Thirty-two Tanzanian college students have secured locations on the University of Limerick in Ireland to pursue undergraduate research in information science, synthetic intelligence and allied disciplines, as half of a authorities scholarship program geared toward constructing the nation’s pool of know-how specialists.
The college students are amongst 50 high-performing beneficiaries chosen in 2025 from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar below the government-funded Samia (*32*) Scholarship Programme, which targets proficient Form Six graduates for research in information science, AI and associated fields in the course of the 2025-2027 tutorial cycle.
The scholarship was launched in July 2025 by Minister for Education, Science and Technology Adolf Mkenda as half of Tanzania’s technique to develop a brand new technology of scientists and know-how specialists succesful of driving innovation and supporting financial transformation. Under the present cohort, 18 college students are already finding out on the University of Johannesburg, whereas the remaining 32 are getting ready for their packages in Ireland.
During a go to to the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology, University of Limerick Vice President for Global and International Engagement Colin Fitzpatrick praised the scholars’ tutorial achievements. “I am delighted to meet these talented young scholars. Our university provides international exposure through practical training and internships with leading companies,” he mentioned.
Dr. Amos Nungu, director normal of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, described the scholarship as a long-term nationwide funding quite than easy monetary help, saying the purpose is to develop a pipeline of globally aggressive consultants who can help Tanzania’s technological and industrial progress. Iafrica Scholarship recipients are required to return to Tanzania upon commencement to apply their expertise in sectors together with agriculture, public well being and city infrastructure.
Deputy Vice Chancellor of NM-AIST Anthony Mshandete mentioned the collaboration with the University of Limerick would additionally strengthen Tanzania’s analysis ecosystem.