A-Level Scholarship Programme 2016 zimbabwe in partnership with Who are we? “When I leave school I want to be a ……………….” We would love to help you fill in the gaps! Makomborero (Zimbabwe) is a Trust established and run “Education is the most powerful by local educational weapon which you can use to professionals with the goal change the world” of reaching into urban and Nelson Mandela rural communities to empower individuals, uplift The Scholarship communities, serve our nation and so impact Makomborero seeks to identify suitable candidates capable Zimbabwe, the wider world of university entrance to some of the more competitive and the next generation. degree courses. In 2016 we will be offering up to eight full Schools offering scholarships to study A-levels at an excellent Harare based scholarships: private school and thus provide the chosen students with the resources to achieve their goals where they may have fallen short through financial hardship and/or not having access to well-resourced A-level facilities in their current schools. As part of the scholarship scheme the students will be expected to assist with the on going community work in local Government schools. Hellenic Academy The scholarship will include: Examination Weekly Entrance Fees accommodation and meals St Georges College All tuition fees and stationary School Uniform requirements Gateway High School Scholarship Eligibilty o The scholarship scheme is designed to recruit the most able O-Level student. Potential candidates must either already have attained (or be predicted) a number of A grades at O-level. o The final selection process will be completed by January 2016 and will be before the actual O-level results have been published. o It is expected that scholarships will mainly be awarded to students looking to study Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology) or Commercials (Mathematics, Accounts, Economics and Management of Business). o From time to time, the selection committee may decide to award a number of scholarships that fall outside of the strict academic requirements. o Makomborero welcomes any application from government school students that feel he/she can clearly demonstrate the passion and potential to achieve top grades in their chosen A-level subjects. Selection Process o All applications must be received by the date stated on the application forms. (September) o Each application will be carefully considered and an initial shortlist drawn up. (November) o Shortlisted candidates will be called in for an interview and scholarship testing. (November and December) o The final selection process will be completed before the O-level results have been published, but in some cases we may wait for the results before informing the students who have been awarded scholarships. Please leave either your completed application form with your Headteacher or send a text message to 0774 816 742 to arrange a drop off in Mount Pleasant (Pendennis Shops). The Deadline for completed applications is 28th September 2015. Once we have drawn up an initial short list we will contact you if you have been selected for interview/scholarship testing. If you do not hear from us by 15th January 2016 please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Kind regards Mr Mark Albertyn Founder - Makomborero Zimbabwe 0774 816 742 or [email protected] Proudly Sponsored by: The 2014 and 2015 Scholarship Students: 1. David Mupfumi (Tafara 2 High) 2. Joseph Mahiya (Kutama College) 3. Sikhosana Dhliwayo (St Eric – Norton) 4. Michael Dzine (Zengeza 1 High) 5. Lazarus Mtake (Zengeza 1 High) 6. Prince Chakanyuka (Mufakose 2 High) 7. Nicola Jeranyama (Mufakose 2 8. Yeukai Songore (Seke 4 High) 9. Bruce Migeri (Mabvuku High School) 10. Sharon Kashiri (Mufakose 2) 11. Takudzwa Mujuru (Visitation Makumbi School) 12. Tatenda Jonga (Epworth High School) 13. Prince Mugebe (St Eric High School) 1. 14. Marcus Mashanda (Zengeza 1 High) 2. 15. Tadiwanashe Matambanadzo (St Ignatius) 3. 16. Tanaka Khondowe (Highfield High 1) 4. 17. Charlegne Rambanapasi (Mufakose 2) 5. 6. The 2014 Leavers and their tertiary education: 1. Rufaro Nyoni (UZ, Zimbabwe – Pharmacy) 2. Bright Zenda (UZ, Zimbabwe – Medicine) 3. Tinashe Marera (UZ, Zimbabwe – Medicine) 4. Ruvimbo Dzvurumi (UZ, Zimbabwe – Medicine) 5. Joseph Nyajina (UZ, Zimbabwe – Medicine) 6. Takudzwa Chipunza (UZ, Zimbabwe – Electrical Engineering) 7. Ntombizodzwa Makuyana (Arizona State University, USA - BioChemistry) 8. Clive Matsika (Arizona State University, USA – Mechanical Engineering) 7. 17. Charlegne Rambanapasi (Mufakose 2) .