our Mision
To mobilise resources through networking & investments for the smooth operations and development of the trust and mzuzu university
Our Vision
A self-sustaining Trust and Mzuzu University
Mzuzu University was founded on the principle of self-sustainability, aiming to reduce reliance on government funding while fostering long-term financial stability. To achieve this vision, the Mzuzu University Trust Fund was established as a strategic mechanism for generating resources through business partnerships and commercial ventures.
Backed by legal recognition in the Mzuzu University Act (1997) and formally endorsed by the Government of Malawi through a Trust Deed on May 5, 1998, the Trust serves as the University’s gateway to engaging with both public and private sector stakeholders.
The Mzuzu University Trust Fund enables the institution to diversify revenue streams, invest in infrastructure, and enhance academic programs. By leveraging strategic partnerships, the Trust facilitates business opportunities that support the University’s long-term sustainability.
Through this initiative, Mzuzu University continues to strengthen its financial foundation, expand its impact, and ensure the highest quality of education and research for future generations.
To mobilise resources through networking & investments for the smooth operations and development of the trust and mzuzu university
A self-sustaining Trust and Mzuzu University
In line with our functions of diversifying and expanding our resource base to support achievement of the Mzuzu University Strategic goals and plans, we have embarked on a number of initiatives to support this drive, among them:
Investments in business ventures either or self-financing mode or partnerships with other investors;
Production and sale of MZUNI memorabilia such as branded T-shirts, golf shirts, wrappers, pens, hand sanitizer and other items
Launch of the annual MZUNI-Industry Forum in October 2019; Launch of MZUNI annual fun walk
Formation of the group known as “Friends of MZUNI” to assist in resource mobilisation;
Collaboration and coordination with the MZUNI Alumni, both locally and in diaspora, to support resource mobilisation (create link for MZUNI Alumni registration and information);
Investment in early maturing pine and eucalyptus trees at Choma – 12,000 seedlings already planted in Jan 2020 in partnership with Weather Chasers Association of Malawi and the Rotary Club of Mzuzu. We are targeting to plant a minimum of 30,000 seedlings annually;
The Board of Trustees established the Mzuzu University Students’ Scholarship/Loan Fund (MUSSF) in 2015 with the aim of raising funds to assist bright needy students. In 2015, approximately 80 students, who had been selected to pursue their studies at Mzuzu University, withdrew due to lack of tuition fees. Hence the establishment of this facility by the Board of Trustees.
The fund is a revolving facility to enable as many students as possible to benefit and ensure its sustainability, awards are not free handouts; but rather refundable by awardees i.e. awarded in form of loans. 58 students have so far benefited since inception in 2015. All students are eligible to access this facility as long as they satisfy the following conditions, among others: a) provide evidence of being needy, b) proof of good performance/grades and c) the student must be of good character.