🎓 1,051 Students Awarded Samia Scholarship for 2025 Academic Year
In a powerful move to support higher education and national development, the Government of Tanzania has announced that 1,051 students will receive Samia Scholarship funding for the 2025 academic year. This significant increase in beneficiaries reflects a growing commitment to invest in youth talent, innovation, and the future of Tanzania’s workforce.
📈 Increased Budget, Increased Opportunities
Speaking at a press briefing on July 22, 2025, in Dodoma, the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, highlighted that this year’s scholarship intake surpasses last year’s 640 recipients due to a boosted national education budget.
“Out of the 1,051 students, 51 are students with special needs who achieved Division One in science subjects, and the remaining 1,000 are top national performers in science fields,” – Prof. Mkenda.
🎯 Focus Areas: Science, Technology, and Innovation
The Samia Scholarship prioritizes key academic areas vital for Tanzania’s Vision 2050 development agenda:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Mathematics
Medical Sciences
Engineering
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
As part of the Samia Extended Scholarship (AI/DS/AI+), 50 outstanding students will also receive international sponsorships to study in emerging technology fields abroad — including AI, Data Science, and other related disciplines. These students will undergo a 10-month bootcamp at the Nelson Mandela Institute to prepare them academically and culturally.
🌐 How to Check Eligibility and Apply
Eligible student names are available on the Ministry of Education website and the Higher Education Student Loans Board (HESLB) portal. Students who wish to apply for the AI/DS/AI+ stream must submit a separate application via the official Samia Extended Scholarship platform.
🇹🇿 Driving National Development
The Samia Scholarship Program is more than just financial aid — it’s a national initiative to equip Tanzania’s youth with skills that align with future demands. It empowers deserving students, promotes academic excellence, and bridges the gap in access to quality education.
By focusing on high-potential sectors, the scholarship builds a pipeline of talent ready to fuel Tanzania’s transition into a knowledge-based economy.