Education

By bridging the education and employment gaps in Tanzania, the Mo Scholars Program empowers resilience and cultivates forward-thinking among the next generation of leaders.

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More About The Scholars Program

Access to higher and specialized education is a significant hurdle for many young Tanzanians, with only 12% of youths achieving post-secondary education. In alignment with the government’s educational objectives, the Mo Dewji Foundation (MDF) is committed to advancing education and inspiring the next generation of leaders via comprehensive support and mentorship.

Started in 2016, The Mo Scholars Program is a higher education scholarship program that funds tertiary education for financially-in-need yet determined and passionate youths. The program empowers the youth to realize their career ambitions and dreams. Today, the Mo Scholars Program supports 100 ongoing students in various areas of study such as Civil Engineering, Medical Doctor, Agriculture and Economics, Insurance and Risk Management, Law, Agriculture, and more.

Meet Gregory.

Gregory Simeo is a Mo Scholar finalist at Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania. He has extended his knowledge in Agronomy by creating an agri-enterprise company, Sokoine Agrienterprise PLC Group (SAEG) where he has earned more than 20 million Tanznaia shillings since 2020. His first tomato harvest brought in a profit of over 4.28 million Tanzanian shillings. His next hot pepper harvest earned him 7 million Tanzanian shillings. Today, Gregory manages 10 greenhouses, employing 18 people and growing crops like sweet melon, cucumbers, and sweet peppers. He expects to earn 12.4 million for sweet melons, 18 million for cucumbers, and 12.5 million for sweet peppers.

Meet, Joseph.

In 2023, Joseph Njau was scrolling through our social media pages and he came across the ad for scholarship enrolment on our founders’ page, luckily he says he enrolled and got an opportunity to be part of the Mo Scholarship program. Currently, he is enrolled in the College of Business Education (CBE) taking a degree in business administration.

Meet, Bhoke.

Bhoke Thomas is our Mo Scholar and ambassador who joined the program in 2023, currently enrolled at the University of Dar es Salaam taking a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Apart from being a scholar she also has engaged with other nonprofit organizations like Green Friends of the Earth where she participates in their tourism sectors and helps preserve the country’s history, whilst in the environment sector she participates in cleaning beaches and local markets

Meet, Sandra.

Sandra Ruhizi is a 3rd year student in the Mo Scholars Program. As an Agricultural Entrepreneur, Sandra is working to transform Tanzanian agriculture by investing in female farmers, educating them on best practices, and training them to become business leaders. She is a role model and an inspiration to her peers and community.

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Meet, Medson

Medson is a Mo Scholar who joined the program in 2021 he’s currently enrolled at the Institute of Financial Management (IFM) taking a degree in Economics and finance, he is also the Mo Scholars organization president representative spearheading all their queries, and thoughts presenting them to as a unit to the organization. He’s a founder of an organization called “Vijana Tunaongea” a community that supports youth to understand and sharpen their skills to be able to reach their visions.

“It wasn’t just about the education; it was about the doors it opened, the experiences it offered, and the confidence it gave me to chase my dreams. Overall, the scholarship’s contribution has been immense, shaping my path and paving the way for where I am today.”

Miriam Daniel

Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), Oil & Gas Engineering

“The Mo Scholarship is more than a scholarship because apart from us getting our basic financial needs, they enroll us to different career development programs for entrepreneurship”

Gregory Simeo

Sokoine University of Agriculture, Agronomy

“The Mo Dewji Scholarship for me is a chance to dream again…”

Joseph Njau

College of Business Education

“As part of the Mo Scholars Program, we are provided with exciting opportunities – I was part of the eye camp in Kondoa district and this was truly life-changing for me to see the impact of MDF’s work within the rural communities. I am so inspired… When I am older this is what I wish to do”

BHOKE THOMAS

University of Dar es salaam

Interested in Becoming a Mo Scholar?

The Mo Dewji Foundation is committed to supporting talented and ambitious young Tanzanians who aspire to drive impactful change to pursue higher education to
prepare them to become future leaders.

Our core mission revolves around offering valuable higher educational opportunities to empower them not only for fulfilling employment but also to nurture their potential as future industry disruptors, and catalysts for positive change.

The 2024/25 scholarship application window will open in October. Click the button below to learn more.

Partnerships & Workforce Training

As Tanzania’s largest private sector employer and the corporate arm of the Mo Dewji Foundation, Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (MeTL) is deeply entrenched in the country’s economic landscape. Leveraging MeTL’s extensive national and regional network, the Mo Scholars Program is working towards a 100% placement rate within three months of graduation. Through MeTL’s breadth and reach, scholars are provided with invaluable opportunities for hands-on experience, offering a seamless transition from academic learning to practical application. With the support of MeTL, the Mo Scholars Program is not only shaping Tanzania’s future workforce but is driving socio-economic development to foster a brighter future for Tanzanian youth.

Our University Partners

University of Dodoma (UDOM) • Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) • University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) • Institute of Social Work (ISW) • Centre for Foreign Relations (CFR) • Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) • College of Business Education (CBE) • Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) • National Institute of Transport (NIT) • School of Library Archives and Documentation Studies (SLADS) • Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) • Institute of Finance Management (IFM) • Mzumbe University • State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)

Mo Scholars in Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Mo Scholars Program select students for scholarships?

Three main criteria: Financial need, academic performance, desire and motivation to succeed.

Can scholarship recipients choose any field of study, or are there specific focus areas?

Any field of study.

Can individuals or organizations contribute to specific academic disciplines within the education program?

Absolutely, we encourage such support.

Does the foundation support scholarship recipients in their careers beyond obtaining a degree?

This is a case-by-case situation. We will support and promote the work they do, supporting each graduate and helping them reach full circle -with them giving back and going on to influence/support the lives of others.

Are there plans to expand the education program beyond the current partner institutions?

We will continue to explore ways to make our program as effective as possible for Tanzanians.