This new Fund will identify and help young scholars, of rural based schools, who are in need of basic day to day necessities required to attend school such as school uniforms/shoes, writing material and book bags.
The first phase of the fund will be implemented in Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Limpopo and in the Eastern Cape, to rural based schools, which are classified by the Department of basic education as under resourced.
Who Qualifies?
Qualifying criteria for young scholars to access these support is as follows:
- Young people within ages 14 – 19 (school going age)
- In Grades 8 – 12 in a public school
- Both parents unemployed/underemployed
- Child-headed households
- Children with disability
- Applications can be made by a school, a learner, or a parent/guardian.
How do I access this fund?
Click here to download the Education Enablers Application form. Application form must be accompanied with a motivational letter which clearly indicates the learners need. Forward the application form, together with the motivational letter to educationfund@nyda.gov.za
Via – NYDA
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