WAAW Foundation 2022/2023 STEM Scholarship for Need-Based African Female Students
Deadline: November 12, 2022
For undergraduate female African students accepted to an African university, college, or other higher education institution based on need, the WAAW Foundation Scholarship grants $500. Students who show need and can attest to their enrollment as full-time students in a STEM-related course at an African university are eligible for WAAW Foundation’s annual scholarships. Recipients must establish a STEM Outreach Chapter at their school.
Eligibility
- Students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate B.S.degree program.
- Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.
- Demonstrable financial need
- Excellent Academic Record.
- Proven leadership, volunteering, and community service
- Below the age of 32 years.
- Only students in their first and second year are eligible to apply. And also students in their third year if studying a five-year course.
Accepted Courses:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses at any African university;
a. All fields of Engineering
b. All computer science
c. Science & Mathematics related fields; Industrial chemistry, environmental sciences.
d. Medical courses; Pharmacy / Biomedical, Biochemistry, Zoology.
e. Agriculture, Geography, Statistics, etc.
Not Accepted Courses:
a. Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, etc
b. Social Science courses
c. Art courses.
How to Apply:
Your application will include:
- The application form should be filled out completely.
- Personal and Contact Information.
- Educational background and Family Information.
- A statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
- Essays are vital 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.
- 3. In 500 words or fewer, what is your proudest achievement to date
- 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 is to be emailed to transcripts@waawfoundation.org
- A copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to us.
