MTC awards 12 bursaries

Yesterday, MTC handed over bursaries to 12 students. Eight of the students are staff members furthering their education. The bursaries will cover tuition fees, stationery and a monthly allowance.During the occasion, MTC&#039;s learning and development specialist Eugene Fisch revealed that since the inception of the bursary initiative, the telecommunications giant has invested over N$9 million, with over 110 students benefitting.For the current 12 bursaries, MTC availed N$1.5 million."These amounts are not just figures, but testament to our unwavering belief in human capital. The success story is best told by the alumni of this programme who have become pillars of this organisation. More than 90% of the talent nurtured by MTC have continued to enrich the company with their skills and expertise," Fisch said.MTC&#039;s acting chief commercial officer Elton Kantangolo urged corporate companies to continue complementing government&#039;s efforts in the education sector."Any national cause must not be left to the state alone. We have [the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund] assisting students, however, that effort alone is not sufficient to address the issue of student funding.“MTC, through its bursary scheme, is therefore proud to be assisting students from less privileged backgrounds to pursue and complete their studies and ultimately achieve their dreams,” he said.“Education is key, and for us to be citizens who meaningfully contribute to the country&#039;s development, we must continue to invest in learning and acquiring knowledge, skills and competency that will propel Namibia to greater heights," he said.MTC&#039;s public relations officer Erasmus Nekundi added that in aiding the education sector, MTC and its partners also drive the Namibia national internship programme, which offers work-integrated learning opportunities to students."These are all deliberate interventions aimed at addressing fundamental challenges experienced at different stages of the education system."

MTC awards 12 bursaries

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-09

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