Aluwani Museisi, Shell Downstream South Africa's Country Chair, says the company has contributed more than R15-million to the 2025 bursary programme, demonstrating the commitment to nation-building by making a meaningful impact in South African communities.

 

The 26 STEM Shell bursary recipients are from the following provinces:

  • Eastern Cape (two)
  • Limpopo (two)
  • KwaZulu-Natal (seven), one of the seven is in the KwaZulu-Natal national top learners 
  • North West (four)
  • Western Cape (four)
  • Gauteng (six), and
  • Free State (one).

"I would like to personally congratulate all the matriculants and in particular the Shell recipients, their hard work and dedication have yielded positive results for them. As an organisation, we are committed to doing what we can to enhance or change the education landscape of South Africa," says Museisi.

"We truly believe in investing back into the communities in which we operate and what better way than assisting learners with potential to further their studies with a bursary programme," Museisi adds.

Shell Downstream South Africa says that these scholars will be supported with tuition fees, accommodation fees, books and laptops in the first year, monthly stipends and other necessary support to ensure they are well-equipped to succeed in their varsity life. 

Effective immediately, Shell will be assisting the bursary recipients with finalising university registration, securing safe accommodation, individual needs and status analysis. 

"We look forward to journeying with our future leaders and being a launch pad to a future that will not only benefit them but also be a catalyst for South Africa's growth and development," Museisi concludes.

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