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The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Scholarship is a prestigious academic award established to honor the legacy of Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. Administered by the Bank of Tanzania, the scholarship aims to support outstanding Tanzanian students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership potential, particularly in fields that contribute to national development such as economics, finance, and education. It is highly competitive and typically covers tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential expenses for undergraduate or postgraduate studies at accredited institutions. By investing in the intellectual growth of Tanzania’s youth, the scholarship seeks to cultivate future leaders committed to the values of integrity, self-reliance, and service that Nyerere championed throughout his life.
The Fund was established by the Bank of Tanzania on 12th October 2009 in commemorating the great achievements of the Father of our Nation Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere. It is primarily dedicated for sponsoring undergraduate female students with outstanding academic achievement to pursue Science and Mathematics studies in Tanzanian accredited universities with the aim of promoting academic excellence of the students in the respective fields.
The scholarships are awarded as follows:
- Seven (7)Scholarships Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree Programmes)
The Undergraduate Scholarships are granted to top performers in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (ACSEE) to pursue undergraduate degree programmes in two categories as follows:
Category A: Science and MathematicsStudies (Female Students only); and Category B: Science, Mathematics, Information Technology,Economics, Accounting and Finance Studies (Male and Female Students).
Category A: Science and Mathematics Studies (Female Students only) Applications for Scholarships under this category are for female candidates only and applicants shall be required to meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a female Tanzanian citizen who has completed Advanced Level Secondary School Education (ACSEE) in 2025.
- Applicant must be a female student with outstanding academic achievement (Division One) at ACSEE in Science or Mathematics subjects in the 2025 Advanced Level Secondary School Education Examinations; and
- Applicant must have applied/be admitted to a full-time bachelor’s degree programme in an accredited university within the United Republic of Tanzania. The programme should commence in 2025/2026 academic year in the field of Science or Mathematics.
Category B: Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Economics, Accounting and Finance Studies (Male and Female Students) Applications for Scholarships under this category are open to both male and female students and shall be required to meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a male or female Tanzanian citizen who has completed Advanced Level Secondary School Education in 2025.
- Applicant must be a student with outstanding academic achievement (Division One) at 2025 ACSEE in Science, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce and Accounting subjects in the Advanced Level Secondary School Examinations.
- Applicant must have applied/be admitted to a full-time bachelor’s degree programme in an accredited university within the United Republic of Tanzania. The programme should commence in 2025/2026 academic year in any of the following fields: Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting or Finance.
How to Apply
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 22nd August 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Steps:
- Download the application form from the Bank of Tanzania website: www.bot.go.tz
- Alternatively, pick up a printed form from:
- BOT Sub-Head Office – 2 Mirambo Street, Dar es Salaam
- BOT Head Office – Dodoma
- BOT Branches – Arusha, Zanzibar, Mwanza, Mbeya, Mtwara
- Complete and scan the form
- Submit via email to:
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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