Commonwealth Scholarships now open to Zimbabweans
Jul 13th, 2009 | By Samuel | Category: News
ZIMBABWEANS can now apply for Commonwealth scholarships following an easing of tension between the organisation and the southern African country.
The country iniatiated dialogue with the Commonwealth at a three-day round table meeting which started on Tuesday this week – a move seen as a precursor to having Zimbabwe bounce back to the Commonwealth family.
Officials from the inclusive Government attended the three-day meeting with representatives from the Commonwealth grouping this week in Johannesburg.
They held a roundtable meeting to drum up humanitarian aid for the country and re-establish formal links, according to a statement from the grouping.
At the meeting it was agreed that a network of regional and international civic organisations affiliated to the Commonwealth will develop a special programme to assist Zimbabwe with training, along with technical and other humanitarian support.
Zimbabwe voluntarily left the Commonwealth in 2003.
Yesterday, the head of the Commonwealth Foundation, Mark Collins, said in Johannesburg that Zimbabweans could apply for Commonwealth scholarships
again.
Collins said engagement with Zimbabwe by the Commonwealth network had been growing since civil society bodies petitioned for such support at the 2007
Commonwealth heads of state and government meeting in Kampala, Uganda.
“This meeting has been the first step and a programme for the future has been developed,” Collins said.
Formal political ties between Zimbabwe and the Commonwealth are yet to be restored. Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai met Commonwealth officials during his recent visit to Europe and the US.
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An a 3rd year LLB student at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa and would be grateful if a scholarship could be afforded me. I am 45 years old having been a legal secretary for over 20 years. My son also finished his “A” level in 2008 and is seeking sponsorship as well. If there is any well wisher out there to sponsor either of us. Otherwise without sponsorship my son will be at home until I finish that is if I manage to keep sponsoring myself.
This is a big step in the right direction for the ordinary man on the streets in Zimbabwe, it makes a lot of sense to get the citizenry on equal stepping with everyone in the world through such measures as reincorporating the country into the international community, it is a huge relief that our people can once again qualify for educational assistance.
This is pleasing.I am a 18 year old student hoping to benefit as well from this.I would like to be financed to study in south africa,i already have a place to study my LLB in one south african university.I am willing to pay at least 40% of the fees,please help.thank you.
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Staying and studying in S.A where do we apply for commonwealth study scholarships
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I am a 20 year old looking for international scholarships to pursue studies and possibly a career in Aerospace Engineering. I completed my A-Levels in 2008 and haven’t been able to go to university afterwards so if anyone has anything on external scholarships as well as internal university scholarships please help would really appreciate it.
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l am a young man aged 22 with very good passes for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA) Part 2 professional scheme qualification but I can”t progress to the final level due to financial problems.I have good O and A Level passes and well behaved.I am applying for a scholarship in the field of accounting and finance at a university in South Africa,UK,USA or Australia.Thank You.
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i am a disable lady looking for assistance to afford my daughter to go and study law at university of sheffield in uk . i m looking for the other 40% to add to the 60% they are offering for their scholarship .she wants to commerce her studies in september 2010.please lm in really need of help.l m un employed and his father is dead .and i m a single parent.
This comes as great news to people like me who are willing to study further but failing mainly because of monetary problems.I am currently undertaking an ND in Mining at Zimbabwe School of Mines in my final year and kindly ask for assistance to acquire a degree in mining engineering in any country currently offering my request.would greatly appreciate your positive response.
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I am a young Zimbabwean seeking scholarship to study in any country to further my studies.I hold a bachelor of Social Sciences Degree with the University of Zimbabwe and would like to study for a masters.Thank you and be blessed
I am a girl with three As at Cambrige A Level. I got a place at Bedfordshire Unversity in Uk. I wish to do LLB at undergraduate level. My As are in English Literatue, History and Geography. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated Thank you and God bless.
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I am a man aged 27 and a holder of first class B Sc in Administration from University of Zimbabwe.I was accepted by institute of social studies in Netherlands to study MS in Development Studies and failed to attend because I failed to secure a sponsor in time.Recently have been accepted by local University (National University of Science and Technology) to study MS in Development Studies.I appeal to an one who can help me with the fees,as i wish to advance my career.Thank you
l am a girl aged 20 and l finished my A levels and l wrote them with campridge.l want to continue with school so that l can improve our way of living in my family and l know that my brothers will need my help very soon.l have been accepted by many universities in south africa but couldnt go because of financial problems.l am putting my trust in this programmy that it may assist me with a scholarship.
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This is positive indeed. I am a 21 year old man doing final year studies Bachelor of Accounting Science with UNISA and i am looking for a scholarship to a graduate school in UK, USA, Canada or South Africa
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Iam a zimbabwean youny man . Iam looking for a scholarship to pursue my career abroad. I finished my A/levels in 2009 and I was one of the best student in my High School. Please help me Iam from a disadvantaged background and I would like to study Medicine
I am looking for a scholarship to pursue MSc in Financial Risk Management at University of Reading by October 2010. May kindly assist me.
Also happy to hear this, tried to get more infor , but it looks like there is noone who really knows anything about it. Am a girl who is currently about to start my 3rd year in medicine (clinical) in UK, university of London and its getting a bit tougher for my sponsers. Please help if you have any information about the commonwealth scholarships.
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l am a young man aged 20 and i am doing a Bachelors Degree In Accountancy at the University of Zimbabwe. I am asking for financial assistance from any well wishers inorder to finish my programme since my parents cannot afford to pay my fees.May GOD bless you.
I am a lady aged 24 and would like to be assisted in acquiring a scholarship to do a mastres in information management. i hv a bachelors in business management and information technology and would love to pursue my studies but l do not have the resources.. would you kindly assist me with the information on how i can be one of your beneficiaries.. Thank you and may the Lord richly bless you
I am a nineteen year old Zimbabwean girl who completed her A levels in 2009. I was doing mathematics, business studies and economics. I passed with a C and two A’s respectively. Due to financial difficulties, i am not able to go to university although it has been my greatest wish to do so and take care of my family. I have four siblings and my parents are extremely lowly paid.
Throughout my childhood i have been involved in community charity work for which i can provide proof or recommendations. I am prepared to take up any offer to further my education, as well as being bonded by the sponsor.
Thank you in advance. God bless you.
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I need information about how to acquire the scholarships please.