Two outstanding students from Ekurhuleni are heading abroad for internships thanks to full scholarships from the Peermont Community Benefit Trust. Neo Mojapelo, a former Thembisa SOS learner, will begin a food and beverage internship in Baltimore, while Faith Hartman from Clayville will serve as junior assistant purser aboard Princess Cruises. The opportunities follow their excellent performance in a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree at the Swiss Hotel School in Johannesburg.
By Charmaine Slater – The Citizen
The scholarships cover all expenses — travel, visas, accommodation, placement costs and monthly allowances — underscoring the Trust’s commitment to enabling talent to thrive. For many of these students, the internships are more than resume-builders; they represent stepping out into new learning environments, gaining global exposure and bringing back valuable skills.
The all-expenses-paid scholarships from the Peermont Community Benefit Trust (PCBT) or the Peermont Education Trust, are two corporate social investment initiatives supported by Emperors Palace These stories highlight the power of community education trusts and corporate investment in opening doors for young South Africans. Such support doesn’t simply reward achievement: it transforms potential into opportunity.
