MWALIMU JULIUS NYERERE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

MWALIMU JULIUS NYERERE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

For Study in Tanzanian Universities 2015

(MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES)

MwalimuJulius Nyerere Memorial Scholarships recognize outstanding students particularly in Mathematics, Science and Technology, Economics, Accounting and Finance.

Completed application form must be returned to:

The Chairperson,

Scholarship Awards Committee,

Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund,

Bank of Tanzania,

2 Mirambo Street,

11884,DAR ES SALAAM.

Tel No.  +255 22 2233041

Fax No. +255 22 2234088

For inquiries;E-mail:ksphelicean@bot.go.tzormkkamuzora@bot.go.tz

CLOSING DATE:14^th September, 2015

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM IN BLOCK LETTERS

1.   Applicant’s Personal Particulars

Full Name (Surname, First, Middle):--------------------------------------------------------

          Date of Birth (dd-mm-yyyy):------------------------------     Nationality---------------

          Gender:--------------------

2.   Contact Details

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E-mail:                           ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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3.   Details of Proposed Studies to be Undertaken

Name of the Programme for the Scholarship:  

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Name and Address of University:   --------------------------------------------------------

Duration of the Programme:           --------------------------------------------------------

Programme Commencement:        --------------------------------------------------------

4.   University/College Attendance Since Leaving School

University/College        Dates Attended             Grade Obtained

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5.   Have you applied for any other scholarship for the proposed programme of study?  If yes, please give details

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please attach the following:

1)   A certified copy of a Statement of Results/Bachelor degree certificate.

2)   Certified copies of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) and the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE).

3)   A certified copy of Birth Certificate. 

4)   A brief statement of intent explaining why a particular programme has been chosen and how it will further your educational and career goals. The statement should be not more than two pages in length, double spaced. Your name should appear on each page.

5)   A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

6)   Completed Recommendation Forms with official stamp from two Department’s member of staff of the University in which the student completed the undergraduate degree.The recommendation should be in a sealed envelope.

I certify that the information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge, and in the event I am awarded a scholarship, all funds will be used to further my education in the specified field.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS GOVERNING MWALIMU JULIUS NYERERE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FORPOSTGRADUATE STUDIESIN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

i.           The Fund will offer Scholarship to applicants who have not been granted any other Scholarship.

ii.         The Scholarship funds will be disbursed in accordance with the university academic calendar and for the specified duration of a particular degree programme.

iii.       Scholarship recipients will be required to submit periodic academic progress reports to the Fund Administrator at the end of each semester. Subsequent disbursementsfor the next academic year will be subject to submission of satisfactory annual academic progress reports.

iv.      A student sponsored by the Fund shall not be allowed to change her/his course of study without prior permission of the Sponsor. 

v.        The Scholarship can be terminated in the event of consistent unsatisfactory performance or poor performance leading to repeating an academic year or discontinuation of studies.

TANZANIA - GERMANY POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME

TANZANIA - GERMANY POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME – 2015

PHD AND MASTERS DEGREES IN GERMANY

SECOND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) is pleased to announce the second call for application of PhD and Masters Scholarships for the 2015 Cycle of Tanzania - Germany Postgraduate Training Programme. This training programme which is funded jointly under the Tanzanian Government through the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), aims in particular, to impact on capacity-building in Tanzanian Universities through staff development. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates who qualify to undertake PhD or Masters Degrees in Germany.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant must:

a) Be a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania;

b) Be an academic member of staff in a private accredited or public Tanzanian university;

c) Have at minimum, a bachelor degree second class upper division or equivalent;

d) Hold a good Masters degree having obtained an equivalent of a B+ grade or above from a recognized university institution (for PhD applicants only);

e) Have obtained the Masters degree not more than within the past 6 years (for PhD applicants only);

f) Be willing to undertake a 6 months German language course in Germany.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested eligible applicants wishing to apply for the scholarships may download the application documents at: 

http://www.tcu.go.tz/index.php/program-fees-scholarships/18-programs-awards/75-daad-forms

Soft copies and hard-copies of duly filled-in application forms and other documents must be addressed to:

Executive Secretary,

Tanzania Commission for Universities,

Garden Road, Mikocheni, Near TPDC Houses,

P. O. Box 6562, Dar es Salaam

Tel: 22 27772657; Fax: 22 2772891               

E-mail: es@tcu.go.tz

Applications end on Friday 31^st July, 2015 at 15:30 hours.

BRAZIL SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Government Republic of Brazil is offering scholarships for qualified Tanzanians under the programme Brazilian Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students (PEC – G) for academic year 2015/2016

1.0 Financial Conditional of Scholarships

The Scholarship will Cover:-

1. Tuition fee;
2. Purchase of air tickets;
3. Allowance money should be catered for solely by the students themselves.

2.0  PEC – G Conditions for Application

(i) Be a Citizen and resident of Tanzania

(ii) Age between 18 to 23 years old by December 31, 2015.

(iii) Have completed high school at the average of equal or above 60% (grade C).

(iv) Have obtained the certificate of proficiency in Portuguese.

(v) Applicants who have not concluded high School on the date of Application may present their certificate of conclusion in the moment of enrollment in the assigned Brazilian Higher Education Institution (Result slip).

(vi) Have obtained the certificate of proficiency in Portuguese as a Foreign Language Celpe – Bras exam.

(vii) Applicants from Countries where there is no  Celpe -  Bras exam must take the exam in Brazil in sole opportunity, upon the conclusion of the Portuguese as a Foreign Language preparatory course to the Celpe – Bras exam, in an accredited Higher Education Institution .

(viii) Applicants who fail the Celpe – Bras exam taken if Brazil will not be able to participate in PEC – G.  Their registration will be considered invalid and their staying in Brazil will be  terminated.

3.0  Who cannot apply to PEC – G

1. Brazilian Citizens, even those holding Dual Nationality;
2. Holders of any temporary or permanent Visa to Brazil;
3. Those who have completed high school in Brazil,
4. Those who have been selected in previous – editions of PEC – G and who, having not presented at the Brazilian IES at the time of enrolment, fail to provide a justification until the deadline for enrolment.
5. Those with a high school final overall average and official language average inferior 6o%.
6. Applicants from Countries  where the Celpe-Bras exam can be taken who do not hold the Celpe bras Certificate.

4.0  Requirement documents

(i)Completed application form with endorsement from the  Ministry of Education  and Vocational training;

(ii) Certified copy of birth certificate

(iii) Photocopy of biodata page of passport

(iv) Certified copies of O-Level and A-level Secondary educational certificates or Diploma Certificate with B+ Grade,

(v) Transcripts of secondary school results/Diploma, and

(vi) Medical certificate mentioning that student is free of contagious diseases.

(vii) Original and copies of the candidates and both parents Birth certificates

(viii)Original of certificates of physical and mental health issued within the last three months before application.

(ix)Original of statement of financial responsibility (TRF) in Portuguese accompanied by proof of the signatory income attesting the capacity to fulfil the commitment made. Or application

(x). Original of statement of commitment for application (TCL) it is mandatory to fill in the Portuguese version

Note

• Applicants from countries where there is no celpe- Bras-exam must take the exam in Brazil in a sole opportunity, upon the conclusion of the Portuguese as a foreign language preparatory course to the celpe-Bras-exam, in an accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI)
• The statement of financial responsibility (TRF) declares that the applicant counts with at least one source of income able to funds his /her trip to Brazil and his return to their home country, as well as installation and maintenance in Brazil throughout the duration of the course.
• The registration for the programme can be accessed in the link http.www.dce.mre.gov.br/en/pec/pecg.php
• Selected Candidate will be notified by September 2015

5.0 Address for forwarding of completed application Forms

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

Office No.34 Director of Higher Education –Registry

7 Magogoni Street

Code 11479

P.O.Box 9121

Dar es Salaam

The deadline 30/06/2015  at 10:00am    

This Advert can be accessed at    www.tcu.go.tz

PPF VACANCY

Job Title:	Operations Trainee
Report To:	Zonal Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:	Duties and Responsibilities (i) Assisting in examine monthly contributions remittances; (ii) Assist in allocating monthly contributions remitted to individual members? accounts; (iii) Assist in ensuring proper reports, statistics and records of monthly contributions maintained and to ensure that specific Objectives and targets are met; (iv) To learn all the duties and responsibilities of the entire department; (v) To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Desired Profile:	presentation skills communication skills problem solving skills
Experience:	Field Work Attachment
Education:	Qualifications By appointment of a holder of Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance Management or Social Security Administration or Insurance or Information Technology or Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution and must be computer literate.
Job Title:	Contributions Trainee
Report To:	Contributions Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:	Duties and Responsibilities (i) Assisting in examine monthly contributions remittances; (ii) Assist in allocating monthly contributions remitted to individual members? accounts; (iii) Assist in ensuring proper reports, statistics and records of monthly contributions maintained and to ensure that specific Objectives and targets are met; (iv) To learn all the duties and responsibilities of the entire department; (v) To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisor
Desired Profile:	Problem solving skills communication skills
Experience:	Field Work Attachment
Education:	Qualifications By appointment of a holder of Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance Management or Social Security Administration or Insurance or Information Technology or Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution and must be computer literate.
Job Title:	Member Care Trainee
Report To:	Member Services Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:	Duties and Responsibilities (i) To assist in compiling registered data and other information?s; (ii) To assist in the preparation of members? identity cards; (iii) To assist in ensuring members? records are properly maintained; (iv) To assist in provision of timely information required by members; (v) To learn all the duties and responsibilities of the entire department; (vi) To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisor
Desired Profile:	communication skills interpersonal skills problem solving skills computer skills
Experience:	Field Work Attachment
Education:	Qualifications By appointment of a holder of Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing or Economics or Social Security or Business Administration or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution and must be computer literate.
Job Title:	Marketing Officer Grade II
Report To:	Marketing Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:	Duties and Responsibilities (i) To recruit new members; (ii) To collect marketing and commercial data from members for facilitating marketing segmentation and preparing negotiations; (iii) To identify existing products and review members perceptions on these products; (iv) To handle and follow up effectively member?s queries and remarks; (v) To develop knowledge of customer expectations and contribute to the marketing database; (vi) To implement selling campaigns for existing and potential members; (vii) To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Desired Profile:	Presentation skills communication skills computer skills interpersonal skills proactive
Experience:	At least a minimum of three years working experience in related field.
Education:	Qualifications By appointment of a holder of Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing or Economics or Social Security or Business Administration or Sociology or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
Job Title:	Marketing Manager
Report To:	Director of Operations
Duties and Responsibilities:	Duties and Responsibilities (i) Responsible for preparation of recruitment plans of new Members; (ii) To develop and implement PPF marketing plan; (iii) To plan and manage PPF marketing and commercial action plan; (iv) To coordinate every phase of the marketing programme, including research, members/product portfolio, product development, promotion, and advertising; (v) To supervise all marketing staff and liaise with the Contributions, Finance, Legal, Investments and PR Directorates; (vi) To oversee member satisfaction research to identify member?s experience of service provided by the Fund; (vii) To produce reports on an agreed time detailing member feedback, complaints, root cause analysis for member issues and feedback, recommend improvement and analyze trend and forecasts; (viii) To prepare meeting with other managers to discuss possible improvement to members; (ix) To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisor;
Desired Profile:	Leadership skills interpersonal skills Decision making skills computer skills Managerial skills Communication skills Presentation skills
Experience:	At least five years and must be computer literate.
Education:	Qualification By appointment of a holder of Master?s degree in Marketing or Economics or Business Administration or Political Science and Administration or Sociology or Social Security or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution