Apply Now: Samia Scholarship 2025/26 for Data Science, AI, and Cybersecurity Studies 🌍
Are you a brilliant Tanzanian student dreaming of studying Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Cybersecurity at top global universities? The Samia Scholarship Extended DS/AI+ for 2025/2026 is your golden opportunity!
🎓 What Is the Samia Scholarship Extended (DS/AI+)?
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Tanzania has announced the extended Samia Scholarship for the academic year 2025/2026, offering 100% funding for undergraduate and master’s studies in high-demand tech fields such as:
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Machine Learning
Allied Sciences
✅ What Does the Scholarship Cover?
This fully-funded scholarship includes:
Tuition fees
Admission and registration costs
Research expenses
Monthly living stipend
Health insurance
Transportation and accommodation
Language training (if applicable)
🎯 Who Can Apply?
For Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree):
You must:
Be a Tanzanian citizen
Have excelled in the 2025 Form Six national exams (PCM, PGM, or PMC combinations)
Have your name listed on official websites: moe.go.tz, costech.or.tz, or nm-aist.ac.tz
Attend a 10-month bootcamp at NM-AIST in Arusha before university enrollment
📅 Deadline: Submit your application by August 8, 2025
For Master’s Degree (Shahada ya Umahiri):
Applicants must:
Be a Tanzanian under 35 years
Hold a minimum GPA of 3.8 from an accredited bachelor’s program
Be admitted to NM-AIST or IIT Madras (Zanzibar campus) in a DS/AI+ field
📅 Application window: October 1–30, 2025
📩 How to Apply
Fill out the special application form (attached in the scholarship announcement) Fomu Tangazo_Samia_Scholarship_Extended_
Submit it via email to: ps@moe.go.tz
💡 Why This Scholarship Matters
In a rapidly digitalizing world, Tanzania is investing in future tech leaders. The Samia Scholarship Extended DS/AI+ isn’t just about education — it’s about empowering the next generation of innovators, engineers, and AI pioneers who will transform the country and continent.
If you are passionate about tech, data, and problem-solving — this is your moment.
Don’t miss this transformative opportunity. Share this with every bright student you know — especially those with a passion for STEM and AI.
👉 Visit the official sites for eligibility lists and full program details: