Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) Scholastic Excellence Programme 2024/2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to apply for the KCM Scholastic Excellence Programme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

Eligibility

Applicants should be:

• Zambian with Green National Registration Card (NRC).
• School leavers admitted to any Zambian public university or college to undertake programmes related to mining, geology, ICT and environmental studies at Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma level.
• School leavers who completed Grade 12 in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
• 26 years old or below by March, 2025.
• Must be from KCM areas of operation, that is, Chingola, Chililabombwe, Kitwe, and Shibuyunji Districts.

Method of Application

Applicants must submit the following:

• An application letter responding to the advertisement.
• A photocopy of the 2024/2025 academic year admission letter.
• A photocopy of Grade 12 statement of results or certificate.
• A photocopy of the candidate’s NRC.
• A photocopy of the candidate’s parent’s/guardian’s NRC.
• One (01) recent passport size photo of the candidate with their name written at the back.
• An application form bought from any NATSAVE Bank branch.
• A clear copy of the receipt from NATSAVE Bank.
• A recommendation letter from the school within the districts of KCM operations confirming the applicant’s residential address and attendance at the stated school.
•  Must meet the vulnerability criteria for the Social Welfare Department in the district they reside in and a vulnerability status report must be obtained.

How to Apply – KCM Scholastic Excellence Programme 2024/2025

The facility is not transferable from one university to another. Applicants wishing to apply for the loan should, therefore, be clear in their application. Do not send or hand deliver any application documents to any institution other than the ones provided below.

Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board
P. O. Box 320298
LUSAKA.

Or

The facility is not transferable from one university to another. Applicants wishing to apply for the loan should, therefore, be clear in their application. Do not send or hand deliver any application documents to any institution other than the ones provided below.

Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board
P. O. Box 320298
LUSAKA.

Or

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board at C4 Copperbelt University
Riverside Campus, Kitwe.

Or

Hand Delivered to:
The Reception
Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board
2nd Floor United Church of Zambia House,
Musio-Tunya Road, Woodlands
LUSAKA.

Or

Any NATSAVE Bank branch countrywide.
Applicants with disability are especially encouraged to apply.
K100.00 for the student loan application form should be deposited at any NATSAVE branch countrywide.

NOTE: No cash payments will be accepted at HELSB offices.
Closing date/Deadline: 8th February, 2025

For any clarification, contact us on:
Telephone: +260-211-250726,
WhatsApp number: +260-968058811