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Pindula News presents the notice issued by Dr Kachere the Director of the OPC Scholarships:<\/p>\n<p>The Presidential and National Scholarships Department in the Office of the President and Cabinet invites applicants to register with the Department for Scholarships nomination for the 2022\/2023 academic year. The registration process targets able but disadvantaged talented and academically gifted qualifying students mainly in rural areas in the remote districts of the country\u2019s ten (10) Provinces, intending to pursue undergraduate studies at foreign universities and Post-Graduate students must have at least an Upper Second degree Classification for studies in the following disciplines:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mining<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Chemical<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Electrical<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mechatronics<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mechanical<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Civil<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Surveying<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Aeronautical<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Industrial and Systems<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Auto<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Materials and Metallurgical<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Electricity and Power<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Applied Geology and\/or Geodesy<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Oil and Gas<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pharmacy<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Veterinary Science<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dentistry<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bio-Medical Sciences<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bio-Kinetics<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bio-chemistry<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Medicine and Surgery<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Psychiatry<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Nursing Science<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Physiotherapy<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dietetics<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Actuarial Sciences<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Geological Sciences<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Archaeological Sciences<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Geo-Information and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Meteorology<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Accounting Science<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Financial Intelligence<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Business Economics<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Insurance and Risk Management<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Forensic Accounting and Auditing<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Elementary Education<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Media and Communication<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Human Resources Management<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Fine Arts, Design and Graphics<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Physical and Town Planning<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Tourism and Hospitality Management<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Drama and Film Studies<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Heritage and Cultural tourism<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Archaeology<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 International Relations<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Visual Studies<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Horticulture<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Soil Science<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Agri culturaPEOniefic s<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Winery<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Irrigation and Technology<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Wildlife Management<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Environmental Management<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Water Conservation &amp; Mgt<\/p>\n<p>1). Undergraduates should have a minimum of ten (10) points at \u2018A-Level\u2019 in subjects relevant to the chosen degree programme.<\/p>\n<p>2). -Undergraduates for Science and Technology disciplines should have either A or B in relevant \u2018A-Level Science subjects.<\/p>\n<p>3. For Master\u2019s and PhDs, applicants must have at least an Upper Second Class Degree classification in the relevant field of study. Master\u2019s applicants should be below 35 years of age, and PhD applicants should be below 45 years of age by 31 January 2023.<\/p>\n<p>-1. COPY of bio-data page of a VALID PASSPORT or PROOF OF AN APPLICATION for a passport,<\/p>\n<p>2. Application letter specifying the preferred undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme in the area of study of one\u2019s own choice. Give at least 2 choices.<\/p>\n<p>3. Motivation letter (giving the applicant\u2019s background and justification on why one is worthy of being nominated),<\/p>\n<p>4. Two reference letters, each from different persons or institutions,<\/p>\n<p>5. Copies of certified \u2018A\u201d Level and \u20180\u2019 Level certificates,<\/p>\n<p>6. Copies of certified degree certificates and transcripts in the case of Master\u2019s and PhD candidates,<\/p>\n<p>7. Copies of certified Birth and I.D. Certificates,<\/p>\n<p>8. CV, which clearly shows your District of origin as shown on Birth Certificate or National Identification Card and at least three functioning contact phone\/cell numbers,<\/p>\n<p>9. Registration documents that meet the deadline and above requirements are valid until 31 January 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Director<\/p>\n<p>Presidential and National Scholarships Department Office of the President and Cabinet,<\/p>\n<p>10th Floor, Compensation Building,<\/p>\n<p>Corner Fourth Street and Central Avenue,<\/p>\n<p>Harare, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n<p>NB: Applications sent through third parties won\u2019t be accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. The Office of the President and Cabinet has announced presidential and national scholarships. 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