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.

Eligibility Criteria
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

How to Apply
Personal and Contact Information.
Educational background and Family Information.
Statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
Essays are a strong criteria in determining candidates who are short listed. Responses to essay questions that address career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Please have you essay responses ready before you begin the application.
1. In 500 words or less, please write an essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
2. In 300 words or less, please describe what you believe about female education in Africa and its impact on research, development or advancement in African economies.
3. Describe in ten or less sentences why you need a scholarship. Tell us about your need or personal/family/financial situation and how the funds from WAAW scholarship will assist your education and/or career plans.

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