✨ Should I Apply for Burkina Faso National Higher Education Scholarship (University of Ouagadougou)?
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Moderate (Depends on the volume of graduates each year)
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
25,000 CFA to 40,000 CFA per month depending on the level of study
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Duration
Renewable annually for the duration of the degree cycle
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Deadline
Usually between August and October annually
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Fields
All fields of study offered at the university including Science, Law, Medicine, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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Awards/Year
Varies based on government budget (several thousand per year)
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Study Country
Burkina Faso
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Provider
Centre National de l'Information, de l'Orientation Scolaire et Professionnelle et des Bourses (CIOSPB)
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Acceptance
Varies by faculty
The National Scholarship program is the primary financial support system for students at the Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo. Administered by CIOSPB, it aims to facilitate access to higher education for Burkinabè citizens by providing monthly financial aid and reducing the cost of university life. Selection is primarily based on the 'Mention' obtained during the Baccalaureate exam.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open primarily to Burkinabè nationals who have recently completed their high school diploma (Baccalauréat) with strong marks.
🏛️ Host University
Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (formerly University of Ouagadougou)
🤝 Sponsor
Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation (MESRI)
🔬 Fields of Study
All fields of study offered at the university including Science, Law, Medicine, Humanities, and Social Sciences
✨ Key Benefits
Includes a monthly living allowance, tuition fee waiver, medical coverage, and prioritized access to campus housing and low-cost dining.
🎯 Target Students
Domestic Students
🏷 Tags
Burkina Faso
Africa
Public University
Monthly Stipend
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes, registration fees for public universities are generally covered or waived for scholars
Living Stipend
Yes, monthly allowance provided during the academic year
Total Award
25,000 CFA to 40,000 CFA per
✈️ Travel: No (Except for specific doctoral research or international exchange programs)
🏠 Accommodation: Partial (Scholarship holders get priority for university residence halls)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes, provided through the University Health Service (Service de Santé Universitaire)
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Free or nominal administrative fee (approx. 500 CFA)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes, registration fees for public universities are generally covered or waived for scholars
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes, monthly allowance provided during the academic year
🏡 Accommodation
Partial (Scholarship holders get priority for university residence halls)
✈️ Travel Allowance
No (Except for specific doctoral research or international exchange programs)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes, provided through the University Health Service (Service de Santé Universitaire)
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to subsidized university restaurants and transportation services
📋 Renewal Conditions
Maintenance of good academic standing and passing to the next year of study
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be a citizen of Burkina Faso, must have obtained the Baccalaureate degree, and must be under the age limit
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
📊 Minimum GPA
Requires a 'Mention Assez Bien' (minimum 12/20) for many categories
🗣️ English Requirement
None (Instruction is in French)
🎂 Age Limit
22 years for the first year of undergraduate studies
💼 Work Experience
Not required
💰 Financial Need
Considered for certain social grant categories
🎯 Target Students
Domestic Students
📝 Application Requirements
Application Fee
Free or nominal administrative fee (approx. 500 CFA)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- No Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- None (Instruction is in French)
- Interview: No
- Min GPA: Requires a 'Mention Assez Bien' (minimum 12/20) for many categories
📋 Application Process
Submit your folder immediately after getting Baccalaureate results as the window is short.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure all transcripts are certified by the relevant municipal or educational authorities.