ABOUT US
The General Botha Old Boys’ Association Bursary Fund promotes maritime education and training. We do this via raising
funds to provide financial assistance to formerly disadvantaged school going students at Lawhill Maritime Centre at Simon’s Town School. In addition, Tertiary Bursaries for Maritime Studies are awarded to selected students. An ongoing Mentorship and Outreach programme, in partnership with various organisations and supported by Captains of Industry from school through to employment,
is essential to the success of students who are part the program.
LATEST NEWS
June 2026
Fairship SA Marine Bursary Golf Day
MOUNT EDGECOMBE, DURBAN
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Please support this fantastic day in the maritime calendar in support of tertiary education.
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April 2026
Royal Cape Yacht Club Youth Regatta
Six participants in the Bursary Fund’s Sailing Programme were invited to take part in this annual two-day event. RCYC sponsored the team’s entry and loaned L 26 No. 3 Escape enabling this group to experience their first race in Table Bay.
April 2026
NSRI Pre Sea Training
NSRI (Station 10 Simon’s Town) are long term partners of the Bursary Fund who recently assisted us to provide Pre Sea training for 19 Lawhill Maritime Centre Grade 10’s. For many of them this was their first jump into the sea and achieving this goal is a life changing moment and a vital step for these young people who are considering a life at sea.
February 2026
Thank you for
new equipment
TK Foundation funds made it possible for the Bursary Fund to purchase sailing gloves for use on Homero. LMC learners were incredibly grateful for this new equipment and wrote; “We would like to extend appreciation to GBOBA for their generous support in providing gloves that have significantly contributed to our team's performance. Their commitment to our team is a testament to their dedication to excellence.”
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