The Gumtree website was launched by Simon Crookall and Michael Pennington in March 2000 as a local classified ads website whereby communities in various countries could communicate and stay connected.
The website was designed with the intention of connecting people from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa who had just moved to London and needed help getting set up with accommodation, employment and even meeting a few friends.
Today, more than 15 years later, Gumtree South Africa is probably the biggest classified ads website for South Africans. You can find anything from property rentals and sales, to fashion, employment and of course education.
ABOUT THE BURSARY
Gumtree South Africa are giving away R20 000 to 3 lucky students to put towards their tertiary studies. The R20 000 will be broken up into 3 seperate awards:
1 winner will receive a R10 000 cash prize, and
2 winners will receive a R5 000 cash prize each.
ELIGIBILITY
Please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements before submitting your application:
- South African citizen OR permanent resident in South Africa,
- 18 years or older,
- Currently enrolled in high school/ college/ university or other tertiary institution OR enrolled by February 2016 at the latest.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: http://www.gumtree.co.za/pages/schoolfund/
OR
Send your application via email: [email protected]
There is no application form, please apply by typing an essay (of no more than 150 words), telling Gumtree why you deserve to win the School Fund competition.
If you apply via email, please include: your full name, postal address, contact details and email address.
Make sure that you read the Terms & Conditions before applying: http://blog.gumtree.co.za/gumtree-school-fund
CLOSING DATE
16 December