The Faculty’s Impilo Student Bursary Fund has been renamed the Mayosi Impilo Bursary Fund. Decided in consultation with his family, it has been decided that adding the late dean Professor Bongani Mayosi’s name to the Fund acknowledges his deep commitment for assisting financially disadvantaged students.
Since its inception, the Fund has been a beacon of hope for students struggling to source funding for their studies. Its historical roots lie in the Impilo initiative with the founding of the Impilo Student Society in 1992.
It was established by black students in residence to support fellow students and foster a sense of belonging in the Faculty. The legacy of this support, which was both academic and social, has been passed on in subsequent years.
Although the society is no longer functional, its values and intent have since found expression in the “Mayosi Impilo Bursary Fund” to assist students in financial need.