The USAP Community School will now be accepting applications for the Class of 2023, which will be the schools third class. 45 students will receive placements to start in January 2022. About the USAP Community School The USAP Community School is an A-level residential school fortalented but economically disadvantaged students from across Zimbabwe. The school … Continue reading USAP Community School Class of 2023 Application Now Open!
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Celebrating the 10th Cohort of Interns: Zimbabwe Career Connect Internship Graduation
Earlier this month we celebrated the graduation of 17 student interns from the Zimbabwe Career Connect Internship Program. The interns worked with Zimbabwean companies and organisations, marking the 10th year of Zimbabwe Career Connect partnering Zimbabwean and refugee students studying abroad with local companies for educational and career-building internships. The interns were partnered with 13 … Continue reading Celebrating the 10th Cohort of Interns: Zimbabwe Career Connect Internship Graduation
Capstone Fellowship: Another Successful Year of Student-Led Community Impact Projects
9 USAP Community School alumni have successfully completed Capstone Fellowships in their community from January to June 2025, creating lasting impact on their community, and with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. The Capstone Fellowship Program is a key initiative of Education Matters, stemming from the USAP Community School’s Capstone Projects class. This program … Continue reading Capstone Fellowship: Another Successful Year of Student-Led Community Impact Projects
A New Chapter Awaits: Farewell to Our Interns
At Education Matters, interns are more than just temporary team members—they’re an essential part of our mission and family. Over the past months, we’ve had the privilege of working with a talented and passionate group of interns who balanced their time between impactful work and preparing for the next step in their academic journeys. As … Continue reading A New Chapter Awaits: Farewell to Our Interns
TWEENS US Embassy-Julia Taft Grant Close Out ceremony
The Education Matters and TWEENS successfully closed out the US Embassy-Julia Taft grant on July 3 Tongagara Refugee Settlement, Chipinge. The day started off with a courtesy call led by Madam Emily Nyakata (TDH Education Officer) visiting the Settlement Administrator-Mr Johanne Mhlanga and UNHCR representatives. It was an honour for the Julia Taft implementation team … Continue reading TWEENS US Embassy-Julia Taft Grant Close Out ceremony
USAPCS Class of 2027 Applications are now out!
USAP Community School (USAPCS) is a residential A-Level school in Zimbabwe that provides talented, economically disadvantaged students with a holistic and rigorous education designed to prepare them for top universities around the world—and, more importantly, to return and uplift their communities. At USAPCS, students take Cambridge A Level science subjects along with unique, integrated classes … Continue reading USAPCS Class of 2027 Applications are now out!
2025 College Readiness Weekend
It had been 30 weeks since the entire USAPCS Class of 2024 was last together on campus. From June 20 to 22, they reunited for College Readiness Weekend—or as they called it, “The Reunion”—an event they had eagerly awaited. The program kicked off at the Education Matters office, where most of the class gathered. Drawing … Continue reading 2025 College Readiness Weekend
USAPCS Named Top 10 Finalist for World’s Best School Prize for Innovation 2025
We are proud to announce that USAP Community School has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the World’s Best School Prize for Innovation 2025, presented by T4 Education! 🏆 The World’s Best School Prizes are awarded across 5 categories: Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. 10 Finalists are selected … Continue reading USAPCS Named Top 10 Finalist for World’s Best School Prize for Innovation 2025
2025 Simbisa, HAC, USAP Run
On Sunday, May 18th, Simbisa Brands, in partnership with the Harare Athletic Club (HAC), hosted the 2025 Roger Brackley Half Marathon at Old Georgians Sports Club in Mount Pleasant, Harare. The event, which featured 5km, 10km, and 21km races, was held to raise funds for the USAP Community School. It brought together a vibrant community … Continue reading 2025 Simbisa, HAC, USAP Run
USAPCS Africa Day 2025: Unity in Culture and Celebration
There are school events… and then there are events that leave a mark on your memory, stir your soul, and remind you of the power of togetherness. Africa Day 2025 was exactly that, a heartwarming, vibrant, and unforgettable celebration that turned a regular day into a spectacular tapestry of culture, creativity, and connection. From the … Continue reading USAPCS Africa Day 2025: Unity in Culture and Celebration
TEXPO Hackathon 2025: USAPCS team, Tech Titans become first runner up
The TEXPO Hackathon 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to innovate, create, and solve complex tech-problems. Notably, out of over 40 blind applications without school names, 3 out of 8 finalist teams were from USAP Community School, showcasing the hard work all the teams put into their projects. Let’s … Continue reading TEXPO Hackathon 2025: USAPCS team, Tech Titans become first runner up