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 September 20th, 2016 at 5:00pm EAT.

Eligibility Criteria:

We look for applicants that demonstrate:o High Academic Achievement: Recipient must have obtained a grade point average of not less

than 3.8 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 to UDSM 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 or any of its affiliates and retain this scholarship.

Recipient agrees to abide by the UDSM rules and regulations, including but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct.

During the term of the scholarship, the recipient shall notify UDSM immediately is he/she is convicted of a crime, excluding traffic offenses. Recipient acknowledges that said conviction may impact this scholarship at UDSM.

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

Part A: Information

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Applicant Information

Full Name: Date:Last First M.I.

Address:Street Address

City State ZIP Code

Phone: Email

Education

High School: Address:

From: To:Did you

graduate?YES NO

GPA:

College:Intended

Major:

Other Institution: Address:

From: To: Degree:

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

ActivitiesPlease 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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Expected Date of Entry:

Expected Graduation

Date:

Activity 2:

Activity 3:

Activity 4:

Work ExperiencePlease list any work experience, including unpaid internships and volunteer work.

Company: Phone:Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid internship, event volunteer, etc.):

Job Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

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May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?

YES NO

Company: Phone:Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid internship, event volunteer, etc.):

Job Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?

YES NO

Company: Phone:Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid internship, event volunteer, etc.):

Job Title:

Responsibilities:

From: To:

May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?

YES NO

Company: Phone:Address: Supervisor:

Type of Work (e.g. unpaid internship, event volunteer, etc.):

Job Title:

Responsibilities:

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From: To:

May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?

YES NO

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

ReferencesPlease 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 QuestionsYou 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 September 20th, 2016 at 5:00pm EAT.

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