Limkokwing Botswana offers scholarships worth over 17 million to widen access to tertiary education
Botswana’s University of Transformation recently launched 100 Tan Sri Limkokwing Scholarships worth P 17 267 340.00 under the Limkokwing Foundation of Excellence in Education at a prestigious event held in Gaborone, Block 7 campus.
The 100% full tuition scholarships were distributed across various strategic sectors within the economy including; creative industries, special needs and vulnerable youths, entertainment industry, embassies and high commissions, media fraternity as well as Limkokwing alumni and staff.
The launch event was graced by representatives of embassies and high commissions of Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe, BOMU and BEPA management as well as the National Director of MISA Botswana Mr. Tefo Phatshwane who received 16 scholarships on behalf of the Botswana Private Media fraternity.
Empowering Youth with 21st Century Skills
The guest of honour at the launch, Minister for Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development Honorable Tumiso Rakgare commended Limkokwing University and its leadership for availing the 100 scholarships as he sees education as the most important path to empower an individual.
“We are pleased as the Government that Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is contributing towards attainment of a knowledge-based economy. It is our strong view as a Ministry that local creatives are exceptionally talented, and that if well-coordinated the sector can contribute significantly to the economy. It can create jobs for our people, particularly the youth,” Hon. Rakgare said.
Wider access to tertiary education
For his part, the Director, Coordinating Office for People with Disabilities Mr. Thomas Motingwa, who received 20 Scholarships on behalf of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Administration Governance and Public for People with Disabilities and OVC’s applauded the University for the noble gesture, highlighting, “As a Government we are indebted, as this gesture continues to widen access to tertiary education in general, to special needs of students living with disabilities in particular. The University has demonstrated commitment towards economic endeavours that uplift communities, engages the youth, and drive the use of new technologies by answering the call to the new markets.”
With the current challenges brought about by Covid-19, Limkokwing University continues play its part by assisting the nation to train more young people so that they can be equipped with 21st century skills to sustain themselves beyond the pandemic.
Transforming Lives, Empowering Dreams
The Founder President of Limkokwing University Worldwide, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing is on a mission to transform the next generation of Batswana into confident, skilled, techno-savvy individuals who can contribute towards building their country’s economy by expanding it into new industries. These will be industries that are increasingly being managed by young people with the digital skills to operate a global business. He believes that education is the very component that holds the key to empowering every young Motswana into becoming innovative leaders.
Limkokwing University does not believe in a one-size-fits-all methodology but prefers a customized approach that takes into consideration the needs of both industry and community of a nation by offering Diplomas and Degrees, which focus on creativity and innovation and are relevant to the 21st century human capital demands.
Limkokwing University strives to produce graduates who can contribute meaningfully to society and industry. The University produces global graduates who are industry ready, look beyond employability upon graduation and future leaders who will take part in decisions making that will contribute towards national developments in their countries
