RFSA bursary recipients share their stories of how the bursary has impacted them in their life and studies.

City Lit bursary recipient Angela shares her story
'My name Angela, I am a carer for my mother who has several types of disabilities. My role has a carer can be very intense physically, mentally and draining on the body. It has been hard for both of us, especially my mother. She is a true fighter because she suffered a stroke this year and she is getting better every day. My mother is making me stronger. 
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Receiving the bursary has given me the scope for my mind to expand. The courses has created a balance with my creative self. It counteracts my carers skills. Why? It has liberated me. I no longer have that feeling of being stuck. 

​The knowledge I have acquired has taught me to express my talents and abilities openly, and not to be afraid to be objective. This opportunity has allowed my soul to sing because I am actually doing what makes me free and happy’. 

Angela, City Lit Sculpture Studio, 2019 (Photo: Dominic Harris)

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Two of Peremoboere's pieces, Morley College

Morley student Peremoboere's story
Peremoboere came to Morley as a vulnerable young adult who had struggled with a difficult home situation and mental health, both were exacerbated during lockdown when she lost her part-time job. Morley college gave her support with crisis counselling and loaned her a Tablet and portable Mifi so that she could keep in contact with her tutors and peers online.

​The RSFA bursary was essential to enable her to buy materials and work independently during lockdown and invest in ceramic tools and ceramic materials for her studies at Morley college. Her appreciation and progress has been significant. She is now excelling in her studies, with excellent attendance and achieving Distinction grades. She has been offered several places to top-up to degree level 6 next year and is just making up her mind which one to choose!