Introducing – Sonwabile Gingqishe is a 28 year-old South African Actor and PR Specialist who recently earned a prestigious Media and Communications international scholarship worth R859,066.00. This comes after he impressed the selection committee of the U.S. Department of State’s CCIP with his outstanding academic achievements and passion for making a positive impact in his community through his work in the entertainment and PR industries. Sonwabile plans to use this scholarship to further his education and continue pursuing his dreams of success on a global scale.
The Department of State works with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in cooperation with the Community College Consortium to administer the CCI program. Sonwabile describes his journey to receiving the scholarship as a life-changing opportunity that will open doors for him to connect with like-minded individuals from around the world. He is excited to immerse himself in a new culture and gain valuable skills that will help him thrive in his future career endeavors.
He describes his experience with the CCIP as the best experience he ever had, as it has allowed him to expand his horizons and learn from diverse perspectives. Sonwabile says the U.S. Department of State’s CCIP spent a lot of money making sure that the journey goes smoother and enjoyable for all the finalists who got awarded.
He is grateful for the support and resources provided by the program, which have helped him grow both personally and professionally. Sonwabile looks forward to utilizing the knowledge and connections gained through CCIP to make a positive impact in his community back home.
