2025/2026 Bank of Tanzania Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Bank of Tanzania Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund. This prestigious scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for Tanzanian students to pursue undergraduate and master’s degree programs in various fields.
📖 About the Scholarship
The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Bank of Tanzania on 12th October 2009 to honor the achievements of the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere.
The scholarship aims to:
- Promote academic excellence among Tanzanian students.
- Support female undergraduate students in Science and Mathematics.
- Sponsor male and female Tanzanians for undergraduate and master’s degree programs in fields such as Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, and Finance.
The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and a rigorous selection process.
🎁 Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship that includes:
- Coverage of all university direct costs (e.g., tuition fees).
- Coverage of student direct costs, including:
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Book and stationery allowance
- Field practical training
- Special faculty requirements
- A brand-new laptop computer.
📝 Eligibility Criteria
1. Undergraduate Scholarships (7 Scholarships)
Category A: Science and Mathematics Studies (Female Students Only)
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a female Tanzanian citizen who completed Advanced Level Secondary School Education (ACSEE) in 2025.
- Have outstanding academic achievement (Division One) in Science or Mathematics subjects in the 2025 ACSEE.
- Have applied or been admitted to a full-time bachelor’s degree program in an accredited university in Tanzania for the 2025/2026 academic year in the field of Science or Mathematics.
Category B: Science, Mathematics, IT, Economics, Accounting, and Finance Studies (Male and Female Students)
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Tanzanian citizen who completed Advanced Level Secondary School Education (ACSEE) in 2025.
- Have outstanding academic achievement (Division One) in Science, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Accounting subjects in the 2025 ACSEE.
- Have applied or been admitted to a full-time bachelor’s degree program in an accredited university in Tanzania for the 2025/2026 academic year in one of the following fields:
- Science
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Information Technology
- Accounting
- Finance
2. Master’s Degree Scholarships (3 Scholarships)
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Tanzanian citizen and not older than 35 years of age.
- Have obtained a First Class or Upper Second Class (Honors) in their bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 from an accredited university in Tanzania.
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree in fields related to Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, or Finance.
- Have applied or been admitted to a full-time master’s degree program in an accredited university in Tanzania for the 2025/2026 academic year in one of the following fields:
- Science
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Information Technology
- Accounting
- Finance
📅 Application Process
Applicants are required to complete the Scholarship Application Forms, which can be accessed as follows:
- Online: Forms can be downloaded from the application website.
- Printed Forms: Available at the following locations:
- Bank of Tanzania Sub-Head Office, 2 Mirambo Street, 11884, Dar es Salaam.
- Bank of Tanzania Head Office, Dodoma.
- Branch Offices in Arusha, Zanzibar, Mwanza, Mbeya, and Mtwara.
Submission Instructions
- Completed forms should be scanned and submitted online to the Chairperson of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund.
- Email submissions should be sent to:
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 22nd August 2025 (17:00 hrs).
📬 Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact:
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
📌 Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Ensure all application requirements are met before submission.
🗓 Application Deadline
22nd August 2025
This scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Tanzanian students to achieve academic excellence and contribute to the nation's development. Apply now to be part of this prestigious program!
- Full scholarship covering all university direct costs (tuition fees, etc.)
- Student direct costs (meal, accommodation, book and stationery allowance, field practical training, special faculty requirements, etc.)
- A brand-new laptop computer
