WAAW Foundation Scholarship is currently offering $500 scholarship opportunity to need-based female African students admitted to a University, College, or institute of higher learning in Africa
WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply.
Application Deadline: 12th November, 2022.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Young women from all Africa countries
To be taken at: Applicants home country
Type: Undergraduate
Number of Scholarship: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.
Duration of Scholarship: Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
Applicants must be Currently enrolled in an undergraduate B.S.degree program.
Applicants must be Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.
Applicants must show demonstrable financial need
Applicants must have excellent Academic Record.
Applicants must show proven leadership, volunteering, and community service
Applicants must be 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.
Application Process: APPLY HERE
Your application will include the following:
The application form should be filled out completely.
Personal and Contact Information.
Educational background and Family Information.
A statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
Essays are vital criteria in determining candidates who are shortlisted. Responses to essay questions that address career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Please have your essay responses ready before you begin the application.
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 fewer sentences why you need a scholarship. Tell us about your need or personal/family/financial situation and how the funds from the WAAW scholarship will assist your education and career plans.
Two academic/professional references. Note recommendation letters and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED at the time of application. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted. However, you must provide the names of 2 references in your application.
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