UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERALS

CHINA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2015

1. INTRODUCTION
Applications are invited from qualified Tanzanians to apply for
postgraduate studies in the one of Chinas best Oil and Gas Studies,
the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan).
Sponsorship will be in the fields of oil and gas. The scholarships will
be processed in collaboration with the Embassy of China in Tanzania
and will be awarded to the best twenty two (22) candidates.
2. ELIGIBILITY
(a) Applicants must be holders of Bachelors degree in Earth Sciences
or Engineering from recognized universities;
(b) Masters Degree and Ph.D. applicants should not be older than 35
and 40 years respectively; and
(c) Applicants will be required to pay for a ticket to China; other costs
will be paid by the Government of China.
3. MODE OF APPLICATION
3.1

Interested applicants should write a letter of application to The

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in
which they should state their academic and practical

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3.3

background in the fields of gas and oil; level of studies they

wish to pursue (Masters or Ph.D.); why they should be offered
the scholarship; and how they will use their knowledge for the
benefit of the nation.
Application for admission can be conducted online through
http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org
.
All applications should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Energy and Minerals,
P.O. Box 2000,
Dar es Salaam.
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Applications must be attached with:

a) Two copies
applications;

of

application

forms

printed

from

online

b) Two original sets of Letter of Recommendation;

c) Two photocopies of academic transcripts of the most advanced
studies (notarized photocopy);
d) Two photocopies of Diploma of the Most Advanced Studies
(notarized photocopy);
e) Two photocopies of Foreigner Physical Examination Form;
f) Two photocopies of Blood Test Report;
g) Two copies of Study Plan in China;
h) Two copies of Birth Certificate;
i) Reliable contacts: postal address and telephone numbers;

j) A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);

k) Copies of Form IV and VI National Examination Certificates;
and
l) One recent passport size photograph.
Note:
3.5 All the above mentioned full package of application
documents should be arranged in two complete sets and use
paper DIN A4.
3.6 Testimonials/ provisional results/ statements of results will not
be accepted.
3.7 Applicants who are employed in the Public Service should route
their applications through their respective employers; and
3.8 Any application without relevant documents shall not be
considered.
3.5. Closing Date: 20th March, 2015.
3.6. Notification: Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 10th April,
2015.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Minerals
5 Samora Machel Avenuee
P. O. Box 2000, 11474 Dar es Salaam
E-Mail: info@mem.go.tz
Website: www.mem.go.tz