Scholarship
CBSI Scholarships
These scholarships support MSc and PhD research-focused projects at universities and research institutes in the Congo Basin region, including the DRC. The program aims to generate scientific data and expertise to support innovative policies for forest protection and community benefit.
About this scholarship
CBSI Scholarships is offered by Congo Basin Science Initiative for study in Democratic Republic of the Congo at master and phd level. The award is valued at Covers full university tuition, living stipend, and research costs (equipment/field expenses), 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 Covers full university tuition, living stipend, and research costs (equipment/field expenses). Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Environmental science, forestry and conservation. Nationality requirements apply: Congo Basin region.
Eligibility
Candidates applying for MSc or PhD training programs at participating research institutes or universities in the specified African countries.
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
master and phd
Fields of study
Environmental science, forestry and conservation
Nationality requirements
Congo Basin region
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Congo Basin Science Initiative
- Country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Award
- Covers full university tuition, living stipend, and research costs (equipment/field expenses)
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Environmental science, forestry and conservation
- Nationality
- Congo Basin region
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-26
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-26