Apply for undergraduate GRZ Student Loans for the 2014/2015 Academic year at the University of Zambia

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2014

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for Two Thousand (2,000) undergraduate GRZ Student Loans for the 2014/2015 Academic Year at the University of Zambia.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should be:
i. Zambians with Green National Registration Cards (NRC)
ii. School leavers admitted to the University of Zambia
iii. School leavers who completed Grade 12 in and later than 2011
iv. 24 years old or below by September 2014

NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT APPLY

Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary to the Bursaries Committee
P.O. Box 50093
LUSAKA

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications should submit the following:
a) An application letter responding to the advert;
b) A photocopy of University Admission Letter;
c) A photocopy of Grade 12 Statement of Results;
d) A photocopy of the candidate’s NRC and Parent’s/Guardian’s NRC;
e) Two (2) recent passport size photos of the candidate;
f) An application form obtained from the Bursaries Committee Lusaka or Kitwe offices. Rural students need not include this form but will be expected to fill it in at the time of registration;
g) Any other documents in support of the application.

The Loans are limited and scaled down as follows: (a) 100% (b) 75% (c) 50% (d) 25% of the total cost of tuition and accommodation. Applicants should indicate in their application the level of the loan required. However, the Bursaries Committee reserves the right to determine the actual level of the loan. Loans are awarded according to the Bursaries Committee’s financial capacity and, therefore, admission into the University does not necessarily guarantee the applicant a GRZ loan.

Please note that only vulnerable Zambians need apply for 100% loan and are expected to attach all necessary documents in support of their vulnerability. Those applying for 100% are expected to request for a Social Welfare Recommendation Report from the Social Welfare office in their town. Do not submit your BC application form and supporting documents to the Social Welfare Department.

The student loan is not transferable from one University to another; therefore, students wishing to apply for the loan should be clear in their applications. Applicants who have been sponsored before at either UNZA or CBU should indicate their Loan Numbers.

Applications by hand should be submitted to Room 21 (Registry) Maxwell House Annex, Los Angeles Boulevard, Long acres, Lusaka or Bursaries Committee office, Copperbelt University, Jambo Drive, Kitwe.

Rural students are especially encouraged to apply.

For any clarification, contact us on telephone: +260 - 211-250726, Lusaka.

Ireen Nayame Chirwa (Mrs)
Secretary to the Bursaries Committee
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION