Ten members of Education Matters’ first USAP Cohort have been accepted during the Early Decision/Early Action application round with full scholarships to attend top colleges and universities in the United States. The ten, who have collectively earned over $2.5 million in scholarships over the four years of their education, will begin studies in August 2017. … Continue reading Ten USAPers Accepted With Over $2,5 Million In Scholarships
Zimbabwe Career Connect 2017 Application Is Open!
Are you a Zimbabwean student currently at a university in the United States or Canada? Are you thinking through your options of how you want to spend your summer, June-July 2017? Have you ever had intensive professional experience in Zimbabwe? This is your chance! The Zimbabwe Career Connect Internship Program matches Zimbabwean students who are … Continue reading Zimbabwe Career Connect 2017 Application Is Open!
Two USAP Alum Win Rhodes Scholarships
The USAP family is celebrating another amazing success as USAP alumni Ngoni Mugwisi and Lilian Dube have won this year’s two Zimbabwean Rhodes Scholarships. Ngoni, who studied O levels at Mkoba High and A levels at Thornhill High in Gweru, is currently a final year student at Arizona State University, where he is part of the … Continue reading Two USAP Alum Win Rhodes Scholarships
Join Us – Donate on #GivingTuesday
Education Matters has launched a USAP Access Fund on Global Giving US and Global Giving UK online giving platforms. We are part of #GivingTuesday on 29 November and are aiming to reach our goal of a $20,000 fund in donations on that day. There are numerous hidden costs when applying and enrolling an international universities, costs which can be … Continue reading Join Us – Donate on #GivingTuesday
Calling Talented L6 Student Athletes For 2017 Cohort
As our current cohort of U6 students are applying to begin their studies in the United States in 2017, Education Matters is currently seeking L6 students who will apply for 2018 admission. The Student Athlete Cohort assists highly motivated high school student athletes, who want to continue both their academics and sport at a high level, … Continue reading Calling Talented L6 Student Athletes For 2017 Cohort
Student Athletes On Way to the US
Fifteen Zimbabwean student athletes who worked with the Student Athlete Cohort leave for the United States in July and August to start their university studies and pursue their sports at higher levels. The Student Athlete Cohort worked with these students who have reached Provincial and national levels in their various sporting disciplines, and may have also … Continue reading Student Athletes On Way to the US
Reflections: The Size of the Pond
How does the fish know their competition if they have always lived in a tiny pond? No doubt, Zimbabwean students harbor a lot of talent, and we see that here at Education Matters. We work with students who have long strings or A’s at O and A Level, those who are trying to break records with … Continue reading Reflections: The Size of the Pond
Three USAP Students Graduate From Harvard Med
Today we celebrate a remarkable feat that can be summarized in a simple headline: Harvard Medical School graduates three Zimbabwean USAP students. Dr. Fallon Chipidza. Dr. Portia Chipendo. Dr. Emmanuel Magara. Fallon attended Vainona High before getting a scholarship to complete A level at Regina Mundi in Gweru where she became the Headgirl. Portia was at … Continue reading Three USAP Students Graduate From Harvard Med
Student Athlete Cohort Open for Applications
Are you a national level student athlete in Zimbabwe? Are you interested in getting paid to play and study at the university level in the United States? Education Matters is currently accepting applications for our Student Athlete Cohort. The cohort is limited to 35 students who meet the following criteria: Students in L6 or U6 who are … Continue reading Student Athlete Cohort Open for Applications
Education Matters Officially Launched
On Friday, 11 March 2016, we officially launched Education Matters with an affirming event in the garden of our offices. We were pleased to have representatives of corporate partners and educational organizations, local school administrators, sports directors and career counselors, USAP alumni and friends and family join us for the launch. Education Matters Finance Manager … Continue reading Education Matters Officially Launched