WAAW Foundation Scholarships for African Women in Undergraduate STEM

Women in STEM are often underrecognized and unsupported— even more so in Africa. Through the Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation, every aspiring female professional in the field of sciences is given more opportunities to grow.

Find out more below.

The WAAW Foundation is happy to open its available scholarships for African women in undergraduate STEM this 2022.

With the purpose of increasing the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related disciplines, WAAW works to ensure that female talent is engaged in African innovation.

The following courses in STEM are eligible for the program:

Agriculture, Aircraft engineering, Architecture, Bio-Medical, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil engineering and urbanism, Computer Science, Construction technology and management, Economics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Agriculture, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Food Science Technology, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Home Science Nutrition and Dietetics, Industrial Chemistry, IT, Math related fields, Natural Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Science related fields, Statistics, Technology, Zoology

Application deadline: November 12, 2021

Benefits of the WAAW Foundation Scholarships

An annual amount of $500 will be granted for need-based female African students admitted to a university, college, or institute of higher learning in Africa.

Furthermore, the WAAW Foundation scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria for African Women

The annual scholarship project of the WAAW foundation aims to fund need-based African female STEM-focused college education. Before you apply, please read the eligibility requirements. All applications that do not meet the requirements will be automatically deleted.

Found below are the eligibility requirements prior to application:

• Female students of African ancestry who live and study in Africa meet the eligibility criteria.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BS degree program.

• Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.

• Demonstrable financial need, and

• Excellent Academic Record.

• Below the age of 32 years.

• Graduation date is after December of the award year

How to Apply

Interested African women in undergraduate STEM are required to include the following documents and materials in their application:

• 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.
• Essays are strong criteria in determining candidates who are shortlisted. Responses to essay where to buy modafinil online reddit 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. In 500 words or less, what is your proudest achievement to date

4. 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/or 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.

ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete this process.

• 2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor to be emailed by your referee to us.
• A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be emailed to [email protected]
• A copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to [email protected].

You may also visit WAAW Foundation’s FAQs page for clarifications and answers to your queries.

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