Apply for the Scholarship Program

girls walking to Bigwa school Our scholarship program is for women religious to study for high school (level 'A' form 5 and 6) at Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania. Sisters may also apply for a scholarship to study for a secondary school equivalency certificate in Tanzania, Malawi or Zambia.

The scholarships will cover costs for tuition/board and room for a selected number of sisters who fulfill the eligibility criteria.

2018 Key Dates and Deadlines

Two Year Certificate (Secondary School Equivalency)

Call for applications on May 14*
Application deadline is June 29
Scholarships awarded by July 16
Scholarship recipients are informed by July 30
Formal acceptance of scholarships by August 15
Compiled and signed invoices are due September 30

Secondary/High School

Call for applications on February 14*
Application deadline is March 30
Scholarships awarded by April 15
Scholarship recipients are informed by April 19
Formal acceptance of scholarships by April 30
Complied and signed invoices are due May 1

*A reminder will be sent via email to ASEC Programs Coordinator, Tanzania and TCAS Executive Secretary to send the announcements to the congregational leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a woman religious residing in Tanzania or East Africa
Must file an application after completion of their level 'O'
MUST indicate interest to pursue higher education in specific fields on completion of level 'A'

Application Materials

The application packet MUST include:

Level 'O' result slip
Admission to Bigwa School / Certificate program
Recommendation from the sister's immediate superior
Indication that the sister's superior will continue to support your education and professional development
A letter of recommendation by TCAS Executive Secretary/President

Scholarship Acceptance

Superiors or recipients must send an acceptance letter via email or scanned letter to scholarshipadmin@asec-sldi.org.
Must include a passport photo of the recipient with acceptance letter.
Awards not accepted by the acceptance deadline (above) will be canceled and offered to another eligible, deserving sister.

Scholarship Renewal

Sisters receiving scholarships are evaluated at the end of each academic year to determine if they are eligible for continuation of the scholarship into the next year.
Renewal of the scholarship is subject to academic performance and headmistress recommendation.
The letter of recommendation and sister's grades must be forwarded to the ASEC office at the beginning of each term.

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