Creatives Receive Scholarships
Monday, October 26, 2020
Creatives Receive Scholarships
The scholarships have been offered to well known role players in the Arts industry including amongst others, Hip Hop artist, Scar, real name, Thato Matlhabaphiri, events promoter, Zenzele Hirshfield as well as poet, Berry Heart, Disc Jockeys, Fondo Fire and Ricky Lamar.
Speaking at the launch of the scholarships, the Director Academic Management, Onalenna Phambuka said LUCT has always contributed significantly to the creative industries sector through training, collaboration sponsorships and many other ways. She said they believe that creative industries are the key to success for any economy and instrumental in urban regeneration. She also pointed out that it is the reason why the university Founding President saw it fit to contribute through training and expand his support for this sector.
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