Scholarship
Burkina Faso National Excellence Scholarship (Bourses du Gouvernement Burkinabè)
This scholarship is designed to support the most promising students in Burkina Faso. It provides funding for both domestic studies within the country and international studies through bilateral cooperation agreements to build high-level human capital.
About this scholarship
Burkina Faso National Excellence Scholarship (Bourses du Gouvernement Burkinabè) is offered by Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation (MESRSI) / CIOSPB for study in Burkina Faso at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Eligible study areas include STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Nationality requirements apply: Burkina Faso.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate (licence), master's, and doctorate (phd) students, with priority given to those in STEM fields.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Fields of study
STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Nationality requirements
Burkina Faso
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation (MESRSI) / CIOSPB
- Study destination
- Burkina Faso
- Eligible applicant countries
- Burkina Faso
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Nationality
- Burkina Faso
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-22