ZRDC UNIVERSITY SPONSORSHIP

Grant Application Form

☐Required Documents

ㅇ Copies of Certificates from all previously attended schools

ㅇ Copy of Admission letter from a credible University in Zambia or any document to support your student status

ㅇ 1 Passport Sized Photo

ㅇ Copy of NRC

ㅇStudy plan(for Masters/PhDProgram applicants only)

ㅇ2 recommendation letters (for Masters/PhD Programapplicants only)

☐ Submitting Applications and Contact Information

Submit applications to:
Coordinator of Sponsorship
Office of Capacity Building and Development
Zambia Research and Development Centre (ZRDC)
Findeco House 16th floor, Cairo Rd, P.O. Box 30226,
Lusaka, Zambia.
Email:
Tel: 0211-845754, Fax: 0211-845755

“ZRDC University Sponsorship”

Introduction
In its quest to foster innovation and capacity building for national development, the Zambia Research and Development Centre (ZRDC) has embarked on a sponsorship program (ZRDC University Sponsorship for Capacity Building and Development) to facilitate Knowledge Advancement among ZRDC Researchers and those who intend to join the research community. The sponsorship programwill enable qualified Zambiancitizens attain education in Credible Universities in Zambia, and have guaranteed future prospects of joining the ZRDC research community.
Pledge
As an applicant for “the ZRDC University Sponsorship”, I declare that there is nothing untrue or false in my application documents.
I also promise to abide by all conditions and regulations set by ZRDC (Zambia Research and Development Centre); to fulfill my obligations as a student to the best of my ability.
If I am proved to have made a false statement in my application documents, I shall accept any resolution or penalty made by ZRDC, even though there may be included suspension, revocation or withdrawal of the sponsorship.
(yy). (mm). (dd).
Applicant’s Name : (signature)

(Personal Details)

To be written by individual applicant

Full Name

/ (Given name)
(Surnamename) / Male Female
Single Married
Date of Birth / (yy) (mm) (dd) (Age: )
Nationality
Present Residence / Address: …………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Tel.: E-mail:
University Information / Name of the University
Name of the School
Name of Department
Programme of Study / Certificate. Diploma. Bachelor. PGDip. Master. PhD.
Academic Major
Student Identification Number (SIN) / Computer Number
(yy) (mm) (dd)
Applicant's Name: …………………………………………………………………
(signature)
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(Sponsorship Allocation Details) / (Amount) / ( ) ZMK/Year
(University)
Coordinator of Sponsorship: ……………………………………………………...
(signature)

1. (Personal Background & Record)

1) (Academic Background)

(Period) / (Name of School/University) / (Academic Major) / (Certificate, Diploma or Degree)
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*) Write in chronological order including high school

2) (Work & Research Experience)

(Period) / (Institution or Company) / (Position) / (Operation or Duty)
20 . .∼20 . .
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*) Write in chronological order

3) (Family Background)

(Relationship) / (Name) / (Date of Birth) / (Occupation) / (Address)

4. (Self Introduction)

o your course of life(growth process, home & social environment..), your view of life, study background, your hope & wish, etc (within 1 page)

5. Study Background (for Masters Program/PhD Applicants only)

Knowledge of
Major Field / o your knowledge, education and work experience, etc in relation to major field
Key Achievements / o important books, thesis, report, patent, R&D achievement, prize-winning & scholarship record, etc

6. Study Plan (for Masters/PhD Program Applicants only)

Goal of study &
Study Plan / o goal of study, title or subject of the research and detailed study plan
Action Plan
after Study / o action plan in Zambia, and contribution to the Zambia Research and Development Centre

Letter of Recommendation (for Masters/PhD Program Applicants only)

To the applicant: Please fill in your name and other information below. Deliver or mail this to the person who will write this letter. Ask your recommender to seal this in an envelope and sign across the back after it has been written. Recommendation that are not sealed and signed will not be accepted.

Confidential
  1. Name of Applicant: (given name) (family name)

(signature) (date)

  1. Nationality :

3. Desired Degree Program :  MS  PhD

To the recommender: The person named above has applied for ‘ZRDC University Sponsorship’. We ask your assistance, and would appreciate your frank and candid appraisal of the applicant.

  1. How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?
  1. What do you consider to be the applicant’s strengths?
  1. What do you consider to be the applicant’s weaknesses?
  1. How well do you think the applicant has thought out plans for graduate study?
  1. Do you know of any medical or emotional condition that might affect the applicant’s performance at the University? If so, please explain.
  1. Please give us your appraisal of the applicant in terms of the qualities listed below. Rate the applicant in comparison with others by marking on the table.

Unusually
Outstanding
(Top 5%) / Superior
(Top 10%) / Excellent
(Top 15%) / Good
(Top Third) / Average
(Middle Third) / Poor
(Bottom Third) / N/A
Academic
Achievements
Intellectual Skills
Research and
Creative Abilities
Interests and
Motivations
Relevant Work
Experience
Ability to Work
with Others
Potential for Success
in GraduateSchool
  1. Please comment on the ratings that you have assigned in #6 and make any additional statement about the applicant’s record, potential, or personal qualities which you believe would be helpful in considering the applicant’s application for the proposed degree program.

Recommender’s Signature

Recommender’s Name Date

Position or Title:

School or Firm:

Address:

Tel: Fax:

Please return this form sealed in an official envelope and signed across the back to the applicant. We greatly appreciate your time on this letter for your recommendee.

Zambia Research and Development Centre, Capacity Building and Development Strategies, Findeco House, 16th floor, Box 30226,

Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: 0211-845754, Fax: 0211-845755, Email: , URL: