THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC)

CALL FOR
ROBERT MUGABE AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION LEGACY
SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
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INTRODUCTION
The open University of Tanzania (OUT) was created by Act of Parliament of 1994 No. 17
which was repealed by the University Act of 2005. It is currently operating under the
Open University of Tanzania Charter of 2007. The Open University of Tanzania is the first
university in the whole of the East Africa region to offer educational programmes through
Open and Distance Learning mode. It admits students of various backgrounds for
studying different courses. OUT is also a member of Africa Council of Distance Education
(ACDE). Starting this year 2015/16 the University is offering an ACDE scholarship namely
ROBERT MUGABE AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION LEGACY
SCHOLARSHIP to support one student to pursue a Bachelors degree at the Open
University of Tanzania. The scholarship aims to assist best achieving but financially needy
students.

The following are the guidelines for the Robert Mugabe African Council for Distance
Education Legacy Scholarship: 2015/2016 Academic Year

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FUND ITEMS
a) The sponsorship covers annual Tuition fees including examination and student
organization fees as well as books and stationery allowances.
b) Continuous funding shall be performance based.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR ACDE SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

Eligible students for ACDE Scholarship for 2015/2016 academic year must meet the
following conditions:
Must have applied for scholarship by filling an application form (herewith attached).
Must have been admitted at the OUT for a bachelors degree programme.
Must be a person who is not fully funded by any other organizations.
Must have performed well in the previous academic year.
Must have proven track of leadership skills and commitment to giving back to the community.
Students with disabilities will be given priority.
Female students in Science programmes will have added advantage.

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MODE OF APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Eligible students will apply by filling an application form and submitting it to the office
of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic.
Applicants must attach saris printout as evidence for academic achievement
A committee of 5 Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic appointees will recommend 2
candidates.
Applications of the recommended candidates will be sent to the ACDE Executive Board
for final selection.
The ACDE will inform the Institution who is the successful candidate.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Applications for 2015/2016 academic year should be submitted before 15th August 2015.
Application lodged beyond this date shall not be considered.
MODE OF DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Student will be given a receipt to be used for registration.
Note that no physical cash would be awarded to the successful candidate.

All eligible Students are invited to fill in the application form and return it to the office of the
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Contact Address:
Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic
The Open University of Tanzania
P.O. Box 23409
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA.
Email: dvc-ac@out.ac.tz
Tel: +255 22 2668820

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SCHOLARSHIP: 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR APPLICATION FORM
1. Name: ----------------------------------------------------------------------2. Sex: -------------------------------------------------------------3. Are you A student of OUT? YES/NO
4. Which Programme are you pursuing? -----------------------------5. In which year of study are you? -------------------------------------6. Your Registration Number: -------------------------------------------------7. According to the results of last academic year what is your average score?
State scored GPA: ------------------------------------------8. Is anyone or any organization sponsoring your studies? YES/NO
9. How are you paying for your studies? ----------------------------------------------------10. What are you doing as a contribution to the society/ your community?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you have any leadership experience?

YES/NO

If yes explain--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11. Do you have any disability?

YES/NO

If yes explain----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
12. What do you intend to do after completing your studies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13. State why you think you disserve to get this scholarship
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14. Please provide two names of referees and their contacts including email addresses.
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Please return this form to the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Contact Address:
Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic
The Open University of Tanzania
P.O. Box 23409
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA.
Email: dvc-ac@out.ac.tz
Tel: +255 22 2668820