FAWE/Mastercard TVET Bursary 2026 – Apply Now

FAWE Africa and Forum for African Women Educationalists – Zimbabwe (FAWEZI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, are offering 200 bursaries for marginalised young women and men in Zimbabwe to study STEM-related courses at selected polytechnic colleges for the 2026 academic year.

This initiative aims to support marginalized young women and men pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related programmes at selected polytechnics across Zimbabwe.

Key Details

• Number of Bursaries: 200
• Target Beneficiaries:
  • 80% for young women
  • 20% for young men
  • 5-15% for persons with disabilities and refugees
• Priority: Participants facing high social and economic barriers

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Eligible Institutions

Applicants can apply to study at the following institutions:

• Harare Polytechnic
• Bulawayo Polytechnic
• Mutare Polytechnic
• Gweru Polytechnic
• Kwekwe Polytechnic
• Belvedere Technical Teachers College

How to Apply

1. Obtain application forms from:

• Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation Science and Technology Development Provincial Offices across Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces,
• or download them from the FAWEZI website:

• FAWEZ offices located at the Kenyan Embassy, 95 Parklane, Harare
• Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Provincial Offices
• Local Primary and Secondary Education District Offices
• You can also apply online via the FAWEZI website’s Updates page.

After completing the application, you submit it.

📅 Deadline: 30 October 2025

Important Notes:

• No application fees – it’s completely FREE.
• All applications will be verified, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must be pursuing a STEM-related programme at one of the listed institutions.
• FAWEZI upholds a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

Contact and Further Information

• complaints of misconduct: [email protected]
• Phone: +263 242 307793
• WhatsApp / Cell: +263 785 541 612
• Email: [email protected]

Please note that calls will only be answered between 08:00hrs and 16:00hrs CAT, Monday to Friday. Calls, messages, or emails received outside these hours will not be attended to.