Deadline: 12-Nov-21
Applications are now open for the WAAW Foundation Scholarship to expand African engagement in Technology Innovation by increasing the pipeline for African women through STEM training, entrepreneurship & leadership.
Courses Accepted
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses at any African university;
- All fields of Engineering
- All computer science
- Science & Mathematics related fields; Industrial chemistry, environmental sciences
- Medical courses; Pharmacy / Biomedical, Biochemistry, Zoology
- Agriculture, Geography, and Statistics etc.
Courses not accepted
- Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing etc
- Social Science courses
- Art courses.
Benefit
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
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.
For more information, visit https://waawfoundation.org/scholarships./