About the Scholarship

Is the 2 to five years courses
The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Bank of Tanzania on 12th October 2009, commemorates the great achievements of the Father of our Nation, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere. It is primarily dedicated to sponsoring undergraduate female students with outstanding academic achievement to pursue Science and Mathematics studies in Tanzanian accredited universities, aiming to promote academic excellence in these fields. The Fund also sponsors male and female Tanzanians to pursue undergraduate studies in Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, and Finance. Additionally, it supports the best Tanzanian undergraduate students, both male and female, to undertake master’s degree programs in the aforementioned fields.

Eligibility Criteria

The Undergraduate Scholarships are granted to top performers in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary
For Master's -Applicant must be a Tanzanian citizen and must not be more than thirty-five (35) years of age.Applicant must have obtained First Class or Upper Second Class (honors) in the bachelor’s degree with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 4.0 from an accredited university within the United Republic of Tanzania.Applicant should have completed a bachelor’s degree in studies related to Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, or Finance.Applicant must have applied/be admitted to a full-time master’s degree program in an accredited university within the United Republic of Tanzania.The program should commence in the 2025/2026 academic year in any of the following fields: Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, or Finance.

Scholarship Benefits

Fully funded for both genders

Coverage Details

Successful applicants receive a full scholarship covering all university direct costs (tuition fees, etc.) and student direct costs (meals, accommodation, books, stationery allowance, field practical training, special faculty requirements, etc.) as specified in the respective institutions’ cost structures, including a brand-new laptop computer.

Application Process

To apply for this scholarship, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the online application form
  2. Prepare all required documents
  3. Submit before the deadline