30 July 2007
Khartoum, Sudan - Applications close soon for two new scholarships for young women at Ahfad University for Women in Khartoum.
The successful applicants will be able to study completely free, thanks to a new CAPO scholarship programme announced in May by the Blue Nile Dairy Company to mark its 10th anniversary.
Applications close on Thursday 16th August and, with Sudan School Certificate results released at the end of June, Blue Nile Dairy Company General Manager Akhtar Zahid says the company is expecting keen competition for the two scholarships.
The CAPO scholarships will cover all living as well as study costs and are aimed at assisting students from poor areas who could otherwise not attend university.
The successful applicants can choose their own course of study, but they will be expected to use the skills and knowledge gained in their home community for the same number of years that they need to complete their degree.
Mr Zahid said the scholarship programme is a key part of the company's ongoing commitment to the Sudanese community.
"Education is the key to many things. By making these scholarships available we will be changing the lives of two worthy young women, we will be reaching out into their communities as well."
The scholarships have been welcomed by Ahfad President, Gasim Y. Badri, who said the university relies heavily on community and corporate support and the Blue Nile Diary Company was showing real community leadership in establishing the CAPO Scholarship programme.
"We look forward to welcoming the successful CAPO Scholarship winners on campus and helping them achieve their academic goals," he said.
Ahfad University for Women was established in 1995 and offers qualifications from six schools of study: Family Sciences, Psychology and Preschool Education, Organisational Management, Rural Extension, Education and Development, Medicine and Pharmacy.
The CAPO Scholarship programme is one of a range of special 10th anniversary events and promotions involving both staff and the community.
To mark the occasion, all 500-plus employees were invited to a big family picnic while a gala dinner for management and invited guests following.
Mr Zahid says the company's success is due to the commitment and dedication of its hard working team. "We are proud of all that we have accomplished over the past decade, but none of it would have been possible without the support of every staff member."
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About CAPO
Blue Nile Dairy Company Ltd, is a subsidiary of DAL Group - Food Division, which markets all its dairy products under the "CAPO" brand, is the principal dairy company in Sudan with an unrivalled reputation for quality and hygiene.
CAPO was established in May 1997 and has steadily grown its production facilities to produce a range of products that include pasteurised milk, plain and fruit yoghurt, drinking yoghurt, mish and whipping cream. Recent new products have included a Bio-yoghurt and long-life milks. Other innovative dairy products are planned.
CAPO's Quality Policy is to produce a range of dairy products that are always safe to consume and are of a consistently high standard. Its overriding goal is to ensure that all CAPO products are enjoyed by consumers by focusing on all stage of the supply chain (including final distribution and storage at the retailer), its manufacturing processes, storage and staff training.
In May 2000 BNDC was awarded the Certificate of Approval by Lloyd's Register of Quality Assurance (ISO9002:1994) making it the first company in the Sudan to achieve ISO status.
In May 2003 the certificate was updated to ISO 9001:2000. BNDC is still the only dairy in Sudan with this certification.
For more information, please contact:
Mariko Hall
Tel: 04 - 334 2966
Fax: 04 - 334 2977
Khartoum, Sudan - Applications close soon for two new scholarships for young women at Ahfad University for Women in Khartoum.
The successful applicants will be able to study completely free, thanks to a new CAPO scholarship programme announced in May by the Blue Nile Dairy Company to mark its 10th anniversary.
Applications close on Thursday 16th August and, with Sudan School Certificate results released at the end of June, Blue Nile Dairy Company General Manager Akhtar Zahid says the company is expecting keen competition for the two scholarships.
The CAPO scholarships will cover all living as well as study costs and are aimed at assisting students from poor areas who could otherwise not attend university.
The successful applicants can choose their own course of study, but they will be expected to use the skills and knowledge gained in their home community for the same number of years that they need to complete their degree.
Mr Zahid said the scholarship programme is a key part of the company's ongoing commitment to the Sudanese community.
"Education is the key to many things. By making these scholarships available we will be changing the lives of two worthy young women, we will be reaching out into their communities as well."
The scholarships have been welcomed by Ahfad President, Gasim Y. Badri, who said the university relies heavily on community and corporate support and the Blue Nile Diary Company was showing real community leadership in establishing the CAPO Scholarship programme.
"We look forward to welcoming the successful CAPO Scholarship winners on campus and helping them achieve their academic goals," he said.
Ahfad University for Women was established in 1995 and offers qualifications from six schools of study: Family Sciences, Psychology and Preschool Education, Organisational Management, Rural Extension, Education and Development, Medicine and Pharmacy.
The CAPO Scholarship programme is one of a range of special 10th anniversary events and promotions involving both staff and the community.
To mark the occasion, all 500-plus employees were invited to a big family picnic while a gala dinner for management and invited guests following.
Mr Zahid says the company's success is due to the commitment and dedication of its hard working team. "We are proud of all that we have accomplished over the past decade, but none of it would have been possible without the support of every staff member."
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About CAPO
Blue Nile Dairy Company Ltd, is a subsidiary of DAL Group - Food Division, which markets all its dairy products under the "CAPO" brand, is the principal dairy company in Sudan with an unrivalled reputation for quality and hygiene.
CAPO was established in May 1997 and has steadily grown its production facilities to produce a range of products that include pasteurised milk, plain and fruit yoghurt, drinking yoghurt, mish and whipping cream. Recent new products have included a Bio-yoghurt and long-life milks. Other innovative dairy products are planned.
CAPO's Quality Policy is to produce a range of dairy products that are always safe to consume and are of a consistently high standard. Its overriding goal is to ensure that all CAPO products are enjoyed by consumers by focusing on all stage of the supply chain (including final distribution and storage at the retailer), its manufacturing processes, storage and staff training.
In May 2000 BNDC was awarded the Certificate of Approval by Lloyd's Register of Quality Assurance (ISO9002:1994) making it the first company in the Sudan to achieve ISO status.
In May 2003 the certificate was updated to ISO 9001:2000. BNDC is still the only dairy in Sudan with this certification.
For more information, please contact:
Mariko Hall
Tel: 04 - 334 2966
Fax: 04 - 334 2977
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