Dr. Zamambo Mkhize | Transformation | Best Researcher Award
Profile
Education Qualifications 🎓
Doctorate in Gender Studies
Lehigh University, Pennsylvania (2013-2014)
April 2016Certificate in Women’s Studies
Fulbright Scholar (August 2013-May 2014)Master in Gender Studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (2009-2015)
2011Honors in Criminology
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2009Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida (2003-2007)
Graduated Magna Cum LaudeMatric Certificate
Durban Girls College, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (1990-2002)
Fellowships and Awards 🏆
National Research Foundation (NRF) Thuthuka 3-year Grant (2022-2024)Research Development Grant
University of Cape Town (2022)Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Academics Grant (2021)URC Building Research Active Academic Staff Grant (2020-2021)NRF Black Academic Advancement Grant (2018)
2-year sabbaticalResearch Development Grant
University of Cape Town (2018)Start-Up Grant
University of Cape Town (2018)Teaching and Learning Competitive Research Grant
University of KwaZulu-Natal (2017)Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Centre for Research on Critical Race & Identity, University of KwaZulu-Natal (2016-2017)Fulbright Scholarship
Pennsylvania, USA (2013-2014)Full Tennis Scholarship
Florida, USA (2003-2007)
Achievements 🌟
Represented South Africa in USSASA Games (2000)No 1 Tennis Player (1998-2002)
Durban Girls CollegeAwarded full athletic scholarship to Florida University (2003-2007)Nationally Ranked in the USA (2003-2007)Captain of Florida A&M University’s Women’s Tennis Team (2004-2007)Chairperson of Student-Athletes at Florida A&M University (2006)All-American Tennis Team (2004-2007)Florida A&M University Honor Roll (2003-2007)Awarded Scholastic Award for highest athlete G.P.A (2006)All-American Academic Team (2003-2007)Member of Golden Key Honors SocietyGraduated with Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude