Fund Overview
The Francis Jordan Fund is a dedicated scholarship initiative established in 2020 at Jordan University College (JUCo) in Morogoro, Tanzania. The fund was created to provide essential financial relief to academically capable students who face severe economic hardships, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their pursuit of higher education.
Student Eligibility Criteria
1. Financial Vulnerability
Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need with verifiable documentation confirming an inability to cover university tuition and mandatory fees.
2. Academic Status & Residency
Students must be officially registered at JUCo and have completed at least one semester of study prior to applying for scholarship support.
Beneficiaries must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. This standard ensures academic accountability and promotes continuous scholastic effort.
Core Operational Duties
| Responsibility | Description |
|---|---|
| Student Identification | Recognise and vet eligible, vulnerable students through a transparent screening process. |
| Fundraising & Growth | Mobilise external resources and coordinate with funding partners to expand scholarship availability. |
| Committee Collaboration | Work in synergy with the JUCo Scholarship Committee to oversee selection, fund distribution, and performance tracking. |
Leadership & Strategic Partnership
International Partner: SOFIA
Supported externally by SOFIA (Salvatorian Office for International Aid), which facilitates international donor funding to sustain the scholarship program.
Director
Under the executive leadership of Dr. Eugenia Wandela, who directs institutional coordination, committee alignment, and beneficiary welfare.