Fully Funded Scholarship at GUC & GIU for Tanzanian Students 2025/2026

Fully Funded Scholarship at GUC & GIU for Tanzanian Students 2025/2026

Are you a top student in Tanzania dreaming of studying abroad? Here’s a golden chance: the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is offering full scholarships for undergraduate studies at the German University in Cairo (GUC) and the German International University (GIU) in Egypt for the 2025/2026 academic year.  

🎯 Why This Scholarship Matters

This is a fully funded scholarship — it covers tuition, accommodation, transportation, and international travel.  For ambitious Tanzanian students who achieved excellent ACSEE results (Division I), this is a rare pathway to world-class education.

Studying at GUC or GIU allows you to access international curricula, modern facilities, and exposure to global networks — all while representing Tanzania abroad.

📚 What Programs Are Available

The scholarship is available for the following fields:

At GUC (German University in Cairo):

• Media Engineering & Technology

• Information Engineering & Technology

• Engineering & Materials Science

• Pharmacy & Biotechnology

• Law & Legal Studies

• Management Technology

• Business Informatics

• Dentistry

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering

• Applied Sciences & Arts  

At GIU (German International University):

• Engineering

• Design

• Informatics & Computer Science

• Business Administration

• Business Information

• Pharmaceutical Engineering

• Architecture

• Biotechnology

• Physical Therapy  

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must meet all of the following:

1. Be among the top Division I students in the 2025 ACSEE (NECTA).  

2. Have studied the science, arts, or business subject combination that matches your selected program.  

3. Submit certified copies of your academic certificates. Originals will be required later.  

4. Pass the GUC/GIU admission tests — including aptitude or portfolio tests for fields like Architecture, Design, or Applied Arts.  

5. Demonstrate strong English proficiency (via test or interview).  

6. During your course of study, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (in the German grading system).  

There are also subject prerequisites depending on your chosen program. For example:

• Engineering & sciences typically require Physics, Math, and Chemistry.

• Architecture or design fields often require aptitude/portfolio assessments.

• Law and legal studies may require prior arts-based education.

💰 What the Scholarship Covers

This is more than just tuition support. The scholarship includes:

• Full tuition fees  

• International airplane tickets  

• Accommodation  

• Transportation within Egypt  

⚠️ Note: The Tanzanian government will not provide any additional loans or grants to the scholarship recipients.  

🗓️ Application Process & Deadline

Here’s how you can apply:

1. Prepare a formal application letter along with certified copies of your academic certificates.  

2. Submit your application by 1 October 2025 via email to: ps@moe.go.tz and dhe@moe.go.tz  

3. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.  

After shortlisting, you may be called for admission tests, aptitude exams, or interviews.

🧩 Tips to Strengthen Your Application

• Ensure your ACSEE result is Division I — applicants must be among the top performers.

• Tailor your subject combination to your desired field (e.g. Physics + Math for engineering).

• Prepare a strong portfolio or design work if applying for architecture, arts, or design fields.

• Demonstrate strong English writing and speaking skills — this may be tested.

• Write a compelling application letter — show vision, goals, and how you will contribute back to Tanzania.

• Submit everything on time, and double-check that your copies are certified correctly.

🌍 Why Choosing GUC / GIU Is a Smart Move

• Both universities offer international standards of education and close cooperation with German institutions.

• GUC is well-established in Egypt with a reputation for scholarship programs for top students.  

• GIU also offers full and partial scholarships for high achieving students.  

• These institutions serve as bridges between African students and global academic networks.

• You gain exposure to multicultural classrooms, advanced facilities, and research-based learning.

If you’re a Tanzanian student with stellar ACSEE results and high ambitions, this full scholarship to GUC or GIU could be your pathway to global education without financial burden. Don’t let this opportunity slip — prepare early, gather strong supporting documents, and apply before 1 October 2025.