Francis H. Brown African Scholarship 2025

The Francis H. Brown African Scholarship funds research in earth sciences and botany related to human origins, supporting East African researchers and students pursuing graduate studies. The scholarship aims to expand knowledge and capacity in these fields and to continue the work of Dr. Francis H. Brown. It provides financial assistance to selected researchers competing for up to $30,000.

Financial assistance for graduate research up to $30,000.

Open to students or researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia or Eritrea pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited university, preferably from sub-Saharan Africa, and who have a commitment to a career in their field of study focused on research and teaching in their country of citizenship.

Written proposal, budget justification, CV, sponsor letter, photo, and references/citations for the proposal.