Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation 2021 Scholarship for Tanzanian Students

The Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation (KJF) is the primary vehicle for the Karimjee family’s charitable work. The mission of the Foundation is to invest in education as a means to enhance the economic development of Tanzania.

The Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation is awarding scholarships to Tanzanian citizens to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in Tanzania. Scholarships will be granted to students who have achieved good academic results in their previous studies and who do not have the means to pay for their higher education. Priority will be given to female applicants and to people with disabilities. The field of study must demonstrate a socio-economic benefit to Tanzania.

• Table of Content
• About Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation (KJF)
• KJF Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of KJF Scholarship
• Requirements for KJF Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation (KJF)

The Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation (KJF) is the primary vehicle for the family’s charitable work. For seven generations, the family has established a strong legacy for philanthropy in Tanzania such as building schools and hospitals (Usagara Secondary School in Tanga (formerly Karimjee School), the Karimjee Clinic in Mnazi Moja, and the old Karimjee Hospital in Zanzibar), providing educational scholarships, supporting local communities, advocating science and technology, promoting wildlife conservation, working with Read International, supporting MSc in Paediatric Oncology and ... continue reading

KJF Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of KJF Scholarship

The Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation  is offering educational fund to students

Requirements for KJF Scholarship Qualification

What do we look for in our scholarship recipients?

1. High Academic Achievement: Recipients must have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.6 or Division I on their A-Levels. This will be judged based on their academic transcript.

2. Recipients must be a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania (at the time they apply for the scholarship).

3. Recipients must have attended a secondary school in Tanzania to be eligible for this scholarship. Home-schooled students are not eligible to apply.

4. Recipients must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili at the time of their application.

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

6. Recipients must disclose if there is any payment already done/paid at the college, institute or university.

7. Applications submitted by email should be sent by the individual that is applying for the scholarship.  Applications emailed by a third-party email address will not be considered.

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

?Other Requirements:

1. Must be studying and/or accepted in a tertiary institution for Diploma, Bachelor, or master’s degree programs in Tanzania.

2. Acceptance Letter from the institute college, or university.  A scanned and/or physical copies of your acceptance letter from the institution where you are studying or intend to study. 

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

4. Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation Scholarship application form.  A fully completed and signed application form.  Handwritten applications will not be accepted. 

5. Results transcript.  Must submit copy of transcript of your past performance at university and/or secondary school transcript for O'Levels and A'Levels.

6. 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 documentation on the amount contributed.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Applications for the academic year 2021/2022 are open on the 1st of September 2021. The deadline for applications is 17th September 2021. Please apply on time to avoid any disappointment.

2. Applications should be submitted to the Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation by e-mail, physical mail or via our website.

                        Email: [email protected] 

                        Mail:    P. O. Box 409, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Download Application Form 

1. All applications and supporting documentation should be sent as ONE email or submission, with all documentation attached.  Sending multiple emails of your application form may delay the review process.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

2. Before applying, make sure that you have all the required documents

For more details, visit KJF website.