BoN Awards Seven Bursaries

BANK OF NAMIBIA AWARDS BURSARIES TO SEVEN OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

1. The Bank of Namibia today awarded bursaries to seven outstanding Namibian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Economics, Data Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Education, disciplines aligned with the country’s long-term human capital and economic development priorities. The award ceremony was held as part of the Bank’s annual commitment to investing in education through its long-standing bursary programme.

2. Ms Shirene Bampton, Director for Human Resources, highlighted the significance of the
occasion, noting that, “The bursary is more than financial support; it is a vote of confidence
in the student’s abilities and a commitment to their future,” and expressed the Bank’s
expectation that it will serve as a foundation for personal growth, academic excellence,
and meaningful contribution to the nation at large. She further noted that close to 400
applications were received, resulting in the selection of 7 new bursary recipients through
a rigorous, competitive process, while a further 25 existing beneficiaries are continuing
with their studies.