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Scholarships

Karimjee Foundation Eligibility Criteria for Applicants Seeking Scholarships

Karimjee Foundation is committed to creating a bright future for young Tanzanians through education and empowerment. The Foundation’s vision is to develop the next generation of leaders, change-makers and innovators who have the potential to change Tanzania and the world.

Our Scholarship Programme is the core initiative of the Karimjee Foundation. Since 2009, it has made a tangible difference in the lives of many young Tanzanians.

Each year, Karimjee Foundation awards scholarships to Tanzanian citizens to pursue degrees in Tanzania. Scholarships are granted to students who have achieved outstanding academic results in their previous studies and do not have the means to pay for their higher education. Priority is given to female applicants and people living with disabilities. The field of study must demonstrate a socio-economic benefit to Tanzania.

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

What do we look for in our scholarship recipients?

  1. High Academic Achievement: Recipients must have obtained a grade point average from 3.6 or Division 1 (ONE) upwards for their O-Levels and A-Levels. This will be judged based on academic transcripts.

  2. Recipients must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania.

  3. Recipients must have attended a secondary school in Tanzania to qualify for this scholarship.

  4. Recipients must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

  5. Short-term visiting and exchange students are not eligible for this scholarship.

  6. Recipients must disclose if any payment has been made to a college, institute or university. This is to avoid double payment.

  7. Only applications submitted via the form below will be considered.

  8. Recipients must demonstrate a critical need for a scholarship from the Foundation.

  9. All students must inform us if they have received previous scholarships and if they have done previous degrees.

Other Requirements

  1. The student must be studying and/or be accepted to a tertiary institution for a diploma or bachelor’s degree program in Tanzania.

  2. Acceptance: The student must submit an official acceptance letter from the college/university they have been admitted to.

  3. Motivational Essay: A typed motivation letter (less than 1,000 words) explaining why you are the best applicant to be awarded a KF scholarship.  Please feel free to include your personal or family background and educational or leadership achievements.

  4. Results transcript: You must submit a copy of your school transcript demonstrating your past performance at O-Level, A-Level and university, if applicable. Students who have completed one or two years of study must submit their transcripts.

  5. Student Loan status: Confirmation that you are currently NOT receiving a government loan for education. If you receive a partial loan for your education, please provide support.

Applications

What’s Next

What happens when you become a Karimjee Foundation Scholar?

  1. Karimjee Foundation will notify all successful applicants/scholarship recipients by email.

  2. Each successful scholarship recipient will be responsible for signing a scholarship agreement, which is a legally binding document outlining the terms and conditions of the funding.

  3. Recipients must send every possible update of their progress with photos during the course of their studies.

FAQs

If I applied last year, can I apply again?

If you meet the requirements, you are welcome to apply again.

What is the registration form for?

The registration form allows us to register applicants in our system, and we will use the information provided to determine if: 1) the applicant fulfils all the eligibility requirements and 2) has a strong enough academic record to be considered for the program. Only applicants who are eligible when assessed according to these criteria will be invited to complete the application.

What is required for the application and what does it assess?

Applicants are scored on their academic performance, with reviewers looking to identify any patterns in a student’s performance. Applicants are also assessed on the challenges they have faced and overcome, their future plans and their leadership potential. You will be assessed through an examination and interviews.

What documents do I need to submit, and can I only submit some of them?

You must submit ALL the documents listed below:

  1. Motivational Essay

  2. Application letter

  3. Admission/Acceptance letter

  4. Fee Structure

  5. O’ level Transcript

  6. A’ Level Transcript

  7. Curriculum vitae

  8. Loan status

  9. Application form

How long does it take to receive a response from Karimjee Foundation regarding the success of your application?

You will receive a response one week after the application deadline.