Delta Corporation Limited has continued its long-running bursary programme aimed at supporting academically gifted students from underprivileged backgrounds, w...
Delta Corporation Limited has continued its long-running bursary programme aimed at supporting academically gifted students from underprivileged backgrounds, with more than 1 300 learners benefiting from the initiative over the past two decades.
The beverage company has invested over US$2.1 million into the programme, which supports students from Advanced Level through to university studies. The initiative forms part of the company’s broader focus on education and human capital development in Zimbabwe.
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Speaking during an induction ceremony for 100 students selected to receive funding for the 2026 academic year, Delta’s general manager for corporate affairs and company spokesperson, Patricia Murambinda, said the company remains committed to empowering young people through education.
Murambinda said the bursary programme is designed to assist high-potential learners who face financial challenges that could prevent them from continuing with their studies.
The selection process is conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to ensure that the support reaches deserving learners from disadvantaged communities across all provinces in the country.
According to Murambinda, the bursary programme is one of the major pillars of Delta’s social investment strategy. Beyond scholarships, the company also supports education through the construction of classroom blocks in underprivileged areas.
For many families, the bursary programme has become an important source of support. Nora Mkandla said the scholarship had eased financial pressure on her family and created new opportunities for her granddaughter.
Her granddaughter, Nadra Ncube, is currently studying Advanced Level and hopes to pursue a career in neurosurgery. Mkandla said the family had struggled to secure enough money for her education before receiving assistance through the programme.
“The programme has helped us because my granddaughter was struggling to get funds to continue with her education,” Mkandla said.
Another beneficiary, Bradley Chidamo from Wedza, described the bursary as a life-changing opportunity. Chidamo, who attends Kwenda High School, said financial difficulties at home had made education challenging.
“This opportunity will change my life because my family background is not good and things have been difficult,” Chidamo said.
He added that the support would help him access essential educational resources, improve his future opportunities and eventually allow him to support others within his community.
The programme continues to position Delta among private sector companies investing in education and skills development in Zimbabwe, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds seeking access to higher learning opportunities.
