China – Africa Friendship Scholarships

HELSB – Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board

CHINA – AFRICA FRIENDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian nationals that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for scholarships under the China-Africa Friendship Scholarship Scheme for the 2021/2022 Academic Year. Available are: Fifteen (15) Masters and PhD in the following fields of study: Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Education, Chinese Study and Journalism.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should:

  • Be Zambian citizens with Green Natioral Registration Cards (NRC)

Master’s Applicants:

  • Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree; and
  • Be of maximum age 34 years by September 2021

PhD Applicants

  • Hold a relevant Vaster’s degree; and
  • Be of maximum age 39 years by September 2021

CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

Candidates should meet own cost towards:

i) Expenses to and from the Airport;

ii) Any short fall not adequately covered by the scholarship.

DURATION OF STUDY

This is dependent on the programme to be pursued (2 to 4 years). Some may, however, include 1 year of Chinese language.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants should submit:

  • A typed application letter responding to the advertisement, clearly stating the field of study desired, age and mobile phone number for easy communication;
  • Curriculum Vitae, Certified Photocopies of Educational Certificates, Results Transcripts, NRC, eight (8) colour passport size photos and colour photo copy of pages and 3 of the passport;
  • Two letters of recommendation from Professors or Associate Professors;
  • A study plan or synopsis of summarized details of the preferred course and how the intended course of study will enhance ones contribution to Zambia’s development (400 words);
  • Employers’ Recommendation letters stating that they would be granted leave to take up offers if selected for those in formal employment.

It is a requirement by the host country that all nominated candidates undergo comprehensive medical examinations including the HIV and Hepatitis B tests.

Nominated candidates must note that last-minute withdrawals will attract serious sanctions from HELSB which may include being blacklisted.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive

Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board

P.O. Box 50464,

LUSAKA

or

Hand delivered to:

2nd Floor United Church House, No. 8 Mosi-oa-lunya Road, Woodlands, LUSAKA

or

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board at C4 Copperbelt University Riverside Campus, Kitwe.

Closing date: Friday 15th January, 2021

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

Note:

i. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Any applicant who would not hear from us by Friday 26th February, 2021 should consider his/her application as unsuccessful;

ii. Applicants should apply in only one field of study.

Ireen Nayame Chirwa (Mrs)

Chief Executive Officer

HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS BOARD

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