Applications
are invited for WAAW Foundation 2018 scholarship. These scholarships are
available for African women to study as full-time students in an
STEM-related course at a University, College or institute of higher
learning in Africa.
are invited for WAAW Foundation 2018 scholarship. These scholarships are
available for African women to study as full-time students in an
STEM-related course at a University, College or institute of higher
learning in Africa.
WAAW
(Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation
is an international non-profit organization founded in 2007. Headquartered in
Lagos Nigeria with an operational office in Wylie, Texas.
(Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation
is an international non-profit organization founded in 2007. Headquartered in
Lagos Nigeria with an operational office in Wylie, Texas.
The
mission of the foundation is to increase the pipeline of African women
entering into Science and Technology fields and ensure they are engaged in
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship to benefit Africa.
mission of the foundation is to increase the pipeline of African women
entering into Science and Technology fields and ensure they are engaged in
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship to benefit Africa.
Course
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing an undergraduate degree programme at
university or college in Africa.
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing an undergraduate degree programme at
university or college in Africa.
Study
Subject(s):
The scholarship is awarded in the field of 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, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Industrial
Chemistry, IT, Math related fields, Natural Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Science
related fields, Statistics, Technology, Zoology.
Subject(s):
The scholarship is awarded in the field of 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, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Industrial
Chemistry, IT, Math related fields, Natural Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Science
related fields, Statistics, Technology, Zoology.
Scholarship
Award: Scholarship
recipients receive an award of $500 for the 2016 academic year, or the
equivalent in their country’s local currency. Prior scholarship recipient may
reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent
academic performance.
Award: Scholarship
recipients receive an award of $500 for the 2016 academic year, or the
equivalent in their country’s local currency. Prior scholarship recipient may
reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent
academic performance.
Scholarship
can be taken in Africa
can be taken in Africa
Eligibility:
Female
students of African origin living in Africa, less than 32 years, have gained
Undergraduate admission to a University or College in Africa and studying a
Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) related degree course.
Candidates must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record.
Special consideration is given to underprivileged students such as orphans,
girls impacted by HIV or students in first or second year of study. *Please
note that WAAW does not fund graduate (masters, MBA or phd) programs, second or
subsequent degrees, students older than 32 years, non-STEM focused courses or
Diploma degrees.
Female
students of African origin living in Africa, less than 32 years, have gained
Undergraduate admission to a University or College in Africa and studying a
Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) related degree course.
Candidates must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record.
Special consideration is given to underprivileged students such as orphans,
girls impacted by HIV or students in first or second year of study. *Please
note that WAAW does not fund graduate (masters, MBA or phd) programs, second or
subsequent degrees, students older than 32 years, non-STEM focused courses or
Diploma degrees.
Nationality: Women applicants
of Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina
Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya,
Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania,
Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo,
Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia,
South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western
Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) are eligible for this undergraduate scholarship.
of Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina
Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya,
Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania,
Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo,
Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia,
South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western
Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) are eligible for this undergraduate scholarship.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must have gained Undergraduate admission to a
University or College in Africa and studying a Science, Technology, Engineering
or Math (STEM) related degree course.
Requirement: Applicants must have gained Undergraduate admission to a
University or College in Africa and studying a Science, Technology, Engineering
or Math (STEM) related degree course.
How
to Apply: The
mode of applying is online. Please complete all sections of the application
form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Only
Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items
in order to complete this process.
to Apply: The
mode of applying is online. Please complete all sections of the application
form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. 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 institution of study
and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor. Reference
forms should be downloaded from 2017_ScholarshipReferenceLetter and
emailed to references-at-waawfoundation.org - A
copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from student’s University
to be emailed totranscripts-at-waawfoundation.org, faxed to 1.888.519.4269
or to be mailed to: WAAW Foundation Scholarship Committee. Scanned copies
of original transcripts may be emailed to
transcripts-at-waawfoundation.org. - A
copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to
student
Application
Deadline: The application
deadline is October 15, 2017.
Deadline: The application
deadline is October 15, 2017.