2015-2016 Fulbright Scholarship Program for Tanzanian Students

The Embassy of the United States in Dar es Salaam has announced the 2015-2016 Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program for Tanzanian citizens. Financial assistance will be provided for a maximum of two years of study. Applicants can pursue graduate degree in a U.S. university or take participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program. The JSD program is open to any qualified candidate but strongly encourages the inclusion of female candidates and prefers candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the United States. The application deadline is May 1, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Applicants can pursue program in their chosen field of study.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursing graduate degree or for participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program.

Scholarship Provider: US Federal Government
Scholarship can be taken at: United States

Eligibility:
-Applicants must be citizens of Tanzania or permanent residents qualified to hold a valid passport issued by Tanzania.
-Applicants must have a record of outstanding academic achievement and preparation in their chosen field of study.
-Applicants should either be candidates for an advanced degree in their current field or for a specialized non-degree program in a field for which they are well prepared. Applicants who wish to pursue study in a field other than their current field of study must demonstrate adequate background in that field.
-Applicants must be affiliated with or committed to working at an academic institution or public or private institutions in Tanzania upon return, and should have the endorsement of their home institution.
-Applicants should have a high motivation and a serious commitment to completing the program as scheduled and to returning home.
-Applicants with no extensive or recent U.S. experience will be given preference.
-Applicants must have a sufficiently high level of English proficiency to enable them to complete a full-time program of graduate study in the United States.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Tanzanian citizens can apply for this Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program.

Scholarship Description: The Embassy of the United States in Dar es Salaam has announced the 2015-2016 Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program for Tanzanian Students. This is the largest Fulbright program with Africa and provides financial assistance for a maximum of two years of study. This scholarship is for graduate degree in a U.S. university or for participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program. It is designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training for faculty members. Applications are also accepted from prospective candidates in public and private educational and cultural institutions, independent research institutes, and professional institutions

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for maximum of two years.

Notification: Only successful candidates will be called for interviews scheduled for Mid-May/June.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online, post or electronically to drs_exchanges-at-state.gov. All application forms must be prepared electronically, on-line application is preferred: hand-written applications will not be accepted. 

Candidates must submit completed application forms, academic transcripts, and three confidential letters of reference online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 1, 2014.

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