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Women for Africa Foundation - Science by Women Program Fully-Funded Opportunity for African Women Researchers
The Women for Africa Foundation is commencing the 7th edition of the Science by Women Program – a fully-funded opportunity for African women researchers., Post a Comment
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The Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) is commencing the 7th edition of the Science by Women Program – a fully-funded opportunity for African women researchers.
With the primary goal of supporting African women in research, FMxA has established the program to fortify scientific discovery in the following African fields: health and biomedicine, sustainable agriculture and food security, water, energy and climate change.
**Application Deadline: September 30, 2021**
## Table of contents
- [Science by Women Program Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-for-africa-foundation-science-by-women-program-fully-funded-opportunity-for-african-women-researchers/#h-science-by-women-program-details)
- [About Women for Africa Foundation](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-for-africa-foundation-science-by-women-program-fully-funded-opportunity-for-african-women-researchers/#h-about-women-for-africa-foundation)
- [Eligibility of African Women Researchers](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-for-africa-foundation-science-by-women-program-fully-funded-opportunity-for-african-women-researchers/#h-eligibility-of-african-women-researchers)
- [How to Apply for the Fully-Funded Opportunity in FMx](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-for-africa-foundation-science-by-women-program-fully-funded-opportunity-for-african-women-researchers/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-fully-funded-opportunity-in-fmx)
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## Science by Women Program Details
A living allowance of Є2,400 gross per month to cover accommodation, personal expense, as well as health and occupational accident insurance coverage is allotted for recipients of this fully-funded opportunity.
In addition, a return flight from the participant’s center of origin to their host institution will be paid for.
Through the Women for Africa Foundation’s Science by Women Program, gender disparities in science and technology will be bridged. Eventually, the organization hopes that these efforts will help balance progress and sustainable development in African countries as well as the field of science.
Furthermore, the program’s ultimate objective is to enable African women researchers to play a leading role in the shift of Africa to a knowledge-based and innovation-led economy through research that can be transferred into products, processes, services, and technologies having impact on people’s lives.
## About Women for Africa Foundation
The Women of Africa Foundation is a private Spanish non-profit entity established to promote equal rights and opportunities for women researchers.
Among the foundation’s pillars are democracy, governance, peace, human rights, and sustainable economic and social development.
Moreover, Women for Africa seeks to give continuity to the work of the “Women for a Better World” meetings and to unify social models that honor women’s lives and allow the sustainable development of the African continent.
The Science by Women Program fully-funded opportunity is just one of many flagships initiated through the foundation.
## Eligibility of African Women Researchers
To be qualified for a spot at the Science by Women Program, the applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- First and foremost, the researcher must be a woman.
- Next, she should also come from an African country.
- The African women researchers must have a PhD with at least three years of post-doctoral professional experience.
- Interested applicants should also have a contractual relationship with a university or a non-profit organization based in Africa dedicated to significant scientific research in the areas indicated.
- In terms of skill and practice, the participant must have proven experience leading a research group.
- The researchers must also have excellent command of the English language.
- Lastly, an outstanding academic record and proven track of relevant research experience is required by the award-giving body.
## How to Apply for the Fully-Funded Opportunity in FMxA
Necessary documents to include for the fully-funded opportunity include:
- Letter of Interest
- Full curriculum vitae
- Fully-filled form
- Passport or NID
- PhD Diploma
- Research proposal in 2 pages or less
After interested African women researchers have checked the eligibility criteria and requirements, they may start their application process once they’ve ascertained that they are qualified to do so.
Only applications submitted in English through the [Science by Women site](http://mujeresporafrica.es/en/) will be accepted. For queries and further details, please address questions via [science.by.women@mujeresporafrica.es](mailto:science.by.women@mujeresporafrica.es).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Women for Africa Foundation - Science by Women Program Fully-Funded Opportunity for African Women Researchers?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Women for Africa Foundation - Science by Women Program Fully-Funded Opportunity for African Women Researchers fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.