These final contenders for the scholarship have been selected from many applicants, and the final selection process involves a review of each student’s portfolio, a creative challenge and a challenging interview.
The Creative Future Scholarship gives students from disadvantaged backgrounds an opportunity to enter the brand communication industry through tertiary education. The recipient of the 2013 scholarship will study at the AAA School of Advertising in Cape Town. The scholarship includes all tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, study materials, mentorship and employment on completion of the programme.
“The
Loeries Creative Future Scholarship represents an important investment for us,” says Andrew Human, CEO of the
Loeries. “R30 from each
Loeries entry goes toward the scholarship, so this is a chance for the industry to change the life of a talented young individual by employing them in creative economy. In this way, we are contributing to the transformation of the sector, and ensuring a rich source of talent and innovation for the future.”
Loeries Scholarship Shortlist 2013
Loume Alberts
School: Jan Kriel School
Educator: Mrs Schoeman
Lauren Melissa Manual
School: Alexander Sinton High
Educator: Zubeida Mohamed
Tyler Ursula Jansen, Anita Ndivhuwo Jiovane and Kyara Skye Schutter
School: Good Hope Seminary High School
Educator: Ingrid van der Heijden
Maseti Thulani
School: Thembalethu High School
Educator: Mrs Beza
Chad Hendriks
School: Northcliff House College
Educator: Mrs V. Mitchley (principal)
Veliswa Gasela
School: Gardens Commercial High
Educator: Barbara Voss
Thaakierah Abdul
School: Livingston High School
Educator: Shirage Davids
Jessica Emma Faure
School: Wynberg High School
Educator: Nina van Schalkwyk
Abongile Sidzumo
School: Frank Joubert Art Centre
Educator: Victoria Sigalas
For more information, visit
www.loeries.com.