ENG1503
May/June PORTFOLIO 2026
Unique number:
Due date: 20 May 2026
QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical
College, requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate how the Open
Learning bursary scheme worked, the progress on students’ applications, and
inconsistencies in the awarding of funds to students at the Technical College. The full
report, including recommendations, was to be submitted to the Student Support Manager
by 30 May 2026.
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
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as a replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged
to perform their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment guidelines.
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information in these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content.
The buyer is responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when
applying it to their assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's
policies regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and
sources of inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may
be considered academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences
arising from the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or
any other negative consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical
College, requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate how the
Open Learning bursary scheme worked, the progress on students’ applications, and
inconsistencies in the awarding of funds to students at the Technical College. The
full report, including recommendations, was to be submitted to the Student Support
Manager by 30 May 2026.
2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were followed to gather relevant information.
2.1 The Chief Financial Officer of the Open Learning Bursary scheme, Ms Owen,
was consulted to establish the criteria followed in selecting eligible students for
funding, and the progress made on processing applications.
2.2 A meeting was held with ten Student Representative Council leaders to establish
how the students were affected by challenges of the bursary scheme and how they
could be assisted.
2.3 Questionnaires were administered to students at all levels of the college
programmes to establish which groups were severely affected by inconsistencies in
the allocation of bursary funds.
2.4 Three Student Representative Council members, a representative from the
college finance office, and the Open Learning bursary scheme manager held
discussions at the local radio station to establish ways of addressing students’
funding issues.
May/June PORTFOLIO 2026
Unique number:
Due date: 20 May 2026
QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical
College, requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate how the Open
Learning bursary scheme worked, the progress on students’ applications, and
inconsistencies in the awarding of funds to students at the Technical College. The full
report, including recommendations, was to be submitted to the Student Support Manager
by 30 May 2026.
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen
as a replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged
to perform their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information in these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content.
The buyer is responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when
applying it to their assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's
policies regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and
sources of inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may
be considered academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences
arising from the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or
any other negative consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical
College, requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate how the
Open Learning bursary scheme worked, the progress on students’ applications, and
inconsistencies in the awarding of funds to students at the Technical College. The
full report, including recommendations, was to be submitted to the Student Support
Manager by 30 May 2026.
2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were followed to gather relevant information.
2.1 The Chief Financial Officer of the Open Learning Bursary scheme, Ms Owen,
was consulted to establish the criteria followed in selecting eligible students for
funding, and the progress made on processing applications.
2.2 A meeting was held with ten Student Representative Council leaders to establish
how the students were affected by challenges of the bursary scheme and how they
could be assisted.
2.3 Questionnaires were administered to students at all levels of the college
programmes to establish which groups were severely affected by inconsistencies in
the allocation of bursary funds.
2.4 Three Student Representative Council members, a representative from the
college finance office, and the Open Learning bursary scheme manager held
discussions at the local radio station to establish ways of addressing students’
funding issues.
