Sanlam awards bursaries’ to deserving students
Sanlam has awarded six Namibian students with bursaries to pursue their studies at Namibian universities
Sanlam recently awarded six Namibian students with bursaries to pursue their studies at local universities. The bursaries were awarded in line with Sanlam’s corporate social responsibility programme. As part of its commitment to the education of the Namibian child, Sanlam continues to invest in the capacity building and skills development within communities it operates.
The selected students all demonstrated exceptional academic performance and showed commitment to their education in their various fields of study ranging from accounting to informatics. This year, Sanlam received over 1 000 bursary applications. The Sanlam bursary programme is based on merit with a strict selection criterion and after a long search process and interviews with shortlisted candidates, the following students emerged as the successful Sanlam 2022 bursary recipients: Delila Katanga, Liyali Anthens, Dazila Hoaosemab and Esline Gaoses from the Namibia University of Science and Technology; Victoria Amunyela and Urias N Ngodji from the University of Namibia.
Sanlam’s general manager for brand and people, Dr Evans Simataa, said: “The Sanlam bursary scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Namibian students studying at institutions of higher learning in Namibia while also addressing Namibia’s skills shortage with a specific focus on commercial fields. At Sanlam we believe that developing one’s skills through further education and training provides benefits to the individual.”
Simataa added that despite the many interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the students still managed to perform well in their studies. This, he said, was a clear demonstration of their commitment and dedication to their studies despite whatever obstacles may stand in their way.
“With this bursary award, these students can now focus on their education, without worrying about how they are going to cover their tuition,” Simataa said.
The Sanlam bursary scheme is complemented by an internship programme which seeks to expose students to real work situations and experience.
“We see this initiative as part of our promise to help Namibians live with confidence,” added Simataa.
The next call for bursary applications will be announced at the end of November.
The selected students all demonstrated exceptional academic performance and showed commitment to their education in their various fields of study ranging from accounting to informatics. This year, Sanlam received over 1 000 bursary applications. The Sanlam bursary programme is based on merit with a strict selection criterion and after a long search process and interviews with shortlisted candidates, the following students emerged as the successful Sanlam 2022 bursary recipients: Delila Katanga, Liyali Anthens, Dazila Hoaosemab and Esline Gaoses from the Namibia University of Science and Technology; Victoria Amunyela and Urias N Ngodji from the University of Namibia.
Sanlam’s general manager for brand and people, Dr Evans Simataa, said: “The Sanlam bursary scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Namibian students studying at institutions of higher learning in Namibia while also addressing Namibia’s skills shortage with a specific focus on commercial fields. At Sanlam we believe that developing one’s skills through further education and training provides benefits to the individual.”
Simataa added that despite the many interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the students still managed to perform well in their studies. This, he said, was a clear demonstration of their commitment and dedication to their studies despite whatever obstacles may stand in their way.
“With this bursary award, these students can now focus on their education, without worrying about how they are going to cover their tuition,” Simataa said.
The Sanlam bursary scheme is complemented by an internship programme which seeks to expose students to real work situations and experience.
“We see this initiative as part of our promise to help Namibians live with confidence,” added Simataa.
The next call for bursary applications will be announced at the end of November.
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