CBM announces new scholarships for eye doctors
Dr. Teddy Zalwango examines a patient using a slit lamp at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). She is a beneficiary of the CBM scholarship program, which supports healthcare practitioners across Africa. The program offers twelve scholarships for doctors seeking postgraduate studies in ophthalmology.
CBM
CBM is offering ten fully funded scholarships for doctors in Africa to pursue a postgraduate degree in Ophthalmology for the 2024/2025 academic year. This initiative aims to address the critical shortage of trained eye care professionals, a significant barrier to reducing preventable vision impairment and blindness.
Aligned with CBM's mission to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, the programme invests in local capacity,
The scholarship package includes tuition fees, a stipend, relocation costs, in-patient medical cover, conference attendance, and a set of ophthalmic instruments. Successful candidates must commit to a service term in an eye care facility serving underserved communities in their home country, ensuring that the benefits of their training reach those most in need.
Eligible applicants must be residents of one of the following countries: Benin, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, or Zambia. They must also secure admission to a recognised postgraduate Ophthalmology program and agree to CBM's core values and safeguarding policies.
How to apply
Applications, including a motivation letter, CV, admission letter, signed service term agreement, and consent form, must be submitted by December 10, 2024. For more information, contact the Program Manager at scholarships.afe(at)cbm(dot)org.
CBM's commitment to investing in persons with disabilities and enhancing eye care services emphasises our mission to create a more inclusive society.
Get the FAQs about the scholarship programme here
Get the general consent form here
Get the call for application here