Key facts
- Status
- Runs each year Last closed 27 February 2026
- Provider
- NamPower
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
NamPower advertises its university bursaries around October each year, so expect the 2027 call soon.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 27 February 2026 NamPower advertises its university bursaries around October each year , so expect the 2027 call soon. Latest update ↓
NamPower is Namibia’s national power utility. It funds Namibian students in engineering and technical fields, with a separate bursary fund for vocational trades.
About the NamPower Bursary
- University bursaries, mainly in engineering and technical fields.
- A separate vocational training bursary fund.
- For Namibian citizens.
Eligibility requirements
- Namibian citizen.
- Strong results in Mathematics and Physical Science.
- Accepted at an accredited institution.
- Studying a field NamPower needs.
How to apply
- Check the bursaries page on nampower.com.na from October 2026.
- Download and complete the application form.
- Submit it with certified documents before the closing date.
Closing date
Around October for university bursaries; the 2026 vocational round closed on 27 February 2026.
Contact details
- NamPower: webinfo@nampower.com.na
South African students should see the Eskom bursary, our electrical engineering bursaries and the NSFAS bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the NamPower bursary open for 2027? +
NamPower advertises its university bursaries in October each year, so expect the 2027 call around October 2026. Vocational training bursaries are advertised in January and February; the 2026 round closed on 27 February 2026.
2. Can South Africans apply? +
No. NamPower bursaries are for Namibian citizens. South African students should see the local options at the end of this page.
3. What is NamPower? +
The Namibia Power Corporation, Namibia's national electricity utility.
4. Which fields? +
Mainly engineering, especially electrical, mechanical and civil, and other fields NamPower needs, plus vocational trades for its vocational bursary.
5. Where can bursars study? +
At accredited universities and vocational training centres, in Namibia and sometimes in South Africa.
6. How do I apply? +
Download the current application form from NamPower's bursaries page when the call opens and submit it with certified documents before the closing date.
Update note (checked September 2026): NamPower advertises its university bursaries around October each year, so expect the 2027 call soon. Its vocational training bursaries are advertised in January and February. These bursaries are for Namibian citizens only.
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