New Scholar Studying in the States
In April 2009, Wandile “Ziggi” Mtoba was accepted to study at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor for the aeronautical engineering undergraduate program. He will start his undergraduate studies in Michigan this June 2009 in the summer bridge program. IYL congratulates Ziggi, who was named an IYL Scholar in spring 2009, and wishes him the best of luck with his new experience as a scholar in the United States.
2006 Scholar Receives Distinction
Mthemba Sibusiso Desmond (Sibu), a 2006 IYL Scholar, recently received distinction in his undergraduate courses at the University of Witwatersrand. As part of the distinction, Sibu participated in an awards dinner on March 10th, 2009 and received a certificate for his accomplishments. Congratulations to Sibu in receiving distinction for all of his hard work!
Michael Molo and Gabisile Stemela Graduate from the University of Johannesburg
IYL would like to congratulate 2006 Scholars Michael Molo and G
abisile Stemela on their
November 2008 graduation from the University of Johannesburg. Both graduated with honors in accounting. IYL believes this to be our greatest metric of our success: when we see that the work we do has helped scholars to move into new and exciting territory. So, we are always excited to congratulate our former scholars on all they achieve. We know that as former IYL Scholars, Michael and Gabisile have the leadership skills and drive to impact their country in big ways. IYL wishes them the best of luck and cannot wait to hear of their future successes.
Former IYL Scholar Attends 2009 Inauguration
Former IYL Scholar, Lucky Madonsela, recently received the “Armabrand Student of the Year” award and was able to attend the 2009 inauguration ceremony of President Barak Obama in Washington, D.C. in January. Lucky represented South Africa as a youth ambassador, enabling him to experience a historic day for our nation up close and personal. IYL would like to congratulate Lucky for all of his accomplishments.
For more information about Lucky’s experience in Washington, D.C., visit http://www.armabrand.com/.
Mokete Mokone: 2004 Scholar, 2008 Ford Fellow
“Having been named one of twenty four Ford Motor Company Global Scholars for 2008 I was honored to return to the United States for yet another exciting program through the Washington Center. The program aims to build capacity among young people as future leaders in achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Even though the dimension on the program is different, I have been exposed to the issues we focus on as an IYL Scholar. I understand world issues, which has helped me excel because of my prior exposure. Because IYL was internationally aimed it set the tone for global engagement and thus prepared me for the Ford program. My advice to my peers: South Africa is in a process of becoming and all that it should be is still taking place. This process works far better with people in it and especially young people who are willing to make their national dreams, their personal dreams, then only then can change happen.”
Visit http://www.elumination.net/ford for more informtion on the Ford Program and Mokete
