Are you looking for scholarship opportunities to further your education? Look no further! We have compiled an expanded list of the top scholarship programs available for you. These scholarships cover various fields of study and are offered by different organizations and governments worldwide. Read on to discover the best opportunities and how to apply. Take note of the opening and closing dates for applications for each year and prepare for the next opening.
- Beit Trust Scholarships
The Beit Trust offers annual scholarships for postgraduate studies to students from Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi. These scholarships are available for studies in the United Kingdom, Ireland, or South Africa. To learn more and apply, visit the Beit Trust website.
- UNICAF Scholarships
Unicaf has its headquarters in Europe, and it is expanding throughout Africa via a growing network of university campuses and learning centers to facilitate blended and open learning options. Unicaf currently has a physical presence in 12 countries and has plans to expand to 5 additional countries within the next two years.
Unicaf, through its partner universities, offers Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in partnership with UK, US and African universities. Current partnerships include Liverpool John Moores University (UK), the University of East London (UK), the University of Suffolk (UK), and Unicaf University which is a pan-African university with local and British accreditation. In addition to the fully online degrees, Unicaf through Unicaf University offers a range of academic programmes through its campus network. Besides online and on-campus studies, Unicaf provides a wide range of professional short courses. To apply, visit the UNICAF website here.
- Chevening Scholarships
The UK government’s global scholarship program, Chevening, offers fully-funded scholarships for one-year master’s degrees at any UK university. Zimbabwean students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. For more information and to apply, visit the Chevening website.
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
This program provides scholarships for African students, including Zimbabweans, to study at partner universities in Africa, Europe, and North America. The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. To learn more and apply, visit the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program website.
- African Leadership University (ALU) Scholarships
ALU offers merit-based scholarships for African students, including Zimbabweans, to study at their campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda. For more information and to apply, visit the ALU website.
- Mandela Rhodes Scholarships
This scholarship program offers funding for postgraduate studies at South African universities for students from African countries, including Zimbabwe. To learn more and apply, visit the Mandela Rhodes Foundation website.
- DAAD Scholarships
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for students from developing countries, including Zimbabwe, to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany. For more information and to apply, visit the DAAD website.
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program
This program offers scholarships for Zimbabwean students to pursue graduate studies in the United States. To learn more and apply, visit the Fulbright Foreign Student Program website.
- Chinese Government Scholarships
The Chinese government offers scholarships for Zimbabwean students to study at Chinese universities. For more information and to apply, visit the China Scholarship Council website.
- Russian Government Scholarships
The Russian government provides scholarships for Zimbabwean students to study at Russian universities. To learn more and apply, visit the Study in Russia website.
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
This program offers scholarships for students from developing countries, including Zimbabwe, to pursue graduate studies in development-related fields at selected universities around the world. To learn more and apply, visit the World Bank website.
- Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships for students from developing countries, including Zimbabwe, to pursue master’s studies in Sweden. For more information and to apply, visit the Swedish Institute website.
- VLIR-UOS Scholarships
These scholarships, funded by the Flemish Interuniversity Council, provide opportunities for students from developing countries, including Zimbabwe, to pursue Master’s and training programs in Belgium. To learn more and apply, visit the VLIR-UOS website.
- Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
This program offers scholarships for postgraduate studies to students from selected developing countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis. To learn more and apply, visit the Aga Khan Foundation website.
- Rotary Foundation Global Grants
These grants support graduate-level studies in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus, including peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development. Zimbabwean students are eligible to apply. To learn more and apply, visit the Rotary Foundation website.
Please note that application deadlines and eligibility criteria may vary for each scholarship program. It is essential to visit the official websites of these scholarships and the respective universities for the most up-to-date information. Good luck with your scholarship search and applications!
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