Apply for the Scholarship Program

Our scholarship program is for women religious to study for level 'A' (form 5 and 6) at Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania. 

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

2017 Key Dates and Deadlines 

Two Year College

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

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
• 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 jwakahiu@asec-sldi.org or jaime.herrman@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 of Bigwa Sisters Secondary School
• The letter of recommendation and sister's grades must be forwarded to the ASEC office at the beginning of each term.

For questions regarding Scholarships, please contact:

Jaime Herrmann