Scholarship
Lumumba Scholars
The Lumumba Scholars program provides annual financial assistance to university students in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beneficiaries are required to engage in public service and community education projects, as well as study the teachings of Patrice Emery Lumumba.
About this scholarship
Lumumba Scholars is offered by Friends of the Congo and Congo Love for study in Democratic Republic of the Congo at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at $500 per year, provided as partial tuition 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 partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive $500 per year. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Eligibility
University students in the Democratic Republic of the Congo chosen by coalition partners.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-07-02. 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
Nationality requirements
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Friends of the Congo and Congo Love
- Study destination
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Eligible applicant countries
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Award
- $500 per year
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-07-02
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-23