USAP accepting applications from Zim students for 2010

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ZNO editor 17 February, 2010 04:53:00

USAP

USAP is now accepting applications from Zimbabwean students for the 2010 period.

The selection criteria is listed on the application form. The form can be downloaded on the USAP website:

http://usapglobal.org/zimbabwe/application.htm

USAP began in Zimbabwe in 1999 with the aim of providing access to higher education for determined, bright, low-income youth, thus producing highly-skilled and liberally-educated leaders for tomorrow’s Zimbabwe.

Eight years later, more than 150 Zimbabwean Usap students have excelled as students at America’s top colleges and universities, and many are continuing graduate studies or are working all over the globe. There are now active Usap programs based at EducationUSA advising centers in 13 countries on 4 continents: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Latvia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mongolia, Nigeria, Serbia, South Africa, Uganda, the UK and Zimbabwe.

USAP works closely with students through a year-long program of meetings and seminars designed to empower and assist them throughout the application and orientation process while building their confidence and bonding them as a supportive family who share similar backgrounds and will be facing similar challenges while studying in the US. In the US, USAPstudents run an active listserv, yearly conferences, a trust fund to support application and preparation costs of future Usap students, and provide intensive support for one another. USAP expects a commitment from students to give back of their energy and time to the "USAP family" and to their own communities at home and in school.

USAP provides many benefits to colleges and universities – pre-screened, well-rounded applicants, focused, committed and involved students, and economically-diverse international students.

Amanda Valeta
Jacobs University Bremen 09', Germany

Amanda Valeta, from Kadoma, Zimbabwe, is currently pursuing a BSc .in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the Jacobs University Bremen, Germany. She is actively involved in campus activities and college coordination, which involves organizing and participating in curricular fairs and campaigning for general clubs available for students. She is a member of UNICEF, a club that aims at raising funds for underprivileged children through out Africa.

Amanda is interested in cancer research and upon graduation she wants to continue further with her studies in the hopes of becoming a very distinguished oncologist in her field. After working with disabled children in Marondera, Zimbabwe during her high school years, Amanda plans to give back to the community by opening an orphanage that will accommodate disabled children from all walks of life and to teach them to look beyond their disabilities.

Cliffton Murove
Drake University 09'

Cliffton Murove was born and raised in Gweru, Zimbabwe. He attended Stanley Primary School in Gweru, then Saint Patrick's High School. Cliffton is very ambitious and decided to complete his Advanced Level education in one year instead of the normal two. In 2004, he was admitted into Usap, enabling him to further his studies at Drake University in Des Moines , Iowa .

At Drake University, Cliffton studies Economics, with a concentration in Business Law. He has developed a keen interest in the economics of developing countries. Cliffton is also involved in a number of extracurricular activities across campus. He is the President of Drake University Students in Free Enterprise, SIFE. He also serves on the Dean's College of Business Student Advisory Board. In 2006 and 2007, he was named Top freshman and sophomore student of the year, respectively. Cliffton also co-hosts ZNNPodcast, a weekly show on Zimbabwean politics.

Upon graduation, Cliffton would like to pursue a master's degree in economics before returning to Zimbabwe to help rebuild his country.