Empowering the Next Generation
of Omo Valley Scholars
We provide the financial and academic support necessary for students from the Omo Valley to pursue their dreams of
becoming doctors, veterinarians, entrepreneurs, and scientists.
35+
Students supported
6+
Communities served
100%
Volunteer run
Featured Scholar
Soya Lasbuk
The first physician from the Nyangatom people. Specializing in tropical medicine to build healthcare infrastructure in the Lower Omo Valley. Soya's journey from a remote community to Jimma University represents a critical shift in the region's medical landscape.
“I am driven by the need to provide specialized medical care to the communities that have supported me. My goal is to become a leader in tropical medicine and ensure that healthcare infrastructure is accessible to all in the Lower Omo Valley.”
More Than a Scholarship
Financial Support
Direct funding for tuition, transportation, and living expenses, ensuring that economic barriers do not stand in the way of academic excellence.
Skills Training
Workshops and digital literacy programs designed to equip students with the modern tools and professional competencies required for their future careers.
Mentorship
Personalized academic guidance and community, fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive and lead their communities.
Digital Skills Workshop
The Omo Valley Research Project is proud to host our annual Digital Skills Workshop. This intensive academic session is designed for students from across the Lower Omo Valley to master the digital tools essential for modern research and professional development.
Hosted at the South Omo Research Center,
Jinka, Ethiopia.
Scholars Across the Omo
35+ students from 6+ communities. Here are a few.
Help Write the Next Chapter
In 2025 alone, your generosity supported 26 students and delivered $26,224 in direct scholarships to students
across the Omo Valley.
When Soya Lasbuk goes home as the first physician the Nyangatom have ever had, thousands of people will have access to healthcare for the first time. That is what one scholarship does. There are students ready to do the same — and they just need someone to believe in them first.
Apply for a Scholarship
We welcome applications from students at all levels across the Omo Valley region.
At this time, applications are now closed. Please check back later for information on our new application cycle. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about scholarships or the status of your application.