Student Sponsorship Programme

A heartfelt thank you to our Scholars, Sponsors, and Volunteers for making the SSP Careers Conference a success.

Your participation, guidance, and support inspired meaningful conversations about leadership, purpose, and building successful career pathways.

Together, we are empowering the leaders of tomorrow.

We proudly congratulate Teresa Clarke, SSP founder and trustee, on receiving the National Award of the Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo from the Presidency of South Africa.

Presented to eminent foreign nationals who have shown friendship and solidarity towards South Africa, the award recognises Teresa’s lifelong contribution to education, human rights and creating opportunities for young people through the Student Sponsorship Programme.

We celebrate this well-deserved honour and thank her for the lasting impact of her leadership and service.

This Workers’ Month, SSP is placing the spotlight on careers, leadership, and the power of connection.

From empowering Scholars to explore leadership in business and finance, to creating spaces for Alumni to reconnect and grow their professional networks, May is about building pathways for opportunity, collaboration, and long-term impact.

As we honour the value of work and the people who shape our economy and society, we are excited to bring together the SSP community for impactful and future-focused engagement.

Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming Careers Conference and Alumni Network Reunion, or check out our newsletter to learn more.

Today, we remember that freedom is not only something we celebrate, but something we continue to build. Through education, mentorship, and opportunity, each young leader carries that legacy forward.

Here’s to the ongoing journey of growth, access, and possibility.

Wishing you safety, peace, and renewal this Easter from all of us at the Student Sponsorship Programme.

Today is the last day to apply to become an SSP Mentor.

Scan the QR code on this post or visit www.ssp.org.za/mentorship to apply.

2 days left to apply to become an SSP Mentor.

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your moment to step in and be part of something meaningful.

Scan the QR code on this post or visit www.ssp.org.za/mentorship to apply. It only takes a few minutes, and you will need to upload a copy of your ID document.