The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Tanzania has officially announced fully funded scholarships for students pursuing a Diploma in Functional Needs Education for the academic year 2025/2026. This program is designed to support future teachers who wish to specialize in areas of Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Hearing Impairment, Deafblindness, and Visual Impairment, Ministry of Education Diploma Education Scholarship 2025.
This scholarship not only covers tuition but also provides essential learning materials, transport, and health insurance, ensuring that selected candidates can fully focus on their studies without financial barriers.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a Tanzanian citizen.
- Have secured admission to a recognized Teacher Training College that offers a Diploma in Functional Needs Education.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- Application letter indicating the program of study, phone number, and email.
- Certified academic certificates (verified by a lawyer).
- Certified birth certificate (verified by a lawyer), also
- Confirmation letter from the College Principal showing proof of admission.
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship will cover the following areas:
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | Full payment of training fees |
| College Contributions | Includes security, repairs, and other institutional charges |
| Learning & Teaching Materials | Support with essential resources |
| Transport | Travel allowance during studies |
| Health Insurance | Full medical coverage for the study period |
Scholarship Conditions
Students awarded this scholarship must adhere to the following conditions:
- Sign a Scholarship Agreement Contract with the Ministry.
- Maintain a bank account for scholarship disbursements.
- Not change the program without approval from the Permanent Secretary.
- Postponement of studies is only allowed for medical reasons, confirmed by a government-recognized doctor.
- If a beneficiary withdraws, they must notify the Ministry in writing through their College Principal.
Duration of the Scholarship
- The funding will cover a period of two (2) academic years for eligible students.
Application Procedure
- Applications must be submitted within 15 days from 18th August to 28th August 2025.
- Address your application to:
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 10, Dodoma, Tanzania.
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- The final list of selected beneficiaries will be published on the official Ministry website: www.moe.go.tz, This is a golden opportunity for aspiring teachers passionate about making an impact in Functional needs education. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply within the given timeframe.
