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THE BEIT TRUST
APPLICATION FORM FOR POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2016
(ZIMBABWE)
1. Surname ....................................................................................................................................
2. First name(s) ..............................................................................................................................
3. (Title) Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr.................................................Male/Female .................................
4. Date of Birth................................................... Age by 31 December 2015 .............................
(see note A)
5. Nationality and Place of Birth ...................................................................................................
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6. Languages spoken ......................................................................................................................
7. Marital Status: Single/Engaged/Married/Divorced ...................................................................
8. Age and profession of spouse ....................................................................................................
9. Age & sex of dependent children ..............................................................................................
10. Length of residence in Zimbabwe (give dates) ..........................................................................
11. Address for correspondence:
Postal Address ...........................................................................................................................
Street Address ............................................................................................................................
Email Address ............................................................................................................................
Tel. No. / Cell No. .....................................................................................................................
(If above information changes, please inform us immediately)
12. Have you applied for a Beit Postgraduate Scholarship before? ................................................
To study in which year? .............................................................................................................
Were you shortlisted for an interview? ......................................................................................
13. Secondary school attended:
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A-level grades by subject:
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14. Name of university/ies where your undergraduate degree/s was taken:
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Detail the degree i.e. B.Com:
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Grade achieved:
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Date Graduated:
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15. Present Occupation (if appropriate, name of employer, position held and length of
service)
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16. Previous Work Experience (if appropriate, name of employer/s and position/s held)
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17. a)
Are you contracted or bonded in any way to your employer through receipt of any
previous grant or assistance or employment contract?
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b)
Will you be paid by your employer whilst studying?
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18. Postgraduate studies to be pursued if Scholarship awarded (See note C).
This section is NOT for the joint-funded scholarships i.e. Beit-Leeds, Beit-Rhodes, etc.
a)
Description of Course and Qualification sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
State the university/ies which you would like to attend:
i).................................................................................................... Provisional Place: Yes/No
or).................................................................................................. Provisional Place: Yes/No
or)................................................................................................... Provisional Place: Yes/No
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BEIT JOINT PARTNERSHIPS
19. A Beit-Cambridge (BC) Scholarship is a one-year taught Masters Degree at Cambridge
University and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Cambridge University. (See note D
under “Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes 11.a)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
20. A Beit-Imperial (BI) Scholarship is a one-year taught Masters Degree at Imperial College,
London and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Imperial College. (See note D under
“Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes 11.b)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
21. Beit-Leeds (BL) Scholarships are one-year taught Masters Degrees at the University of
Leeds and are jointly funded by the Beit Trust and University of Leeds. (See note D under
“Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes 11.c)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
22. Beit-University of Cape Town (BCT) Scholarships is a one-year taught Masters Degrees
at the University of Cape Town and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and University of
Cape Town. (See note D under “Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes
11.d)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
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23. A Beit-Rhodes University (BR) Scholarship is a taught Masters Degree at Rhodes
University and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Rhodes University. (See note D under
“Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes 11.e)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
24. A Beit-Stellenbosch University (BS) Scholarship is a taught Masters Degree at
Stellenbosch University and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Stellenbosch. (See note
D under “Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes 11.f)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
25. A Beit-Witwatersrand University (BW) Scholarship is a taught Masters Degree at Wits
University and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Witwatersrand University. (See note D
under “Instructions” and for further information refer to Notes 11.g)
a)
Description of Course and Scholarship sought:
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b)
Starting Date: ................................................................................................................
c)
Duration of Course: .......................................................................................................
d)
Provisional Place Offered: Yes/No
26. Sponsorship obtained for earlier degree courses:
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27. Have you applied to any other sponsors in connection with other awards for a
Postgraduate course?
YES/NO
If yes, to whom and for what course? ........................................................................................
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28. Interests & achievements (past and present) (See note E)
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29. Preferred reading matter (including the titles of 3 or 4 books that have most influenced
you excluding text books)
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30. Intentions on completion of the Scholarship (See note F)
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31. Is it your intention to return to Zimbabwe after your postgraduate studies?
(See note G)
YES/NO
32. What opportunity have you had in the past 18 months to exhibit leadership qualities and
how did you react?
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33. Personal statement to explain why you are seeking this Scholarship (See note H)
34. Miscellaneous information (please add any further information you would wish the Board
to take into account when considering your application) (See note I)
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35.
Enclose a recent Health Certificate (see note J).
36.
Character Reference - Nominate only the Name, Postal Address, and Email Address of a
distinguished person who has known you for some time, who will provide a reference, to
whom the Trust can write (N.B. This must NOT be a relative, tutor or superior at work.)
The Trust will correspond directly with the referee. (See Note 12)
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37.
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Employer Reference - Nominate only the Name, Postal Address, Email Address of your
employer (if applicable). If you are not working, enter “N/A” and note that we will then
require two Academic Referees. The Trust will correspond directly with the referees. (See
Note 12)
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38.
Academic Reference - Nominate only the Name, Postal Address, Email Address of
TWO tutors who will provide you with academic testimonials UNLESS you are working,
in which case we will require a testimonial from your employer (as above), PLUS One
academic testimonial. The Trust will correspond directly with the referees. (See Note 12)
a)............................................................................................................................................
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b) (if not employed) ............................................................................................................
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I hereby confirm that if shortlisted I shall be available for interview in Harare in November 2015.
Signature .............................................................................. Date ..............................................
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS BY EMAIL OR FAX
DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS, HOWEVER PAPER CLIPS ARE ACCEPTABLE
If insufficient space is provided on the form, complete your answer(s) on a separate sheet of paper, referring
to the question concerned. A computer/typewriter may be used in completing the form. Handwriting should
be legible and in ink.
When you have completed the form, send a HARD COPY together with all necessary papers (allowing 2
weeks if posting from outside Harare) or by Courier to The Beit Trust Representative:
THE BEIT TRUST
5 Ludlow Road,
Newlands
Harare, Zimbabwe
P.O. Box CH 76
Chisipite, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263 4 788202/3
Email: beitrust@africaonline.co.zw
TO REACH HIM NO LATER THAN 31 AUGUST 2015
All applications received will be acknowledged by email. Please contact us if you have not heard
from this Office.
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INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Every year, several promising applicants fail to achieve sponsorship because they do
not respond in time, or they do not provide all the information requested (e.g. email addresses
omitted), or their applications are poorly presented or illegible.
Please take care to read the guide notes below:
NOTE A: Candidates must be under the age of 30 (or 35 in the case of medical doctors or veterinary
surgeons) on the 31st December in the year in which application is made. Medical doctors should have
completed 18 months of internship and preferably a one year rural posting in Zimbabwe. Enclose a
certified copy of your birth certificate.
NOTE B:
State degree(s) held and date(s) acquired or for which studies are at present in
progress; the name(s) of the university(ies) concerned; grade of degree(s) conferred. Enclose copies of
relevant, CERTIFIED certificates including CERTIFIED academic transcript of grades. State any
academic work done before or after graduating and since leaving school (work experience is a decided
advantage). Applicants will not to be considered unless their first degree is of at least good secondclass honours (Merit). Consideration will not be given to those presently in their Honours year, the
results for which will not be known by the closing date for application.
NOTE C:
Under (a) state what you hope to achieve; e.g. MSc in Computer Science; MA in
History. Under (d) you must decide which university(ies) you wish to attend. It is not necessary to have
a confirmed place, but a provisional place can be an advantage. Ensure any university(ies) selected
offers the course of study you want to pursue. For the joint-funded scholarships, complete one or more
of Sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. Once again a provisional place can be an advantage.
NOTE D:
The BC/BI/BL/BCT/BR/BS/BW Scholarships are joint-funded and are administered by
the Beit Trust and the relevant University and different Scholarship terms apply.
(See the website www.beittrust.org.uk.)
NOTE E:
Give your interests, hobbies, sports, social, church, club commitments, charitable work,
etc. Mention any responsible positions held and include any achievements of special merit at secondary
school, university or elsewhere, and any voluntary social work.
NOTE F:
State the type of work you hope to do, or for which arrangements have already been
made, and your long-term aspirations.
NOTE G:
Only those candidates who indicate their intention to return to Zimbabwe upon
completion of their studies will be considered.
NOTE H:
Your Personal Statement should say briefly (one paragraph) how you think your further
training will benefit Zimbabwe and its development. Personal Statements should not exceed one
typed page.
NOTE I:
You may also give, if you wish, additional information that you would like to bring to
the attention of the Beit Trust Scholarship Selection Advisory Board. This statement should be signed
and attached to the application form. Please identify any specific or major challenge you have
experienced in the past 2 years to exhibit leadership qualities and how you rose to it.
NOTE J:
doctor.
Completion and return of the attached Medical Certificate signed by a fully qualified
N.B. There is no provision for travel or accommodation for a spouse.
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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions should be read very carefully before formal application is made for a Beit Trust
Scholarship. Failure to submit any documents as listed in Section 7, or comply with any other condition
as laid down may result in the application becoming void.
1.
PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS
A small number of Scholarships will be awarded annually to enable persons domiciled in Zimbabwe
to undertake postgraduate study (not first or honours degrees), normally in the UK, Ireland or South
Africa. The Trust cannot assist with degrees that are already under way.
2.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
(a)
Domicile in Zimbabwe means that the applicant must be living in that country as a
“permanent resident” and not as a “visitor” and that he or she has had the status of
“permanent resident” for at least two years prior to the date of application. Decision in
cases of doubt about country of domicile will be at the absolute discretion of the Advisory
Board for Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships.
(b)
Preference will be given to applicants whose field of study and future work are considered
most likely to be of benefit to Zimbabwe.
3.
PLACE OF STUDY
The Scholarships may be held at universities or institutions approved by the Beit Trustees in the
United Kingdom, Ireland or South Africa. It is important that persons who have been advised they
have been short-listed for an interview, should try to obtain a provisional place at a university before
they appear for interview.
4.
SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Applicants are warned that the South African Government apply strict controls to the attendance of
foreign students at South African universities. Medical places are often highly competitive and the
process is sometimes cumbersome. It is therefore advantageous to have an offer of a place.
The student is required to pay a repatriation fee of about US$500 at the South African Consulate
before he/she can be granted a visa. This is intended as a guarantee that he/she will return to his/her
parent country at the conclusion of his/her studies.
5.
TENURE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The Scholarships are normally to study for Masters Degrees but outstanding PhD candidates may be
considered. The Scholarships will be tenable for one year, and a maximum of four years for
medical, veterinary or PhD applicants.
The Scholarships are held on the approval of the Beit Trustees who may suspend or terminate a
Scholarship at their discretion. Only under very exceptional circumstances will the Trustees agree to
an extension of a Scholarship beyond the agreed maximum period.
6.
VALUE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Trust will pay (all sums to be confirmed and therefore are only indicative):a) Cost of tuition and college fees.
b) A personal allowance of not less than £13,060 per annum in the UK (which is adjusted annually to
the cost of living in accordance with recommendations from an independent review authority). No
extra allowance is paid for the spouse or children of a Scholar.
c) A personal allowance in South Africa of not less that £8,500 (which is adjusted annually to the cost
of living). No extra allowance is paid for the spouse or children of a Scholar.
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d) An arrival allowance of £750 in the UK or £200 in South Africa.
e) An allowance of £450 for a laptop.
f) An allowance of £100 for printing of thesis.
g) A departure allowance of £250 in the UK or £200 in South Africa paid on return to Zimbabwe.
h) An allowance for approved travel within the UK when necessary, as recommended by the Scholar’s
tutor.
i)
NB
7.
In addition, the cost of economy air passage for outward journey will be paid for the successful
applicant, also return passage if returning to work in Zimbabwe. Airfares are not paid for spouses or
dependants.
(1)
No allowance is paid for excess baggage (this is covered by the departure allowance).
(2)
Since the cost of living in South Africa is less than in the UK, South African rates are lower
but compare favourably to those paid in the UK.
APPLICATIONS and CHECK LIST
The following information is required:(a) Evidence of age and nationality (certified copy of birth certificate OR relevant pages of your
passport).
(b) Evidence of domicile in Zimbabwe (certified copy of I.D. – National Registration Card)
(c) Provide your (legible) personal email address and cell number.
(d) i) Certified evidence of first degree awarded by a university or institution.
ii) Certified copy of academic transcript of grades
ii) Certified copies of O and A Level certificates
(e) Completion and return of attached medical certificate signed by a fully qualified doctor
(f) Provide email addresses for ALL referees.
(g) A Curriculum Vitae, only if you have worked or are currently employed. Do not include a
C.V. if you have not worked.
(h) For bonded candidates, a letter from your employer stating that leave of absence will be granted
(i) Personal statement
(j) Applications, with all the above information, must reach the Beit Trustees’ Representative by
31st August 2015. We will not accept submissions by email or fax (Hard Copies Only).
Please do not staple documents.
8.
REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOLARS
Each Scholar will be required to submit to the Secretary of The Beit Trust, at least once a year and
as often as may be requested, a report on his/her work signed by a responsible officer of the
institution at which he/she is studying. Scholars are expected to pursue their studies diligently, to
keep full terms and to take research degrees where applicable. They will not be permitted to read
for degrees or diplomas other than those sanctioned, except with the specific, written permission of
the Secretary. At the end of the course, each Scholar is expected to provide a hard-bound,
presentation copy of his/her thesis (i.e. not a plastic file) to the Secretary of the Beit Trust.
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9.
PUBLICATIONS BY SCHOLARS
Any Scholar who, during his/her tenure of the Scholarship, wishes to publish a book, or work on the
subject connected with his/her course of study shall first obtain the sanction of the Secretary to the
Beit Trustees and shall cause the words “Beit Scholar” to follow his/her name in the title of the
book or work.
10.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR BONDED STUDENTS
Applicants, who have been in receipt of grants for their studies from the Government of Zimbabwe
and/or are contracted or bonded in any way, should obtain certificates of eligibility and permission
to apply for a scholarship, in writing from their employer. This should be attached to their
application.
11.
BEIT CAMBRIDGE/IMPERIAL/LEEDS/CAPE TOWN/RHODES/STELLENBOSCH/WITS
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to the normal Beit Scholarships, places for a taught Masters degree are offered as
follows:
a) CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY: A one-year taught Masters degree is offered at Cambridge
University. This single scholarship, known as the BC, will be competed for between all 3
beneficial territories (Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and is therefore not reserved specifically
for any one country. Those applicants interested in applying for a BC Scholarship should
contact the Cambridge University website: www.cam.ac.uk to ascertain what areas of study are
available before completing their application form.
b) IMPERIAL COLLEGE: A one-year taught Masters degree is offered at Imperial College. This
single scholarship, known as the BI, will be competed for between all 3 beneficial territories
(Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and is therefore not reserved specifically for any one country.
Those applicants interested in applying for a BI Scholarship should contact the Imperial College
website: www.imperial.ac.uk to ascertain what areas of study are available before completing
their application form.
c) UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS: One-year taught Masters degrees at the University of Leeds are
offered to students from Zimbabwe each year. The Scholarships are known as the Beit-Leeds
(BL) Scholarships and are jointly funded by The Beit Trust and the University of Leeds.
Airfares are not paid for spouses. Those applicants interested in applying for BL Scholarships
should contact the University of Leeds website: www.leeds.ac.uk to ascertain what areas of
study are available before completing their application form.
d) UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN: A taught Masters degree is offered at University of Cape
Town in South Africa. The scholarship is known as the Beit-Cape Town University Scholarship
(BCT) and is jointly funded by the Beit Trust and University of Cape Town. Those applicants
interested in applying for a BCT Scholarship should contact the University of Cape Town
website: www.uct.ac.za to ascertain what areas of study are available before completing their
application form.
e) UNIVERSITY OF RHODES: Taught Masters degrees are offered at Rhodes University in South
Africa. The scholarships are known as the Beit-Rhodes University Scholarship (BR) and are
jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Rhodes University. Those applicants interested in applying
for a BR Scholarship should contact the University of Rhodes website: www.ru.ac.za to
ascertain what areas of study are available before completing their application form.
f) UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH: Taught Masters degrees are offered at the University of
Stellenbosch. The scholarships are known as the Beit-Stellenbosch University Scholarship (BS)
and are jointly funded by the Beit Trust and Stellenbosch University. Those applicants
interested in applying for a BS Scholarship should contact the University of Stellenbosch
website: www.sun.ac.za to ascertain what areas of study are available before completing their
application form.
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g) UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND: Taught Masters degrees are offered at the University
of Wits. The scholarships are known as the Beit-Wits University Scholarship (BW) and are
jointly funded by the Beit Trust and University of Witwatersrand. Those applicants interested
in applying for a BW Scholarship should contact the University of Wits website:
www.wits.ac.za to ascertain what areas of study are available before completing their
application form.
12.
Applicants must check with each nominated referee that s/he is willing to provide a reference.
Applicants must confirm the referee’s email address is current. The email addresses must be written
clearly and legibly as all correspondence is done through email. If a reference is requested by the
Scholarship Board, the referee must be able to submit this by the end of September.
13.
Personal data collected on this form will only be used for the purpose of student and course
administration as required by the Beit Trust and will only be disclosed to the Scholarship Selection
Board in the event that you are short-listed for interview.
14.
Applications that are incomplete will be ineligible for short-listing for interview.
15.
Applicants who are short-listed will be expected to make themselves available for interview by the
Board in-country. Such interviews usually take place in Harare in November. Reasonable expenses
incurred by applicants attending for interview from their places of residence in Zimbabwe will be
reimbursed by The Beit Trust. Such expenses should be claimed for bus, not air travel.
16.
Lobbying either Beit Trustees or Members of the Advisory Board is not permitted, and if attempted,
may disqualify the candidate.
NO STAPLES ALLOWED
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THE BEIT TRUST
Postal Address:
P O Box CH 76, Chisipite, Harare
Telephone: +263 4 788202/3
email: beitrust@africaonline.co.zw
5 Ludlow Road
Newlands
Harare
Zimbabwe
BEIT TRUST POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Date: .....................................................................
Doctor’s Name: ...........................................................................................................................
Professional Qualifications: ........................................................................................................
Doctor’s Address: ........................................................................................................................
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I have examined ...........................................................................................................................
an applicant for a Beit Trust postgraduate scholarship. From my knowledge of the applicant’s
history and as a result of my examination, it is my opinion that the applicant is in good health
mentally, emotionally and physically and is free from all communicable diseases. Nor has the
applicant suffered during the past ten years from any disorder likely to recur and impair activities in
postgraduate work.
Doctor’s Signature: ..................................................................................
If you think it necessary to explain or qualify any of the statements in this certificate, please add
your comments below ...........................................................................................................
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