1. Who can apply for the scholarship?
- First year applicant into a public university in Zimbabwe
2. What documents do I need to apply for the scholarship?
- Offer letter from university
- O and A Level certificates
- Pay slip/ Source of income – parents
- CV/Resume
- Reference letters
3. When are the application deadlines?
- 6 weeks after ZIMSEC A level Results are released
4. Who should write the recommendation letters?
- We highly recommend that these letters be obtained from members of the academic community, for example, high school teacher or headmaster
5. What should be included in a recommendation letter
- The period and capacity in which the referee has known you
- Description of your character/attributes/performance at school
- Description of any obstacles or hardships you have faced or overcome including any special personal or family circumstances that have caused financial or other difficulty
- Description of your potential for future success
6. How many letters of recommendation should I send?
- Two
7. Do you require official transcripts or school certificates?
- Yes, we require certified copies of the official transcripts for the review process.
8. Do I need to pay an application fee?
- No, the application process is free.
After Submitting the Application
9. I have submitted the application. How soon will I have my decision?
- You will be contacted 2 weeks after applications close.
10. My question is not addressed above?
Please contact us at mailto:info@simbaredzidzo.org.au