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.
charlie says
Iam a 20.
I have a bachelor of arts(humanities and social sciences) degree.
I hope to pursue my studies in the field of Enviroment, as i was majoring
in environmental studies.
Iam therefore seeking for a scholarship.
I would like to do my studies either in th U.K or in Brazil
Fely says
I need information about how to acquire the scholarships please.
Fadzai Munikwa says
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.
Noreen says
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
Tapiwa ZVAREVASHE says
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.