This isn't a one-time gift. It's a full commitment to one student's entire academic journey — start to finish.
Holistic, not partial, support
Every scholar receives the full picture of what it takes to actually finish an education — not just what it takes to start one.
Full Tuition
School fees covered in full for the duration of the scholarship — no gaps, no interruptions.
Books & Materials
Every textbook and supply a scholar needs, so cost is never the reason a lesson gets missed.
Accommodation
Safe, stable housing support where needed, so scholars can focus on studying, not surviving.
Mentorship
One-on-one guidance that continues well beyond the classroom, for as long as a scholar needs it.
Talent first. Need always.
Demonstrated academic promise
We look for students who are already excelling, even in difficult circumstances.
Genuine financial need
This scholarship exists for students whose potential outpaces their family's ability to fund it.
A local school's endorsement
We identify candidates through direct relationships with schools in and around Limbe.
Willingness to mentor others, someday
Many of our strongest scholars go on to mentor the next student we support — that spirit matters to us.
How a scholar is selected
A deliberate process, not a lottery — every scholarship is the result of real relationships with local schools.
Nomination
Local schools and community members put forward students who stand out.
Review
Our team reviews academic record and family circumstances closely.
Conversation
We meet the student and family directly — this is never a decision made on paper alone.
Selection
Scholars are chosen based on promise and need, matched with a mentor.
Ongoing Support
The relationship continues well past the first semester — that's the whole point.
Once selling goods on the street to help her widowed mother, Claudine is now a medical doctor — thanks to the support of a Mbome scholarship.
Two ways into this story
Whether you know a student who deserves this, or you'd like to fund one yourself.
Apply or nominate a student
Know a student with real promise and real need? Reach out and tell us about them — nominations from local schools and community members are how we find our scholars.
Nominate a StudentSponsor a scholar's journey
Fund a student's education from start to finish — tuition, materials, housing, and mentorship, all in one gift that follows them the whole way.
Sponsor a ScholarApply, nominate, or ask a question
One form for all of it — whether you're a student, a school, a prospective sponsor, or just curious. Fill it out and it will open in your email app, addressed directly to our team.
Submitting this form opens a pre-filled message in your default email app. If nothing opens, email us directly at support@thembomefoundation.com.
This is what an investment in one person looks like.
Every scholar we support started exactly where the next one is right now — waiting for someone to say yes.