The Fondazione Scholarship aims to support needy and outstanding Tanzanian students pursuing undergraduate programmes at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) 2025. The scholarship seeks to promote academic excellence by assisting students who demonstrate both merit and financial need.
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
Founded in 1961, UDSM is Tanzania’s oldest and most recognized public university. Over the decades, it has developed into a regional hub for research, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
Key highlights about UDSM:
- Provides a variety of programs via its research institutes, schools, and institutions.
- Emphasizes sustainable development, innovation, and academic success.
- Encourages collaborations with regional and global organizations
- Aims to generate graduates who are capable of handling challenges in the real world.
With its vision to be “a leading center of academic excellence that meets the changing needs of society,” UDSM continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of Tanzania and beyond.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Fondazione Scholarship will receive support covering:
- Tuition fees and direct costs
- Meals and accommodation allowances
- Research and fieldwork expenses
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a Tanzanian citizen
- For continuing students, a minimum GPA of 3.8 is required
- Applicants must not be receiving any other scholarship or grant
Important Dates:
- Application Opens: 27 October 2025
- Application Deadline: 17 November 2025
Application Process
Interested and eligible students should apply online through the link below:
For more details, please contact:
Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA)
Email: dica@udsm.ac.tz
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