India increases Tanzania scholarship slots to 135
ZANZIBAR: THE Government of India has increased scholarship opportunities for Tanzanian students from 85 to 135 slots under the India–Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme for the 2026/27 academic year.
The additional 50 slots follow a broader expansion of India’s scholarship programme for African countries, which has grown from 1,103 places in 2025/26 to 1,499 in 2026/27.
The scholarships are administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and provide fully funded study opportunities at accredited institutions across India. Tanzanian students qualify under two schemes, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme and the India–Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme.
The awards support undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD studies in disciplines including engineering, science, humanities, arts, commerce and cultural studies.
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For the past three academic years, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26, Tanzania received 85 slots annually. The new allocation raises that number to 135. Successful applicants will be eligible to study at more than 130 accredited universities and institutes across India.
The scholarships cover tuition fees, monthly stipends, accommodation allowances and medical insurance. In some cases, roundtrip airfare is included. Applications for the 2026/27 intake are expected to open on February 23, 2026, through the ICCR’s Admissions to Alumni (A2A) online portal.
The application window is likely to close in late April or May 2026, followed by university selection and visa processing. Applicants may select up to five preferred universities and courses, subject to qualifications. Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2026.
The maximum age is 40 years for undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes, and 50 years for PhD applicants.English proficiency will be assessed according to course requirements. Selected candidates must also meet medical fitness standards and secure the appropriate student visa.
