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List of 22 Zimbabweans awarded scholarships to study at UK and SA varsities
30 Aug 2013 at 11:54hrs | Views
Canon Collins Trust released its list of scholars who have been awarded scholarships to study at UK and SA universities for the academic year 2013. The Canon Collins Trust offers scholarships for students pursuing full- or part-time study toward an Honours, Masters, or Ph.D. degree in any university in South Africa.
Scholarships provide up to R40,000 of support for one year for SA studying and will be considered for study in any subject.
Canon Collins Trust offers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.
Canon Collins Trust does not currently fund PhD study in the UK; however it act as a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships.
Keith Mudadi is the only scholar from Zimbabwe was awarded a scholarship to study at a UK university. 21 scholars were awarded scholarships to study at SA universities.
Canon Collins Trust provides postgraduate scholarships and other support for southern Africa
A comprehensive list is given below.
Canon Collins Scholars 2013
UK Scholar
Keith Mudadi
Zimbabwe
School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)
MA Finance & Development
Keith has a degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe and works at the Ministry of Mining Development. Upon his return to Zimbabwe he intends to work on initiatives to integrate communities around mines into the economy, as well as exploring ways to mobilise foreign di-rect investment into the mining sector.
South Africa Scholars
Wisdom Basera
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
Masters in Public Health
Wisdom specialises in epidemiology. He previously worked at the Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research at the University of Cape Town.
Pamhidzayi Berejena Mhongera
Zimbabwe
University of Pretoria
PhD Social Work
Pamhidzayi's research focuses on orphaned and vulnerable girls and their transition out of insti-tutional care in Zimbabwe. She works in microfinance and recently completed a visiting fellow-ship at the Brookings Institute in Washington DC.
Wendy Zvakawapano
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MA Applied Drama & Theatre
Wendy is exploring how drama can be used for education and community development. Prior to taking up postgraduate study she worked as a Programmes Officer at Patsimeredu Edutain-ment Trust.
Caiphas Soyapi
Zimbabwe
North-West University
LLM Import & Export Law
Caiphas' focus is human rights law in relation to trade and the extractive industries. Prior to tak-ing up postgraduate study he taught at North-West University.
Sikhulumile Sinyolo
Zimbabwe
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MSc Agricultural Economics
Sikhulumile is conducting an analysis of agriculture recovery policies, and their relevance to ru-ral Zimbabwean communities.
Dumisani Ngwenya
Zimbabwe
Durban University of Technology
PhD Conflict Resolution
Dumisani is focusing on reconciliation and conflict transformation in Zimbabwe. He is co-founder and Executive Director of a peace-building organisation called Grace to Heal.
Hloniphani Ndebele
Zimbabwe
University of the KwaZulu-Natal
PhD African Languages
Hloniphani is researching the role of ICT in the development and intellectualisation of African languages in higher education. He previously worked at the University of the KwaZulu-Natal.
Thamsanqa Ncube
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MEng Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
Thamsanqa is studying the development of clean technology for mineral processing opera-tions in southern Africa. He completed his BSc in Chemical Engineering in Havana, Cuba.
Prisca Mudimba
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
LLM Social Justice
Prisca's research is in the field of labour law, focusing on the legal requirements of a protected strike as a limitation to industrial democracy. She was previously a legal advisor at Lawyer's Voice in Durban.
Sibonginkosi Moyo
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MA Demography and Population Studies
Sibonginkosi is studying HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health, focusing particularly on female genital cutting and sexual behaviour.
Khanyile Mlotshwa
Zimbabwe
Rhodes University
Masters in Journalism
Khanyile has worked as a reporter for several years. His research explores the use of journalism as a surveillance tool and the role it plays in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding hu-man rights in three SADC countries.
Faith Mkwesha
Zimbabwe
Stellenbosch University
PhD Creative Writing
Faith is focusing her research on gender and the nation in Zimbabwean women's literature. Prior to starting her PhD she worked at Solusi University in Zimbabwe.
Justice Mavedzenge
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
LLM Constitutional and Administrative Law
Justice is exploring the state of constitutional democracy in selected southern African countries. Prior to taking on postgraduate study he worked at Freedom House in Johannesburg.
Sibonginkosi Maposa
Zimbabwe
University of South Africa (UNISA)
MA Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS
Sibonginkosi is focusing her studies on maternal and infant health in relation to HIV/AIDS and lack of access to adequate water and sanitation. She works at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Re-search (CSIR) in Pretoria.
Nyasha Manjengenja
Zimbabwe
University of the Western Cape
MA Child and Family Studies
Nyasha is conducting interviews with Zimbabwean families in South Africa to preserve undocument-ed stories of foreign nationals. She hopes her research will inform legal frameworks and diversify voic-es on the subject of immigrant identities.
Witness Kozanayi
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
PhD Geographical & Environmental Sciences
Witness is focusing his PhD thesis on the customary governance of the baobab tree in Zimba-bwe.
Calisto Kondowe
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
MA Social Development
Calisto's research focuses on youth education and employment challenges. He completed his undergraduate studies at UCT.
Witness Chirinda
Zimbabwe
University of the Western Cape
PhD Child Mortality and Reproductive Behaviour
Prior to taking on postgraduate study Witness worked for Africare in the Eastern Cape. His re-search looks at co-morbidities of HIV and non-communicable diseases amongst the elderly in South Africa.
Bridget Chinouriri
Zimbabwe
University of Pretoria
PhD Music
Bridget's doctoral research is an Investigation of the use of music as an 'Ideological Force in the Political Mobilisation of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programmes 2000-2010'. Bridget teaches at the University of Zimbabwe.
Vimbayi Chimonyo
Zimbabwe
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PhD Agriculture (Crop Science)
Vimbayi's research is entitled 'The Effect of Water Stress and Seed Storage on Sorghum Seed Quality'. Prior to taking up postgraduate study she worked as an Agricultural Officer at Zimba-bwe's Youth Chamber of Commerce.
Gillian Chigumira
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MComm Development Theory and Policy
Gillian's study focuses on economic development. Prior to taking up her MSc, Gillian studied Anthropology and International Relations at Wits.
Scholarships provide up to R40,000 of support for one year for SA studying and will be considered for study in any subject.
Canon Collins Trust offers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.
Canon Collins Trust does not currently fund PhD study in the UK; however it act as a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships.
Keith Mudadi is the only scholar from Zimbabwe was awarded a scholarship to study at a UK university. 21 scholars were awarded scholarships to study at SA universities.
Canon Collins Trust provides postgraduate scholarships and other support for southern Africa
A comprehensive list is given below.
Canon Collins Scholars 2013
UK Scholar
Keith Mudadi
Zimbabwe
School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)
MA Finance & Development
Keith has a degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe and works at the Ministry of Mining Development. Upon his return to Zimbabwe he intends to work on initiatives to integrate communities around mines into the economy, as well as exploring ways to mobilise foreign di-rect investment into the mining sector.
South Africa Scholars
Wisdom Basera
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
Masters in Public Health
Wisdom specialises in epidemiology. He previously worked at the Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research at the University of Cape Town.
Pamhidzayi Berejena Mhongera
Zimbabwe
University of Pretoria
PhD Social Work
Pamhidzayi's research focuses on orphaned and vulnerable girls and their transition out of insti-tutional care in Zimbabwe. She works in microfinance and recently completed a visiting fellow-ship at the Brookings Institute in Washington DC.
Wendy Zvakawapano
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MA Applied Drama & Theatre
Wendy is exploring how drama can be used for education and community development. Prior to taking up postgraduate study she worked as a Programmes Officer at Patsimeredu Edutain-ment Trust.
Caiphas Soyapi
Zimbabwe
North-West University
LLM Import & Export Law
Caiphas' focus is human rights law in relation to trade and the extractive industries. Prior to tak-ing up postgraduate study he taught at North-West University.
Sikhulumile Sinyolo
Zimbabwe
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MSc Agricultural Economics
Sikhulumile is conducting an analysis of agriculture recovery policies, and their relevance to ru-ral Zimbabwean communities.
Dumisani Ngwenya
Zimbabwe
Durban University of Technology
PhD Conflict Resolution
Dumisani is focusing on reconciliation and conflict transformation in Zimbabwe. He is co-founder and Executive Director of a peace-building organisation called Grace to Heal.
Hloniphani Ndebele
Zimbabwe
University of the KwaZulu-Natal
PhD African Languages
Hloniphani is researching the role of ICT in the development and intellectualisation of African languages in higher education. He previously worked at the University of the KwaZulu-Natal.
Thamsanqa Ncube
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MEng Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
Thamsanqa is studying the development of clean technology for mineral processing opera-tions in southern Africa. He completed his BSc in Chemical Engineering in Havana, Cuba.
Prisca Mudimba
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
LLM Social Justice
Prisca's research is in the field of labour law, focusing on the legal requirements of a protected strike as a limitation to industrial democracy. She was previously a legal advisor at Lawyer's Voice in Durban.
Sibonginkosi Moyo
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MA Demography and Population Studies
Sibonginkosi is studying HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health, focusing particularly on female genital cutting and sexual behaviour.
Khanyile Mlotshwa
Zimbabwe
Rhodes University
Masters in Journalism
Khanyile has worked as a reporter for several years. His research explores the use of journalism as a surveillance tool and the role it plays in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding hu-man rights in three SADC countries.
Faith Mkwesha
Zimbabwe
Stellenbosch University
PhD Creative Writing
Faith is focusing her research on gender and the nation in Zimbabwean women's literature. Prior to starting her PhD she worked at Solusi University in Zimbabwe.
Justice Mavedzenge
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
LLM Constitutional and Administrative Law
Justice is exploring the state of constitutional democracy in selected southern African countries. Prior to taking on postgraduate study he worked at Freedom House in Johannesburg.
Sibonginkosi Maposa
Zimbabwe
University of South Africa (UNISA)
MA Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS
Sibonginkosi is focusing her studies on maternal and infant health in relation to HIV/AIDS and lack of access to adequate water and sanitation. She works at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Re-search (CSIR) in Pretoria.
Nyasha Manjengenja
Zimbabwe
University of the Western Cape
MA Child and Family Studies
Nyasha is conducting interviews with Zimbabwean families in South Africa to preserve undocument-ed stories of foreign nationals. She hopes her research will inform legal frameworks and diversify voic-es on the subject of immigrant identities.
Witness Kozanayi
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
PhD Geographical & Environmental Sciences
Witness is focusing his PhD thesis on the customary governance of the baobab tree in Zimba-bwe.
Calisto Kondowe
Zimbabwe
University of Cape Town
MA Social Development
Calisto's research focuses on youth education and employment challenges. He completed his undergraduate studies at UCT.
Witness Chirinda
Zimbabwe
University of the Western Cape
PhD Child Mortality and Reproductive Behaviour
Prior to taking on postgraduate study Witness worked for Africare in the Eastern Cape. His re-search looks at co-morbidities of HIV and non-communicable diseases amongst the elderly in South Africa.
Bridget Chinouriri
Zimbabwe
University of Pretoria
PhD Music
Bridget's doctoral research is an Investigation of the use of music as an 'Ideological Force in the Political Mobilisation of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programmes 2000-2010'. Bridget teaches at the University of Zimbabwe.
Vimbayi Chimonyo
Zimbabwe
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PhD Agriculture (Crop Science)
Vimbayi's research is entitled 'The Effect of Water Stress and Seed Storage on Sorghum Seed Quality'. Prior to taking up postgraduate study she worked as an Agricultural Officer at Zimba-bwe's Youth Chamber of Commerce.
Gillian Chigumira
Zimbabwe
University of the Witwatersrand
MComm Development Theory and Policy
Gillian's study focuses on economic development. Prior to taking up her MSc, Gillian studied Anthropology and International Relations at Wits.
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