WAAW Foundation Undergraduate STEM Scholarships for Young African Women 2023

WAAW Foundation Scholarship enables female college students in Africa to pursue their studies in a STEM-related course. With this scholarship, you are free to focus on achieving your academic goal and volunteer to give back to your community and promote the engagement of women in STEM through the STEM Outreach Chapter at their university. We are looking for scholars that show a need, have the passion, and drive to make a difference in their community. This section contains all of the information you need in order to successfully submit an application. We encourage you to review it fully in order to ensure that you have the best possible chance of being selected for an award. For more information about WAAW Foundation Scholarship, please subscribe to our newsletter.

• Table of Content
• About Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation
• Undergraduate STEM Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Undergraduate STEM Scholarship
• Requirements for Undergraduate STEM Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation

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 offices in Abuja Nigeria, Kigali Rwanda and Allen Texas.

Undergraduate STEM Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Undergraduate STEM 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.

Requirements for Undergraduate STEM Scholarship Qualification

• Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.
• Presently a first or second year student or a third-year student for a 5-year course in a University.
• Ability to demonstrate financial need
• Excellent Academic Record.
• Proven leadership, volunteering, and community service
• Below the age of 32 years.

Documents Required for Application

1. 2 Reference Letter to be submitted by your referees.
2. 1 signed and sealed copy of your current transcript from your University.
3. 1 scanned copy of your school ID card.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit WAAW Foundation website.