Ikamvalethu Fund

iKamvalethu Fund: Supporting Students in Need

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is committed to ensuring that financial hardship does not stand in the way of students achieving their academic goals. The iKamvalethu Fund has been established to provide financial relief to students facing economic challenges, helping them stay on track with their studies.

What is the iKamvalethu Fund?

The iKamvalethu Fund is a dedicated financial aid initiative focused on assisting students with historic debt and other critical financial needs. The Fund operates under clear guidelines to ensure fair and transparent allocation of resources, prioritising students who require urgent support to continue their studies.

Who Qualifies?

The Fund is designed to assist students identified by the University as being in financial distress. Categories of support are determined by the Fund Committee, with a focus on:

• Students with outstanding historical debt preventing them from registering.
• Students facing extreme financial hardship that affects their academic progress.
• Special categories of need identified by the University.

At this stage, the Fund does not consider applications for daily expenses such as food and toiletries, as alternative support structures are in place for these needs.

How to Access the Fund

Students do not need to apply individually - the University’s Financial Aid and Student Leadership structures identify eligible students based on predetermined criteria. If you qualify, you will be notified directly.

For further details, contact Tracey Lippert at: tlippert@uwc.ac.za

The iKamvalethu Fund is a beacon of hope for students in need. Together, we are making education accessible for all.