USAP Community School

Thank you for all the support towards our extracurricular programming! ✨️

Thank you to everyone who supported our Little by Little fundraising campaign through GlobalGiving! Your donations will be greatly appreciated as they go to support our various extracurricular programs at the USAP Community School! ✨️

At USAP Community School, we believe that empowering African leaders requires more than just a classroom; it requires a vibrant ecosystem where students can discover their voices and build resilience.

Thanks to GlobalGiving’s Little by Little campaign, all donations made from March 17-20 on our Global Giving platform, up to $50 will be matched at 50% while funds last. Every small gift adds up to create real change and provide high-achieving, low-income students with transformational education and access to global opportunities that will promote positive impact in Africa.

Your support ensures that our students can excel in a diverse range of extracurricular clubs and activities, including:

🔬STEM: Robotics, Chess, Math Olympiad, Science and Sustainability Clubs.
🎨Arts & Culture: Marimba, Mbira, Usapella, Drama, Creatives and Dance.
💬Leadership & Expression: Model United Nations, Debate, and Media Club.
⚽️Sports: Archery, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football and First Aid.

*Campaign Dates: March 17-20, 2026*

Visit https://goto.gg/44174 to donate during the Little X Little Campaign!

Congratulations to the USAP Community School students who participated in the National Institute of Allied Arts (NIAA) Eisteddfod Festival! 👏👏✨️

The ensembles were awarded as follows for their performances

Mbira Nhare Ensemble - Honours Outstanding

African Acapella Ensemble- Honours Exceptional

African Contemporary Choir - Distinction

African Gospel Choir - Honours Outstanding

Marimba Ensemble - Honours Outstanding

Congratulations to USAP Community School students who presented their Finalist projects at the 2026 Science Fair! ✨

20 students were selected as finalists and 9 students received awards for their projects 🏅👏

🥉*Bronze Medallists*
- Theophilus Ncube
- William Fundirwa
- Sindisiwe Mkiza
- Mufaro Dzanasi

🥈*Silver Medallists*
* Mbusiseni Khumalo

🥇*Gold Medallists*
Newman Mvenge

*Scenicon Research Awards*
Sindisiwe Mkiza
Wish Mushweweshiri
Unathi Phuti

USAP Community School Physics and Robotics Instructor Alistar Panashe also received a Research Teacher Award.

Welcoming the USAP Community School Class of 2027! 🎉👏👏

Last month we welcomed the class of 2027 to campus and we are so excited to watch their journey through the uniquely USAP journey over the next 2 years.

Congratulations to the USAP Community School Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 cohorts for their achievements in the 2025 Cambridge Exams! The students worked diligently throughout the exam season and we are so proud of their work! 👏👏

Last week the USAPCS community came together to plant trees as part of reforestation efforts on campus, with students and faculty ioining in the fun! 🌱✨️

The USAP Community School Class of 2025 Capstone Fellows 👏👏

2026 Capstone Fellowships in Full Swing! | Education Matter This year marks the 5th cohort of The Capstone Fellowship for USAP Community School alums. Fellows are implementing their Capstone Projects in their communities across Zimbabwe, giving them the opportunity to build professional skills and have a tangible impact in their communities.

Welcoming the Class of 2027!

This week we completed selections for the Class of 2027 that will be joining the USAP Community School in January 2026.

We received 670 applications from across Zimbabwe, and conducted interviews and admissions assessments for finalists in Bulawayo, Gweru, Harare, Marondera, Masvingo, Mutare, and Tongogara Refugee Settlement.

A heartfelt thank you to all alumni volunteers and staff who supported selections this year through reading applications, coordinating interview days, and grading.

Visit our blog to learn more about the selections process: https://www.edmattersafrica.org/post/welcoming-the-usapcs-class-of-2027-selections-update