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Tembisa student gets R170 000 scholarship
Day of Week, Month 1, 2023
Tembisa resident Khomotso Mothobeki can afford to smile after receiving a full scholarship, valued at R170 000, from the Peermont Education Trust to start his nursing studies at the University of Johannesburg this year.
Mothobeki is pictured with Peermont Education Trust trustee Vusi Zwane on receiving his official scholarship letter at an induction function at Emperors Palace. Photograph by Yolanda van der Stoep.
Among the seven deserving Ekurhuleni youngsters who have been given all-expenses-paid scholarships, valued at R170 000 each, by the Peermont Education Trust (PET) this year, is Tembisa’s Khomotso Mothobeki.
After a stringent selection and interview process, Mothobeki received his official scholarship letter at an induction function at Emperors Palace on January 25.
He can now look forward to making his dreams of obtaining a tertiary education a reality.
Mothobeki, who matriculated from Masiqhakaze Secondary School in Emfihlweni Section with three distinctions, in mathematics, life science and physical sciences, is now heading to the University of Johannesburg to start his nursing studies.
Apart from having his tuition and accommodation expenses covered, getting his books and a laptop, the trust also provides a comprehensive mentorship programme for scholarship recipients to enable them to cope and develop new skills during their time at university.
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The "Imperial Court" Conference Subtext:
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