UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO

• Prof MS Mokgokong
• Mr PJ Nefolovhodwe
• Mr MJ Rachidi
• Justice Y Mokgoro
• Dr P Nevhutalu
• Mr NM Phosa
• Mr TL Mabasa
• Ms NP Kwenaite (Deceased)
• Adv FP Tlakula
• Mr M Lekota
• Mr NE Ratshikhopha
• Justice ML Mailula

Year No. of students Total awards

1999 21 182,417.90
2000 24 347, 356.82
2001 26 231,649.00
2002 15 145,895.00
2003 20 180,720.00
2004 58 427, 239.90
2005 43 359,415.00
2006 39 266, 829.00
2007 6 169,735.00
2007 39 359,760.00
2008 19 190,000.00
2008 2 62,520
2009 20 240,000.00
2010 40 400,000.00
2011 58 493,000.00
2012 76 452,011.40
2013 59 529,664.53
565 4,508,548.12
2014 62 600,000.00
2015 71 700,000.00
636 5,808,548.12

Students who are already in the programme are given first preference in the selection process but have to renew their applications annually.

The Trust only started allocating funds in 1999. It has, to date, awarded bursaries to three hundred and ten (636) students, at a maximum of R10 000.00 each. The successful students are selected during the AGMs held in August. It has thus far allocated more than R4, 5m in bursaries.

The SRC is committed to contribute in excess of R300 000.00 towards the Trust.

Trustees always recognize the contribution the University has to make in the development of communities it serves, particularly through graduates who are the direct beneficiary of the funding efforts. The Trust also understands the challenges facing South Africa’s higher education sector and the need to prioritise development matters.

The focal point of the Trust is in supporting students in the fields of Management, Health, Agriculture, Medicine and Natural sciences. The Trustees are convinced that by encouraging students to follow these paths they will contribute to the societal development that is so much cherished.

The Trust’s task has not been entirely easy. Trustees held various campaigns, and with the partnership held with the University of Limpopo Alumni and Convocation Association, they have managed to raise funds, but that was never enough to meet the desired targets. The funds that were allocated in the past went directly into students’ academic fees.

Fundraising activities are held annually and this has proved to be a huge success, as the Trust receives consistent support from the Business Community, UL Alumni and Convocation and Friends of the University of Limpopo.

• THE ‘ONKGOPOTSE TIRO’ EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Awards are given annually during the Fundraising Dinner to former students of the University.

The criteria for awarding these awards are as follows:

• the nominee should be an alumnus of the university
• the nominee must have made a substantial contribution to the community and society
• the nominee must have demonstrated leadership qualities and be a role model

The awards are offered in the following categories:

• Education
• Health & Science
• Agriculture
• Law
• Arts, Culture & Sports and
• Business.