LUMWANA MINING COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2019/2020(ten [10] awards)
Barrick Lumwana Mining Company sponsors this scholarship, which aims at bridging the skills and education gap that exists among youths in the North Western Province of Zambia. The scholarship also aims at providing an opportunity and empowering economically disadvantaged youths in the North Western Province to attain University education.
The scholarship will cover ALL tuition, accommodation and other fees payable for a degree program at Mukuba University.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered for the Barrick Lumwana Mining Company Scholarship Scheme, applicants must:
i. Be Zambian citizens resident in the North Western Province
ii. Not be more than 35 years of age
iii. Be in possession of Grade 12 certificate. Applicants must meet Mukuba University and Barrick Lumwana�s competitive criteria which will take into account the selection points secured by all applicants.
iv. Be in possession of an admission letter from Mukuba University for full time study
v. Have no criminal record or general record of bad behaviour. Returning students of Mukuba University applying for this scholarship should have a clean disciplinary record
vi. Not have been awarded and accepted a scholarship, loan or bursary from the Zambian Government or any other institution during the same period that the applicant intends to undertake their studies at Mukuba University
Applicants shall apply following an annual announcement made in the three chiefdoms of Mukumbi, Matebo and Mumena. The announcement will also be made at selected Solwezi Radio stations and other media.
Applications may be made to the Sustainability Manager, Lumwana Mining Company, P.O.110199, Mwinilunga Road, Lumwana East, Solwezi, Zambia.
Final awards will be strictly on a merit basis, following scrutiny and recommendation by Mukuba University.
What of people applying to other universities, are they not considered for this scholarship?