Are you a high-achieving Tanzanian student dreaming of a fully funded university education? The Bank of Tanzania, through the prestigious Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund, is now offering 10 fully funded scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year. Whether you’re a female science prodigy or a brilliant mind in finance, IT, or economics, this is your chance to turn ambition into achievement.
About the BOT Scholarship Fund
Established on October 12, 2009, the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Tanzania’s founding father by investing in the nation’s brightest minds. This initiative supports outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students, aiming to build a skilled workforce in Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Economics, Accounting, and Finance.
Scholarship Coverage
Recipients of the BOT Scholarship receive a comprehensive financial package, which includes:
- Full tuition fees
- Meal and accommodation allowances
- Book and stationery costs
- Field practical training expenses
- Special faculty requirements
- A brand-new laptop
Categories & Eligibility
1. Undergraduate Scholarships – 7 Fully Funded Slots
Category A: Science & Mathematics (Female Students Only)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Tanzanian female citizen
- Completed ACSEE in 2025 with Division One in Science or Mathematics subjects
- Admitted to a full-time Bachelor’s program in Science or Mathematics at an accredited university in Tanzania for 2025/2026
Category B: STEM & Finance (Male & Female Students)
Eligible Fields:
Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, and Finance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Tanzanian citizen (male or female)
- Completed ACSEE in 2025 with Division One in relevant subjects (Science, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Accounting)
- Admitted to a full-time Bachelor’s program in the specified fields at an accredited Tanzanian university for 2025/2026
2. Master’s Degree Scholarships – 3 Fully Funded Slots
This opportunity is open to both male and female top graduates who want to pursue postgraduate studies in key academic fields.
Eligible Fields:
Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Accounting, and Finance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Tanzanian citizen aged 35 or younger
- Achieved First Class or Upper Second Class with a GPA of 4.0 or above in a relevant Bachelor’s degree
- Applied or admitted to a full-time Master’s program in any of the eligible fields at a recognized Tanzanian university for 2025/2026
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 22nd August 2025 at 17:00 HRS, Application Process:
- Download the official application form from the Bank of Tanzania website: www.bot.go.tz
- Or collect the printed forms at:
- Bank of Tanzania Sub Head Office – Dar es Salaam
- Head Office – Dodoma
- Branches in Arusha, Zanzibar, Mwanza, Mbeya, and Mtwara
- Complete, scan, and email your application to:
- Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
