{"id":184306,"date":"2021-03-24T12:47:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T10:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=100435"},"modified":"2021-03-24T12:47:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T10:47:48","slug":"kfc-ikusasa-lethu-scholarship-helping-families-rewrite-their-narrative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/kfc-ikusasa-lethu-scholarship-helping-families-rewrite-their-narrative\/","title":{"rendered":"KFC Ikusasa Lethu Scholarship: helping families rewrite their narrative"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The inaugural KFC Ikusasa Lethu (our future) scholarship programme is now officially underway with 25 pupils who were selected across the country last year, starting their new academic year. The Scholarship programme provides access to quality education to deserving learners whose parents work for a KFC restaurant and to children who are Add Hope beneficiaries across South Africa.<\/p>\n

The scholarship has been designed in partnership with the Curro Group of Schools who have 76 campuses across the 9 provinces. Learners who met the selection criteria will remain recipients of the programme as long as they meet specific annual requirements, until they matriculate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe program is aptly called \u201cIkusasa Lethu\u201d, which is isiZulu for \u201cour future\u201d and is designed to assist KFC team members and their families to rewrite their narrative,\u201d says Akhona Qengqe, Chief People Officer at KFC Africa. \u201cEducation is a critical cornerstone to a bright future not only for our youth, but also their communities. This programme gives our selected candidates the chance to not only access quality and private education, but also take a step forward in making their careers dreams a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maxine Musariri is one of the 25 learners selected to participate in the programme at the end of 2020. Maxine is in grade 11 this year and received an Ikusasa Lethu scholarship to attend Curro Creston College in Port Shepstone. Maxine\u2019s mother, Rita Musariri is a KFC Restaurant General Manager in Margate and has been part of the brand for 21 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was so happy when I heard the news,\u201d says Rita Musariri. \u201cThis is an awesome thing to happen for a child \u2013 something one can usually only dream of. It feels like we have won the Lotto \u2013 doors have opened for her and her goal of being a doctor is becoming a reality. I still can\u2019t believe it is true!\u201d<\/p>\n

While this year marks the first year of the programme, KFC\u2019s purpose-led culture and commitment to youth development will ensure that not only does the scholarship continue for years to come, but that they are able to increase the number of selected students each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to take this opportunity to thank KFC and Curro for everything they\u2019ve done for our children,\u201d says Sibongiseni Hlongwa, mother of Anele, one of the chosen recipients of the scholarship programme in KZN. \u201cAnele is so excited to go to school and tells awesome stores about how amazing the school is. We are grateful ever; y day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are exceptionally proud to be able to help 25 lucky learners in furthering their education. The application process is vigorous and depends on the applicant\u2019s academic results so its testament to the hard work that these learners have put in. Their attitude towards their education and their excitement as they start this journey is contagious and we wish them the very best of luck,\u201d concludes Qengqe.<\/p>\n

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