06 Sep 2024

The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) based in Arusha, Tanzania is one in a network of Pan-African Institutions of Science and Technology located across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Institution has received approval by the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) for students who intend to study at NM-AIST in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to receive full sponsorship from the Samia Scholarship Programme at a rate of 100% according to the NM-AIST fee structure.

The NM-AIST invites qualified graduates to apply for Master’s degree in different fields of STEM as herewith attached, which are also found on www.nm-aist.ac.tz.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the scholarship, the Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of Tanzania.
  • Should have high performance in his/her undergraduate degree (GPA of 3.8 or above) in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
  • Should have acquired an admission letter from the NM-AIST indicating the field of study. Those who don’t have admission letter are encouraged to apply for the same through online application system https://oas.nm-aist.ac.tz:8443/noas/

and ensuring they receive their admission/provisional letter before 10th September 2024.

  • Applicant should not be beneficiary of any other scholarships related to his/her studies at NM-AIST.
  • Should submit certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
  • Should submit a recommendation letter from the current employer and/or previous supervisor / educator with the emphasis of competence of the applicant on the above study area.
  • Should submit a maximum of 2-page of Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Should submit a maximum of 2-page motivation letter; and
  • Females are highly encouraged to apply.

The specific objectives for which NM-AIST has been established are to:

  • Increase the number and improve the quality of science and engineering Master’s and PhD graduates.
  • Catalyze the development of world class SETI in SSA.
  • Provide the best facilities for Master’s, PhD and post-doctorate studies and research.
  • Bridge between research and industrial development through strong link with industry for technology transfer and Establishment of technology-cum-business incubators and innovation centres and eventually a technology park within its premises for seeding innovations and spinning-off competitive technological firms.
  • Improve the relevance (to society and industry) and quality of SET research and innovations.
  • Develop linkages with the business sector (public and private) to utilize research in improving the quality, productivity and competitiveness of the local industry and businesses generally, and hence promote growth.

Required Documents 

All eligible applicants must submit the following documents;

  • Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
  • A recommendation letter.
  • Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages).
  • Motivation letter (max. 2 pages).

How to Apply

To apply for the NM-AIST, Applicant must follow the following procedures;

  • Applications and required documents are to be completed electronically.
  • All applications and sup reporting documents must be sent to NM-AIST using the following email: samiascholarship@nm-aist.ac.tz.
  • Submission of application for Samia Scholarship is 15th of September, 2024.
  • Only successful candidates will be informed for further instructions to apply in the portal of HESLB or on reporting time to commence studies at NM-AIST.

Application Deadline: 15th of  September, 2024.

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