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Why the SRC Legacy Fund Matters

As an elected body, the SRC is committed to creating an environment in which all students have the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and personally throughout their university experience.

  • Access to quality education remains a critical enabler of individual and societal advancement. However, financial barriers continue to prevent many capable and motivated students from fully participating in higher education.
  • In response to these ongoing concerns, the UJ SRC is launching the Mpho Ya Thuto: SRC Legacy Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the financial exclusion of students. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to students who are unable to register or continue their studies due to outstanding fees.
  • The goal of the initiative is to raise R5 million annually, offering sustainable, year-round support to students in need.
  • Reduced Student Debt - For graduates, lowering student loan debt is essential to promoting financial independence and opening up new prospects. Students can concentrate on their academic performance, professional growth, and making a significant contribution to society without the long-term stress of loan repayment when tuition-related debt is reduced. In addition to helping individual graduates, this also improves the socioeconomic fabric by empowering qualified professionals to support their families, invest in their communities, and pursue further education or business endeavours.

    Increasing student access to higher education is crucial for promoting economic expansion and social mobility. More students, especially those from marginalized and disadvantaged backgrounds, are empowered to seek postsecondary education by addressing institutional, financial, and geographic barriers. In addition to changing people's lives, increasing access creates a diverse, competent workforce that can handle the many problems facing our society.

    Together, we can ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of talent, potential, or academic achievement.