Published: 21 Jan 2025 341 views
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.
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
Application Deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
Country to study | Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya |
Type | College School |
Sponsor | The Leakey Foundation |
Gender | Men and Women |
The maximum award amount is $25,000.
Eligible expenses
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:
For more details, visit The Leakey Foundation website.