“StudyTrust provided me with the financial support and mentorship I needed to excel in my studies. Today, I am a successful engineer, and I owe much of my success to the foundation laid by StudyTrust.”

“The journey with StudyTrust was transformative. From the financial aid to the invaluable guidance, every aspect contributed to my growth. Now, as a business analyst, I look back with immense gratitude.”

Nomfundo Sibanyoni

N6 Electrical Engineering

Sasol Energy Bursary 2022

N6 Electrical Engineering

Graduate trainee

“May StudyTrust continue to do good for their beneficiaries and may it continue to grow. It has wonderful team and I was blessed to have had the privilege to interact with some of the team members.”

It’s possible to achieve anything in life if you have the right support

Being with StudyTrust was one of the best experiences I had in my tertiary life. The support, the motivation they offer is the best. It is a blessing for one to be a part of an organization that cares for our education as young people. I believe I was also motivated to do well at the college because of StudyTrust team. Because after each trimester they will go through your results and if maybe you’re having some problems and you need someone to talk to, you knew that through StudyTrust you will be provided with someone to give you counselling regarding what you will be dealing with at that time.

Jean-Claude-Nsabimana

DAFI Scholarship for Refugees 2026-2018

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Lecturer at Open Window

“Thank you for everything you have done for me. Please continue to empower young people and be a family to everyone you serve.”

A Story of Hope

During my second year of studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, I faced a significant financial challenge that almost forced me to drop out of school. Fortunately, a call from StudyTrust changed everything. They informed me that I had been awarded the DAFI Scholarship for Refugees, which I had applied for the previous year, but was waitlisted. This scholarship was a second chance at life, and I was determined to make the most of it. I promised myself that I would work harder, excel in my studies, and repay the kindness shown to me.

StudyTrust provided us with numerous workshops that helped us not only with our studies, but also with personal challenges that many of us faced as refugees.  It was during one of these workshops that I met Barbara Nussbaum, who was a close friend of Dr Murray Hofmeyr. I later shared a video of myself receiving the top performer and best portfolio award from the Dean for my BTech (Bachelor of Technology in Photography), which impressed Barbara and led to her introducing me to Barbara Fassler, the owner of the Stellenbosch Academy where I pursued my honours degree, fully funded.

I completed my Honours with distinction, and Associate Professor Svea Josephy, who was the external moderator from the University of Cape Town at the time, was impressed with my work and offered to supervise my Masters degree. She facilitated my scholarship application, and I was admitted to the University of Cape Town. I completed my Masters with a high distinction of 88%, and I now lecture at a prestigious private university, Open Window Institute in Centurion, Pretoria.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to DAFI, StudyTrust, Dr Murray Hofmeyr, Barbara Nussbaum, Barbara Fassler, and Svea Josephy for their invaluable contribution towards my future. Their efforts have been instrumental in shaping my educational journey and paving the way for my success. I am incredibly thankful for their support, which has enabled me to achieve my goals and pursue my passions. Their contributions have not gone unnoticed, and I will forever be grateful for their unwavering commitment to my development.