2025 Francis H. Brown African Scholarship for Aspiring East African Scientists

The purpose of the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund is to expand human knowledge and scientific interest in earth sciences and botany related to human origins by providing financial assistance to East African researchers and students pursuing research in these areas. The fund is further intended to support research that builds on the work of Dr. Francis H. Brown and builds capacity in the earth and botanical sciences in East African institutions.

• Table of Content
• About The Leakey Foundation
• Francis H. Brown African Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Francis H. Brown African Scholarship
• Requirements for Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Francis H. Brown African Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Francis H. Brown African Scholarship

The maximum award amount is $25,000.

Requirements for Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Qualification

• This scholarship is open to students or researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia or Eritrea who (a) are pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited university, preferably from, but not limited to, an institution located in sub-Saharan Africa or (b) have completed their doctoral degrees not longer than ten (10) years prior to the time of application for funding from this source. 
• Applicants must be pursuing research in earth sciences and/or botany related to human origins. 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 citizenship following the completion of his/her degree.

Eligible expenses

• The grant can only be used for expenses directly related to your research and essential to the project such as travel, living expenses during fieldwork, supplies, and research expenses.
• The grant will not cover institutional overhead, salary, benefits, or publication costs.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

During the application process, you will be asked to fill out forms in our online application system and upload attachments with your application.

The application has the following elements:

• Written proposal
• Budget
• Budget Justification
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Sponser Letter
• Photo
• References/Citations for your proposal

For more details, visit The Leakey Foundation website.