Francis H. Brown African Scholarship

The Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund is designed 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 supports research that builds on the work of Dr. Francis H. Brown and builds capacity in the earth and botanical sciences in East African institutions and countries. 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 are pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited university, preferably from, but not limited to, an institution located in sub-Saharan Africa, or have completed their doctoral degrees not longer than ten years prior to the time of application. Applicants must be pursuing research in earth sciences and/or botany related to human origins and must demonstrate a commitment to a career in their field of study with an emphasis on research and teaching in their country of citizenship following the completion of their degree.