Dr. Esperance Luvindao, in a heartfelt gesture that mirrors her own inspiring journey has announced the launch of the Dr. Esperance Luvindao Healthcare Scholarship Award in partnership with Osaat Africa Health Foundation.
This scholarship aims to support aspiring healthcare students in Namibia, providing financial assistance to those in need to help them pursue their educational goals.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind the scholarship, Dr. Luvindao shared her personal journey, emphasizing how crucial the financial support of others during her years at St. Paul’s College was to her own academic and professional development. She expressed her enthusiasm about being able to give back to the community, acknowledging this moment as her opportunity to support the next generation of healthcare professionals. Drawing inspiration from her life’s challenges and triumphs, she aims to provide a similar foundation for aspiring healthcare students, reinforcing her commitment to the betterment of healthcare in Africa and the support of its future leaders.
The Dr. Esperance Luvindao Healthcare Scholarship Award has partnered with Osaat Africa Health Foundation, an organization founded in 2019, committed to ensuring quality healthcare for all irrespective of socioeconomic status. The Foundation focuses on educating women about women’s health in their native languages, educating young women and girls through an animation series for better information retention, copper IUCD clinics and advancing digital health for lower socioeconomic groups.
To qualify for the scholarship, interested candidates in Windhoek must email osaatafrica@gmail.com before 15 July 2024 to book a slot for a short Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) test on contraceptives, HIV, and breast cancer, based on information available on the osaatafrica.com website. The application deadlines are 31 August 2024 for Oshakati and 30 September 2024 for Rundu.
Young women that pass the assessment will then have an opportunity to apply for the scholarship by submitting their 1 page CV, 1 page motivational letter and the certificate of successful completion of the MCQ assessment to be considered for a fully paid scholarship to study health related courses at the scholarship partner institutions. The key aspect of the scholarship program is placing these young women in internship programs after the completion of their studies in order to offer a full circle impact chain.
The scholarship will cover full tuition and a few academic related expenses for the selected students, embodying her belief in the transformative power of education and the importance of community support. Dr. Luvindao’s achievements and unwavering dedication serve as a shining example of the impact one individual can have on the lives of many. “This is just the beginning!” she asserts, signalling her continued commitment to healthcare improvement and educational support in Africa.
Dr Esperance Luvindao is a Medical Doctor, Health Philanthropist, International Speaker and the Founder of Osaat Africa Health Foundation.