A master’s student from Pretoria will get to explore parts of Europe thanks to her community service and leadership!
Pretoria, South Africa (10 August, 2023) — Zeenat Patel’s commitment to others has earned her a ticket to explore parts of Europe and experience life across the pond. Zeenat’s community service and leadership won her the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary where, alongside other South Africans, she will embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
The Abe Bailey Bursary differs from most in the world of education because of how focused it is on those who dedicate their time to others. As a master’s student in the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Zeenat’s superpowers are as much about environmental caring as they are people-centric.
In choosing her for the award, the selection community were impressed by her commitment to community and volunteerism as well as her dedication to “enhancing the quality of life for others and making a positive difference.”
Zeenat also leads from the front, having held many leadership roles on the SRC (Student Representative Council).
This isn’t the first time Zeenat has been selected for big things, either. Last year, she was chosen for the Jubilee Bursary from the Society of South African Geographers.
Go girl!
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