Mo Dewji Scholarship Application

The Mo Dewji Foundation provides scholarships to outstanding high school students planning
to pursue higher education, which cover four years of undergraduate college. The scholarship program
is intended to create a community of passionate students and provide them with the capacity to
achieve their greatest potential. Recipients will be among a select group of students who are
considered for internships with the Mo Dewji Foundation and/or MeTL Group, which offers
opportunities in a wide range of fields, including finance, business, and law. Upon receiving the
scholarship, students must continue to perform at a high academic standard, maintaining a GPA at or
above 3.5 at all times. Please read the eligibility criteria and terms of conditions below before
submitting your application. Your application may be submitted via email to
moscholars@modewjifoundation.org by October 20th, 2017 at 11:59pm EAT.

Eligibility Criteria:

 We look for applicants that demonstrate:

o High Academic Achievement: Recipient must have obtained a grade point average (GPA) of not
less than 3.8 or Division 1 or 2 on their A-Levels. This will be judged based on their academic
transcript, and by testimony to your scholarly excellence that is provided by a letter of
recommendation by a teacher.
o Financial Need: Recipient must demonstrate financial need and submit documentation in the
form of a written statement explaining need plus any available reinforcing narrative in the form
of references that will be vetted by the committee.
o Leadership Potential: Recipient must demonstrate leadership potential as demonstrated in
extra-curricular activities, projects, and/or duties upheld prior to commencing their
undergraduate studies. Applicants are required to provide evidence of this in the form of a
written recommendation letter, awards received etc. as and where applicable.
 Recipient must be a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania (at the time they apply for the
scholarship).
 Recipient must have attended a secondary school in Tanzania to be eligible for this scholarship. Home-
schooled students are not eligible.
 Recipient must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili at the time of their application.
 Recipient must be entering their first year of undergraduate education.
 Recipient must declare their intent with a major / degree program of his/her choice.
 Recipient should not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a
tertiary institution within Tanzania or outside the country.

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 Required Application Materials (attach all forms to this application):

 Completed Mo Scholars Program application form

 Official unconditional acceptance letter from UDSM / SUA
 Official secondary/high-school transcript
 Teacher recommendation letter
 Letter and supporting evidence demonstrating financial need
 Letter and supporting evidence demonstrating leadership potential

Terms and Conditions

By applying to UDSM / SUA and the Mo Scholars Program and accepting the scholarship award, the
recipient agrees to the following terms and condition set forth below. Failure to abide by any of the
following terms and conditions shall result in termination of the scholarship award.

 Recipients are required to maintain full-time student status as defined by UDSM / SUA.
 Recipients are required to maintain a 3.5 GPA at all times throughout their academic degree.
 Scholarship will be applied to the following expenses only:
 Tuition Fees = TZS 1,000,000 – TZS 1,500,000 depending on the academic program of the scholarship
recipient.
 Direct University Fees = ID fees, registration fee, examination fees, medical capitation fees, student
union fees, books and stationary allowance. A maximum amount of TZS 80,000 per scholarship
recipient.
 Housing and meals allowance = TZS 1,500,000 per annum per scholarship recipient.
 Scholarship award is a non-cash award to recipient’s UDSM / SUA account as outlined on the
scholarship application. No check or other cash monies will be disbursed at any time. No exceptions.
 Recipient agrees to complete his/her degree program in the time set forth by UDSM / SUA. Switching
degree programs, whether by choice or due to a version and/or program update, may result in a loss of
credits that this scholarship will not cover.
 Recipient who falls out of attendance for more than thirty (30) days from the last date of academic
activity will forfeit his/her scholarship. Recipient who returns from an approved absence will be subject
to version and program updates per the UDSM / SUA Student Code of Conduct.
 Should the recipient drop and/or fail to complete a course for which the scholarship or a portion of the
scholarship has been used to pay the tuition, in no event will any cash refund be given at any time.
Recipient is permitted a total of three (3) dropped courses for the entire degree program that may be
covered by the scholarship.
 Recipient acknowledges that at no time can he/she become an employee of UDSM / SUA or any of its
affiliates and retain this scholarship.
 Recipient agrees to abide by the UDSM / SUA rules and regulations, including but not limited to, the
Student Code of Conduct.
 During the term of the scholarship, the recipient shall notify UDSM / SUA immediately is he/she is
convicted of a crime, excluding traffic offenses. Recipient acknowledges that said conviction may
impact this scholarship at UDSM / SUA.

After reading all of the above instructions, please proceed to the next page to begin completing the
application.

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 Part A: Information
Applicant Information
Full Name: Date:
Last First M.I.

Address:
Street Address

City State ZIP Code

Phone: Email

Education
High School: Address:

Did you YES NO

From: To: graduate? GPA:

Intended
College: Major:

Expected Expected
Other
Date of Graduation
Institution
Entry: Date:
: Address:

From: To: Degree:

Please provide any additional information about your education that you feel is relevant:

Activities
Please name and briefly describe your role in extracurricular and other activities (e.g. sports, debate
club, student government, etc.)

Activity
1:

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Activity
2:

Activity
3:

Activity
4:

Work Experience
Please list any work experience, including unpaid internships and volunteer work.
Company: Phone:
Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid

internship, event volunteer, Job
etc.): Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

May we contact your previous supervisor for a YES NO

reference?
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Company: Phone:
Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid

internship, event volunteer, Job
etc.): Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

May we contact your previous supervisor for a YES NO

reference?

Company: Phone:
Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid

internship, event volunteer, Job
etc.): Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

May we contact your previous supervisor for a YES NO

reference?

Company: Phone:
Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid

internship, event volunteer, Job
etc.): Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

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May we contact your previous supervisor for a YES NO
reference?

Please provide any additional information about your work experience

that you feel is relevant:

References
Please list 2-3 references.
Full Name: Relationship:
Company:
Address:

Full Name: Relationship:

Company:
Address:

Full Name: Relationship:

Company:
Address:

Please provide any additional information about your application that you feel is relevant:

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Part B: Short Answer & Essay Questions
You must answer all questions. Please adhere to all word limits and requirements. Type your answers in
this document or attach them separately, clearing indicating question number.

1. How did you learn about the Mo Dewji Scholarship? (about 50 words)

2. Briefly explain your choice of intended major and explain how this course of study will contribute to
your immediate or long-range career goals. (300 words max.)

3. How has your education contributed to who you are today? If you receive this scholarship, what
would you expect to learn during your years at college? How would it contribute to your future
development? (500 words max.)

4. The Mo Dewji Foundation wants to sponsor the next generation of leaders. Please describe how you
have demonstrated leadership ability. Provide at least one example of a leadership role in school and
one out of school. (300 words max.)

5. Describe a time that you faced difficulties as a leader. How did you overcome that situation? (500
words max.)

6. Discuss an issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. If
possible, explain your opinion on the correct solution to the issue.

Thank you for your application to the Mo Dewji Scholarship program! Please ensure that all required
materials are attached to this form. Your application may be submitted via email to
moscholars@modewjifoundation.org by October 20th, 2017 at 11:59pm EAT.