Nokulunga Nkambule

My name is Nokulunga Nkambule, and I am from Mpumalanga, South Africa. I have a Bachelor  honours degree in Community Development, which I completed with distinction despite facing significant financial challenges.

During my Honours year in 2024, I struggled to secure funding for my studies. I applied for bursaries and other forms of financial assistance, but unfortunately I was unsuccessful. Rather than giving up, I used my personal savings to cover my day-to-day expenses and continue with my studies. While this helped me get through the academic year, it was not enough to cover my tuition fees.

Currently, I find myself in a difficult position. Although I successfully completed my degree, I am unable to access my academic records because of my outstanding tuition debt of R95 000. This has become a major obstacle as I am now trying to pursue a Master's degree and apply for funding opportunities. Most universities, bursaries, and scholarship programmes require official academic transcripts and results as part of their application process. Without access to these do...