A spokesperson for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has denied reports that the Bushiri scholarship program is only open to students from private universities, stating that students from public universities can also apply.
It has emerged in the wake of posts on social media claiming that the scholarship scheme is restricted to students of private universities, preventing potential applicants from public universities.
Regardless, she denies the reports and confirms that the scholarship program is open to public university students who meet the requirements.
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They also noted that the scholarship program is free and urged applicants to be cautious of scam artists that may ask for money at any point during the application process.
As debate rages on Unima and non-Unima student involvement, please note that the Shepherd Bushiri Scholarship Program is open to all students in need, including those attending public and private institutions.
For example, Nyondo also revealed that the deadline for receiving applications is March 24, 2022, and encouraged students in need to send in their applications before the deadline.
This year, 5,000 underprivileged Malawian secondary and university students from private and public institutions will be given a Bushiri-sponsored scholarship.
Graduates of the program are asked to provide aid to others who are less fortunate than themselves following their own graduation.
What is Bushiri Scholarship
The BUSHIRI Scholarship Program is designed to assist undergraduate students enrolled at a member school.
There are more than 100,000 alumni in 52 countries and territories who share a connection with Baylor through their high school affiliation with The Baylor School, Friends Academy, or Lausanne Collegiate School (Lausanne).
Each year, BUSHIRI awards around $125,000 to deserving students who would not otherwise be able to afford their education.
The scholarship program helps ensure that the graduates have an opportunity to carry forward an ethic of generosity into their lives and vocations. Each scholarship winner will receive up to $20,000 over four years.
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