The Visiola Foundation STEM Scholarships for African Girls

The Visiola
Foundation offers scholarships to high potential African girls from
disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue STEM degrees at our partner institutions
listed below. Please apply directly to the desired university to be consid
ered.

Eligibility

Applicants are
expected to meet all of the eligibility criteria:

• Nationals
  of an African country.
• Received
  both primary and secondary education in an African country.
• Graduated
  in the top 10% of their secondary school’s graduating class.
• Have
  clearly demonstrated financial needs.
• Demonstrate
  passion for and commitment to community service as evidenced by prior and
  on-going involvement in local activities.
• Are not
  related to or otherwise connected with any staff member or
  friend/acquaintances of staff members or otherwise affiliated members of
  the University or the Foundation.

Application
Process

Interested
candidates should submit a complete application, including:

• An
  application form (available here)
• Copy of
  a Government issued identification document.
• One
  recent passport size photograph.
• Final
  year Primary and Secondary School report cards and exam certificates
  (WAEC).
• Annual
  report cards for senior secondary school (SS1 – SS3).
• Explanation
  of family’s financial history with supporting documents.
• Curriculum
  Vitae (CV)/Resume.
• Personal
  statement discussing the candidate’s passion for community service and
  involvement in local activities (not to exceed 500 words).

Apply directly to
ASHESI UNIVERSITY www.ashesi.edu.gh

Apply directly to
LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY www.lcu.edu.ng

FOR BAYERO UNIVERSITY
ONLY, Please send complete application forms to Dr. Rabia Sa’id at the address
below: