Converse Bursary: #CreateNext to end Student Debt 2022 – 2023

Converse (previously Converse Rubber Shoe Company) was founded in 1908, as specialists in the boot and winter rubber-soled shoe market, a few years later they expanded into the athletic footwear sector. Today, Converse is an American shoe company that designs, distributes, and licenses a range of footwear, sneakers, skating shoes, accessories and apparel. The company’s products include Cons, Converse, Chuck Taylor All-Star, One Star, Jack Purcell and Star Chevron trademarks. Since 2003, Converse has been a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. Converse is inviting students with outstanding student debt, to apply for their #CreateNext campaign. Converse will be giving away R2.5 million inbursaryfunding, to help students crush their student debt.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must reside within South AfricaYou must be between 13 and 28 years old (candidates under 18 years old will require parental or guardian consent)You must be currently enrolled and studying at an accredited secondary or tertiary educational institute in South AfricaYou must be in financial needYou must have outstanding tuition fees, including interest (student debt)You must have a strong academic record with a minimum overall average of 60%You must NOT be associated or affiliated with Skye, their sponsors or organisers of or a supplier of goods or services to the campaign

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Applications must be submitted online at:Converse Bursary Application If you want tonominate someone to receive the award, visit the WhatsApp link to refer them to the application form. Or send a WhatsApp message to 074 612 9558, by sending your name and #CreateNext in the message. Applicants will be required to provide a strong motivational letter to support their application, they may also submit a video to support their application (maximum 2 minutes, maximum 100MB) Candidates must read and agree to theConverse Create Next Campaign T&C’sbefore applying. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Full academic recordStatement or invoice detailing outstanding tuition feesStudent numberProof of enrollmentParental consent (if under 18 years old)Proof of financial needAny other information required