Extra support
Support
Extra support
Every beneficiary gets 20 hours of extra tuition (2 modules per year), please request the tuition form.
Projects
Projects
Projects
Any added expenses not covered by the tuition fees related to your choice of study and critical to your studies will be covered. Please request more information.
Mentorship
Mentorship
Mentorship
For any beneficiary who requires a mentor or any form of support, please contact the office immediately, not after the semester or course of study.
Courses and University choices
Courses and University choices
Courses and University choices
Courses and any career-related queries, e.g., If you have second thoughts about your chosen course or university, please contact the office immediately. If you choose to change one of the two without contacting the office, your bursary will be withdrawn.
Exit Workshop
Exit Workshop
Exit Workshop
Beneficiaries doing their last year of their degree/diploma should attend the exit workshop; only students studying towards their Diplomas or Degrees will be allowed to attend the exit workshop.
NB. Attending the exit workshop does not mean the end of the bursary
Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony
Beneficiaries that have graduated are invited to the awards ceremony to be celebrated on achieving their qualification
All beneficiaries that will graduate in the first semester should send their academic record, life story, and a professional picture of themselves.
For more Information on all of the above, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Refilwe Mutloane on refilwem@jbmarksedutrust.co.za
The Academic Tips
Letacia Sekanka
Letacia Sekanka, JB Marks graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) from Monash, South Africa, gives a few tips on mastering higher learning education. Letacia also tutored Media and Communication students (with 30 learners per class) at Monash in 2016 while completing her Honours degree.
“Remember, studying is not cast in stone. Different study tactics work for different people. You just have to find out what works for you and master it”—Letacia Sekanka.
- Begin your assignment at least three weeks before the due date.
- Split your assignment into sections and commit do completing one section in a certain period – set deadlines.
- Save the introduction for last, as it is based on the entire assignment.
- ALWAYS Consult with your lecturer or tutor to ensure you are still on the right track. (What you think is correct may be the complete opposite of what is expected of you).
- Feedback is imperative. Use it to correct mistakes and other errors for future assignments.
- Pay attention to the grammar and structure of the assignment, especially if it is a writing/essay assignment. Make sure it is cohesive.
- Ask a friend or study mate to go through your entire assignment. It has to make sense to the person reading it.
- Make sure your writing is clear and straight to the point; do not waste words that may not contribute to the essence of the assignment.
- Pay attention to the instruction words, i.e., “describe,” “report,” and “discuss,” and answer the question adequately and accordingly.
- DO NOT PLAGIARISE! Academic theft is a serious offense.
- Safety Tip: Do not give a friend doing the same course as you to go through your assignment as they may steal your ideas, which may result in a duplication of work and, ultimately, a FAIL to both of you.
- Do NOT use Google/Wikipedia for research. Use credible academic sites such as Google Scholar.
- Always attend your lectures and take notes, the notes will help you when studying for a test or exam
- Switch off your phone.
- Stay away from social media. Deactivate accounts if necessary.
- Set a timetable & complete at least one chapter every three hours.
- Reward yourself. For example, if you have completed an entire chapter, you can go on your phone for 10 minutes.
- Stay away from clubs and alcohol.
- Form a study group with fellow classmates.
- Test yourself. Ask yourself questions and test your ability to answer them. If a question is difficult to answer, focus more on that subject until you get it right.
- Consult with your lecturer or tutor and get assistance on the subjects you find most difficult.
- Unwind; watch a movie for at least two hours, go to the gym to blow off some steam, take a walk, or simply spend your day at leisure.
- Take your time. Go through the entire question paper.
- Read the instructions and the questions carefully. i.e., describe where it is required and explain where it is asked.
- Start with the questions you know. Leave the most difficult ones last, and this will build your confidence.
- Take your time when writing. Do not rush. Use the total time given to write your exam.
- Do not worry about everyone else, focus on yourself and shut the world out.
If you ever need academic advice from Letacia, please get in touch with her on letacia.sekanka@gmail.com
