Bertha Shifeta from Namibia is currently working as an IT Networks and Broadcasting Engineering Trainee at NBC, while pursuing a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Microbiology at the University of Namibia. She is a recent alumna of the Southern Africa for the Women in Engineering fellowship, as well as of the Project Bookpecker Fellowship. In addition, Bertha recently completed her Advanced Tech Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Bertha joined the Africademics Scholarship Ambassador Programme because she would like to grow professionally, network with other Ambassadors, and most of all assist African youth in reaching their dreams.
In 10 years’ time, Bertha sees herself having a successful career in the Electronics and IT industry. A fun fact about Bertha is that she talks a lot and doesn’t mind introducing herself to anyone she meets.
Welcome to the Africademics Ambassador Programme, Bertha!
The Scholarship Ambassador Programme
Through the Scholarship Ambassador Programme Africademics trains volunteers from across Africa to become scholarship advisors and mentors. Ambassadors complete a 4-month online course with virtual lectures, case studies and additional activities. Once they have successfully graduated, our Scholarship Ambassadors offer personal support, advice and mentorship for scholarship seekers and applicants in and from Africa.
Our 2022 Ambassador cohort started their training in April 2022 and we are thrilled to have over 90 students and scholars from across the African continent on board this year. In 2021, we welcomed our first cohort of 30 Scholarship Ambassadors who completed their training in November 2021. They now offer free scholarship consultations, mentorship and application assistance for scholarship seekers in and from Africa on a regular basis.
Meet our team of Scholarship Ambassadors here and let us know via our contact form if you would like to book a personal consultation with one of them!
