The Samia Health Super-Specialization Program 2026 Sponsorship is an opportunity for eligible Tanzanian government employees to pursue postgraduate specialization and super-specialization studies in priority health-related fields. The Ministry of Health has opened applications for the 2026/2027 academic year, with sponsorship available for eligible studies in Tanzania and abroad. Applications open on 6 August 2026, and the deadline is 5 September 2026.
What Benefits Are Available for Studies Outside Tanzania?
- Tuition fees.
- Living allowance.
- Travel expenses.
- Research allowance.
What Benefits Are Available for Studies Within Tanzania?
Beneficiaries studying at institutions in Tanzania will receive:
- Tuition fees.
- Research allowance during the research phase of the programme.
Living and research allowances will be paid according to the rates approved by the Ministry of Health.
Who Is Eligible to Apply for the Samia Health Sponsorship?
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Submit the application through the Ministry’s Postgraduate Sponsorship Online Application System.
- Be a Tanzanian citizen.
- Be employed by the Government of Tanzania.
- Hold an admission letter from a Government-recognized university or institution within or outside Tanzania.
- Be admitted to a specialization, super-specialization, or another eligible programme specified in the announcement.
- Applicants seeking sponsorship for studies abroad must apply for programmes that are not offered by higher learning institutions in Tanzania.
- Have at least three years of work experience.
- Attach appointment and confirmation letters.
- Demonstrate that the intended area of specialization addresses workforce shortages at their institution.
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Which Applicants Will Receive Priority Consideration?
- Applicants whose studies align with the Ministry’s national specialist training plan.
- Professionals nominated by their institutions for strategic training programmes.
- Government employees who will return to their previous duty stations or be deployed according to national service needs after completing their studies.
- Applicants admitted to health management and administration programmes relevant to their professional cadre.
Eligible health management programmes include:
- Health Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Health Systems Management.
- Health Policy and Planning.
- Health Economics.
- Health Financing.
- Health Promotion.
- Health Law.
Which Health Programmes Are Prioritized at Primary Healthcare Level?
Priority specialist programmes include:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Pediatrics and Child Health.
- Internal Medicine.
- General Surgery.
- Emergency Medicine.
B. Regional Referral Hospitals
Priority specialties include:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Pediatrics and Child Health.
- Internal Medicine.
- Emergency Medicine.
- General Surgery.
- Orthopedic Surgery.
- Anesthesiology.
- Radiology.
- Ophthalmology.
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
- Psychiatry.
- Urology.
- Dermatology.
- Hematology.
- Oncology.
- Pathology.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Other specialist programmes relevant to Regional Referral Hospitals are also eligible.
C. Zonal Referral Hospitals
Priority programmes include:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Pediatrics and Child Health.
- Internal Medicine.
- Emergency Medicine.
- General Surgery.
- Orthopedic Surgery.
- Anesthesiology.
- Radiology.
- Ophthalmology.
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Orthodontics.
- Pediatric Dentistry.
- Restorative Dentistry.
- Urology.
- Nephrology.
- Psychiatry.
- Pathology.
- Hematology.
- Dermatology.
- Oncology.
- Geriatric Medicine.
Other specialist and super-specialist programmes relevant to services provided at Zonal Referral Hospitals are also eligible.
D. Specialized Hospitals
All specialist and super-specialist programmes relevant to the services offered by the respective specialized hospital are eligible.
E. National Hospital
Eligible programmes include:
- All specialist health programmes with staffing shortages.
- All super-specialist programmes related to services provided by the National Hospital.
F. Government Mid-Level Health Training Institutions
Eligible programmes include all capacity-building courses for tutors and instructors that:
- Are relevant to their professional cadre.
- Support career development.
- Meet the requirements of the applicable scheme of service.
Which Documents Are Required for the Application?
- Letter granting study leave from the employer.
- University admission letter.
- Certificate of highest academic qualification.
- Professional registration certificate.
- Valid practicing license from the relevant professional council.
- Birth certificate.
- National Identification Card (NIDA).
When Is the Application Deadline?
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 September 2026.
How Can Applicants Apply for the Samia Health Super-Specialization Sponsorship?
Application Portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Samia Health Super-Specialization Program 2026?
The Samia Health Super-Specialization Program 2026 is a Ministry of Health sponsorship programme supporting eligible Tanzanian government employees to pursue priority postgraduate specialization and super-specialization health programmes.
Who is eligible for the Samia Health Super-Specialization Sponsorship?
Eligible applicants include Tanzanian citizens who are employed by the Government of Tanzania and meet the programme’s academic, professional, admission and work-experience requirements.
When does the 2026 Samia Health Sponsorship application open?
Applications open on 6 August 2026.
What is the deadline for the Samia Health Sponsorship 2026?
The application deadline is 5 September 2026.
How many years of work experience are required?
Applicants are required to have at least three years of work experience.
Must applicants be Tanzanian citizens?
Yes. The programme requires applicants to be Tanzanian citizens.
Must applicants be Government employees?
Yes. The sponsorship is intended for employees of the Government of Tanzania who meet the other eligibility requirements.
Can government employees study outside Tanzania?
Yes. The sponsorship supports eligible studies outside Tanzania. However, applicants seeking sponsorship abroad must apply for programmes that are not offered by higher learning institutions in Tanzania.
Can applicants study at universities in Tanzania?
Yes. The programme supports eligible postgraduate studies at recognized institutions within Tanzania.
Does the sponsorship cover tuition fees?
Yes. Tuition fees are among the benefits provided under the sponsorship, subject to the applicable sponsorship arrangements.
Does the sponsorship provide a living allowance?
Applicants studying abroad may receive a living allowance. For studies within Tanzania, allowances are paid according to rates approved by the Ministry of Health.
Does the sponsorship cover travel expenses?
Yes. Travel expenses are listed among the sponsorship benefits for successful applicants studying outside Tanzania.
Does the programme provide a research allowance?
Yes. A research allowance is available, including for beneficiaries studying within Tanzania during the research phase.
Which health programmes are prioritized?
Priority areas include Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Child Health, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine and numerous other specialist and super-specialist fields depending on the health facility level.
Are health management programmes eligible?
Yes. Eligible health management areas include Health Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Systems Management, Health Policy and Planning, Health Economics, Health Financing, Health Promotion and Health Law, where relevant to the applicant’s professional cadre.
Is an admission letter required?
Yes. Applicants must have an admission letter from a government-recognized university or institution within or outside Tanzania.
Is a study leave letter required?
Yes. Applicants are required to upload a letter granting study leave from their employer.
Is a professional registration certificate required?
Yes. A professional registration certificate is among the required supporting documents.
Is a practising licence required?
Yes. Applicants must provide a valid practising licence from the relevant professional council.
Is a NIDA identification card required?
Yes. A National Identification Card (NIDA) is listed among the required supporting documents.
Can applicants who applied previously submit the old application?
No. Applicants who submitted applications before the latest announcement are required to submit a new application through the official online sponsorship system.
Where can I apply for the Samia Health Sponsorship?
Applications are submitted online through the Ministry of Health Postgraduate Sponsorship Portal at https://esponsorship.moh.go.tz.
Will applications submitted outside the online system be accepted?
No. Only applications submitted through the official online sponsorship system will be considered.
Can late applications be submitted?
No. Applications submitted after 5 September 2026 will not be processed.
What should applicants do if they want to apply?
Applicants should verify their eligibility, obtain admission and study leave documentation, prepare the required certified documents and submit the application through the official Ministry of Health sponsorship portal before the deadline.
