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🎓 Full Scholarships Available for Tanzanian Students

There are many international and local scholarship programs that offer full funding to Tanzanian students. These scholarships usually cover tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, travel costs, and sometimes health insurance. Here are some key programs:

1. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

Offered by the UK government for one-year master’s degrees. They are aimed at students with leadership potential.

2. Malaysian Government Scholarships

Provide full funding for postgraduate studies (Master’s or PhD) in Malaysia for high-achieving students.

3. Slovak Government Scholarships

Open to Tanzanian students at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Covers tuition and living expenses.

4. Korean Government Scholarship

Supports both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Covers everything from tuition to airfare and living costs.

5. Mandela Rhodes Scholarships

For postgraduate study in South Africa. Designed for students with strong leadership skills and a commitment to social change.

6. Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships

Primarily for postgraduate studies. These are need-based and often require co-funding or a partial loan component.

7. EABL Foundation Scholarships

Support undergraduate students in areas like business, engineering, food science, and IT. Based on academic merit and financial need.

8. Swedish Institute Scholarships

Targeted at master’s students, these fully fund tuition and include monthly stipends and travel grants.


⏳ How Long Does It Take to Get a Scholarship?

The scholarship process takes several months, generally in these stages:

  1. Preparation (1–3 months): You gather documents, write personal statements, get recommendations, etc.
  2. Application Submission: Usually between August and December, depending on the scholarship.
  3. Review and Selection (3–6 months): The committee reviews applications and may conduct interviews.
  4. Notification: You’re informed if you’ve been selected, often between March and June the following year.
  5. Visa & Travel Arrangements: Once accepted, you handle paperwork to travel and start your studies.

In total, the full process—from preparing your application to receiving your scholarship and starting your studies—can take 6 to 12 months.


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