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Are you a recent graduate with student debt? Apply now for MerSETA debt clearance!

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CLEAR YOUR STUDENT DEBT! ATTENTION EASTERN CAPE YOUTH!

Are you a young person between the ages of 18 and 35 who has completed studies in MERSETA-related fields? We have exciting news for you!

The Eastern Cape Office of the Premier, in collaboration with MERSETA, has established a fund of R70 million to help you eliminate your outstanding student debt!

This initiative aims to assist you if you have completed studies in any Sector Skills Priority Qualifications at:

  • Nelson Mandela University
  • Rhodes University
  • University of Fort Hare
  • Any of the 8 TVET Colleges in the Eastern Cape:
    • Ingwe College
    • Ikhala TVET College
    • BCC
    • EMCOL
    • King Hintsa
    • KSD
    • PE College
    • Lovedale College

QUALIFICATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR DEBT RELIEF

  • Operations Management
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Financial Accounting
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Computer Sciences
  • Metallurgy
  • Human Resources
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing
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APPLICATION CRITERIA

To be eligible for this program, you MUST meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African Citizen.
  2. Be a resident of the Eastern Cape.
  3. Have completed studies in one of the eligible qualifications listed above.
  4. Have outstanding student debt at one of the participating institutions:
    • Nelson Mandela University
    • Rhodes University
    • University of Fort Hare
    • Any of the 8 TVET Colleges mentioned.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you will need to submit the following documents:

  1. A clear copy of your South African ID.
  2. Learner Agreement Form.
  3. Completion Letter (Signed and Stamped by the Institution) / Certificate / Academic Record indicating the qualification obtained and the date it was obtained.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

If you meet the eligibility criteria and have the required documentation, please contact the relevant institution below for further assistance:

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Ikhala TVET College
Z Ntantiso
Email: Zoliswa.Ntantiso@ikhala.edu.za
Contact: 043 704 9251

Ingwe College
Z Nongogo
Email: z.nongogo@ingwecollege.edu.za
Contact: 06 757 479

King Hintsa TVET College
V Sweleni
Email: viwes@kinghintsacollege.edu.za
Contact: 079 385 1008

BCC (Buffalo City College)
0 Kwababana
Email: 0Kwababana@bccollege.co.za
Contact: 082 818 7159

Lovedale College
M Dweba
Email: mdweba@bccollege.co.za
Contact: 043 880 0017

KSD TVET College
T Mehlo
Email: Thoneka.Mehlo@lovedale.org.za
Contact: 082 725 8971

EMCOL
T Dawuwa
Email: tdawuwa@ksdtvet.edu.za
Contact: 047 505 1040

PE College
S Ngwadla
Email: sngwadla@ksdtvet.edu.za
Contact: 041 995 2076

Nelson Mandela University
M Joseph
Email: Fazlur.Abdulla@mandela.ac.za
Contact: 041 509 6313

Rhodes University
F Abdulla
Email: e.walters@ru.ac.za
Contact: 041 504 2705

University of Fort Hare
S Adams
Email: SAdams@ufh.cc.za
Contact: 046 603 8248

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 February 2025.

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAR YOUR STUDENT DEBT! Take charge of your future today and apply now!

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