scholarship Recipients Destined for Academic Success

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Five students in the College of Law and Management Studies who were each awarded the Frene Ginwala Scholarships are now very aware that student excellence is rewarded.

Ms Lindiwe Jhamba with UKZN founding Vice Chancellor, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba.

Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship for BSc Student

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UKZN Bachelor of Science student Ms Lindiwe Jhamba has been awarded the Malegapuru W Makgoba Scholarship.

Distinguished Student Award recipient, Mr Musa Kika.

Law Graduate Receives Top Honours at Scholarship Awards Ceremony

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Top academic achievement is nothing unusual for Law graduate, Mr Musa Kika, who received both the UKZN’s Distinguished Student Award and the Mandela-Rhodes Scholarship at the recent Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

Bachelor of Medicine student, Mr Gareth Mogambery (left) is the recipient of the Pius Langa Scholarship.

Pius Langa Scholarship Awarded to 2014's Top KZN Matric Pupil

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KwaZulu-Natal’s 2014 top matric student Mr Gareth Mogambery has received the prestigious Pius Langa Scholarship.

Excited Distinguished Student Award recipient, Ms Domonique de Klerk.

Distinguished Student Award for Occupational Therapy Graduate

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Hard work has paid off for Occupational Therapy degree cum laude graduate, Ms Domonique de Klerk.

Eight of the nine recipients of the Archbishop Denis Hurley Scholarship were from the College of Humanities.

College of Humanities Boasts Eight Denis Hurley Scholarship Recipients

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The Archbishop Denis Hurley Scholarship - dedicated to disadvantaged but academically excellent candidates - has been awarded to eight students from the College of Humanities.

Mr Asad Jeewa (left) with Professor Malegapuru Makgoba.

Top Undergraduate Student Receives Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

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Bachelor of Science Computer Science student, Mr Asad Jeewa, is one of only two top undergraduate students from the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science to receive this year’s Vice- Chancellor’s scholarship.

Two Scholarships were awarded to Applied Chemistry student, Ms Kimberleigh Bianca Govender.

Two Scholarships for Applied Chemistry student

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Ms Kimberleigh Bianca Govender of the School of Chemistry and Physics is the recipient of the Zac Yacoob Scholarship and the Maryam Babangida Scholarship which are awarded to students in postgraduate studies for outstanding performance and being top ranked in the College or the entire University.

Ms Londiwe Magagula was named the Mandela Rhodes Scholar during the Scholarship awards.

Rhodes and Mandela Inspire Student to Great Heights

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With two of the most powerful people of their time - Nelson Mandela and Cecil John Rhodes - as patrons, the standard is set high and this inspires one to pursue avenues that will create social wealth and be proactive in solving the problems Africa has as a continent.

Ms Nosipho Ngubane received six merit awards in Grade 12 and received the Frene Ginwala Scholarship.

Chemical Engineering student wins Frene Ginwala Scholarship

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First year Chemical Engineering student, Ms Nosipho Ngubane, has been awarded the Frene Ginwala scholarship for receiving six merit awards in Grade 12.