Host Country: Tanzania
Organizer: Bank of Tanzania
Eligible Levels: Undergraduate & Master’s Degree
Eligible Applicants: Tanzanian citizens only
Fields of Study:
Science
Mathematics
Economics
Information Technology
Accounting
Finance
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025 (17:00 hrs)
Scholarship Overview
The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2009 to honor the legacy of Tanzania’s founding father. The fund supports academically outstanding Tanzanians to pursue higher education in science, mathematics, economics, IT, accounting, and finance. It aims to promote excellence in these fields and foster national development.
Scholarship Categories
1. Undergraduate – Category A (Science & Mathematics, Female Only)
Female Tanzanian citizens
Completed ACSEE in 2025 with Division One in Science or Mathematics subjects
Admitted/applied to a full-time bachelor’s program in Science or Mathematics at an accredited Tanzanian university
2. Undergraduate – Category B (Science, Mathematics, IT, Economics, Accounting, Finance – Male & Female)
Male or female Tanzanian citizens
Completed ACSEE in 2025 with Division One in Science, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Accounting
Admitted/applied to a full-time bachelor’s program in the listed fields at an accredited Tanzanian university
3. Master’s Degree Programmes
Male or female Tanzanian citizens, ≤ 35 years old
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with First Class or Upper Second Class (minimum GPA 4.0) from a Tanzanian accredited university
Admitted/applied to a full-time master’s program in the listed fields at an accredited Tanzanian university
Benefits
The scholarship is fully funded and covers:
Full tuition fees and other university direct costs
Meal and accommodation allowance
Book and stationery allowance
Field practical training and special faculty requirements
Brand-new laptop computer
How to Apply
1. Download application form from: www.bot.go.tz
Or collect printed forms from:
Bank of Tanzania Sub-Head Office (Dar es Salaam)
Bank of Tanzania Head Office (Dodoma)
Branch Offices (Arusha, Zanzibar, Mwanza, Mbeya, Mtwara)
2. Complete and scan the application form.
3. Submit via email to:
info@bot.go.tz
DG-EFP-OFFICE@bot.go.tz
4. Deadline for submission: August 22, 2025 (17:00 hrs)
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
📍 Postal Address:
The Chairperson, Scholarship Awards Committee
Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bank of Tanzania, 2 Mirambo Street, 11884, Dar es Salaam
📞 Tel: +255 22 2233041 | Fax: +255 22 22340
🔗 More info: Official BOT Scholarship Page
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