Fondation Vallet Scholarships — Benin

The Fondation Vallet scholarships in Benin support top-performing students, particularly those from modest backgrounds, across secondary and higher education levels. The programme emphasizes academic excellence, with a 97%+ success rate in exams and transitions between classes. Scholarships are tied to a controlled savings account managed by social workers, ensuring funds are used responsibly. The scholarships specifically target students excelling in secondary education (CEP, BEPC, BAC, CAP), as well as university students in various disciplines. The scholarships are revaluated annually and maintained as long as students do not repeat a grade. Two long-term beneficiaries include young doctors who received the scholarship for 13 years, starting from fifth grade.

What it offers

• Secondary education scholarships: 6 months of the national minimum wage for students in CEP, BEPC, BAC, and CAP programs.
• Higher education scholarships: 1 year’s worth of the national minimum wage, revaluated annually.
• Controlled savings account: Funds are deposited in a savings booklet monitored by social workers, paid in two installments per year in cash.
• Priority support: Special attention for female students in girls' schools and participants in Miss Mathematics contests.

Who can apply

• Top-performing students from secondary schools (CEP, BEPC, BAC, CAP) and universities across Benin.
• Students from modest family backgrounds, selected by their establishments and the Conseil des Activités Éducatives du Bénin (CAEB).
• No explicit nationality or age restrictions mentioned; selection is based on academic merit and financial need.

How to apply

• Selection process: Conducted by schools and the CAEB, partnering with the Fondation Vallet.
• No explicit application steps provided beyond selection by educational institutions.

Good to know

• Scholarships are automatically renewed as long as students maintain good academic standing (no grade repetition).
• The scholarships are not tied to specific fields of study but are available across disciplines.
• The scholarships are not explicitly stated to cover tuition fees but provide a monthly stipend equivalent to the national minimum wage for secondary and higher education students.