Rhodes University has established a Memorial Prize for the late student, Lelona Thembakazi Fufu, who was murdered while hitchhiking from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown for her graduation in April 2012.
The University has decided that a memorial prize in her name would be an appropriate way to remember her and what she brought to the life of the University and her residence.
Rhodes staff members and students are invited to contribute towards Lelona Thembakazi Fufu Memorial Prize. The prize will be awarded annually at Graduation to a student graduating in science with a BSc or BSc (Hons) who has overcome educational hardships to achieve very good results.
“Preference will be given for a student who has come through the Foundation Programme and who has majored in the mathematical or statistical sciences. Where there are suitable recipients at both BSc and BSc (Hons) levels, two awards may be made,” said Dean of Science, Prof Ric Bernard.
“Ms Fufu had come through the Science Foundation Programme to complete a BSc in mathematics and mathematical statistics and in 2011, a joint Honours in mathematics and mathematical statistics” he said.
Rhodes University invites individual, department, hall or house to contribute to the fund that is necessary to support this award in perpetuity.
Donations can be made as follows:
Staff and Students: At Student fees either in Eden Grove or the main admin building for account number 60414 769 172
All bone-fide donations will result in a Section 18A tax certificate.