Deadline: 31 August 2016
The Zambia Society Trust is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Education Grants to pursue further studies on completion of their secondary education. The Zambia Society Trust focuses its assistance on the orphaned and other vulnerable children of Zambia.
The Zambia Society Trust is a UK-based charity devoted to the relief of poverty, disability and sickness, the promotion of good health and the advancement of education in Zambia.
The Trust assists disadvantaged Zambian students to pursue educational, technical, vocational and training courses in Zambia at recognised and approved institutions. Short courses of six months and those of one or two years will be considered and also longer courses.
The partial grants awarded will usually cover tuition and examination fees and sometimes accommodation costs. Consideration is given to applicants who have successfully started a course but have two more years to complete. The Trust supports young, able students to enable them to gain employment and also encourages practical courses in agriculture and trades.
Funding Information
The annual funding available varies according to Trust funds but in recent years £11,000 has been allocated to support students pursuing courses including teaching, nursing, radiography, heavy equipment repair, metal fabrication, agriculture, fisheries, telecommunications, and journalism & public relations.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the three documents Covering Letter, Application Form and Personal Statement Form via given website.
Eligible Country: Zambia
For more information, please visit Education Grants 2017.
