SSC Development Fund

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Social Security Commission

Development Fund

We invest in Namibia’s human capital through three schemes: Bursaries for students, and the Employment and Training schemes for organisations that create jobs and build skills.

Bursary Scheme

For individual students

Non-repayable grants for academically deserving, socio-economically disadvantaged Namibians pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at recognised institutions.

  • Tuition and prescribed learning materials
  • Accommodation & transport per Policy
  • Non-repayable grant

Employment Scheme

For Development Agencies

Funding for registered Development Agencies running projects that create sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities for Namibians.

  • Project-based funding for job creation
  • For registered Development Agencies
  • Assessed against SSC proposal guidelines

Training Scheme

For Training Providers

Funding for accredited Training Providers delivering skills-development and vocational programmes that improve the employability of Namibians.

  • Support for approved training programmes
  • For registered Training Providers
  • Assessed against Training Scheme guidelines

How to apply

Three simple steps
Choose a scheme & register

Pick Bursary, Employment, or Training and create your account in minutes.

Complete your profile

Provide the details and supporting documents required for your scheme.

Submit & track

Review, submit before the closing date, and follow your status online.

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