
Over the years we have witnessed an exponential growth in higher education fees prohibiting thousands of Black students’ access. This problem saw the rise of student protests like the #FeesMustFall movement that began in 2015. Since 2015, there have been various advocacy related activities by students to make higher education accessible. In the beginning of 2021, we again witnessed student protests all over the country over the following challenges:
On 13 March 2021 Sibu Mabena, Ayanda Mhlongo, Lasizwe Dambuza and Nkateko Dinwiddy deposited R38 000 into the Duma Investment FNB, Account Number: 62859284152 Cheque Account to kick start #R10GoesALongWay to help students.
The initiative went on to raise over R2 million in 5 days to help the most deserving students with registration fees, giving them access to education. FundiFund was asked to get involved to facilitate the application process, funds distribution.
Over a three-year period over 480 students were funded for their registration within the various accredited institutions to the value of R2.2million.
If you've applied for registration at a tertiary institution, and have been accepted to study further, you can apply for funding below.