Scholarships for Burkina Faso

Students from Burkina Faso have access to a variety of scholarship opportunities to pursue their academic aspirations abroad. One prominent option is the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, which offers comprehensive scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies to students from Burkina Faso and other African countries. These scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs, providing a holistic support system for scholars. Additionally, the Government of Burkina Faso often collaborates with foreign governments and organizations to offer scholarships for various academic levels and fields of study. For instance, the Embassy of France in Burkina Faso may provide scholarships through programs like the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program for master's and PhD studies in France. Furthermore, organizations such as the African Union and the World Bank may offer scholarships targeting students from Burkina Faso, focusing on specific areas like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields or sustainable development. These scholarship opportunities aim to empower Burkina Faso students with the education and skills necessary to contribute to their country's development and global progress.

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Study abroad on free Scholarships: There are several Scholarships opportunities for Students and people from Burkina Faso to study abroad on fully funded scholarships. These scholarships are provided by foreign governments, institutions or businesses free of charge. 
​ Burkina Faso students have the opportunity to study on those scholarships. Below is a list of scholarships that Burkina Faso students are eligible to apply. Check out the list. 

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Scholarships for Burkina Faso 

Foreign Government scholarships 

- Australian Government Scholarships
- New Zealand Government Scholarships
- UK Government Scholarships
- US Government Scholarships
- European Union Scholarships 
- Korean Government Scholarships
- Japanese Government Scholarships
- Turkish Government Scholarships 
- Iceland Government Scholarships
​- Italy Government Scholarships 
-  Swiss Government Scholarships 
- Mexican Government Scholarships

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Top universities in Burkina Faso

• University of Ouagadougou (UO):

The largest and most prestigious public university in Burkina Faso, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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• University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Polytechnic University of Bobo-Dioulasso: Located in the country's second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso, this university focuses on science, technology, and engineering.

• IPolytechnic University of BoboDioulasso, Burkina Faso

University of Ouaga II: Another public university in Ouagadougou, established in 2007 and specializing in law, economics, and social sciences.
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• University of Ouaga II, Burkina Faso

Aube Nouvelle University: A private university in Ouagadougou, offering programs in business, law, and computer science.
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• Aube Nouvelle University, Burkina Faso

Norbert Zongo University: A public university located in Koudougou, named after a prominent assassinated journalist. It offers programs in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
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• Norbert Zongo University, Burkina Faso

University Joseph Ki-Zerbo: A public university named after a Burkinabe historian, located in Ouagadougou. It offers programs in literature, languages, and social sciences.
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• University Joseph KiZerbo, Burkina Faso

Université Privée de Ouagadougou (UPO): A private university established in 1997, offering programs in law, management, and computer science.
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• Université Privée de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCDAO): The Catholic University of West Africa, with a branch campus in Bobo-Dioulasso. It offers programs in theology, philosophy, and social sciences.
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• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Burkina Faso

Université Nazi Boni: A public university located in Dedougou, named after a former president of Burkina Faso. It offers programs in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
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• Université Nazi Boni, Burkina Faso

Université Norbert Zongo: A public university in Bobo-Dioulasso, named after the same assassinated journalist as the university in Koudougou. It offers programs in law, economics, and social sciences.