Maseru, Jan. 21 — Vodacom Lesotho Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mohale Ralebitso has on Wednesday sent-off six new recipients of Vodacom Foundation Bursary Programme and presented awards to those who completed their studies under the programme.
The new cohort includes scholars with disabilities and recipients will further their undergraduate studies in South African Universities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Disability studies.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ralebitso wished the recipients all the best in their studies, saying they were among five percent of those who applied and were shortlisted for the bursary.
He indicated that the global economy is a brutal environment which needs special skills; thus, the above-mentioned courses will contribute towards the economic development of the country.
He reminded that beneficiaries are not expected to repay the bursary when they have completed their studies but urged them to do so by lifting others.
“Let us ensure that Lesotho thrives and does not become the headlines for wrong reasons” he said, commending Vodacom customers for their support as their contributions benefit the young generation.
Speaking at the same event, Vodacom Lesotho Foundation Senior Specialist Mrs. Pinki Mokoena said the programme targets every Mosotho who has passed Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) and qualifies for above mentioned courses and are vulnerable.
The Agency has learnt that there were 180 applications for this programme and only 6 scholars, who were from Leribe, Maseru and Berea were selected.
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