At The ISIS Bursaries, we believe that safeguarding our planet requires dedicated minds, passionate hearts, and the right resources.

The Roots and Wings Scholarships supports our aim to invest in students who are dedicating their education to the protection and welfare of the Earth across waters.

We provide fully funded study-abroad scholarships to exceptional students from countries around the earth as well as UK students that are in the UK as a result of a Diaspora. Our unique model requires all recipients to return to their home countries upon graduation utilising not only their education, but also their experiences whilst in foreign land to enable them to protect, nurture or reform homeland systems in three areas: Economics, Ecology, Politics and Healthcare.

  • The Mission

    To empower brilliant minds with world-class international education, equipping them with the tools to return home and build self-reliant, prosperous, and healthy societies that will help to heal and protect our planet.

  • The ISIS Bursaries provide direct financial support to help students manage the everyday costs of education.

    The Roots and Wings Scholarship funds:

    • Living Costs: Assisting with rent, groceries, health insurance and daily expenses.

    • Travel Expenses: International flights, visa fees, funding commutes, field research trips.

    • Course Materials: Covering the cost of expensive textbooks, lab gear, and specialised software.oes here

  • We support students whose chosen courses and career goals directly focus on the protection, sustainability, and welfare of their homeland in relation to the biosphere on Earth. This includes disciplines such as:

    • Economics

    • Ecology

    • Politics

    • Health Care

    • What we fund: Degrees in Development Economics, Ecological Economics, Sustainable Finance, and Localised Trade Systems.

    • The Goal: Alumni return to aid stabilising markets, and assist financial systems that protect national resources.

    • What we fund: Degrees in Public Policy, International Relations, Human Rights Law, and Diplomatic Studies.

    • The Goal: Alumni return to aid public institutions, and protect civil liberties

    • What we fund: Accredited global programs in Naturopathic Medicine, Ethnobotany, and Holistic Public Health.

    • The Goal: Alumni return to aid and improve traditional health systems, integrate natural remedies into the national health framework, and protect native medicinal plants.

    • Who it’s for: Compassionate healers, plant-science enthusiasts, and wellness advocates who want to treat the root causes of sickness using both modern science and natural remedies.

🤝 The Home Care Agreement (How It Works)

  • The Return Agreement: Every scholar signs a legally binding agreement to return to their country of origin in order to access the benefits of the scholarship and must return to their home land within 6 months after graduation. They must live and work there for a minimum of four years.

  • The Homecoming Bridge: We provide a six-month transition stipend and connects alumni directly with local business, organisations, economic think-tanks, and healthcare networks to ensure they step straight into impactful jobs.

  • Fully Covered Costs: The scholarship covers 100% of university tuition, round-trip international flights, visa fees, health insurance, and a living allowance.

⚙️ How We Operate (The Strategy)

To ensure maximum accountability and impact we follow a strict framework:

  • Frontline Selection: We actively recruit students from countries around the globe particular those with economical, ecological and political potential.

  • Vetting Committee: Applications are reviewed by an independent board of environmental scientists, educators, and community leaders from around the world.

  • The Mentorship Circle: While studying abroad, scholars are able to communicate with established environmental professionals for career guidance and networking opportunities throughout their study period.

  • Direct-to-Institution Funding: To ensure financial integrity, all tuition fees and course costs are paid directly to the university or training institution on behalf of the student.

    🤝 How Supporters Can Involved

    • Knowledge Partners: Educational institutions can partner with us to offer discounted tuition rates, allowing our donor funds to stretch further and help more students.


      Applications for 2027 are now closed
      (Will resume April 2027)