Bursary recipient: Muchi Lukhezo

by | Feb 14, 2019 | Bursaries, Case studies

Muchi was awarded a bursary by the City & Guilds Group to study electrical engineering and receive a qualification. In this video he explains more about the situation that led him to apply and how the bursary and ensuing qualification changed his life. For more information about City & Guilds bursaries and how to apply, see our bursaries page.

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