LeeConnect
What does your company do?
LeeConnect is a youth-focused social enterprise that helps learners in South Africa access tertiary education by providing support with university and bursary applications. We connect young people to the right opportunities based on their academic results, guide them through the application process, and provide vital resources and information via our WhatsApp service and digital platforms. Our mission is to make education more accessible, especially for underprivileged learners.
What is your biggest success?
Our greatest achievement has been the successful launch of the LeeConnect app—a game-changing tool that shows learners exactly which courses they qualify for and at which institutions, based on their results. This innovation has made higher education more accessible, especially for first-generation students who often have limited guidance. The app has already helped thousands of learners take the first step toward university and bursary opportunities, empowering them to dream bigger and aim higher
What has been your biggest hurdle?
Our biggest hurdle has been operating with limited resources while trying to meet the overwhelming demand for support from learners across the country. Many students rely on us as their only source of guidance for university and bursary applications, yet we've had to do a lot with very little, often without funding, a full team, or advanced technology. Despite this, we've remained committed and innovative, recently launching our app to scale our impact and reach even more learners.
