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Eligibility & Application Requirements

Your Scientific Potential Deserves an Opportunity.

The ITSCE Fund Science Tuition Support Program, developed by the Africa America Beauty Alliance (AABA), is designed to help eligible science students at recognized institutions in Africa continue their education while working on promising scientific innovations. This page explains who can apply, what information is required, and how applications are reviewed. Tuition support is competitive and subject to individual assessment and available funding.

01. Who can apply

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements.

Geographic and Institutional Eligibility

  • Be enrolled in a recognized university or eligible higher-education institution located in Africa.
  • Provide official documentation confirming enrollment and the academic program.

Degree Requirements

  • Be pursuing a degree in a scientific discipline.
  • Be able to describe a scientific innovation, research concept, or science-based application they are working on, proposing, or contributing to.

Academic Standing

  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or an accepted equivalent under the institution's grading system.
  • Provide an official academic transcript or other approved documentation demonstrating academic standing.

Scientific Innovation

Applicants must describe a promising scientific innovation or research concept. The work does not need to be a finished product or commercially available. Applicants should be able to explain:

  • The scientific problem or opportunity being addressed.
  • The research question, hypothesis, or proposed approach.
  • The current stage of development and any supporting evidence.
  • Their individual contribution to the work.
  • The potential scientific, practical, or commercial significance.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an award.

02. What you need to submit

Prepare your materials

Prepare the following materials before beginning your application.

  1. 1

    Completed application form

    Provide accurate contact, academic, institutional, and application information.

  2. 2

    Proof of enrollment

    Submit an official university document confirming your current enrollment and degree program.

  3. 3

    Academic transcript

    Provide an official transcript or an approved academic record demonstrating the required GPA or equivalent.

  4. 4

    Official tuition documentation

    Submit a university-issued tuition invoice, statement, or official fee schedule identifying the tuition amount for the relevant academic period.

  5. 5

    Scientific innovation statement

    Prepare a concise statement describing the scientific problem, proposed approach, current development stage, your contribution, and potential impact.

  6. 6

    Additional supporting information, where requested

    Applicants may be asked to provide a research abstract, preliminary findings, publications, prototype documentation, or clarification of submitted information.

A faculty reference or research-supervisor endorsement should be provided if required by the official application instructions. Applicants should not submit confidential or proprietary research materials unless authorized to do so.

03. How applications are evaluated

A structured, criteria-based review

Applications will be assessed against the program's approved eligibility and selection criteria.

The review considers:

  • Whether the applicant meets the academic, geographic, and GPA requirements.
  • The completeness and accuracy of the submitted documentation.
  • The applicant's academic commitment and scientific potential.
  • The merits and potential of the proposed innovation.
  • The documented tuition request and its justification.
  • The availability of program funding.

AABA may request additional information or clarification when necessary.

Application review stages

  1. 1

    Submission

    The applicant submits the completed form and required documents.

  2. 2

    Eligibility Screening

    Program administrators check eligibility and application completeness.

  3. 3

    Academic and Scientific Review

    Eligible applications are assessed against the approved review criteria.

  4. 4

    Award Decision

    The authorized decision-maker considers the review findings, documented tuition requirements, and available funds.

  5. 5

    Notification

    Applicants are informed of the outcome. Selected applicants receive written award terms before payment is processed.

The final review structure, decision-making authority, and any scoring rubric will follow the procedures formally approved by AABA.

04. How to apply

Five steps to submit

  1. 1

    Review the eligibility criteria.

  2. 2

    Gather your academic records, proof of enrollment, and official tuition documentation.

  3. 3

    Prepare your scientific innovation statement.

  4. 4

    Complete the official application form and submit all required materials.

  5. 5

    Monitor your email for application updates or requests for additional information.

Application schedule: The tuition-support application opening is planned for November 12, 2026. The official opening date and submission deadline must be confirmed in the published application announcement.

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

Ready to apply?

If you meet the eligibility requirements and are working on a promising scientific innovation, take the next step toward consideration for tuition support.

Apply for Science Tuition SupportRead the Full Tuition Support Guidelines

For questions about eligibility or application requirements, contact AABA through the official contact information published on the ITSCE Fund website.