Henley’s socially minded heroes rewarded
APPLICATIONS ARE now being accepted for the Henley Business School Africa’s three MBA scholarships for the 2016 academic year: the Johnny Clegg, African Heroes and Dean’s scholarships.
Located in Paulshof, Johannesburg, Henley is a campus of the Britishbased Henley Business School, one of the oldest in Europe. The School offers two MBA programmes: the Henley MBA and the Henley MBA for the Music and Creative Industries.
Jon Foster-Pedley, dean of Henley Business School, says the scholarships cover the full two year MBA programme and include workshops with a select group of individuals focusing on developing their creative and innovative capabilities.
The recipient of the 2015 Johnny Clegg Scholarships is Naima McLean.
The African Heroes scholarship went to two people: Goodness Nhlapho and Evette Fransman.
The Dean’s scholarship went to Barry van Zyl, drummer of the Johnny Clegg band.
McLean completed her BA Theatre and Performance degree at the University of Cape Town. She was then selected by Levi Strauss SA to be one of the four faces of their “Believe” campaign an HIV/Aids initiative.
She is a well-known poet and musician and has acted in TV roles includ- ing Generations, the UK TV series Wild at Heart as well as in the film Vehicle 19. She is also a member of the African Leadership Network.
Nhlapo is involved in a project in Ermelo educating young people about teenage pregnancy in schools.
“The Henley scholarship opens doors for me in that I was selected from so many students who applied. This means I am focusing on something that is considered as special by the dean. I am happy that Henley has made my theme: ‘Teenage pregnancy’ the school theme for the year,” McLean said.
Fransman conceptualised and implemented the TH!NK programme aimed at reducing the number of teenage pregnancies in SA. It’s something she is passionate about.
She visits schools, churches and community centres in less fortunate areas and talks to students ages 13 to 18 about the dangers of unprotected sex, teenage pregnancies and other social pressures like drug and alcohol abuse – things that South African children are exposed to on a daily basis.
The criteria to apply for the scholarship include exhibiting leadership capabilities, being previously disadvantaged and being intent on making a difference in the community or business environment.
For more information, www.henleysa.ac.za.
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