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Education & Human Capital Investment

​​CIG Education Access Grant

 

The Education Access Grant reflects CIG’s belief that expanding access to learning resources is foundational to productivity, opportunity, and long-term economic participation.

 

The CIG Education Access Grant is a merit-based human capital investment program designed to remove critical academic access barriers for high-potential students in priority markets. The program operates through geographic tracks, beginning with a pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo and expanding to the United States in future phases. The initiative reflects CIG’s long-term belief that education is a foundational driver of productivity, economic development, and investable ecosystems.

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Active Opportunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo

 

CIG Education Access Grant | Congo Track

 

Status: Applications Open

The Congo Track is the pilot phase of the CIG Education Access Grant. It focuses on addressing immediate academic material constraints faced by high-potential students.

 

What the Grant Covers

  • Academic textbooks

  • Required course materials

  • Learning supplies (print, data, or software where applicable)

Duration

  • One academic year

  • Renewable based on academic performance and compliance

Selection

  • Competitive and merit-based

  • Limited number of awards

 

United States Track | Planned Program

 

CIG Education Access Grant | U.S. Track

 

Status: Launching Soon

The U.S. Track will be launched in a future phase as part of CIG’s broader human capital strategy. Details regarding eligibility, scope, and partnerships will be announced. It will focus on removing non-tuition barriers such as academic materials, certification costs, and professional readiness support, with details to be announced​

2. Application (Congo Track)

​The CIG Education Access Grant supports motivated students by covering essential academic materials that enable effective learning and academic success.

 

What the Grant Covers​

  • Textbooks and required reading materials

  • Academic supplies necessary for coursework

  • Limited learning access costs (e.g., printing, academic software, connectivity)

The grant does not cover tuition, housing, meals, or personal expenses.

 

Who Should Apply

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Strong academic potential

  • Financial need that limits access to academic materials

  • Commitment to education and long-term contribution to their community or economy

 

Grant Structure​

  • Type: Partial academic grant

  • Duration: One academic year

  • Disbursement: Direct payment or reimbursement upon proof of purchase

  • Renewal: Conditional on performance and compliance

 

3. Eligibility & Selection

Criteria Minimum

 
Eligibility Requirements

 

Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in, or admitted to, a recognized higher-education institution

  • Demonstrate academic merit (grades, transcripts, or admission letter)

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Agree to reporting and verification requirements

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Selection Criteria

 

Applications are evaluated based on:

  1. Academic performance and motivation

  2. Financial constraints related to academic materials

  3. Clarity of academic goals

  4. Integrity and completeness of application

 

Preference may be given to students in fields aligned with long-term economic development (e.g., STEM, economics, public policy, education).​

Recipient Obligations

 

Grant recipients must:

  • Use funds strictly for approved academic purposes

  • Provide receipts or confirmation of use

  • Maintain academic engagement throughout the year

  • Submit a brief end-of-year progress update

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