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- Airtel Malawi has launched the Airtel Nzeru Fund, a scholarship program supporting 25 undergraduates from low-income households to pursue technology-related degrees at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (Must).
- The initiative aims to address the high dropout rate among university students due to financial challenges, strengthening Malawi’s digital capacity and education sector.
- The scholarships will cover tuition, accommodation, food, and learning materials, as well as provide reliable internet connectivity to enhance beneficiaries’ ability to excel in technological studies.
Airtel Malawi has unveiled the Airtel Nzeru Fund, a scholarship program targeting 25 undergraduates from low-income households to pursue technology-related degrees at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (Must). According to Airtel Malawi Managing Director Aashish Dutt, the initiative seeks to curb the high dropout rate among university students due to financial challenges. Kusintha kwa malipiro, or financial struggles, are a significant barrier to education in Malawi, and this program aims to address this issue.
The program is part of Airtel’s broader efforts to strengthen Malawi’s digital capacity and education sector, directly addressing barriers preventing young Africans from accessing the digital economy. Must Vice Chancellor Professor Address Malata welcomed the initiative, stressing that investment in education is critical for national development. The majority of students selected to join the university face financial struggles, and this program will go a long way in addressing that.
The scholarships will cover tuition, accommodation, food, and learning materials for first-year students enrolled in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity at Must’s Thyolo and Blantyre campuses. Beneficiaries will also enjoy reliable internet connectivity, enhancing their ability to excel in technological studies. The Nzeru Fund forms part of the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship initiative, demonstrating Airtel’s commitment to supporting Malawi’s economic growth and development.
As wafukula, or entrepreneurs, and business owners in Malawi, it is essential to recognize the importance of investing in education and digital capacity. The Airtel Nzeru Fund is a step in the right direction, providing opportunities for young Malawians to pursue careers in technology and contribute to the country’s tsogolo lathu, or our future. By supporting initiatives like this, we can work together to build a more dziko lathu, or our country, with a strong and skilled workforce.
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