ABOUT US
The General Botha Old Boys’ Association Bursary Fund promotes maritime education and training. We do this via raising
funds to provide financial assistance to formerly disadvantaged school going students at Lawhill Maritime Centre at Simon’s Town School. In addition, Tertiary Bursaries for Maritime Studies are awarded to selected students. An ongoing Mentorship and Outreach program, in partnership with various organisations and supported by Captains of Industry from school through to employment, is essential to the success of students who are part the program.
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LATEST NEWS
April 2024
NSRI Pre Sea Training
In preparation for participation in the Bursary Funds Sail and Motor Programme 18 Grade 10 Lawhill Maritime Centre learners completed this practical exercise working through their fears of the sea and becoming comfortable in the water.
April 2024
Sail Training Ladies
Race Practice
Inspired by our funder The Maiden Factors win in the Ocean Globe Race, our young ladies sing a beautiful melody as they practice for the RCYC Ladies Race.
August 2024
Ullman Ladies Race Series Cup Challenge
Seven young LMC ladies from the Bursary Fund’s Sailing Programme participated in this series at RCYC in May and August. The team were delighted to come second overall a fantastic achievement as they had not previously participated in a race.
August 2024
Lipton Cup Challenge
When the Bursary Fund was approached to nominate a student from their sailing programme to be part of the False Bay Yacht Club team in this prestigious race, LMC Grade 11 Lubanzi Mgenge who hails from KwaZulu Natal was an obvious choice due to his can-do attitude.
