Fondation Pellé / Fonds Adrien Bauchau Local Education Bursaries

The Fondation Pellé / Fonds Adrien Bauchau in Cameroon offers education bursaries to support financially struggling students, including those pursuing technical education, higher studies, and doctoral programs. These initiatives aim to improve access to education and infrastructure, particularly in TIC (Information and Communication Technologies) and vocational training for marginalized groups, such as students with disabilities. The funding primarily covers school fees (minerval) and, in some cases, equipment upgrades like computers, sewing machines, and workshops for technical schools. The projects also include cybercentres and handicap-inclusive training to empower students and women with disabilities through entrepreneurship and digital skills.

What it offers

• Financial support for students facing financial barriers, including school fees (minerval) and, in some cases, equipment for technical schools (e.g., sewing machines, computers, workshop tools).
• Vocational training in TIC, sewing, and handicrafts, particularly for students with disabilities (e.g., polio-affected individuals).
• Cybercentres (e.g., CECE Cyber-Espace) providing free or low-cost access to digital tools, including INTRANET libraries, software training, and open-source software workshops.
• Infrastructure improvements such as toilets, cyberinfrastructure, and workshops in schools across Cameroon.
• Employment opportunities for women and individuals with disabilities through self-sustaining workshops (e.g., sewing, handicrafts).

Who can apply

Students from Cameroon who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in technical, vocational, or higher education programs (including doctoral studies in Belgium). Priority may also be given to students with disabilities (e.g., polio-affected individuals) participating in handicap-inclusive projects like Handiplus.

What you'll do

• Receive financial assistance to cover school fees (minerval) and, in some cases, equipment costs for workshops or technical training.
• Participate in vocational training in TIC, sewing, or handicrafts, depending on the specific project (e.g., CECE Cyber-Espace for digital skills, Handiplus for sewing and entrepreneurship).
• Access cybercentres (e.g., CECE) for free or subsidized digital resources, including INTRANET access to libraries and software training.
• Engage in self-sustaining projects (e.g., Handiplus sewing workshop) to gain employment skills and contribute to community development.

How to apply

The application process is not explicitly detailed in the provided text. However, applicants are likely encouraged to:

• Contact the Fondation Pellé or Fonds Adrien Bauchau directly in Yaoundé for inquiries or formal applications.
• Apply through partner organizations (e.g., SISF, Impact Sud, Handiplus) if they are involved in specific projects (e.g., cybercentres, Handiplus workshops).
• Submit documentation (if required) to prove financial need and eligibility for the program.

Good to know

• The Fondation Pellé and Fonds Adrien Bauchau collaborate with multiple partners (e.g., SISF, Impact Sud, Handiplus, Self-reliance) to implement these initiatives.
• Some bursaries are specifically tied to doctoral studies in Belgium or vocational training in Cameroon (e.g., sewing, TIC).
• The CECE Cyber-Espace and Handiplus projects are designed to empower students with disabilities through digital and entrepreneurial skills.
• Funding is primarily for school fees (minerval) and equipment upgrades, not full tuition or living stipends.
• The Fonds Adrien Bauchau has supported dozens of students since 2006–2007, with a focus on technical and higher education in Cameroon.