Since 1997 Johnson Matthey has provided financial support for underprivileged black students at the University of Cape Town.

At least 9 students have been supported each year in their studies in Engineering, Commerce and Science. They are provided with a bursary to use towards living expenses and the costs of their studies and are given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at the Johnson Matthey operations in the country.

This programme is a demonstration of Johnson Matthey’s support to black empowerment in South Africa and reflects the need to raise the profile of Johnson Matthey as an employer in order to win the fierce battle to attract and recruit the best graduates in an increasingly competitive market.