Ilze Baatjies(photo) is a member of the committee that helps managing the bursary program of the Trust.  With support from the Trust, Ilze managed to pass her Education degree with distinction.  Currently she teaches mathematics at the Albert Myburg Secondary School in Bredasdorp. The other members of the committee is Moija van Zyl and Lizelle Vos.

In 2004, when the Trust first started helping students from the fishing community complete their studies, only three students applied. Since then, the number of students have grown rapidly.

Some students who’ve benefited from the bursary are doing exceptionally well, and have gone on to become successful doctors, lawyers and teachers, among other professions. In 2016, there are 30 students pursuing further education with the help of the Trust.

When students first applied for to the bursary in 2004, the pass rate was less than 60%. However, this has improved as the number of students have grown, and has remained above 90% since 2013. The number of students employed after finishing their students is also growing.