MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION BURSARIES COMMITTEE CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian nationals that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for Thirty Two (32) scholarships under the Chinese Government Scholarship Scheme for the 2014/2015 Academic Year. Available are: Category A - Seventeen (17) undergraduate in any relevant field; Category B - Twelve (12) Masters and Three (03) PhD Scholarships in Science and Technology studies for the purpose of teaching in universities. ELIGIBILITY Category A: Applicants should: Be Zambian citizens with Green National Registration Cards (NRC) Be School Leavers who completed Grade 12 in and later than 2011 Have Grades 1-4 in English, Mathematics and subjects relevant to the intended course of study Be of maximum age of 24 years Category B: Applicants should: Be Zambian citizens with Green National Registration Cards (NRC) Have a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree for applicants for the Masters Degree Have a Master of Science or Engineering Degree for applicants for Doctorate Degree Be maximum age 34 for the Masters Degree and 39 for the Doctorate Degree Successful candidates in Category B will be taken on as Staff Development Fellows under the Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education prior to their post-graduate studies. 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. This is dependent on the programme to be pursued, however, all include 1 year of Chinese language (5 to 7 years for Undergraduates; 2 to 3 years for Masters and PhD) METHOD OF APPLICATION Applicants should submit: An application letter responding to the advert, clearly stating the field of study desired, age, day-time telephone number and e-mail address for easy communication; Curriculum Vitae, Certified Photocopies of Educational Certificates, Transcript/Statement of results, NRC, eight (8) colour passport size photos and colour photo copy of pages 2 and 3 of the passport; Two Letters of Recommendation (issued by the school they completed their Grade 12 from for undergraduate) A study plan or synopsis of summarized details of the preferred course and how the intended course of study will enhance one’s contribution to Zambia’s development (200 words for Bachelor’s and 400 words for Masters and PhD applicants) on one face of an A4 page Those in employment should enclose recommendation letters from their employers stating that they would be granted leave to take up offers if selected. It is a requirement by the host country that all nominated candidates undergo comprehensive medical examinations including the HIV test. Nominated candidates must note that last-minute withdrawals will attract serious sanctions from the Committee which may include a fine or being blacklisted. Applications should be addressed to: or Hand delivered to: The Secretary Room 21 (Registry) Bursaries Committee Maxwell House, Annex Building P.O. Box 50093 Los Angeles Boulevard, Longacres LUSAKA LUSAKA Closing date: Friday 14th March 2014 For any clarification, contact us on telephone: +260 - 211-250726, Lusaka. Note: (i) Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any applicant who would not hear from us by 4th April 2014 should consider his/her application as unsuccessful. (ii) Students currently on Government sponsorship at UNZA or CBU should not apply. (iii) Applicants should apply only in one field of study. Ireen Nayame Chirwa (Mrs) Secretary to the Bursaries Committee MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION
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