Plans for Zimbabwe expelled students to study abroad on the cards

Norwegian students have petitioned their government to allow expelled students from Zimbabwe tertiary education institutions to resume or continue with studies in that country through scholarships. The recent plans trail similar initiatives that were put in place by the Netherlands government between 2008 and 2009 which saw over 30 expelled and banned Zimbabwe students resuming studies in different Dutch institutions of higher learning. Most of the students have now completed their undergraduate

The Student Solidarity Trust (SST), a registered non-profit civil society organization, shall continue to lobby for such study facilities to complement its education programme that has seen tens of expelled students graduate every year and being honored at its annual “Against All Odds Ceremony”.

The programme has always been overwhelmed by demand over the years. The programme has had a lasting impact with notable corporate and civil society leaders having been assisted through the programme and are now leading various organizations including Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, NANGO, SAY WHAT, Youth Forum, with some in political parties and the corporate world.

The SST extends its appreciation to the Norwegian students and student organizations that are at the forefront of this initiative. The organization also acknowledges and celebrates the positive feedback from the Norwegian government officials, parliamentarians and other stakeholders in that country.

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