Dr. Fotabe Elmine

24/08/2026

DR. FOTABE’S GIRLS IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- 5TH EDITION
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

The Dr. Fotabe Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 5th Edition of the Dr. Fotabe’s Girls in STEM Scholarship Program.

The program provides talented girls and young women with opportunities to pursue education and develop professional skills in STEM, with a particular focus on areas such as Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

Since its launch, the program has awarded 28 fully-funded scholarships, representing an investment of 19.2 million FCFA in the education and future of young women.

For the 5th Edition, the Foundation is offering:

8 Fully-Funded Scholarships in Software Engineering
Value: 750,000 FCFA per scholarship

The scholarships are open to girls from all over Cameroon who demonstrate the potential and determination to pursue Software Engineering.

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

For this edition, particular consideration will be given to:

* Girls with disabilities
* Single mothers

The Foundation recognizes that these groups may face additional barriers to accessing education and building sustainable careers. The program therefore seeks to provide opportunities to talented girls who may otherwise struggle to access such training.

Applications are now open.

For more information and to apply:

https://fotabe.funic.co/scholarship-2026

Tel: +237 675 102 650
Email: [email protected]

We once again extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Basile Njei for sponsoring girls through the 4th Edition of the Dr. Fotabe’s Girls in STEM Scholarship Program.

19/08/2026

GRATITUDE!

Four years ago, I launched the Dr. Fotabe’s Girls in STEM Scholarship Program, driven by my passion for software engineering and my belief that girls too should have a place in .

Since then, more than 20 girls have been given the opportunity to study STEM fields, including Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

Today, I am so happy that the girls we took in for the 2025/2026 academic year have scored excellent results at the HND, while some are preparing to graduate with degrees and others have moved to the next level in the university!

To our girls, I want to say thank you for staying strong and for remembering that STEM is for girls as well, and that you too have a seat at the STEM table. I am so proud of you.

But this last academic year would not have been possible without one person: a quiet philanthropist, the first person to step in and support the Dr. Fotabe’s Girls in STEM Scholarship Program.

This last academic year was particularly challenging for our girls. Some almost dropped out of school because of accommodation challenges and the lack of basic needs.

Prof. Basile Njei did not stop at paying their tuition. He went further, providing additional support to meet their essential needs and ensuring that financial difficulties did not force them out of school.

Prof. Njei, my deepest gratitude to you today. Thank you for believing in in my vision and in our girls, supporting their dreams and helping us keep them in school.

May the Almighty God continue to be your provider and bless you abundantly.

To God be all the glory.

11/08/2026

Since 2015, Fotabe University of Cameroon- FUNIC Cameroon has awarded more than 500 to Cameroonians. Of these, more than 200 have been awarded to internally displaced persons ( ) from the Southwest, Northwest and North Regions of Cameroon.

Lives have been changed. Opportunities have been created. Young people who may otherwise have struggled to access higher education have been given a chance to build a better future.

This year, more IDPs will have the opportunity to receive fully funded scholarships, just like their peers who have benefited from this initiative over the years.

Selection for the 2026–2027 IDP Scholarships will take place from 15 August to 10 September 2026, with candidates being assessed daily at:

-FUNIC–SwissLink University Campus, opposite Lycée Bilingue Bonaberi, Douala,

-FUNIC Campus, Nouvelle Route Sable, Bonamoussadi, Douala

If you are an IDP and you meet the requirements, this could be your opportunity.

Apply today: https://forms.gle/4bvphJwevVLcnKdt8

Scholarship selection will take place during the Summer School period.

FUNIC — Higher Education for a Higher Purpose!

07/08/2026

ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIPS

A few days ago, I shared the exciting news that Fotabe University of Cameroon- FUNIC Cameroon had secured + scholarships through our partnership with the .
Since then, many young people have reached out to ask me: “What is the Erasmus+ Scholarship?”

The parent in me wanted to reply, “Go and do your research.” But the lecturer in me understands that many of our young people have never been exposed to information and opportunities like this. Sometimes, all they need is someone to point them in the right direction.

So, let me explain.

The + Programme is the European Union’s flagship initiative for education, training, youth and international academic mobility. It enables students from around the world to study abroad, gain international exposure, and build the skills needed for a global career.

For us at FUNIC, this is much more than a scholarship. It is an opportunity to open doors that many talented Cameroonian students never thought were possible.

Through this opportunity, our students can:

• Start their MBA in Cameroon and complete their final semester in the Netherlands.
• Earn dual Master’s degrees from the University of Buea and the Netherlands Business Academy.
• Receive Erasmus+ support towards travel and living expenses in the Netherlands.
• Work while studying and gain valuable international work experience.
• Access post-graduation work opportunities that can launch an international career.

This is why receiving these + scholarships is such an important milestone, not just for our institution, but for every ambitious Cameroonian who dreams of earning an internationally recognized Master’s degree and studying/living abroad without carrying the full financial burden alone.

If you would like to learn more about the Erasmus+ Scholarship, the application process, eligibility requirements, available benefits, and how to apply through FUNIC, please visit our Erasmus+ page: https://fbs.funic.co/erasmus/

Applications for the 2027 intake are now open. We encourage interested candidates to begin their application early and take the first step towards earning a globally recognized Master’s degree.

29/07/2026

I’ve always believed that should do more than produce publications. It should solve real-life problems.

That is one of the things I appreciate about the DBA at FUNIC Business School and our partner, Eurasian Management and Administration School (EMAS). We adopted the Action Research approach, where research is designed not only to understand a problem, but also to develop and implement a strategy to solve it.

For my , I chose to focus on a real challenge facing Fotabe University of Cameroon- FUNIC Cameroon. The outcome of my research was a strategy, and implementation began immediately as part of the research process.

One component of that strategy was designed to strengthen strategic partnerships.

As part of implementing that strategy, I travelled to the Netherlands in October last year, where I signed a partnership agreement between FUNIC and the Netherlands Business Academy.

Today, I am delighted to see the results. Through that partnership, we have secured + scholarships from the for our students to study in the Netherlands and for our lecturers to receive advanced training there.

For me, these outcomes demonstrate the power of Action Research. which goes beyond understanding a problem to implementing a strategy that creates measurable impact.

I’ll be sharing more outcomes from this journey in the coming weeks.

26/07/2026

Soon, the Advanced Level results will be out in Cameroon. And just like every year, many people online will suddenly becomes academic and career counselors.

Students will be flooded with advice on what they should study, what they should not study, or whether they should even study at all. The students will also ask themselves these questions.

But I believe that before deciding what to study, every young person should first answer a more important question: “What do you want to become?”

That answer should guide the choice of program, the skills to acquire, the opportunities to pursue, and even the schools to choose.

That is exactly what we will be doing at , from 1st to 31st August 2026 at our Bonaberi campus opposite Lycée Bilingue.

Together with professionals from different fields, we will help participants explore different career pathways, understand the realities of today’s world of work, and make informed decisions about their future. I will also be facilitating sessions on scholarships, international opportunities and education for business development.

This invitation is open to Advanced Level graduates, graduates, graduates, , and small business owners.

Sometimes, the future changes because someone helps you ask the right question.

Watch this video to learn more and contact me on WhatsApp for more information.

You can also register by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/4bvphJwevVLcnKdt8

21/07/2026

Over the past years, as the Founder of Fotabe University of Cameroon- FUNIC Cameroon, I have had the privilege of mentoring many of young people. One thing has become increasingly clear to me: we have been asking them the wrong question.

We keep asking them, “What do you want to study?” when perhaps we should first be asking, “What do you want to become?”

That simple question inspired me to create the FUNIC Discovery Passport. It is a fun, interactive career orientation handbook that helps young people discover the four career pathways through which graduates create wealth and build successful careers. Through games, missions, puzzles and challenges, it helps students identify the pathway that best matches their interests before deciding what to study.

Like many of the ideas I have created over the years, I know this one too will eventually be copied. And that’s okay. Real innovation does not stop at creating one idea. It keeps creating the next one. My hope is that this innovation will inspire better career guidance for young people everywhere.

I believe that when a young person first discovers who they want to become, choosing what to study becomes much easier.

If you would like a FREE copy of the FUNIC Discovery Passport for yourself, your child, or your school, send us a WhatsApp message on +237 675 102 650.

I believe every one of us has a responsibility to leave education in Cameroon better than we found it. The FUNIC Discovery Passport is my contribution. What will yours be?

11/07/2026

The latest world university rankings have got many Cameroonians talking about why our universities do not feature among the best universities in globally.
Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about the issue.

I was grateful when Canal 2 International reached out to me to share my thoughts.

I started by explaining that before asking why our universities are not ranked, we must first understand how these rankings are done. Institutions such as QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education assess universities using indicators such as research output and impact, academic reputation, employer reputation, international collaboration, teaching, innovation, and global visibility.

Looking at these indicators, I believe Cameroon faces two major challenges.

First, we have a weak research culture. Many students see research simply as a prerequisite for earning a degree. Once they graduate, the research ends there. In addition, much of our research is basic research that contributes to academic knowledge but does not solve real-life problems, so it attracts very little or no funding.

The solution is to build a stronger research culture and encourage more applied research that solves the problems of businesses, communities, industries, and government.

Second, we have low global visibility and low participation in the ranking process. Ranking institutions do not rely only on university data. They also conduct reputation surveys involving academics, employers, and alumni. Because our universities and researchers are not visible enough internationally through research, publications, and collaborations, we are often not invited to participate in these surveys.

The solution is to publish more in internationally recognized journals, strengthen international collaborations, and increase our global visibility so that our work is cited, our universities are recognized, and we are actively represented in these ranking exercises.

Cameroon has the talent. What we need now is a stronger research culture and greater international visibility. Once we address these two issues, I believe our universities will steadily improve their place in African and global university rankings.

Fotabe University of Cameroon- FUNIC Cameroon

28/06/2026

Do not miss this opportunity.
Register here: https://meet.google.com/vhx-tybp-wti

📢 LIVE WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: STUDY AND WORK IN SPAIN

Are you a student or someone looking for international education and career opportunities in Europe?

Join us for an informative webinar with the Chairman of . where he will introduce the Spain Vocational Pathway Program and explain how it works, step by step.

This session will give you a clear understanding of the program structure, available study pathways, and how it can lead to opportunities for training and work in Spain. It is also a chance to get answers to your questions and understand what is required to begin the process.

📅 Date: Monday, 29 June
🕒 Time: 2:00PM
💻 Platform: Google Meet (Online)

🔗 Join the webinar here:
https://meet.google.com/vhx-tybp-wti

Come ready to learn and get clarity on everything you need to know about the Spain Vocational Training Program

12/04/2026

In a highly competitive environment, how does a company build a culture of performance?

A few days ago at the Annual Business Meeting of Ozone International, I had the privilege of training staff from across the national territory at the invitation of its founder, Dr. Joshua Ozokwere.

During that session, I drew inspiration from two sources.

First, Steve Jobs, who said, “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.”

I shared what being smart in their context means: taking initiative, taking ownership of their roles, and bringing intelligence to work.

A good illustration of these three aspects is ants forming a bridge with their own bodies so others can cross.
Nobody tells them what to do. They know what has to be done, and they do it.

So to build a culture of performance, employees must take initiative, own their roles, and bring their intelligence to work. And employers must hire for these qualities, not just for qualifications.

During the same event, Dr. Roland Kwemain also presented how organizations can continue to thrive in a VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).

But the most powerful moment for me was when Dr. Joshua Ozokwere presented the results of the implementation of his doctoral research, which I supervised.

DBA students at FUNIC Business School , in collaboration with Eurasian Management and Administration School - EMAS, are required to conduct action research, meaning they implement the models they develop within their organizations.
Dr. Ozokwere did exactly that.

The results he presented were mind-blowing.

Despite global disruptions affecting import and export activities, his company remains resilient, consistent, and profitable.

A strong reminder that research has its place in African companies.

And ultimately, building a culture of performance starts with leadership.