Burgan Bank Launches the Academic Scholarship Program

Burgan Bank has recently launched a new academic scholarship program to reinforce its commitment to developing national talents’ competencies and capabilities. This program reflects Burgan’s ongoing and targeted efforts to promote the growth and advancement of its human capital, especially Kuwaiti talents. Under the program, ten high-performing employees were selected from various departments to receive a full scholarship that will facilitate the completion of their graduate studies. 

Speaking about the Bank’s long-term investment in its human capital, Mr. Raed Abdullah Al-Haqhaq, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer & CEO – Kuwait at Burgan Bank said “We remain committed towards achieving our long-term growth strategy that focuses specifically on the core objectives of growing and developing our human capital, aimed at building a strong team of highly-qualified, expertly skilled professionals, who have the academic and practical know-how necessary to achieve the Burgan’s ambitious plans. Burgan employees are a key asset that will enable us to continue delivering premium quality services and ensuring top-notch banking experience for our customers, which will boost Burgan’s position as a leading financial services provider in Kuwait.” 

Commenting on the program, Mrs. Halah El Sherbini, Group Chief Human Resources and Development Officer at Burgan Bank, noted that “Ten high potential and talented employees were nominated and approved for full academic scholarships as part of the program. This support will enable them to pursue their education and advance their academic accomplishments in various fields including finance, economics as well as in business administration.” 

El Sherbini further added “At Burgan Bank, We are strategically focused on improving our employees’ chances for career growth and wellbeing through targeted development plans with purpose. Upon joining Burgan, we ensure that they are put on a clear and dynamic development path, as we believe that the purposeful consistent growth of our employees is a key driver of organizational success.”

Burgan Bank remains fully committed to supporting and nurturing the career paths of all its employees. It is particularly dedicated to integrating national talents and investing in Kuwaiti aspiring banking professionals to empower them to become the leading force of the banking sector. Reflecting its firm belief that the human capital is its strongest asset. Burgan keeps investing in developing its employees through expansive and comprehensive programs, providing ongoing professional development opportunities at different levels and in a variety of fields.