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At Botho University, we believe in celebrating hard work, academic excellence, and holistic development. Our nurturing environment encourages students to grow, both academically and personally. To recognize and reward their dedication, we offer a range of prestigious awards designed to inspire and motivate.
Awarded: Every Semester
The Dean’s Award for Academic Achievement recognises consistent hard work, dedication, and intellectual excellence. It is awarded every semester to students who achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or above, reflecting outstanding academic performance across all enrolled modules.
More than just a certificate, this award is a motivational milestone—encouraging students to stay focused and committed to their academic goals. It affirms that persistence, discipline, and a passion for learning are highly valued at Botho University.
For many students, the Dean’s Award serves as an early recognition of excellence, often paving the way toward other prestigious honours such as the Festus Mogae Award or the Spirit of Botho Award later in their academic journey.
Eligibility: GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0
Automatically considered—no application necessary. The award is given based on results every semester.
Named after Botswana’s former President and celebrated statesman, H.E. Festus G. Mogae, this award honours academic excellence at the highest level. It is presented annually at the graduation ceremony to the top-performing graduate with the highest cumulative GPA across the entire graduating class.
This prestigious accolade celebrates not only outstanding academic performance but also the discipline, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity required to consistently excel throughout one’s academic journey at Botho University.
The Festus Mogae Award for Academic Excellence represents the pinnacle of academic achievement and serves as a powerful inspiration for students to aim high and commit fully to their educational goals.
Eligibility:
Automatically considered—no application necessary. The award is given based on final academic results.
Sponsored by Stanbic Bank Botswana, this prestigious award is presented at graduation to a student who truly exemplifies the values outlined in the Botho Graduate Profile.
The recipient is an all-rounder—excelling academically while demonstrating active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, and personal integrity. This individual is not only an outstanding student but also a role model and ambassador of Botho University.
Award: Cash prize of BWP 10,000/-
How to Apply:
Applications open close to the graduation ceremony. Eligible graduates may nominate themselves by submitting their details and supporting evidence across a range of evaluation criteria.
Selection Process:
The final recipient is selected by the Botho University Academic Board.
Sponsored by: Corporate Partners
The Top Graduate Award by Programme recognises the best-performing graduate in each academic programme at Botho University. This award celebrates the highest academic achiever within specific programmes of study offered at Botho University.
This award is made possible by the support of our corporate sponsors, who recognise the value of high-performing graduates and are eager to encourage students to pursue excellence in their chosen fields. The Top Graduate by Programme is an exemplar of hard work, dedication, and academic success.
Eligibility:
The award is presented to the student with the highest GPA in each programme for that academic year, based on final exam results.
Sponsored by: Corporate Partners
The Top Graduate Award by Faculty is given to the highest-achieving graduate in each faculty across Botho University. This award recognises the student who has excelled academically within their specific faculty, whether it’s Faculty of Business and Accounting, Faculty of Health and Education or Faculty of Engineering and Technology. It celebrates not only the academic performance but also the commitment and discipline required to stand out in their chosen area of study.
Made possible through the generous sponsorship of our corporate partners, these awards highlight the contribution that Botho University graduates make to the workforce and the impact they have on their industries.
Eligibility:
The award is given to the graduate with the highest GPA in each faculty for that academic year, based on final results.
