Mo Scholars Program
Education is not just about access, it’s about agency.
The future of Africa depends highly on equipping its young people with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and social impact. Recognizing this, the Mo Dewji Foundation established the Mo Scholars Program, a flagship education initiative that provides talented Tanzanian youth with access to higher education, mentorship, and professional development.
Through this program, the Foundation seeks to unlock potential, break barriers to education, and nurture a new generation of leaders committed to shaping Tanzania’s future.
The future of Africa depends highly on equipping its young people with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and social impact. Recognizing this, the Mo Dewji Foundation established the Mo Scholars Program, a flagship education initiative that provides talented Tanzanian youth with access to higher education, mentorship, and professional development.
Through this program, the Foundation seeks to unlock potential, break barriers to education, and nurture a new generation of leaders committed to shaping Tanzania’s future.
Mo Scholarship Program 2025
Apply to the Mo Scholarship Program 2025 using our online application portal.
Program Components
- Full Tuition Coverage – Support for undergraduate studies at recognized education institutions.
- Living Support – Accommodation, meals, and study resources.
- Mentorship & Career Guidance – Access to professionals, industry leaders, and the Mo Scholars Alumni Network.
- Leadership & Skills Training – Capacity-building workshops on leadership, personal development, and career readiness.
- Community Engagement – Opportunities to contribute through service projects and youth initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Tanzanian citizens.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Show proven financial need.
- Exhibit leadership qualities, community engagement, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
- Have secured admission for undergraduate studies to any Tanzania recognized education institution.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following documents:
- Completed Online Application Form (via the Foundation’s application portal)
- Academic Transcripts (O-Level, A-Level, or University where applicable)
- Admission Letter from a recognized institution
- Proof of Citizenship (copy of National ID, Birth Certificate, or Passport)
- Financial Need Documentation (if applicable-such as, TASAF, letter of support) Passport-Sized Photograph (recent, clear)
Key Dates (for 2025/26 Intake)
- Applications Open: 30th September 2025
- Deadline for Submissions: 13th October 2025
Resources
- Scholarship Information Packet (Downloadable)
- Application Portal (Online Submission)
- FAQ & Applicant Guidance Notes
Latest Newsletters
Mo Scholars Sphere – December 2025
As the Mo Dewji Foundation welcomes the 2025 class of Mo Scholars, we are reminded why this work matters: to open doors, ignite possibility, and stand beside young leaders who are already shaping Tanzania’s future.
Mo Scholarship Results
We are pleased to announce the names of candidates and institutions of study that have been awarded the Mo Scholarship for 2025.
Mo Scholars Sphere – August 2025
The Mo Scholars Program hosted its highly anticipated bootcamp, bringing together 49 brilliant young students for a week of growth, discovery, and transformation.
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.
We have a unique Learner’s Journey model which is tailor made for the student and shaping their career pathway after graduation. This learner’s journey bridges the gap between academic and the market realities ensuring the smoothest transition after you graduate into a life with meaning, a value-system and self-growth.
The selection process is highly competitive and based on academic merit, financial need, leadership potential, and commitment to community service. Applicants go through a rigorous screening process, which may include written applications, interviews, and reference checks.
The Mo Scholars program supports any field of study.
Applications are submitted online during the annual application window, which is announced on the Mo Dewji Foundation’s website and social media platforms.
Yes. Scholars are expected to give back to their communities through volunteer work, mentorship, or other service activities during and after their studies.
Yes, students already enrolled may apply if they meet the program’s eligibility criteria and are studying at a partner institution.
Yes, scholarships are renewable for the duration of the student’s program, provided they maintain satisfactory academic performance and fulfill the foundation’s engagement requirements.
Currently, the program focuses on Tanzanian students only.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Tumaini la Maisha is an independent organization that the Mo Dewji Foundation supports.
We encourage support from both individuals and organizations collectively.
Our ultimate goal is to provide holistic mobile health care services to communities that have limited or no access to health care services in rural areas. This would be in partnership with the Ministry of Health by extending its services primarily at regional referral centers to all the districts and all the wards in each region of the country.
Yes, we would be excited to receive innovative initiatives and discuss how best we can better serve the underprivileged communities in Tanzania.
Generally we look at past evidence of impact, scale of reach in terms of people, and cost efficiency.