All applications must be submitted through the NMB Foundation website, foundation.nmbbank.co.tz, from today until September 18, 2026.
Their inclusion will bring the total number of beneficiaries to 151. NMBF has spent more than TZS 2.1 billion on the previous two intakes, with a further TZS 1 billion committed to the new cohort.
“The support will cover tuition fees, living expenses, field practical training, compulsory university charges and learning materials, including laptops,” Karumuna said.
He added that the beneficiaries would receive academic mentorship, leadership development, employment preparation and practical learning opportunities.
Karumuna stressed that the application process is free and that no individual or organisation has been authorised to sell or facilitate scholarship places. Selection will be based on the published criteria and a detailed verification process intended to ensure the support reaches eligible students.
The Nuru Yangu Scholarship and Mentorship Programme was launched on May 19, 2022, to remove financial barriers preventing academically capable young Tanzanians from pursuing higher education.
One of its beneficiaries, Elia Johnson Kaberege, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Dar es Salaam in 2025, said the programme covered education costs that his family could not afford.
Another beneficiary, Irene John Busorwa, a graduate of Mzumbe University, said financial difficulties had nearly prevented her from enrolling at university.