Shortage

The Rhodesian authorities (offer scholarships only to , school-leavers who proceed immediately to a degree course at the University College. Government scholarships have never been available to those students who have reached university enrance level after leaving school (either by private study or by the University College A-level course) or who wished to qualify through the University College A-level course.

Assistance to such students has always been the sole responsibility of the University College. In the past, the government has helped out by advancing loans to some students who were willing to teach for a number of years after graduating.