SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

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In order to award Burundian University students who have made a positive contribution to their community, BANA and the "Action pour le Development Durable" (ADD) gave to 9 students a one year free University Tuition each to attend a Burundian University. Students have been asked to submit an essay describing what they have done for their community. We received over 200 applications and we chose nine scholarship recipients.

The requirements to participate in this program were being a student at any university in Burundi and have a GPA of at least 65%. The scholarships were awarded on March 22nd, 2008 at the Whitestone Building in Bujumbura.

Students from the following Burundian Universities participated:

  • Universite National du Burundi
  • Institut supérieur de Gestion des entreprises
  • Institut supérieur des Technologies
  • Université de Ngozi
  • Université des Grands Lacs
  • Université Espoir d'Afrique
  • Université Lumière de Bujumbura
  • Université Martin Luther King

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Scholarship recipients

View a sample of some of the letters we received.

The first prize went to 4 students from INSP (Institut Nationale de la Santé Publique) that are actively involved with GEFEC, an organization that educates people in their villages. They applied together and received the first prize of 250,000 Francs.

  • Mboneye Anselme (shared First Prize)
  • Ngenziminwa Daphrose (shared First Prize)
  • Mbonabuca Donactien (shared First Prize)
  • Ndayisenga Joël (shared First Prize)
  • 2. NDIMURUKUNDO Pacifique : UNIVERSITE DE NGOZI : Faculté des Sciences Politiques (200,000 francs)
  • 3. SHIMA Ella Uniwersite des Grands Lac 150,000 Francs
  • 4. Nahayo Jean-Bosco University Martin Luther King 100,000 Francs
  • 5. Niyonkuru Mélance Universite lumière 50,000 Francs
  • 6. Nkurunziza Olivier University Hope Africa 50,000 Francs
  • 7. Nzirarusha christian Universite du Burundi 50,000 Francs
  • 8. Dukundane Aimée University Hope Africa 50,000 Francs
  • 9. Mugisha Mireille Universite Lac Tanganyika 50,000 Francs
  • 10. Nkeshimana Janvier Universite de Ngozi 50,000 Francs
  • 11. Njejimana Elysée Université du Burundi 50,000 Francs

This event was a great success and BANA plans on continuing to provide scholarships to deserving students in Burundi every year.

Do you want to support this initiative? Write a check to Burundi Association of North America and send your donation to:
Burundi Association of North America
PO Box 3566
New York, NY 10163