WAAW Foundation 2022/2023 Scholarship

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WAAW Foundation Scholarship offers $500 for need-based undergraduate female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non-qualifying applications will be automatically deleted! Criteria for eligibility include:

  • Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate B.S. degree program.
  • Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.
  • Demonstrable financial need
  • Excellent Academic Record.
  • Proven leadership, volunteering and community service
  • Below the age of 32 years.
  • Only students in their first and second year are eligible to apply. And also students in their third year if studying a five-year course.

Please note that we do not fund graduate (masters, MBA or PhD) programs, second or subsequent degrees, students older than 32 years, non-STEM focused courses or Diploma degrees. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these requirements.

WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full-time students in a STEM-related course in an African University. Recipients will be required to start a STEM Outreach Chapter at their university.

List of accepted and not accepted courses. Note that there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the courses listed.

Accepted Courses:

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses at any African university;

a. All fields of Engineering

b. All computer science

c. Science & Mathematics related fields; Industrial chemistry, environmental sciences

d. Medical courses; Pharmacy / Biomedical, Biochemistry, Zoology

e. Agriculture, Geography, and Statistics etc.

Not Accepted Courses:

a. Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing etc

b. Social Science courses

c. Art courses.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application will include the following:

  • The application form filled out completely.
  • Personal and Contact Information.
  • Educational background and Family Information.
  • Statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
  • In 500 words or less, please write an essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
  • In 300 words or less, please describe what you believe about female education in Africa and its impact on research, development or advancement in African economies.
  • In 500 words or less, what is your proudest achievement to date
  • Describe in ten or less sentences why you need a scholarship.
  • Two academic/professional references.

For more information: https://waawfoundation.org/scholarships/

Application for the WAAW Foundation 2022/2023 Scholarship closes November 12, 2022

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