The Harry Crossley Foundation takes immense pride in supporting and celebrating the accomplishments of 35 graduates from various faculties at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University. Our graduates have demonstrated unwavering dedication, commitment, and academic excellence throughout their studies. As they embark on their professional journeys, we eagerly anticipate the positive contributions they will make to the growth and development of South Africa. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every graduate!
Here are some of our 2023 graduates:
Casey Fredericks, BSocSc (Honours) Psychology, UCT
“The Harry Crossley Foundation (HCF) afforded me the amazing opportunity to complete my Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree at UCT, which has brought me one step closer to pursuing my dream as an aspiring Clinical Psychologist. I am eternally grateful to the HCF for believing in my potential. Without their invaluable support, this would not have been possible. I look forward to furthering my postgraduate studies at UCT and I cannot be more thankful to the HCF for their investment in my future.”
Thandazani Gwampa, BSc (Honours) Chemistry, UCT
“My studies have been made possible thanks to the HCF grant, which has helped me advance my educational ambitions. My ability to excel in my studies without experiencing any financial strains was made possible by having access to this funding. I did well in my honours coursework and project.”
Furqaan Ajmoodien, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Commerce, UCT
“The HCF funding has been instrumental in shaping my academic journey. With their generous support, I was able to pursue my studies with financial stability, enabling me to focus wholeheartedly on my coursework and research. Now that I have completed my course, I am filled with gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose as I embark on my professional career, armed with the knowledge and skills I acquired, thanks to the invaluable assistance of HCF funding.”
Sibahle Sibiya, BA Honours, Theatre, UCT
“Thanks to the Harry Crossley Foundation, what seemed unreachable and impossible one day, wasn’t the next day. I’m grateful for this opportunity and inspired to foster the same for others just like me, and those lot like me at all.”
Alyaa Abdullatief, BSocSc, Anthropology, UCT
“I am immensely grateful for the support the Harry Crossley Foundation has provided to me to complete my studies. Subsequently, I have also taken the support the foundation has shown me as a form of affirmation in continuing to pursue food studies work within South Africa. Through this year I have learnt how passionate I am about this mode of inquiry and the importance of filling this gap within the South African— and African, as a whole— academe. I hope to continue my studies with the goals of working towards establishing a food studies programme on, and for, the continent.”
Alice Piller, BMedScHons, Bioinformatics, UCT
“The HCF funding relieved a significant burden on my family, allowing me to fully engage and appreciate the education I received. I believe this greatly aided in my studies and resulted in me achieving top marks in the Honours programme. I plan to continue with research in South Africa, specifically in communicable diseases such as TB, to extend the value of my education to others.”
Ashraf Moosa, BMedScHons, Neuroscience and Physiology, UCT
“Embarking on my journey in Neuroscience was a leap of faith that proved to be richly rewarding. The invaluable financial assistance from the Harry Crossley Foundation was a significant pillar of support during my Honours year, facilitating an environment where I could deeply engage with my project on microdialysis of ventricular cerebrospinal fluid without any distractions. The opportunity to delve into intricate research, especially focusing on the central nervous system’s unique pharmacokinetics and antibiotic treatment regimens, has been an unparalleled experience. As I stand on the threshold of my future career, I am driven to employ the knowledge and experience gained to revolutionise healthcare, particularly in low-income countries. The generosity of the Harry Crossley Foundation has indeed ignited a flame of purpose that I aim to carry forward throughout my career in medicine.”
Dr. George Mbella Teke, PhD Chemical Engineering, SU
“As an international student funding is vital should you finish your studies on due time, and HCF did play a great role in facilitating this process for me. I can’t be grateful enough to the staff and everyone that help in the process, but just a thank you for the work you do for young Africans like myself. To those wishing to apply, I give you my full support as studying under the funds of HCF was an amazing time, especially as they do check up with reports to actually see progress as opposed to others that feel funds given is the most important, this check spare you to work further.”
Leila Laubscher, MEd Life Sciences, SU
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity that the Harry Crossley Foundation has given me – to pursue research on a topic that I am passionate about: The Lived Experiences of Life Sciences Teachers Belonging to Different Religious Beliefs: A Focus on the Teaching of Evolution. The Harry Crossley Foundation has given me the opportunity to complete my Masters in Education. The opportunity and process of doing qualitative research has helped me grow as a researcher, global citizen and as a person. It is hoped that my contribution to research in the field of Education will bring attention and awareness to the lived experiences of South African Life Sciences teachers. I am excited to say that a PhD is next on my agenda.”
Kayla Heinrich, MSc Chemistry, SU
“The HCF bursary enabled me as an MSc student to complete my studies without the worry of needing to work while studying to support myself. It was a privilege to be awarded this bursary and I will be forever grateful to the HCF for giving me the opportunity to achieve my goal of an MSc in Chemistry (cum laude). Now that I have completed my studies, I have entered the business world and started my own online tutoring business, POP Tutors, to help high school and university students to excel in their STEM subjects. I am passionate about teaching and I hope to make a difference in the lives of the youth of South Africa so that they too may have big dreams and achieve great things.”
Kimberly Coetzer, MSc Human Genetics, SU
“I am writing this testimonial to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous funding the Harry Crossley Foundation provided me in 2022. Their support has been instrumental in allowing me to pursue my dream of starting a PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Thanks to their financial assistance, I have been able to focus wholeheartedly on my studies without the burden of financial stress. This has enabled me to further develop my skills as a future bioinformatician. The impact of their investment in my education extends far beyond the financial realm. It has given me the confidence and motivation to pursue my goals, knowing that there are organizations like theirs that believe in my potential. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that the HCF provided me.”
Thuli Mashabane, MPhil Monitoring and Evaluation, SU
“Thanks to the generous support of the Harry Crossley Foundation, I had the incredible opportunity to pursue an MPhil in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). This transformative experience has not only expanded my knowledge and skills in M&E but has also empowered me on my journey towards supporting development programs. I am deeply grateful to the Foundation and its dedicated trustees for their unwavering support, which has played a pivotal role in my professional growth and ability to contribute to creating positive social change.”