The National Scholarship Agency of Gabon (ANBG) announced in a press release the opening of a scholarship program, aimed at supporting sixty (60) young Gabonese people, including a first cohort of forty (40) high school graduates, for the current academic year (2024-2025). This scholarship program, developed in partnership with the Société d’exploitation du transgabonais (SETRAG), is allocated to technical and professional training of 2 to 3 years, we learn.
The training courses concerned cover areas such as electrical engineering, electricity, industrial mechanics, electronics, IT, renewable energies, tax law, human resources management and digital marketing, underlines the press release.
To apply, candidates must be of Gabonese nationality, aged 24 years or less and hold the baccalaureate obtained in the first round. Application files must be submitted to the ANBG no later than Monday November 11, 2024 and must include in particular a registration form, a photocopy of a legalized birth certificate, as well as certified copies of school report cards, baccalaureate admission notes and certificates.
The ANBG specifies that the first wave of forty (40) scholarships will be awarded to 2024 baccalaureate graduates, for the 2024-2025 academic year and to 2023 non-scholarship students, located along the railway, notably in Owendo, Ndjolé, Booué, Lastourville and Franceville.
This initiative by Setrag, a subsidiary of the French Eramet Group, entirely financed by the company as part of corporate social and environmental responsibility (CSR), is part of a proactive approach aimed at offering new perspectives to young Gabonese people. and contribute to the development of technical and professional skills in the country.
Alph’-Willem Eslie and Tryphene Lembah
2024-11-08 15:10:00
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**Interview with Dr. Louise Mbogo, Director of the National Scholarship Agency of Gabon (ANBG)**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Mbogo. Can you tell us more about the recent scholarship program announced by ANBG?
**Dr. Mbogo:** Thank you for having me! We’re excited to announce that we are launching a scholarship program aimed at supporting sixty young Gabonese individuals, with a focus on high school graduates. This program will facilitate their technical and professional training for the 2024-2025 academic year.
**Interviewer:** That sounds fantastic! Can you elaborate on the areas of study that the scholarships will cover?
**Dr. Mbogo:** Certainly! The training courses funded by this scholarship will cover vital fields such as electrical engineering, industrial mechanics, electronics, information technology, renewable energies, tax law, human resources management, and digital marketing. These are industries that are essential for Gabon’s development, and we want to equip young learners with the skills they need to thrive in the workforce.
**Interviewer:** It’s great to see such a diverse range of disciplines being supported. How is this scholarship program funded, and what is the role of SETRAG in this initiative?
**Dr. Mbogo:** This program is developed in partnership with the Société d’exploitation du transgabonais (SETRAG), which has generously contributed to the funding. Their involvement emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in fostering education and professional development in Gabon.
**Interviewer:** What impact do you hope this scholarship will have on the young people of Gabon?
**Dr. Mbogo:** Our goal is to empower the next generation of Gabonese leaders and professionals. By providing access to these essential training programs, we hope to not only enhance their employability but also stimulate innovation and growth within our country. It’s a step towards creating a skilled workforce that can contribute significantly to our economic development.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing this important information, Dr. Mbogo. We look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this scholarship program in Gabon.
**Dr. Mbogo:** Thank you for having me! We are excited about the future and the potential of our young people.
