Fifty-two (52) Zimbabwean students received scholarships from the Chinese government to study in China.
The scholarships were awarded by the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, at an event in Harare on Tuesday.
Government officials and educators attended the ceremony, including Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Deputy Minister Simelisizwe Sibanda.
Sibanda said the programme aims to help students from poor backgrounds who cannot afford higher education. He said:
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It is impressive to note that the programme is very inclusive in its design as it targets students from poor backgrounds who cannot afford tertiary education and those with an urge to acquire culture, knowledge and skills in China.
The programme resonates well with Zimbabwe’s ideology and inclusive policy of leaving no one and no place behind in nation-building.
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Ambassador Ding said that China appreciates its relationship with Zimbabwe, adding that this partnership has led to positive outcomes and many benefits for Zimbabwe. He said:
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The friendship between China and Zimbabwe remains strong, exemplified by diverse projects focused on educational exchanges, technology transfer, and more.
This strong, friendly and cooperative relationship has yielded positive results and significant benefits for Zimbabwe.
For many years, China has been Zimbabwe’s largest source of investment and a major trading partner.
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According to <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-52-zim-students-awarded-scholarships-to-china">The Sunday Mail</a>, since 2021, China has offered more than 100 scholarships to Zimbabwean students.

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Fifty-two Zimbabwean students got scholarships from China to study there. The Chinese Ambassador in Zimbabwe gave out the scholarships at an event in Harare. The goal is to help students who can't afford higher education. The program includes students from poor backgrounds and those who want to learn in China. China and Zimbabwe are good friends with projects in education and technology. China has been Zimbabwe's biggest investor and trading partner for many years. Overall, more than 100 Zimbabwean students have received scholarships from China since 2021.

52 Zimbabwean Students Awarded Chinese Government Scholarships

Applications for 2025/2026 Chevening Scholarships are now open until 5 November 2024, at 12:00 (GMT).
Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.
Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.
There are many benefits to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK’s diverse culture.
At the end of your scholarship, you’ll join our diverse community of over 60,000 global alumni. You’ll return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to bring your ideas to life and thrive in your career.
<h2>Required documents</h2>
All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. The deadlines for these required documents are in the <a href="https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/">Chevening application timeline</a>.
If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process.
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You will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in using your registration details. Take a look at the <a href="https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/application-timeline">Chevening application timeline</a> and our <a href="https://www.chevening.org/apply/faqs">FAQs</a> for a better understanding of the upcoming stages of the selection process.
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Due to the large number of applications received each year, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Please do not contact your British embassy or high commission with application enquiries.
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You may wish to review <a href="https://www.chevening.org/resource-hub/guidance">our guidance</a> to help you with the next steps.
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Applications for Chevening Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open. Chevening Scholarships are fully funded by the UK government and offer students from all over the world the chance to study in the UK for a year. Successful candidates show passion, vision, and skills. Benefits include fully funded tuition fees, great education, networking opportunities, and exposure to UK culture. Required documents include education documents, references, and a UK university offer. Applicants will receive updates on their application status via email. Unfortunately, unsuccessful applicants will not receive feedback due to the high number of applications. Additional guidance is available for references and interviews.

Applications For 2025-2026 Chevening Scholarships Are Now Open

The Islamic Republic of Iran has offered 1 000 educational scholarships for Zimbabweans with the first batch of students set to start their studies before the end of this year.
The programme will target lecturers from polytechnics and industrial colleges who will undergo six-month courses as trainers of trainers.
The offer comes after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga recently led a Zimbabwe delegation that participated at the second Iran-Africa International Economic Conference.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/iran-offers-zim-1-000-scholarships/">The Herald</a>, Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Permanent Secretary Fanuel Tagwira, said:
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We believe in action. We believe in implementation and we have learnt a lot since coming here. Several things have happened. With the partnership we now have with Iran, they have offered us 1,000 scholarships for our education.
We sat down and went through their training centre and we saw what they are providing and as we go home, we are going to mobilise so that we can send the first batch of our teachers who are in polytechnics and industrial colleges to come here and acquire skills for six months then they will become trainers.
This is a training of trainers and for each discipline, we will send a batch of 12 people to make a full class so that they can teach them in English and they will acquire the skills and after six months they go back and train others.
We have met with their Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation and as we discussed with them, we already have a memorandum of understanding with them and they are saying let’s move.
Our first step is establishing a steering committee that will be responsible for agreeing on the programmes that we want to work on.
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Iran has made significant strides in science and technology despite facing international sanctions for almost half a century.
Both Iran and Zimbabwe face United States of America sanctions, which have prompted them to seek alternative avenues for economic growth and cooperation.
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Iran Offers Zimbabwe 1 000 Scholarships

The number of Zimbabwean students enrolled at United States colleges and universities has increased by 18.7% over the previous academic year, the US Embassy in Zimbabwe has revealed.
In <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zimbabwean-students-flock-to-us-universities/">a statement</a> released on Monday, the Embassy said growing numbers of Zimbabweans are choosing U.S. higher education, citing the 2023 Open Doors Report issued by the Institute of International Education. It said:
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With a reported 1,789 Zimbabwean higher education students in the United States for the 2022/23 academic year, Zimbabwe is the second leading country in sub-Saharan Africa, per capita, and the sixth in the overall number of students in the United States.
The number of Zimbabwean undergraduate students increased by 24.4%, representing one of the largest increases among all sub-Saharan African nations.
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The Embassy attributed the increase to a combination of factors, including strong academic, athletic, and creative scholarships, comprehensive support from the EducationUSA program, and robust exchange programs that facilitate academic and professional exchange opportunities. Reads the statement:
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The United States remains in the top three destination countries for Zimbabweans studying abroad, after South Africa and the United Kingdom.
The growing interest of Zimbabweans studying in the United States affirms the strong bonds between the people of Zimbabwe and the United States.
Of Zimbabweans studying in the United States, 51.4% are undergraduates, 29.4% are graduate students, and 17% are involved in optional practical training (OPT), with the remaining students enrolled in non-degree programs.
Several factors contribute to the success of Zimbabwean students’ applications and acceptance to U.S. institutions.
Academic, athletic, and creative scholarships provide a pathway for many students. The U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA program provides information and guidance to students interested in pursuing tertiary studies in the United States.
Four EducationUSA advisors in Harare, Gweru, Mutare, and Bulawayo help students identify the best fit for their needs among the thousands of diverse options in the United States.
EducationUSA also provides Opportunity Funds to select high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds to remove application and travel-related financial barriers.
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe also maintains robust exchange programs that enable Zimbabweans to travel to the United States for academic and professional exchange and prioritizes visa appointments for student and exchange visitors.
In the past decade, more than 500 Zimbabweans have participated in the U.S. Fulbright Program, a fully funded academic exchange that represents just a fraction of the Embassy’s nearly two dozen exchange programs.
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