WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships for African Women 2016

Brief description: Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation Annual Scholarship program for Undergraduate African female students 2016

Eligible fields of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

About Scholarship

The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation. WAAW has announced the next round of its scholarship program for African women for 2014, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance. Application is open from August 1 through October 31, 2014.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified

Scholarship Type: Undergraduate Scholarship for African Women

Selection Criteria and Eligibility

WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non qualifying applications will be automatically deleted! Criteria for eligibility includes:

• 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, and
• Excellent Academic Record.
• Below the age of 32 years.
• Graduation date is after December of award year

Number of Scholarship: Several (five in 2014)

Value of Scholarship

Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.

Duration of Scholarship

Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance

Eligible African Countries

Women from all Africa countries

To be taken at: Applicants home country

Application Deadline on or before Midnight (CST) on 30 September 2015

Offered annually? Yes

How to Apply

Complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Application may be completed online.

Visit the WAAW foundation web site at www.waawfoundation.org/ and complete the application form online.

Sponsors

WAAW- Working to Advance African Women

Important Notes:

WAAW will only accept online application this year. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced by February.

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for recommendation letters or University transcripts during the verification process.