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Our goal

Creating a legacy of empowerment in scarce skills.

Overview

This programme provides scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, promoting higher education in fields with a substantial shortage of black professionals.

The Eric Molobi Scholarship Programme (EMSP) was established in 2007 to support learners from rural and
disadvantaged schools affiliated with Kagiso Trust’s Beyers Naudé Schools Development Programme. The
initiative focuses on fields of study and professions where young black professionals are underrepresented, particularly in engineering and commerce. By focusing on critical sectors, the programme addresses gaps in the market and promotes the inclusion of young black professionals.

About Eric Molobi

The EMSP was named after the late Eric Molobi, one of our founding Trustees and a former Chief Executive
Officer. This was in recognition of his contribution as an active citizen as well as his passion on matters pertaining to education. When Eric was incarcerated as a political prisoner on Robben Island, he furthered his studies – just one example of how much he valued education.

Our strategy

The Alumni Programme

In 2017, during the EMSP 10th anniversary celebration, we launched the Kagiso Trust Alumni Programme. This initiative aims to connect past EMSP and Kagiso Trust Bursary beneficiaries with current scholarship recipients, breeding a culture of giving back and paying it forward.

The Alumni Programme is designed to:

01

Build Connections

Strengthen bonds between past and current beneficiaries to create a robust support network.

02

Encourage Mentorship

Inspire alumni to mentor current students, offering guidance and sharing experiences.

03

Promote Employment Opportunities

Facilitate pathways for employment and career advancement through alumni networks.

04

Paying It Forward

Alumni are encouraged to give back, empowering future generations to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to society.

Areas of focus

Why programme focus

The EMSP aims to address gaps in critical sectors by promoting the inclusion of young black professionals in fields such as engineering and commerce. By providing scholarships to students from disadvantaged
backgrounds, the programme helps bridge the gap in representation and empowers future generations.

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Programme resources

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