Francis H. Brown African Scholarships in USA

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia and Eritrea
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The bursary is available for doctoral degree programs.
• Eligibility Criteria: To become eligible for the award, applicants must:
• Students or researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia or Eritrea;
• Must be pursuing a doctoral degree at an accredited university, preferably from, but not limited to, an institution located in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Have completed their doctoral degrees no longer than six years before the time of application for funding from this source;
• Applicants shall demonstrate a commitment to a career in their field of study with an emphasis on research and teaching in his/her country of origin following the completion of his/her degree.

Offered Benefits

The Francis H. Brown African support will provide an award amount worth up to $25,000 to the highly motivated students funded by the Leakey Foundation for the academic year 2021-2022.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Aspirants can apply for the grant via an online portal.
• Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit a copy of the following required documents along with the application:
• Proposal Body;
• Detailed Proposal Budget;
• Allowable costs;
• Pertinent Curricula Vitae;
• Sponsor Letter of Support;
• Applicant Photo;
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• Admission Requirements: Aspirants must fulfil the required conditions for the applied degree field at the chosen university.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must provide evidence of English language ability through various certificates like GMAT, IELTS or TOEFL, etc.