The Bursary Fund opens opportunities for children and young people through education.
Education changes lives
A child cannot choose the family into which they are born.
Whether that child becomes a teacher, nurse, craftsperson or doctor should not depend on their parents' income.
For many talented young people in Zululand, however, a good education remains out of reach. They want to learn and often do well at school, yet their families cannot afford textbooks, tuition fees, accommodation or travel to a place of study or training.
That is why the Brotherhood of Blessed Gérard established its Bursary Fund in 1993. It gives committed learners and students the opportunity to pursue education and vocational training. A completed qualification can change a young person's life, open new possibilities for the family and strengthen the wider community.
See our work: film from 2024
Education brings more than personal success. It offers hope, independence and the chance to help others in turn. When you support the fund, you give a young person the opportunity to shape their own future.
What a bursary can cover
Depending on the student's needs, support may help with:
- school or tuition fees
- textbooks and learning materials
- work clothing
- accommodation
- travel costs
- examination fees
From hope to a future
Former bursary recipients have gone on to work in teaching, nursing, social work, skilled trades and other professions. They earn a living, support their families and pass on the opportunities they once received.
The best help often equips people to stand on their own feet. Education enables young people to support themselves and take responsibility for their families and communities.
Please contact the Brotherhood of Blessed Gérard for current information on bursaries and applications.
Bursaries that open opportunities – A look at our work
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