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.
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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Relebohile Tseka, 2017
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Monica Kalichini, 2015
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Tsholofelo Malatji
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Baring family for the kind and generous scholarship towards pursuing MSc Exploration and Economic Geology. This has been a long life dream of mine and would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the generosity of the Barings. I have learned a lot this … Read more
Luckmore Salimo, 2013
“Whilst at Rhodes during the course of 2013, I was immersed in an environment that stimulated and challenged both my intellectual and practical abilities in the field of exploration geology. The course programme was intensive with various learned professionals teaching us and exposing us to different mineral deposit settings and rocks through field trips. I … Read more
2012 Testamonial video from two UCT students
Sibusiso Hlatshwayo and Gerald Mbele, about their course and the help given by the Julian Baring Scholarship Fund.
Edward Marimira, 2011
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for assisting me with school fees and making sure that I finish my Masters degree course at Rhodes University, in South Africa. I finished the course successfully and the graduation ceremony was held on 7th April, 2011. When I received the congratulation message from Ashley, … Read more
William Mumba, 2008
“I am forever in debt to the Julian Baring family for making my dreams to further my studies a reality. I have been given the responsibility to head a major JV exploration program, on the Zambia/Congo DRC border, between African Eagle Resources plc and Phelps Dodge. The whole experience at Rhodes has changed the way … Read more