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SEGA Beyond School Supporting Graduates to Build Sustainable Businesses

The SEGA Graduates Business Fund Program provides ongoing business coaching and a small revolving loan to SEGA graduates, including graduates of SEGA School and MK, who have completed their studies and started small businesses. The program is designed to amplify business capital, strengthen enterprise management and support sustainable growth.

Business Development

Coaching for Growing Enterprises

Access to capital is strengthened by ongoing business coaching. Beneficiaries receive guidance intended to help them think about their businesses more strategically, manage available resources and work toward sustainable growth.

  • Ongoing business coaching
  • Practical guidance for small business owners
  • Support to strengthen business management
  • Encouraging sustainable enterprise growth
  • Continued engagement with graduate entrepreneurs
Revolving Fund

Small Business Capital

The program provides a small revolving loan to eligible graduates who have completed their studies and opened a small business. The capital is intended to amplify existing business resources and help beneficiaries strengthen and grow their enterprises.

  • Small revolving loans for eligible graduates
  • Capital support for existing small businesses
  • Support for business growth and expansion
  • Loan repayment so the fund can reach other graduates
  • Opportunity for successful candidates to apply again in the second year
Graduate Empowerment

Investing in SEGA & MK Graduates

The fund supports graduates after they complete their studies, extending the SEGA network into economic opportunity. By combining coaching with revolving capital, the program seeks to help young entrepreneurs move from starting a business toward building a stronger and more sustainable livelihood.

  • SEGA School graduates are eligible
  • MK graduates are eligible
  • Beneficiaries must have completed their studies
  • Applicants must have opened a small business
  • Support focuses on amplifying business capital and growth
Partnership & Accountability

Implemented With SAWA Wanawake Tanzania

The program is implemented through SEGA's partner, SAWA Wanawake Tanzania, while SEGA monitors the program. This partnership combines implementation support with continued oversight of the graduate business fund.

  • Implemented through SAWA Wanawake Tanzania
  • Monitored by SEGA
  • Currently in its fourth year
  • 157 graduates served in the Morogoro region
  • A revolving approach that allows repayments to support other graduates

Enterprise & Economic Empowerment From Graduate Support to Business Growth

The SEGA Graduates Business Fund Program extends support beyond education by helping graduates who have completed their studies and started small businesses. In its fourth year, the program has served 157 graduates in the Morogoro region. The revolving nature of the fund means beneficiaries return the loan so that the support can reach other graduates, while successful candidates can apply for a second year.

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Who the Fund Supports
The program supports SEGA School and MK graduates who have completed their studies and opened a small business. The focus is on graduates who are ready to strengthen the capital base and growth of an existing enterprise.
Business Coaching
Ongoing business coaching accompanies the financial support, helping beneficiaries strengthen their approach to running and growing their businesses rather than relying on capital alone.
Revolving Loan Model
Beneficiaries are required to return the loan so that the fund can serve other graduates. Successful candidates may apply for the loan for a second year, creating an ongoing cycle of support.
Partnership & Monitoring
The program is implemented through SAWA Wanawake Tanzania and monitored by SEGA. This provides a structured partnership for implementation while keeping SEGA connected to the progress of the fund.
4
Years of the Program
157
Graduates Served
1
Implementation Partner
1
SEGA Monitoring

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