INVESTING IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN ZIMBABWE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
OUR IMPACT
CONFIDENCE'S STORY
Confidence was the inaugural scholarship recipient from the Foundation and his journey is remarkable. “Confidence and many like him are the reason the foundation exists. He did not allow his circumstances to define him, but he worked hard to take advantage of every opportunity presented to him. His spirit and dedication to excellence remind me of my brother, for which this foundation is named after”, said Founder, Tendai Mashingaidze.
Confidence lost both his parents at a young age. Things got harder in the last two years of secondary school when Confidence found himself with no way to pay his tuition. His grandmother sold her few remaining goats to raise money to his final year examination fees, but his tuition was still unpaid. Confidence worked hard to meet the requirements for a scholarship once he learned about the Tapson Education Foundation scholarship opportunity. He beat the odds and exceeded the minimum requirements for the scholarship. After accepting Confidence’s application, the foundation negotiated with the school to waive overdue tuition, so he could continue on a clean slate. Confidence went on to graduate from the Zimbabwe National University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree, in Risk Management and Insurance. Since graduating, Confidence has had a successful career working for one of the leading commercial banks in Zimbabwe. In addition to his full-time job, Confidence is the Operations Director for the Tapson Education Foundation. In his role, he is in charge of identifying deserving students and managing day to day operations. Confidence feels that working for the Foundation is a way to give back to an organization that changed the course of his life.
I pray that the Foundation becomes the largest not-for-profit organization and continues to support more students in Zimbabwe. I would love to continue working as a Director of Operations for the foundation.” – Confidence
ESTHER'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023
Ester is very grateful to the foundation for "rekindling her dream of becoming a financially independent person " After a Pastor from Ester’s local church paid tuition for her secondary and high school education, Ester had no idea how she was going to pay for college-level tuition. She learned of the Tapson Education Foundation from one of her teachers at Temeraire High School and applied almost instantly. She is now in the second year at the Zimbabwe National University of Science Technology (NUST), studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree in Risk Management and Insurance. Beyond her academics, Ester likes to take on leadership roles in all areas of her campus life. The Tapson Education Foundation is excited to support Ester's dreams.
AADILA'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023
Aadila is proud to be the first in her family to attend college. Her dream is to become a nurse scientist so she can “help improve healthcare services in her community”. With her advanced education, she also hopes to support her parents and siblings.
Aadila’s application came highly recommended by her teachers and school headmaster. She is extremely talented and hard-working. Aadila is part of the graduating class of 2023, studying Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Nursing Science (BSCNS) at the University of Zimbabwe. Without the support of the foundation, Aadila would most likely have joined the growing list of unemployed youths that end getting married at a young age. The Tapson Education Foundation is proud to support this future world changer.
BRIAN'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022
Brian is a talented young man. His single mother did her best to raise him and get him through high school without any formal employment. Without support, college-level studies were out of reach for Brian. With the support of the Tapson Education Foundation, Brian is looking forward to being “academically empowered so that he can contribute to the development of his beloved country, Zimbabwe”.
One of Brian’s recommendations described him as a young man of “high integrity” who possesses “great leadership qualities”. Brian is in his second year at the Great Zimbabwe University studying ‘Urban Planning and Design’.
Tapson Education is proud to support Brian’s dreams.
MUNYARADZI'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023
Both Munyaradzi's parents passed away when he was young, so he Munyaradzi relied on well-wishers to continue his education. College tuition, however, was untenable for his well-wishers. Munyaradzi found himself working in all manner of unproductive jobs, a year after high school. Thanks to a friend's recommendation, Munyaradzi applied for a scholarship and he is in his second year at the Zimbabwe National University of Science and Technology (NUST) studying towards a ‘Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering'. His lifelong dream is to "start his own company to advance technology and innovation in Zimbabwe and the world at large".
PERPETUAL'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021
Perpetual has always dreamt of becoming an accountant someday. Financial difficulties culminating from her father being unemployed almost threatened her dream after the mining company her father worked for was affected by the economic hardships in Zimbabwe and curtailed operations. It was a struggle for her father to pay for her high school education. Had it not for the Tapson Education Foundation, Perpetual could have joined the bandwagon of early marriages like some of the girls her age despite her academic excellence. Perpetual is appreciative to the Foundation for making her dreams come through.
Perpetual is studying for a “Bachelor of Commerce Honors degree in Accounting” at the Zimbabwe National University of Science and Technology. She is currently an intern at Zimbabwe’s national electric company and is scheduled to graduate in 2021, one year closer to realizing her childhood dream.
” I am very grateful to the foundation for making my dreams come true” – Perpetual
MILTON'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020
One of Milton’s teachers recommended him as a ‘hardworking and dedicated young man’. After his father was laid off at work, Milton relied on his father’s artisanal mining proceeds to continue with his education. After completing high school, Milton joined his father in the artisanal mining trade with the hope of saving enough money to cover his college education. Fortunately, Milton was aware of the Tapson Education Foundation, so he swiftly applied for assistance when his advanced level (high school) results met the foundation’s acceptance threshold.
Milton is in his final year of study at the University of Zimbabwe studying towards an Honors Degree in Psychology.
“The academic empowerment accorded to me by the Tapson Education Foundation is life changing” – Milton
CHARITY'S STORY
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Charity was one of the few students that received a full-ride scholarship while in secondary school. After secondary school, the foundation covered the cost for her to continue her high school education at a boarding school to improve her odds of success. For many students especially girls, home conditions are not always conducive to student success, so boarding school is often the best solution. Charity thrived in boarding school and achieved outstanding results in 2019. As a result, Charity is headed to the University of Zimbabwe to start her wonderful journey to become a medical doctor, in the fall of 2019.
Charity hopes to use her qualification as a medical doctor to improve the health care system in Zimbabwe while supporting her parents and siblings. The Foundation is proud to support Charity’s success.
“The Tapson Education Foundation transformed my life. I pray the Foundation continues to expand its reach and support more students like me.” – Charity