SA Bursary Success

In my role supporting graduate programs and talent acquisition across the EMEA region, I have reviewed thousands of resumes. The best ones show a similar aspect: they convey strategic thinking right from the start. It does not mean getting placed into a university immediately after matriculation is a dead end; it means it is a … Read more

Over the past fifteen years, as both a recruiter and a talent strategist, I have never selected a candidate based exclusively upon their matric marks. I select for potential, for resilience, and for a proven history of developing and contributing. Many bursary committees operate similarly. The truth is that matriculant low mark bursaries exist, and … Read more

Throughout my career in recruiting for large-scale recruitment and graduate programs, I have processed thousands of applications. In my experience, the most frequent cause of an application failing to advance is not a lack of qualifications, but rather a failure to adhere to process. My NSFAS application tips will help you understand that the process … Read more

Throughout my 15-year tenure in leading talent acquisition, I’ve developed the capacity to rapidly evaluate the credibility of a candidate’s educational background. When reviewing the South African bursary list on a CV, I’ve learned that some bursaries are far more than just a source of funding; they are signals. These signal to me that the … Read more

I am a headhunter and graduate program recruiter who has worked with thousands of young people over the last 15 years, and have seen the best candidates come from those who did more than get a degree; they got a resume while getting their degree. Work integrated bursaries offer the opportunity to create that resume. … Read more

Over the past 15 years of working in the Talent Acquisition and Graduate Programs space, I have learned one thing that stands out above everything else: The best candidates are not only the best qualified, they are also the ones who are perfectly timed, just like those who leverage the South African bursary calendar year. … Read more

Over the last 15 years as a recruiter and a talent strategy consultant, I’ve come to realise that the best candidates, those with exceptional abilities and experience, usually exist in areas where others typically don’t look. The same thing goes for bursaries, especially South African hidden bursaries. Most students will target the most well-publicised and … Read more

In my career assessing talent and running graduate programs, I’ve seen many, many careers defined by the way they managed through serious setbacks rather than by their achievements. Experiencing an academic failure bursary, failing a course or year while receiving a bursary is not just an academic problem; it is also your first real professional … Read more