REAP tertiary support worth R30 000 still up for grabs in Week 12: 27 April-3 May

REAP tertiary support still up for grabs in Week 12: 27 April – 3 May

Voices Unite is its twelfth week and continues to engage the youth on important issues. One such issue is access to education which is investigated in the Education and Skills Development survey on the Voices Unite platform. It is also an issue that our partner, Rural Education Access Programme (REAP), seeks to address through their programme.

Running again this week is the REAP tertiary support competition, with clearly defined criteria for who can win a position in the programme (see below). Other prizes include three courses in Further Development and Training Certificates: General Management (NQ4), courtesy of our partner Health Science Academy worth R16,000 each.

The usual reminder: we will not be able to deliver prizes to the winners during the lockdown period. Winners will be personally notified on the steps that we will be taking, following the lockdown, to ensure that they receive their prizes.

3 Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning a course in Further Development and Training Certificates: General Management (NQ4), courtesy of our partner Health Science Academy valued at R16,000! This qualification forms the foundation for you to build your management competencies that will enable you to become an informed manager in any occupation you choose.

Requirements: To stand a chance of winning this course, all you need to do is complete the Healthcare and Lifestyle survey, in addition to two surveys Voices Unite platform. Requirements at NQF level 3 to enrol in Communication, Mathematical and Computer Literacy.
Deadline: 10 May
Reminder: Your answers will be used to guide future decision-making, so answer honestly and don’t rush through the questions – you have plenty of time to provide your answers.

2 lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning a place in the Rural Early Access Programme (REAP) tertiary support. This programme enables young people from marginalised rural communities to access tertiary education and includes a study laptop, monthly stipend and workshops.

Requirements: To stand a chance of winning a spot in this programme, you need to complete 4 of the 7 surveys on the Voices Unite platform. You will also need to have: applied for and secured NSFAS funding; come from a household with maximum income of R120K per annum; have an average of at least 55% in grade 11 and 12, younger than 24 years of age.
Deadline: 10 May
Reminder: Your answers will be used to guide future decision-making, so answer honestly and don’t rush through the questions – you have plenty of time to provide your answers.

Voices Unite Survey Completion Prizes:

For Voices Unite participants that complete all 7 surveys before the countdown timer hits zero, there are some incredible prizes up for grabs!

These include: R50,000 cash from In On Africa (IOA), bursaries from a growing number of academic partners, scholarships, internships, international volunteering opportunities and more!

Requirements: To stand a chance to win these and other huge prizes, all you need to do is complete all 7 Voices Unite surveys before the countdown timer runs out.
Deadline: 30 June (date extended)
Reminder: Your answers will be used to guide future decision-making, so answer honestly and don’t rush through the questions – you have plenty of time to provide your answers.