Deadline: 15 October 2015
The Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women (WAAW) Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Undergraduate scholarships for African Women.
WAAW Foundation is a U.S. based non-profit organization focused on Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women. WAAW promotes Science and Technology education among African girls, and works to ensure they are engaged in technology innovation for Africa.
WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full time students in a STEM related course in an African University. Recipients will be required to start a STEM Outreach Cell at their university.
Benefits
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate B.S.degree program.
- Studying STEM related courses in a University or college in Africa.
- Demonstrable financial need.
- Excellent Academic Record.
- Below the age of 32 years.
- Graduation date is after December of award year.
- Special consideration is given to underprivileged students such as orphans, girls impacted by HIV or students in first or second year of study.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the online application form through the website.
For more information, please visit Scholarship Application.
