The Stellenbosch Wine Festival Foundation has once again ensured a brighter future for some deserving local students, when it awarded bursaries to the value of R150 000 during the highly successful three-day festival earlier this month.
Over the past three years, the foundation has validated its commitment to youth development and investment in the Stellenbosch community by donating more than R600 000 for tertiary education bursaries. The recipients all have a close connection to the wine industry as their parents are employed in various sectors of the business. The selection process is a joint project between the foundation and WOW (Words Open Worlds) of the University of Stellenbosch.
This year, the foundation was able to assist six candidates – three first-year students and three students, who have impressed with their continued commitment and dedication to their studies. First-time beneficiaries are 19-year old Bianca du Toit from the farm Goede Hoop and Wilmien Likwa from Rustenberg Wines, who are both starting their BA Degrees in Language and Culture and Cameron Appolis of JC Le Roux, who will commence his degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bradley Kriel of Eikendal farm will continue with his Language and Culture studies, while Letohre Joseph from Ken Forrester Vineyards is entering her fourth year as a medical student.
The foundation’s biggest success story is the dynamic Yvonne Dyum of Muratie, who will be completing her studies in medicine this year. This hard-working student is currently busy doing her clinical blocks and admits that she would not have been able to realise her aspiration of becoming a doctor without the support of the foundation.
“I am really enjoying the hospital environment and have just completed my surgical rotation, which has been by favourite to date. The foundation has helped me to chase my dreams and I can’t wait to start my community service year to give back to my community. It takes perseverance, hard work, discipline and passion to study medicine, but the foundation has eased my way significantly. I would like to do my residency in a hospital in the Western Cape as they are so well-equipped, but would choose to do my community service in a rural community such as the Eastern Cape, where doctors are really needed desperately ,” mentioned Yvonne.
For more information, visit www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za.
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