Merit Scholarship Program

• The photo must be a headshot of the applicant from the shoulders.
• This photo must be formatted as .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png extensions. 
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Photo.xxx” Where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces, FIRSTNAME is your first name, and “xxx” is the extension type of the photo.

• Valid IDs include passport, birth certificate, or National ID card.
• This can be a scanned .pdf file or a photo file formatted as .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png extensions.
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_ID.xxx” Where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces, FIRSTNAME is your first name, and “xxx” is the extension type of the ID.

• If there is a custody agreement in place for the applicant, include a scanned copy of the agreement in one .pdf file.
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Agreement.pdf” Where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces, FIRSTNAME is your first name.

• Include scanned copies of school records from the last 3 years in pdf format. This includes Form 3 and Form 4 results for IGCSE or ZIMSEC if available. If IGCSE or ZIMSEC reports are not yet available, please email them to admissions@his.ac.zw as soon as they are available, as we are unable to read applications without them.
• All reports must be in order and combined in one pdf document.
  • You can scan your documents using your android phone or iPhone with Google Drive, Notes on iPhone, or another method of your choice.
  • If you have any questions, contact admissions@his.ac.zw 
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_schoolrecords.pdf” where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces and FIRSTNAME is your first name.

Include the email address of two teachers to complete a confidential reference.

• one from a teacher
• one from a Head of School, form tutor, or Counselor

• This is a 2-3 minute video where you introduce yourself. 
• Please tell our selection committee a bit about who you are and what is important to you. We want an authentic sense of who you are, so please do not speak from a script but rather reflect on what you would want someone meeting you for the first time to know about you.
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_introvideo.xxx” where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces, FIRSTNAME is your first name, and xxx is the extension of the video file (eg. AVI, MP4, or MOV). 

• In a 5 minute video, describe which IB Learner Profile is your strength and why. 
• Also include In which learner profile do you feel you need to develop further? 
• Where possible, use examples from your life.
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_iblearner.xxx” where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces, FIRSTNAME is your first name, and xxx is the extension of the video file (eg. AVI, MP4, or MOV).

“A boldly diverse learning community that inspires curiosity embraces challenge and nurtures personal growth.”

• In 300-400 words, discuss any connections or obvious differences you see between the HIS mission statement and your current school’s mission, vision or motto.
• Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
• Label your file as “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_essay.pdf” Where LASTNAME is your last name without any spaces and FIRSTNAME is your first name.