Bourse scolaire Francine Ntoumi

The Francine Ntoumi School Scholarship is a quarterly financial aid program by the Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Médicale (FCRM) to support top-performing female students in Madibou, Brazzaville. It targets high-achieving students in public general and technical high schools in the specified arrondissement, with a focus on equity for girls and academic excellence. The scholarship aims to encourage persistence in education and reduce gender disparities in access to schooling.

What it offers

• A quarterly financial grant of 50,000 Congolese Franc (FCFA) to eligible students.
• Support for secondary and potentially tertiary education through sustained funding.
• Recognition of academic excellence and commitment to education within the community.

Who can apply

This scholarship is open to female students in:

• First-year (Première) and Second-year (Deuxième) classes C and D of general public high schools (Lycée Général public) in Mafouta (part of the arrondissement 8, Madibou).
• Terminal (Baccalauréat) students across all disciplines in public technical high schools (Lycée Technique) in Mansimou (also part of arrondissement 8, Madibou).

Eligibility requires:

• Top academic performance (highest average in the class, verified by the school head).
• Consistent attendance, discipline, and good conduct (certified by the school).

What you'll do

• The selection process involves school heads nominating candidates, who are then reviewed by a committee of FCRM representatives and school directors.
• Each eligible school (general or technical) selects one student per quarterly cycle (e.g., one student per trimester).
• Scholarships are awarded quarterly in person by FCRM and the school director.

How to apply

• No direct application is required—students are nominated by their school heads based on academic performance and conduct.
• The school must submit the top-performing student’s details to the FCRM committee for validation.
• The FCRM communicates award decisions through schools, their websites, and social media.

Good to know

• The scholarship is permanent and quarterly, with funding renewed each term.
• FCRM ensures visibility by publicizing awardees in annual reports and community outreach.
• The program is gender-focused, prioritizing young women in underrepresented areas.
• No formal application form is needed; schools handle nominations internally.
• The scholarship is local to Brazzaville’s arrondissement 8 (Madibou) and does not extend beyond this region.