WAAW Scholarship Program

• The Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women (WAAW) Foundation is an international non-profit organization that seeks to increase the number of African women entering into the Science and Technology fields.
• This foundation also aims to ensure that these women engage in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation to benefit Africa as a whole.
• WAAW aims to increase the number of African women in STEM by 10% by the year 2025 and to build female technology innovators who will in turn create 10,000 jobs to impact their communities.

Scholarship Overview

• This annual scholarship gives financial support to academically promising female African students who are currently enrolled as full-time students in a STEM-related discipline in an African college or university.
• Applicants for this scholarship should demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to participating in the development of the African continent.
• Recipients will then be required to start a STEM Outreach Chapter at their university.

Host School(s)

• Any African college or university

Fields of Study

Undergraduate programs in:

• Agriculture, Architecture,
• Biochemistry, Biology, Botany,
• Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction technology,
• Engineering courses, Food Science Technology,
• Genetics, Geography, Geology,
• Home Science Nutrition and Dietetics, Industrial Chemistry,
• Math-related fields, Natural Science, Pharmacy, Physics,
• Science-related fields, Statistics, Technology, Zoology

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

What does the scholarship cover?

• Successful applicants receive $500 yearly.
• Recipients may apply for renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Which countries are targeted?

• Women from African countries are welcome to apply.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

• A female student of African origin who lives and studies in Africa
• Studying a STEM-related course in a college or university in Africa
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate B.Sc. degree program
• Be in the first or second year of study
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have an excellent academic record
• Below the age of 32
• Have a record of volunteering, leadership, and community service

How do I Apply – Next Steps

• Applicants must complete all sections of the WAAW scholarship form and submit all the required documents by the deadline.
• The application should be completed online.

Each application should include:

• A correctly filled application form submitted online
• A statement of need describing why the scholarship funds are necessary for the course of study, and how they will be utilized.
• Personal and contact information
• Educational and family background information
• Two academic/professional references
• Essays:-
  • A 500-word essay on your future career goals and how the scholarship will help you achieve them
  • A 300-word essay on your views on female education in Africa and its impact on research, advancement, and development of African economies
  • A description of your proudest achievements to date in 500 words or less
  • 10 or fewer sentences on why you need a scholarship. You can give details on your need and how the scholarship will help with your career plans

Closing Date

• November 2, 2020

How do I get more information?

• Website: WAAW Foundation Scholarships

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