BW Kudu, in collaboration with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), has expanded the scholarship programme supporting underprivileged school students under the care of the Physically Active Youth (PAY).

PAY is a renowned non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children in Katutura. 

This initiative continues a successful collaboration that began in 2023, aimed at providing educational opportunities to deserving students from poor backgrounds. 

In 2023, BW Kudu and Namcor awarded scholarships to two students from the PAY programme. 

These students have since excelled academically, and continue their studies in 2024. 

Following this success, PAY approached BW Kudu to request the inclusion of more students in the scholarship programme.

BW Kudu approved the request, and will, with Namcor, expand the scholarship initiative. 

In 2024, the number of scholarship recipients increased to four, and the duration of the scholarships will be extended to three years. 

“BW Kudu and Namcor remain dedicated to supporting PAY in their mission to provide students who demonstrate promise. This partnership not only underscores BW Kudu’s and Namcor’s commitment to corporate social performance, but also highlights the positive impact that collaborative efforts have on educational development,” reads a media statement.  

“Namcor and BW Kudu are thrilled to continue with this support. We believe that education is key to a brighter future, and we are determined to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Namibian youth,” said Klaus Endresen, country chair at BW Kudu.