# African Excellence in Maths & Science Foundation UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212707 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212707)
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/african-excellence-in-maths-and-science-foundation-uk

To advance public education in mathematics and science for young people under 25 in Africa by funding schools and programs, supporting access to formal education, providing scholarships, mentorship and academic guidance, and organising competitions, lectures and educational resources, with a focus on socially and economically disadvantaged youth and the African diaspora.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

African Excellence in Maths & Science Foundation UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from African Excellence in Maths & Science Foundation UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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