News Archive
30.01.12 Class of 2011 Graduation and Prize Giving
On 21 January 2012, the Student Sponsorship Programme celebrated the hard work of current SSP scholars and bid farewell to the matric class of 2011 with SSP staff, parents, sponsors, mentors, and a trustee in attendance at St. John’s College.
27.10.11 Alumnus shines at Skidmore
After being granted the SSP scholarship, Johannes Matake was placed at the American International School of Johannesburg. Joe, as he is now known to his American friends, hails from the township of Alexander where he stayed with his grandmother. When he matriculated earlier this year, he was offered yet another full scholarship. This time to an American college called Skidmore.
19.09.11 SSP interviews Thebe Foundation GM
SSP: In the business world that is often motivated by profit, Thebe sets itself apart by not being a profit-driven company for its own sake but for the sake of the community. Please further describe your commitment to the interests of the community.
21.08.11 SSP's Regional Director nominated for BWA Award
In recognition of the positive role and the impact that Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) plays in the Border- Kei region, SSP Eastern Cape's Regional Director, was a finalist in the Business Women's Association - in the category "social entrepreneurship".
03.07.11 Two Great SSP Champions Pass On
The Students Sponsorship Programme sadly notes the passing of its greatest advocates; Dr. Kader Asmal and Mr. Maxwell Maisela
24.11.10 R10 in 2010- Alumni gives back to SSP
08.10.10 The SSP 10th Anniversary Celebration in New York
On 20 September, Student Sponsorship Programme, Inc.celebrated a decade of success with fun, music, and style in the iconic Desmond Tutu Center in Manhattan.
06.10.10 SSP 10th Anniversary Video
The SSP Video launched at the New York City 10th Anniversary Celebration.
15.07.10 SSP featured in the Sowetan
James Rapoone's dream to attend a prestigious school in Johannesburg would have remained a pipe dream were it not for a programme that sponsors education of pupils from poor backgrounds...
14.07.10 Barclays and SSP 10th Anniversary
The Student Sponsorship Programme will honor Barclays Capital at our 10th Anniversary Celebration in New York City on September 20, 2010, in recognition of Barclays Capital commitment to...
30.06.10 New head girl makes school history
When Theresa Mwesigwa heard her name being announced, it was a surreal moment filled with disbelief, pride and honour...
01.06.10 SSP Graduate honoured for writing project
One of the FOSAS/SSP graduates from the year 2005 (Clarendon High School for Girls, EL) will be interviewed on SAFM this afternoon (1st June 2010) at 13:30 about a writing project that she has been a part of.
02.05.10 Mentoring can be much more rewarding than a fortune spent on courses
"Our nation's tomorrow depends on what we do for young people today."says Buhle Dlamini, the managing director of Young and Able, a personal and business development consultancy.
30.04.10 Celebrating 10 years of developing leaders for South Africa
The Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) is celebrating our 10th Anniversary! Since 2000, SSP has opened up the doors of nearly 30 of the best high schools in South Africa to more...
04.03.10 SSP honours three students
Three previously disadvantaged pupils were honoured by the Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) for their achievements at school last year...
16.10.09 SSP is Featured in the Sowetan
Lerato Maboya will soon realise her dream of becoming a lawyer, thanks to a programme that sponsors the education of children from disadvantaged backgrounds...
04.08.09 Student Recruitment Update
At the beginning of this year, Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) selected 95 learners to attend its Bridging Programme...
03.08.09 SSP Partners with Heartlines
Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) has partnered with Heartlines as its training partner, a development that is strengthening SSP's mentoring programme...
17.07.09 Cultivating Excellence in our Students
Cool Kids Learn, a provider of academic enrichment programmes to students in the Southeast region of the US, recently hosted a conference themed 'Cultivating Excellence' where more than...
