Mo-Kerry Scholarship Program
A Strategic Partnership for Advancing Food Science and Technology in Africa
The African continent stands at a pivotal moment in redefining its food systems to ensure sustainable nutrition, industrial growth, and economic resilience. Central to this transformation is the development of a skilled workforce in food science and technology—individuals capable of innovating across the agricultural and industrial value chains.
In recognition of this imperative, the Mo Dewji Foundation, a philanthropic organization committed to advancing access to education and economic opportunity in Africa, has partnered with Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition, to establish the Mo-Kerry Scholarship Program—a structured, one-year professional training and scholarship initiative designed to build the next generation of African food technologists and industry leaders.

Program Components
- Academic Training – (University of Dar es Salaam & Sokoine University of Agriculture)
- Industry Training – Modules (Led by experts from MeTL Group of Companies and Kerry Group)
- Technical Laboratory Work and Tools Application
- Four-Month Industry Internship Placement
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, BSc. Chemistry, or Chemical Processing Engineering
- Have attained a GPA of 3.5 or above
- Demonstrate interest in pursuing a professional career in food processing, nutrition, product development, or related fields
- Be a Tanzanian citizen for the inaugural intake
Latest Newsletters

Mo-Kerry Scholarship Program Highlighted in Tanzanian News
The program was recently featured in The Citizen and Daily News newspapers in Tanzania.

MDF Mentioned on Billionaires Africa for Food and Nutrition Scholarship
The Mo Dewji Foundation has been mentioned on the website Billionaires.Africa for our work in education, food and nutrition.

Results of the Mo Kerry Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the list of students who have successfully been accepted by the Mo Kerry Scholarship.