Congo Education Partners Grant
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Overview
Congo Education Partners Grant
Overview: Grant supporting Congo Education Partners' mission to protect Congo's rainforest and improve lives through higher education in sustainable agriculture, forest conservation, nursing, and public health.
Geographic Scope: Democratic Republic of Congo (Tshuapa Province); focus on Congo Basin Rainforest (60% located in DRC)
Program Description:
Grant funding for Congo Education Partners (CEP) to support Djolu Technical College (DTC), the only accredited higher education institution providing programs in agricultural and environmental science in Tshuapa Province. DTC is a regional center for excellence in education, research, and community outreach.
Focus Areas:
Grant Purposes:
1. Faculty Salary Support: Funding professor salaries at DTC, particularly following Congo's 2023 education system reforms requiring faculty master's degrees
2. Women Student Scholarships: Providing scholarships to women students to overcome financial, cultural, and social barriers to higher education
Eligibility - Programs Funded:
Recent Support:
Contact:
Congo Education Partners
Planet Women
Website: planetwomen.org
How to Apply
Application Process
For Women Student Scholarships:
1. Eligibility Requirements:
- Female students seeking higher education at Djolu Technical College or satellite campuses
- Commitment to environmental, agricultural, or health-related studies
- Financial need demonstrated
- Students from Tshuapa Province and surrounding regions prioritized
2. Application Components:
- Academic records/transcripts
- Statement of purpose/goals
- Demonstration of financial need
- Letters of recommendation
- Contact with Congo Education Partners
Note: Specific application forms, deadlines, and detailed procedures should be obtained from Congo Education Partners or Planet Women directly. Direct contact recommended for current scholarship cycles.
What Planet Women actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
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- 2
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- $50K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,000–$45K
- By dollars: Arizona 90%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ.
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