Scholarship (KIUT Bursary Scheme)

Introduction

In the bid to support and enable Tanzanians to greater levels of education, particularly the less financially privileged, KIUT has established a bursary scheme called Kampala International University Bursary Scheme. Through this scheme, the University will be offering bursaries in form of tuition fee concession of up to 50% for undergraduate programmes (Except Health Sciences) of 1-3 years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the university scholarship scheme, applicants shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

  1. Be a citizen of the republic of Tanzania and a resident of the recommending district or region.
  2. Have attended a secondary education in Tanzania and obtained an A and O level certificates from NECTA, should have passed in the appropriate subject combination.
  3. Be admitted on a full-time undergraduate programme (Except Health Sciences) in any Faculty/School/ at KIUT.

How to Apply for Scholarship

  1. The bursary Committee shall write to the responsible offices at the district to recommend the given number of students’ slots. The district council shall use their criteria for even distribution across the district. This process will go throughout September- October for all the programmes (except health sciences).
  2. Applicants must submit an application for the KIUTBS through the office of the Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) who shall along with the district council shortlist the applicants and recommend to Kampala International University in Tanzania accordingly.
  3. The names of the successful applicants together with the minutes of the council meeting should be submitted to the deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics – Kampala International University in Tanzania.
  4. In assessing the eligible applicant for the receipt of KIUBS, the district should take into consideration the following:
    • Financial need of the student
    • Academic merit based on previous qualifications, especially O and A level results.
    • Ambition and the potential to make a significant contribution to society after graduation.
    • Demonstrable qualities, which show the desire and potential to become a successful ambassador for the district and the country during and after their studies.
  5. Additional criteria may be established from time to time.

Terms and Conditions of the Scholarship

  1. Be admitted to a programme of study (Except Health Science Programmes) at Kampala International University in Tanzania
  2. The bursary is ONLY for Tanzanian students, unless otherwise authorized by the BOT for other nationalities. These Tanzanians must be First-Year-First-Semester students. No continuing student shall be awarded
  3. Meet any conditions attached to the academic offer such as the ability to pay 50% of the total tuition fee on registration.
  4. Student must be admitted on Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor Programme.
  5. Register as a full-time student for the undergraduate programme (Except Health Sciences) at KIUT by the given start date.
  6. Scholarships cannot be differed to the following academic year.
  7. Seek permission and obtain consent from the university and Bursary office before making any changes to their programme of study. This includes changing programme, programme transfer, suspending studies, etc. Where changes are made without prior approval, the scholarship will be withdrawn, and students shall be required to pay the programme amount in full. Where changes are made without prior approval, a charge Penalty of 20% of the student’s part shall be levied on the student.
  8. Seek permission from the university before extending a period of registered study. Scholarships are not automatically extendable.
  9. The scholarship is not available as cash alternative.
  10. Scholarship recipients must maintain a normal progress grades for the duration of the programme admitted for and a good behavioral record.
  11. If a student fails to meet satisfactory academic progress standards and consequently loses eligibility for the scholarship, the student shall submit a written appeal with supporting documentation for reinstatement of financial aid eligibility if the student had mitigating circumstances.
  12. Suspension due to misconduct will lead to immediate withdrawal of the Bursary.
  13. Mitigating circumstances include:
    • Serious injury of the student and/or the student’s immediate family member
    • Serious extended illness or impairment of the student and/or the student’s immediate family.
    • Death of the student’s relative
  14. Scholarship recipients must complete the degree or diploma or certificate programme within the minimum time frame.
  15. Any form of impersonation, falsification or forgery discovered either on application or later, will lead to immediate disqualification of the Bursary.
  16. The university reserves the right to withdraw the offer of the scholarship if there is a breach of the conditions attached to the scholarship. If this award letter is lost, a charge Penalty of 20% shall be levied on the student in the following semester.

Deadlines

Students may start applying for September-October intake bursaries in August of the respective year. Therefore, the opening date for receiving recommendations for bursaries shall be 3rd August and the deadline for awarding September-October intake bursaries shall be 25th October.

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