Mitsubishi Corporation has awarded scholarships to 25 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) students from the College of Human Resource Development (COHRED).
The number is the highest among past similar scholarships awarded by the company. The gesture is a financial boost that is expected to help the students focus on their studies.
The scholarship, which has benefited over 40 JKUAT students in three years, is based on a rigorous screening procedure that identifies students from needy backgrounds who demonstrate academic excellence.
During the awarding ceremony, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) for Academic Affairs Prof Robert Kinyua hailed the initiative, stating that many students had benefited from the scholarships thus positively transforming their lives.
“Some students come from needy backgrounds and are bright. Such a gesture will provide them with the much needed support to encourage them to continue working hard to complete their studies,” said Prof Kinyua.
The DVC thanked the Mitsubishi Corporation for their support, describing it as pivotal in uplifting the students to play critical roles in the society.
While highlighting the importance of supporting students’ studies, Manager Mitsubishi Corporation (Nairobi) Antony Keru noted that as a corporation, Mitsubishi is committed to supporting education of students who come from poor backgrounds but are academically gifted.
“We believe supporting education is an important step in ensuring we uplift the lives of the future leaders. Such an endeavour will make considerable impact among our youth and we hope we can continue touching more lives,” he stated.
Charity Roselyn, a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student and one of the scholarship recipients, expressed her gratitude for the scholarship, stating that it will allow her to completely focus on academics.
“I am really happy I was selected for this scholarship. I have been undergoing some financial challenges which were affecting my performance in class and with this scholarship, I will focus and work hard without any financial worries,” Roselyn said.
By Kamau Njoroge
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