Bursaries for Actuarial Science students
Old Mutual awarded three full and three partial bursaries to outstanding students pursuing their studies in Actuarial Science.Students awarded full bursaries are Haily Shipandeka, Oleksandra Makarenko and Cecilia Kandowa – all first-year students registered at the University of Stellenbosch.
In addition to the full bursary awards, Old Mutual Namibia also provided partial funding or tuition assistance to Demarscho Mouton (1st Year), Secilia Nakapela (1st Year) and Maximilian Hower (3rd Year).
Old Mutual Namibia’s Mignon du Preez emphasised the importance of empowering the youth through education. “At Old Mutual, we understand the critical role that Actuaries play in shaping the financial and insurance industries. Their expertise in risk assessment, financial modelling, and long-term planning is essential to ensuring stability and innovation in our sector. By investing in young Actuarial talent, we are strengthening the profession as a whole and ensuring that we continue to build a pipeline of skilled professionals who can tackle the evolving challenges of the industry.”
Since its inception, the bursary initiative has already benefited three talented students. Two of these students are successfully employed by Old Mutual Namibia, while the third is in her second year of studies at the University of Stellenbosch, demonstrating the positive impact of Old Mutual’s bursary programme in developing skilled professionals who are now contributing to Namibia’s financial sector.
The recipients were selected based on several factors, including academic performance and financial need.
“Old Mutual is excited to support these students as they work towards their qualifications and look forward to their future contributions to Namibia’s financial sector,” Du Preez concluded.