Chachage Scholarship Opportunities at The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The University of Dar es Salaam Academic Staff Assembly (UDASA) is pleased to announce Professor Chachage Seithy Loth Chachage scholarship fora prospective beneficiary to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Dar es salaam in the 2020/21 academic year. Chachage scholarship is set to recruit candidates with academic potentials to pursue a postgraduate degree in their area of choice at the University of Dar es salaam to further the pursuit of knowledge.
Chachage scholarship is made available in honor of the late Prof. Chachage who was a distinguished academic at the hill and a UDASA leader committed to advancing academic freedom and social responsibility in Tanzania and beyond. This year, the scholarship will be in its second round after the students who were awarded the scholarship in 2017/18 have completed their studies.
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2020/21
1.0 Scholarship Description
The University of Dar es Salaam Academic Staff Assembly (UDASA) is pleased to announce Professor Chachage Seithy Loth Chachage scholarship for a prospective beneficiary to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Dar es salaam in the 2020/21 academic year. Chachage scholarship is set to recruit candidates with academic potentials to pursue a postgraduate degree in their area of choice at the University of Dar es salaam to further the pursuit of knowledge.
Chachage scholarship is made available in honour of the late Prof. Chachage who was a distinguished academic at the hill and a UDASA leader committed to advancing academic freedom and social responsibility in Tanzania and beyond.
This year, the scholarship will be in its second round after the students who were awarded the scholarship in 2017/18 have completed their studies.
2.0 Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant should;
- submit the required scholarship application material;
- be enrolled to pursue a postgraduate degree on a full-time basis at the University of Dar es Salaam;
- be a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania;
- posses an undergraduate GPA, not below 3.8;
- be motivated to be an academic at the University of Dar es salaam (those employed as tutorial assistants are encouraged to apply);
- be ready to assist with UDASA activities as may be requested from time to time;
- be ready to commence his/her studies in the 2020/2021 academic year
3.0 Value of scholarship and number of awards
The scholarship covers university tuition fees, stipends, and research cost as stipulated by the University of Dar es Salaam for a particular degree programme. The tuition fee and research expenses will be paid to cover the regulation period of study only and will be subject to the submission of good progress results averaging B+ or higher. No extensions will be entertained. The number of beneficiaries will be determined by the cost of the programs for the shortlisted applicants.
4.0 Application process
To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant should submit;
- evidence of admission into a postgraduate degree at the University of Dar es salaam;
- academic certificates;
- itemized program expenses detailing the fee structure and all other related costs;
- for those employed at the University of Dar es salaam; a supporting statement from the Principal, Dean or Head of the Department stating the applicant’s potential and whether there has been no other funding allocated for the same purpose;
- a brief CV, maximum two A4 pages;
- a motivation letter stating why you should be considered for the scholarship;
- a brief concept note stating your research interest, a maximum of two A4 pages.
5.0 Closing Date
Interested applicants should submit their applications in confidence to the address below before or by 15th September 2020 at the end of business day i.e. 16:00hrs. Shortlisted applicants will be called to appear for an interview.
6.0 Submission of application packages
All application documents should be submitted to:
SECRETARY UDASA
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
P.O.BOX 35050,
DAR ES SALAAM
24th AUGUST 2020.