The Leakey Foundation 2021 Francis H. Brown African Scholarship for Postgraduate Research Studies

The Leakey Foundation is awarding the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship to African student which is a much-needed resource for aspiring East African earth scientists and botanists.

Francis H. Brown believed deeply that Africans should be given the same opportunities as Europeans and Americans to research our shared history and be stewards of the natural wonders that reside in their region. This fund represents his commitment to making his vision a reality.”

• 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

About The Leakey Foundation

Dr. Louis S. B. Leakey was one of the 20th century’s great anthropologists and a tireless promoter of science education and public outreach. During Dr. Leakey’s travels to the United States in the 1960s to lecture and raise money for his research, he met a group of enthusiastic individuals who were curious about human origins and evolution. Inspired by Dr. Leakey and his ideas, they started a collective to promote a multidisciplinary approach to human origins research. In 1968, they formed The Leakey Foundation to support Louis and Mary Leakey’s fieldwork and the groundbreaking research ... continue reading

Francis H. Brown African Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Francis H. Brown African Scholarship

The benefits of the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship for PhD Students include;

• The maximum award amount is $25,000.

Requirements for Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Qualification

All interested applicants for Francis H. Brown African Scholarship 2021/2022, are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria;

• Applicants from any nationality are eligible.
• Students or researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia or Eritrea
•  Candidates who are pursuing a doctoral degree at an accredited university, preferably from, but not limited to, an institution located in sub-Saharan Africa
• Applicants who have completed their doctoral degrees no longer than six years prior to 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Proposals for the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship will be accepted for support twice yearly. Proposals must be submitted by January 10 for awards given in May and July 15 for awards given in December. Interested Candidates Should: Click here to Apply.

If you have any questions, please email the foundation at [email protected].

For more details, visit The Leakey Foundation website.