MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-National Bank of Malawi has pumped in seven million and six hundred thousand Kwacha (MK7. 6 million) for academically outstanding students at Mzuzu University as tuition fees.
Speaking during the presentation of the scholarship, Chief Executive Officer for National Bank, Mcphasy Kawawa encouraged the students to work hard in their academic endeavours and develop right attitudes to avoid riots and protests whenever possible.
Kawawa said when colleges or universities are known for unnecessary riots and protests, the corporate world distances itself from them; denying the students some opportunities.
“An attitude is important because it is that which makes students to go out into the world and later utilise skills and knowledge which they acquire from the training. So, I was reminding the students to have right attitude, focus and be respectful of others,” Kawawa said.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor John Kalenga Saka, thanked the Bank for its continued support towards the development of the institution and further urged the students to maximise the opportunity.
“If there are peace and tranquility at the campus, the conduct of business is assured; and more importantly, the key strategic partners do provide funding towards the growth of their education and the university. And they are very pleased. But if there is destruction whatsoever, the confidence declines and they become reluctant to help the students,” said Professor Saka.
Speaking on behalf of fellow awardees, fourth year student in the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Kingston Zgambo, assured the Bank that the scholarship will mould them into productive citizens of the country.
More than ten students have had their tuition fees, which are now at 450 thousand Kwacha per year, paid.
Besides helping students at Mzuzu University, National Bank has also purchased desks for Kacheche Community Day Secondary School in Mzimba North.
