MAKE A YOUNG CREATIVE’S DREAM COME TRUE
PARTNER WITH US
Help us make the dreams of young South African creatives come true by funding their education in a creative field. Choose between sponsoring a student directly (sourced through Friends of Design’s Bursary Programme) or sponsoring a position in a course of your choice at any of our growing list of participating tertiary education facilities.
(Donors can also contribute directly to the Ori Fund – click here to find out more.)
Participating Tertiary Education Facilities
- Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts
- More to come!
For more information on available courses, please download our information pack.
What to expect when partnering with Ori
- Every cent of your donation goes towards tuition fees
- Choose between sponsoring a student or a field of study
- Hand-pick a beneficiary from a selection of vetted bursary candidates
- Feed into your business’ skills shortages and increase your employment equity by hiring sponsored graduates
- Earn B-BBEE points (student sponsorship only)
- Receive regular feedback and results for students under your sponsorship
SUCCESS STORIES
Tara-Lee Mcnulty
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)
Hired as a Graphic Designer immediately on graduation by internationally-renowned advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather.
Dimakatso Francina Lebakeng
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)
One of a handful of students to be accepted (over hundreds of applications) for the prestigious Absa Design Office Internship.
Nkosentsha Melitafa (King)
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)
One of a handful of students accepted (over hundreds of applications) for the sought-after Ogilvy & Mather Internship Programme.
Taqiyya Taliep
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2016) & Web Design & Motion Graphics Course (2017)
Snapped up before graduation to fill a UX/UI Design position advertised for graduates with 2 – 3 years of experience.
Gavin Morison
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2016)
Employed at Kronk Studio to work with leading SA illustrator and international toy designer, Kris Hewitt (Kronk).
Haybree Potgieter
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)
Hired before graduation to be a Graphic Design & Layout Artist for Cosmopolitan Magazine at Associated Press.
PARTNER WITH US
You can support us and our students by either funding one year of study or donate to our growing funds.
LEARN THROUGH US
To apply for funding, please download the form and follow the application process. All information can be found in the link.