Below are some of the feedback from our scholars of the past. We encourage them to join the JBSF community on LinkedIn, where you would be able to find an update on their latest news and progress.
Prince Dube, 2023
Dear Julian Baring Scholarship Fund I would like to express my heartfelt thank you for funding my masters degree at The University of Cape Town. This opportunity would not have been possible in my life if not for your generosity. I am deeply humbled to be furthering my career in mining and metallurgy in a … Read more
Katekani Nicoline Maswanganyi, 2022
The Julian Baring Scholarship Fund has provided students, such as myself, not only funding but incredible support as well. Julian Baring Scholarship thank you for the unmeasurable assistance during the journey of my Masters. May many students continue to benefit from this fund.
Mpho Ndebele, 2022
I have been accepted to the best Mining Institution in the continent (University of Witwatersrand) to pursue my second Masters, this time in Mining Engineering Specialising in Mineral Resource Evaluation and Mine Financial Valuation. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr Justin Baring and the #Julian_Baring_Scholarship_fund for awarding me with their prestigious … Read more
Edmore Marima, 2019
I am delighted to inform you that I managed to complete my Honours degree. It would not have been possible without your support. Thank you for the support and showing confidence in me. I will be starting a Masters degree next year which focuses on the sulphur saturation mechanism for Koperberg Cu-sulphide ores in the … Read more
Herbert Simarashe Nyakunukwa, 2019
I am sincerely honored to have been a recipient of the Julian Baring Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your generosity, which allowed me to study and complete my MSc in Chemical Engineering studies at the University of Cape Town. I will continue learning and look for growth opportunities in the mineral processing and beneficiation sector … Read more
Takudzwa Maposa, 2018
Takudzwa started field work on his MSc project in 2017 after long delays around getting access to the mine. He should be on his way to completing it soon. He is now being supervised by Prof. Fred Cawood.
Ahmed Isika, 2018
Ahmed submitted his PhD in just before Christmas and we are awaiting the external examiners’ reports and the decision of the Graduate Studies Committee. A paper based on his PhD research has already been published in an international refereed journal. Ahmed has returned to his position as a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University. We hope … Read more
Willa Singoyi, 2017
I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity that the JBSF have extended to me, by awarding me a scholarship to study for a Master’s degree at Leeds University. I look forward to developing my career and skills. These skills will go a long way in assisting me in the execution of my … Read more
Joan Ongodia, 2017
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Senzo Mgabhi, 2017
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