Receiving the ISFAP/EXXARO bursary has truly been a life-changing experience in many ways. Pursuing a quality higher education was a significant financial burden for my family, especially in a city like Cape Town, where the cost of living is high. This bursary has not only eased this financial strain on me but has also brought […]

My name is Nkanyezi Khanyile, and I am a soon-to-be BCom graduate in Information Systems and Finance at the University of Cape Town. I have been an ISFAP recipient throughout my studies, and I would like to wholeheartedly thank ISFAP and my university program manager for making my dream of completing my degree a reality. […]

Without the immense support of ISFAP, I would never have been able to achieve my lifelong dream of becoming an engineer.  I am truly grateful for the life lessons and advise passed on to us from the incredible support staff and guest speakers.  I cannot thank you guys enough for my making my dream possible.

I would like to express my gratitude towards the ISFAP family for the support, guidance, and most importantly mental health check-ins they provided me throughout my four years at the university. Beyond the financial assistance, ISFAP provided us with workshops that helped me with skills on how to write a CV, exam study strategy, etc. Thanks to […]

My name is Mbali Nomalungelo Xaba, recently graduated from Stellenbosch university. I am writing this testimonial to express my profound gratitude to the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP). Being a recipient of the ISFAP bursary has significantly impacted my educational journey.I started 2023 with no funding and no hope of getting any. I had […]

I was studying BCom Accounting at UJ from 2019 to 2021 and was funded by ISFAP throughout. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you've provided by sponsoring my studies. Your generosity has not only alleviated the financial burden but has also opened doors to opportunities and personal growth. I […]

I recently graduated from Stellenbosch university as a medical doctor and this achievement would not have been possible without ISFAP. I am immensely grateful to the ISFAP bursary for funding me throughout my 6 years of medical training. The emotional and academic support it provided me throughout this undergraduate journey in a form of monthly […]

My name is Sarah, and I am a young doctor working in rural KZN. This was always my dream - and ISFAP made it happen. Thanks to the generosity of the ISFAP bursary programme, I was able to attend Stellenbosch University. Not having to worry about financing my course was a huge blessing that allowed […]

When I had initially embarked on this journey to becoming a medical practitioner, I was very well aware of my financial position and knew that I was in need of financial aid. At this point, I had already prepared my mind for student loans and the mountains of debt that would follow post-graduation. Thankfully, I […]