2011 Intake

Mike M

Mike is an orphan and has practically self-taught himself, having been unable to pay school fees ($50 per term) for most of his senior schooling. He says that some of the most painful memories of his life were all the times he got “sacked (sent home) from school for unpaid fees” and worse still the look in his friends and teachers eyes every time he walked out of the school gate. Mike completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A
University: He has received a full Master Card Scholarship for August 2014 to study in the USA at West Virginia University

Destiny M

Destiny’s father died in 1996 and his mother (a teacher – salary approx. $200 per month) has struggled for many years to pay for his education. “In the future I would like to help other students with scholarships as I can see its importance”. Destiny completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemisty A*, Further Maths B
University: Lipscomb University with a full scholarship to study Engineering.

Lesleen M

Lesleen has achieved the top O-level results at her current school (9As and 1B). She has two younger sisters which she would love to inspire by studying sciences for A-level. Her role model is her Biology teacher who was passionate about the subject and demonstrated true kindness by giving her spectacles to help her excel in her studies. Lesleen completed her A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths B, Biology A*, Chemistry A
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Medicine – she has been granted a scholarship for her tuition.

Edwin M

Edwin has overcome many challenges in his life, including the loss of both his parents when he was young. He was head boy at both junior and senior school. He is a talented mathematics and accounts student. Edwin completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths C, Physics D, Chemistry C
University: Edwin has been accepted by the Airforce of Zimbabwe to be an aircraft technician and has started his training.

Read more of Edwin’s story here.

Brian M

Brian started his schooling in Gokwe, living with his mother who “struggled with all her strength for the sake of my education”. He managed to do his secondary education in Mabvuku after his aunt and uncle recognised his potential. He emerged as the top O-level student at his school with 8As and 2Bs. Brian completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A*, Further Maths A
University: Actuarial Science at NUST University in Bulawayo – He received a Joshua Nkomo Scholarship

Mercia K

Mercia wants the chance to be the first person and girl in her family to progress to A-levels. She wants to be able to look back on her life to see how she has “helped her family and the community”. Mercia completed her A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths B, Biology A, Chemistry A
University: Is doing an internship with a local investment company, learning the ropes of being an analyst and studying a BCom through UNISA sponsored by this company.
Sadly Mercia passed away in May 2015 after a long fight with cancer.

Simbarashe N

Simbarashe has to live away from his parents and siblings as the rented home is too small for the whole family. He wants to use the scholarship to achieve his goal of studying medicine at university. He “has the zeal and passion to save the nation in the health sector”. Simbarashe completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Biology B, Chemistry A
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Pharmacy

Read more of Simba’s story here.

Tinashe Z

Tinashe was orphaned at a young age but has managed to get this far through the help of an uncle who recognised his academic potential. His aunt is his role model as “she is caring and has been like a mother to him”. Tinashe completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A
University: University in Turkey studying Computer Science on a full scholarship.

Tinashe R

Tinashe’s father died when he was nine and his mother is unemployed. He wants to develop plastics and soaps to help people in his community. His role model is his maths teacher who “helped him for no extra pay”. Tinashe completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A, Physics A, Chemistry B
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Pharmacy

Ryan M

Ryan lives with his parents. Due to illness, his father has been out of work for a number of years and the family have struggled to provide for their basic needs. Ryan feels that this scholarship has the potential to change his life but also the lives of his family members. Ryan completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A*, Further Maths B
University: University of TUFTS in America on a full Scholarship studying Engineering.

Tinaye H

His father struggles to pay the school fees for his five sons. “At times I have to stay at home as we take it in turns to have our fees paid”. One day, Tinaye would love to be in a position to give back to the community. Tinaye completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Biology A, Chemistry A
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Medicine

Terrence C

Terrence comes from a large family and there are many financial pressures as a result of this. His mother volunteers her time to provide support for Aids orphans and vulnerable children in their community. Terrence would like to demonstrate the same commitment and love for his patients when he qualifies as a medical doctor. Terrence completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemistry B
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Electrical Engineering

Rodwell K

Rodwell is a talented chess player and would like the opportunity to spend plenty of time studying in a well –resourced environment so that he can one day “improve people’s lives through the application of scientific knowledge”. Rodwell completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A*
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Medicine

Munyaradzi U

Munyaradzi lives with his grandparents, having been orphaned at a young age. He believes God will use the scholarship to fulfil his dreams despite his disadvantaged start in life.  Munyaradzi completed his A-Level studies with Makomborero Zimbabwe in partnership with Gateway High School.

A-level Results: Maths A, Physics A*, Chemistry A*
University: University of Zimbabwe Studying Medicine

Peter M

Peter is a talented mathematician who has faced many challenges in getting a good education to maximise his potential. Peter lives in an isolated village and had to walk 15 miles to get to school each day to do his A-level studies. His background has made it difficult for him to learn English to the standard required to excel in his academic studies. His school was unable to offer the subjects that would have better suited his poor grasp of English. Thus he has under-achieved in his A-level subjects. We offered Peter a special scholarship where he lived with Mark and Laura to learn English and study A-levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

A-level Results: Maths A*, Physics C, Further Maths C, Accounts C
University: He has an internship with a local company as an accounts clerk and they will pay for his University Studies through UNISA. This is huge for Peter and his family.