Fund the next generation of South African leaders in education
Building the next generation of leaders in education
South Africa’s education crisis needs a new generation of effective school leaders
Our mission is to develop school leaders who are current or aspirant school principals by equipping them with the knowledge and competencies to manage and lead their schools effectively.
Are you an aspiring teacher or principal?
Apply for a Vejayanthran Bursary which funds 100% of the PGCE qualification (the ONLY qualification that provides professional registration with the South African Council for Educators) at the University of Cape Town.
About The Vejayanthran Education Fund
Vejayanthran Naidoo was a leading South African educator and principal who served the education community in KwaZulu Natal in South Africa for over 30 years. Mr V Naidoo spent most of his career in education as a principal of Esselen Heights Primary, serving the entire school community for 21 years. Under his knowledgeable guidance and leadership, Eselen Heights grew from strength to strength becoming one of the top schools in the country.
He felt it was critical to empower and capacitate all those under his leadership. The Vejayanthran Education Fund honours his commitment and continues to build the next generation of education leaders.