Presidential And National Scholarships For 2020/2021 Academic Year

Job Description

The Department Of Presidential And National Scholarships Office Of The President And Cabinet Private Bag 2656, Causeway Harare
Office Of The President And Cabinet:

Presidential And National Scholarships For 2020/2021 Academic Year

The Presidential and National Scholarships Department in the Office of the President and Cabinet invites applications for scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic year. The Scholarships target able but disadvantaged talented and academically gifted students mainly from rural schools in remote districts of the country's 10 Provinces, intending to pursue under graduate and post graduate studies at foreign universities. These applications are open for selection for Presidential and all bilateral scholarships on offer in the following disciplines:

Duties and Responsibilities

PLACES OFFERED

ENGINEERING
Mining, Chemical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Civil, Surveying, Aeronautical, Industrial and Systems, Auto, Materials and Metallurgical
HEALTH SCIENCES
Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Bio-Medical Sciences and Bio-Kinetics, Bio-chemistry, Medicine and Surgery, Psychiatry, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Dietetics
GENERAL SCIENCES
Archeological Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Geological Sciences, Geo Information
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Horticulture, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics and Meteorology, Winery Irrigation and Technology Wildlife Management, Environmental Management, Water Conservation and Management

COMMERCE/MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Accounting Science, Financial Intelligence, Business Economics, Insurance and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Forensic Accounting and Auditing
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Law (LLB), Geographical Information, Social Work, Fine Arts, Design and Graphics, Physical and Town Planning, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Drama and Film Studies, Heritage and Cultural Tourism, Archeology, International Relations, Visual Studies
Preference will be given to applicants who satisfy the following criteria:
1. Undergraduate applicants for none Science disciplines should have a minimum of 10 points at 'A' Level in subjects that are relevant to the chosen degree programme, and must be 25 years of age or below by 31st December, 2020.
2. Undergraduate applicants for Science and Technology disciplines should have either A or B in relevant 'A' Level Science subjects.
3. Masters and PhDs applicants should have either First Class or Upper Second Class Degree classification in the relevant field of study.
Masters applicants should be below 35 years of age, and PhD applicants should be below 45 years of age by 31st December, 2020.
4. All selected candidates shall be required to undergo a thorough Medical Check-up from reputable medical practitioners.
Interested candidates should present the following:-

Qualifications and Experience

1. Application letter specifying the preferred undergraduate or post-graduate degree programme in the area of study of your own choice. Give at least 2 choices.
2. Motivation letter (giving the applicant's background and justification on why one is worthy being selected),
3. Selected candidates to provide a Police clearance certificate,

4. Two reference letters, each from different persons or institutions,

5. Copies of certified 'A" Level and '0' Level Certificates,

6. Copies of certified Degree Certificates and Transcripts in the case of Masters and PhD candidates,

7. Copies of certified Birth and I.D. Certificates,

8. CV, which clearly shows your District of origin as shown on Birth Certificate or National Identification Card and at least three contact phone/cell numbers,
9. Copy of bio-data page of a valid passport or proof of an application for a passport,
10. Submitted applications that have met the deadline and above requirements are valid until 31st December, 2020.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD STRICTLY BE DIRECTED TO:
The Executive Director
Presidential and National Scholarships Department Office of the President and Cabinet,
10th Floor, Compensation Building, Corner 4th Street and Central Avenue,
Harare, Zimbabwe
NB: Applications submitted through third parties will not be accepted.
All applications should be submitted in person or by mail to the above address.
Closing Date for submission of applications is 3rd March, 2020.

No late submissions are to be entertained.

Only successful applicants will be contacted and notified of further processes required.