Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) 10-year anniversary celebrat

Convergence Partners, a SSP sponsor and part of the mentorship programme, was proud to attend the SSP 10^th anniversary celebration on 24 February 2011, held at Summer Place, Johannesburg.

The SSP is a scholarship and mentorship programme aimed at identifying and supporting historically disadvantaged scholars that are academically talented and show strong leadership qualities, by funding tuition at some of South Africa’s top high schools. In addition to having their tuition costs covered, the  SSP students have the benefit of access to successful people in business and society as their own mentors.

To date the programme has had 900 scholars enrolled and participating in the programme. Many have gone on to achieve incredible feats during and after school.

Convergence Partners has identified education as a key area of focus and through the Convergence Partners Foundation is currently supporting three scholars studying at schools in Johannesburg. In addition, the Foundation has sponsored the 10^th anniversary celebrations in recognition of the important role this programme has played in developing young leaders of our country.

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