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Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 29, No. 1. 1966.

Growing Numbers

Growing Numbers

In 1963, 21 of the 34 Africans who were admitted to the "A" level course passed and became eligible for university entry. The following year 16 of 22 Africans taking the course became eligible for university admission. In 1965, there were 45 students taking the "A" level course, and it is hoped to bring a further 40 into the scheme in 1966.

The costs of maintaining a student through the "A" level course are about £275 per annum. Over £8000 a year will be needed for this and future years. WUS International assistance will be added to that of the local WUS Committee to ensure the continuance of this vitally important scholarship programme.

It is of note that following an urgent appeal from the headmaster of one of the Government High Schools, in April this year International WUS raised and sent £125 to enable nine African students, each with excellent "O" level school certificates, to continue to "A" level.

WUS is aiming at expanding this programme so that the Africans of Rhodesia can gain the education which they need to improve themselves.