National Postgraduate Scholarship SchemeThis scheme supports Tanzanian students in pursuing postgraduate education at Tanzanian Higher Education Institutions, focusing on selected energy-sector related engineering and related courses in the 2015/16 Academic Year.

About the Scheme

The scheme offers eight scholarships for Tanzanian students to support them in the completion of postgraduate education at selected Tanzanian Higher Education Institutions.

Covering 15 energy-sector related engineering courses relevant for the development of Tanzania’s natural gas sector, the scheme is funded by BG Tanzania and administered by the British Council, Tanzania.

The scheme is run as a pilot for the September student intake of the Academic Year 2015/16.

Who is eligible?

• Tanzanian nationals who are able to meet the relevant course entry requirements and can demonstrate their ability to successfully complete their chosen studies.

• Applicants should not have any other Master’s degree.

What does the Scheme cover?

• Scholarship Awards are granted for full-time courses starting in September/October 2015, and will cover the full period of study for the respective courses i.e. either 18 or 24 months, depending on the course;

• Awards cover (1) academic tuition fees, (2) research costs, and (3) direct student costs, including accommodation, living allowance etc., as agreed with each of the respective Higher Education Institutions;

• Applicants should note that the awards may not cover all costs associated with their studies and that they may require additional funding (private or from other third parties).

Employment prospects

The emerging natural gas and wider energy sector will offer attractive employment opportunities through a competitive application process for Tanzanian citizens with the relevant technical and professional skills;

Beneficiaries will be better equipped to access potential employment opportunities with energy companies and other companies participating in the sector’s supply chain;

Some beneficiaries may have the potential to apply to the BG Tanzania Graduate Programme, or other corporate training schemes.

Ardhi University

• MSc in Construction Economics and Management

• MSc in Environmental Technology and Management

• MSc in Geomatics

Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology

• Master of Engineering in Maintenance Management

Nelson Mandela – African Institute of Science & Technology

• MSc Environmental Science and Engineering

• MSc Material Science and Engineering

• MSc Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering

University of Dar es Salaam

• MSc Structural Engineering

• MSc Construction Management

• MSc Production Engineering

• MSc Energy Engineering

• MSc Engineering Management

• MSc Power Electronics and Electrical Drives

University of Dodoma

• MSc in Geology

• MSc in Petroleum Geosciences

How to apply

Step 1: University admission: Interested applicants first need to apply for a place on an eligible course at one of the 5 participating universities.

Step 2: Download application: Once you have received an offer from a participating university on an eligible course, you can apply for the Scheme by downloading an application form from the British Council website http://www.britishcouncil.or.tz/study-uk/scholarships-funding/bg-scholarships

Step 3: Application submission: Submit your completed scholarship application pack to the British Council Tanzania through post office as per below postal address: Higher Education and Scholarships, Programs and Projects, British Council, Samora Avenue/Ohio Street, P. O .Box 9100, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania.

Which courses and Universities does the scheme cover?

Application deadline

The deadline for applying for a scholarship award under this Scheme is 31 July 2015. By this date, completed scholarship applications should have reached the British Council office in Dar es Salaam.

Applicants will be shortlisted and invited for interviews, and the final selection of scholars will be announced by 15 September 2015.

Contact details

Higher Education and Scholarships Tel: +255 22 2165 300 Email: TZBGScholarship@britishcouncil.org (for scholarship inquiries only)

BG Tanzania 1st Floor, Kilwa House Plot 369 Toure Drive Oysterbay PO Box 105833 Dar es Salaam Tanzania Tel: +255 (0)222 218300 Email: pcatanzania@bg-group.com