Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe funds five NUST scholarships yearly

A full-ride university deal just dropped for five students annually in Matabeleland, and it covers literally everything from tuition to a new laptop.

Stanbic Bank's NUST scholarship fund

• Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe kicked off a five-year NUST partnership.
• Five recipients get picked every year starting in August 2026.
• Tuition, housing, meals, lab fees, and laptops are covered.
• Tariro Memo heads up brand and marketing for Stanbic.

Selection process and eligibility

• A joint Stanbic-NUST committee handles all selections.
• Applicants need solid grades and real financial need.
• Candidates get pulled from Matabeleland's provinces specifically.
• Three out of five yearly spots go to women.

Bigger picture for Zimbabwe

• Memo framed it as a life-changing opportunity for young Zimbabweans.
• STEM fields are the primary focus for this initiative.
• Standard Bank Group's subsidiary wants to fuel Zimbabwe's growth.