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Eduvos is proud to announce that 56 of our students have been named among South Africa’s Top 500 in the 2025 GradStar Awards, a celebration of the country’s most employable and inspiring young talent. The 10th Annual GradStar Awards highlights the next generation of leaders, visionaries, and change-makers who are ready to step confidently into the world of work.
With over 7,000 entries across more than 25 tertiary institutions, this year’s Top 500 represent students who have risen above challenges and demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and career readiness.
This remarkable achievement secures Eduvos a spot in the Top 3 institutions nationwide, a powerful testament to our students’ determination and our commitment to future-focused education.
The GradStar Awards bridge the gap between academia and industry by identifying students with the potential to thrive in the modern workplace. The programme goes beyond academic performance to recognise the human skills that matter most in today’s fast-moving professional world, including:
These criteria ensure that selected students are not only academically equipped but also future-ready, capable of contributing meaningfully to any context, both locally and globally.
The Top 500 students now advance to a three-phase assessment process to determine the prestigious GradStar Top 100. These finalists will be announced during a live webinar later this year, with an exclusive in-person celebration at the Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg, in December 2025.
Laura Barker, founder of the GradStar Programme, shared:
“South Africa’s future is being shaped by a new generation of leaders, students who are rising above today’s challenges to lead with vision, courage, and purpose. Congratulations to the Top 500 students of the 2025 GradStar Awards. You represent the next wave of talent that will shape industries, inspire communities, and redefine success.”
Our 56 awardees come from diverse academic backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. Representing fields such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Biomedicine, Graphic Design, and Law. These students embody the values that define one's Eduvos journey.
As we celebrate the success of our students, we also acknowledge the powerful role of platforms like GradStar in shaping South Africa’s future. Through opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development, programmes like this help unlock new pathways for emerging leaders. Eduvos remains committed to supporting our students beyond the classroom, preparing them not just for their first job, but for long-term impact.
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