Scholarship program opens doors for visually impaired students

Physically challenged students in Africa have a new opportunity to access education and employment through a scholarship initiative by the European Business Institute (EBU) of Luxembourg.

 The program, implemented in partnership with Limitless Solutions Global (LSG), aims to provide financial aid and career linkages for differently abled learners.

 EBU President James Mulli said the institution is committed to supporting disability inclusion by enhancing learning tools and resources.

 "We are happy to be part of the disability inclusion journey for learners across Africa and beyond, and we look forward to enhancing the learning tools and resources made available to encourage more differently abled learners to pursue their globally accredited certificates," said Mulli.

 As part of a pilot phase, EBU and LSG have already awarded scholarships to three blind students enrolled in the winter semester.

 Mulli noted the initiative will expand in the upcoming summer term, with scholarships set to benefit 25 more differently abled students under EBU’s Hardship Scholarship Program.

 “EBU has existing learning structures that accommodate diverse needs, offering resources in multiple formats, including audio. To further enhance accessibility, we are collaborating with our partner, LSG, to improve the usability of our learning platform. This partnership strengthens our mission to make education accessible, affordable, and equitable,” added Mulli.

 He added that EBU is working to make its platform more inclusive by ensuring images include alternative text, using inclusive language, and providing captions for all video content.

 Feedback from the three pilot students will also guide further improvements to ensure practical and functional solutions.

 Mulli said the initiative fosters a global learning community by enabling students to engage with differently abled learners worldwide through discussion forums.

 At the same time, EBU aims to link students to employment opportunities through strategic partnerships.

 “EBU is also actively seeking collaborations with organisations that support individuals with physical challenges, further reinforcing our commitment to inclusive education,” he noted.

 LSG CEO Marble Daniel, who also serves as Protocols and Relations Director in the Office of the Commonwealth Disability Ambassador to Africa and the African Union, said disability inclusion is a key component of EBU’s scholarships.

 EBU has enrolled more than 24,000 students worldwide in its certificate and degree programs, including 8,900 from Kenya.