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.
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.
What is the Mo Scholars Program?
Education is not just about access, it’s about agency. At the Mo Dewji Foundation, our vision for education is to unlock potential by equipping young people with the tools, confidence, and clarity they need to shape their own futures. Since 2016, the Mo Scholars Program has awarded over 250 university and college scholarships, achieving a 95% post-graduation success rate in employment and self-employment. We work across 21 higher learning institutions in Tanzania, identifying and supporting first-generation students who face the highest financial and structural barriers. But we don’t stop at tuition.
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.
The Learner’s Journey: Education That Builds Leaders
At the Mo Dewji Foundation, we believe education should do more than unlock opportunity—it should shape changemakers. That’s why we created the Mo Scholars Learner’s Journey, a three-year, structured pathway that goes far beyond the classroom.
Rooted in self-awareness and built for real-world impact, the Learner’s Journey equips scholars with the tools to think critically, act ethically, and lead with purpose. From identity development and emotional intelligence to leadership, visioning, and systems thinking, this model bridges the persistent gap between academic theory and practical readiness.
Each year is intentionally scaffolded to deepen engagement:
- Year 1: Self-awareness and mindset development
- Year 2: Applied learning and leadership in action
- Year 3: Visioning, systems thinking, and long-term impact
With adaptive learning pathways, personalized scholar tracking, and a focus on holistic growth, the Learner’s Journey reflects our bold belief: that young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—they’re already leading today.
Scholars like Gregory Simeo, who is preparing to list his agribusiness on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, and Asia Juma, now serving in the highest legal office as a State Attorney, are living proof of the transformation this journey makes possible.
Celebrating our 2024 Graduates
Centre for Foreign Relations
Mohammed Bakari • Prosper Siayako • Victoria Kibona
College of Business Education
Akibaru Kaizege Hamad • Alisen Beyanga Kazinduki • Sandra Ruhizi
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology
Baraka W Mbilinyi • Erick L Shayo • Fadhili K. Khamis • Happyness Bahati • Liberus V. Mnyandweke • Rosemary Rudovick
Institute of Finance Management
Catherine Faustine Mgifi • Medson Enock Chimande • Peruth Zizi Ntalima • Sumaiya Rashid • Zuhura I Bakari
Institute of Social Work
Neema Athanasi Bandola • Stivin Salum Exavery Mbeya
University of Science and Technology
Mariam Mussa • Mussa Masumbuko Mabula • Prisca Kivali Petro Mzumbe University Erenest Mathayo Erenest • Esther Hamis • Godwin Ezra • Martin John • Michael Godfrey Malamba • Naomi Enos Sokoine
University of Agriculture
Gregory Pankras Simeo • Jamal Seif Mnzava • Rehema Said Abdallah • Riziki Mohammed • Upendo Sakei Miteengi
State University of Zanzibar
Ezrom Elisha Nyamtogota • Raiye Hamis Salim • Sabra Kassim Seif
University of Dar es Salaam
Baby A Mohamedy • Catherine Fredy Moshi • Flora Kagoma • Jerome Mugeyi • Joan Priscus Mushi • Luckson Evarist Mayeka • Theodosta Sila Jeremayo
University of Dodoma
Helmot Dismas Kimario • Maltilda Joseph Reuben • Mwaka Yusuph Lule
“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.
If you believe your educational interests align with our mission, please get in touch with us for more guidance on the Mo Scholar application process.
The 2024/25 scholarship application window will open in October. Click the button below to learn more.
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
Mo Scholars in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
This is one of the most unique scholarship program designed for young ambitious, hard working students pursuing undergraduate degrees with higher education institutions in Tanzania.