HOW TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP OR BURSARY IN ZAMBIA!

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 If you are a Zambian who is looking for where to get a fully funded scholarship, bursary or a student loan, this article will give you a detailed step by step explanation of the process involved in being awarded a scholarship in Zambia. There are many opportunities of getting 100% scholarship.

1. HELSB

HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD
THE HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD'S(HELSB) LOGO.

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Board (HELSB), previously called "The Bursary Committee",  awards Scholarships every year to qualified high school graduates to study abroad in Algeria, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, India, Morocco, Russian Federation, Serbia, Tunisia and Turkey. The scholarships adverts are published on their official social media pages and on their website. These adverts give a detailed guide on how to apply, the requirements, the criteria and other necessary information. The scholarships are awarded on merit and vulnerability. Students intending to study science based programmes (Engineering, Medicine, Computer science, etc) must have taken pure sciences at secondary school. Note that the HELSB no longer gives bursaries at local Universities, they instead  give student loans which are different from bursaries. Click here  to read our detailed article on how to apply for a student loan or bursary.

2. TEVETA

The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority gives bursaries to the vulnerable who intend to pursue their tertiary education at trades, vocational and technical colleges. The applicant's vulnerability is assessed by the Social Welfare. These bursaries are limited to colleges and TEVETA registered and recognised institutions. 

TEVETA FORM 1
TEVETA REQUIREMENTS 1

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TEVETA REQUIREMENTS


3. NGOs

There are many Non Governmental Organisations that give scholarships to the vulnerable, especially to the girl child. The scholarships are almost always awarded on vulnerability. Some times organisations partner up with companies or prominent politicians to give scholarships. You can keep a look out on media platforms for news on scholarships. Here are some of the organisations that give scholarships; ZSF, FAWEZA and MASOMO EDU.

4. UNITED STATES SCHOLARSHIP

U.S. EMBASSY ZAMBIA
U.S. EMBASSY EMBLEM


 According to the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, The United States Government does not offer any scholarships for international students studying as undergraduates.  Exceptional Zambian graduate or post graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Fulbright Fellowship Program, which is directly funded by the United States Government. However, scholarship opportunities are found through their website. From our observation, the scholarships found through the U.S. Embassy are usually for programmes under humanities and social sciences. Click here to access their website.

5. UNIVERSITIES

Some Universities offer scholarships to students. The scholarships range from 25%-100%. These scholarships are usually merit based. CAVENDISH UNIVERSITY is one of universities that offer scholarships.

6. INDIVIDUALS 

Some times politicians, business people, social media influencers, musicians and other prominent people give scholarships to vulnerable Zambians. these kinds of scholarships are usually advertised through their social media platforms like facebook and require that you prove your vulnerability. Remember to keep a look out for such opportunities on social media.

7. COMPANIES

At times big companies give scholarships to students. These scholarships are usually given to students pursuing or those intending to pursue programmes that are in line with the field of the respective companies. 

NOTE: the common wealth scholarships are for postgraduate studies and not undergraduates. The same applies for the British Council scholarships!

Remember to keep a look out on social media so as to not miss out on these opportunities.

If you have any questions drop them in the comments below!

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

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