, ENG1504 PORTFOLIO SEMESTER 1 ANSWERS - 20 MAY 2026
(TWO ANSWERS PROVIDED)
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON THE OPEN LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT
MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical College,
requested Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, to investigate the functioning of the Open
Learning bursary scheme. The investigation focused on how the bursary scheme operates, the
progress made in processing student applications, and inconsistencies identified in the
allocation of bursary funds to students at the Technical College. The final report, including
findings, conclusions, and recommendations, was required to be submitted to the Student
Support Manager by 30 May 2026.
2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were followed in order to gather relevant and reliable information
for the investigation.
2.1 Consultation with the Chief Financial Officer of the Open Learning Bursary Scheme
The Chief Financial Officer, Ms Owen, was interviewed to obtain detailed information
regarding the criteria used to select eligible students for funding. Information was also
(TWO ANSWERS PROVIDED)
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON THE OPEN LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT
MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical College,
requested Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, to investigate the functioning of the Open
Learning bursary scheme. The investigation focused on how the bursary scheme operates, the
progress made in processing student applications, and inconsistencies identified in the
allocation of bursary funds to students at the Technical College. The final report, including
findings, conclusions, and recommendations, was required to be submitted to the Student
Support Manager by 30 May 2026.
2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were followed in order to gather relevant and reliable information
for the investigation.
2.1 Consultation with the Chief Financial Officer of the Open Learning Bursary Scheme
The Chief Financial Officer, Ms Owen, was interviewed to obtain detailed information
regarding the criteria used to select eligible students for funding. Information was also
