LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter 

Dear Bursary Committee

I am writing to support my son’s application for a bursary. He is a bright and motivated Grade 7 learner with excellent academic performance. Despite our financial challenges, he has consistently worked hard to achieve good grades.

As a parent, I am struggling to pay school fees for him and his two brothers. We are currently behind on payments, which is affecting their education. I am overwhelmed by debt and finding it difficult to make ends meet.

I am also pursuing studies in early childhood development in the hope of improving our situation. However, I am facing challenges in keeping up with fees and securing funding due to my age (39). I remain determined to provide a better future for my children.

A bursary would greatly support my son’s academic journey and help ease our financial burden. I would be grateful for any assistance.

Thank you for considering our application.

Yours sincerely,

Sutherland Lungile Antoinette

Response 

Dear Ms Sutherland,

Thank you for writing to Vuk’uzenzele, a government newspaper published by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

Please note that our department does not offer student bursaries.

However, parents and guardians should be aware that public (government) fee-paying schools may offer full, partial or conditional exemption from the payment of school fees. These exemptions are available to parents who are unable to pay school fees and who meet the prescribed qualifying criteria, as determined by the relevant school and the Department of Basic Education.

Parents are encouraged to approach the school directly for further information and assistance with the application process.

Yours sincerely,

Vuk’uzenzele