WAAW Foundation Scholarship for
African Women 2013

October 2, 2012

Deadline approaching: 30 October
2012

Scholarship Name: WAAW Foundation
Scholarship for African Women 2013

Brief description
Working to Advance African Women
(WAAW) Foundation Annual Scholarship
program for Undergraduate African female
students 2012/2013

Accepted Subject Areas?
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
2012/2013, 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 30, 2012.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate
Scholarship for African Women

Who is qualified to apply?
Female students of African origin living in
Africa, less than 40 years, who have gained
undergraduate admission to an institution of
higher learning in Africa and studying a
STEM related course.

The candidate must demonstrate financial
need and excellent academic record.
Special consideration is given to orphans,
underprivileged students, girls impacted by
HIV and students in the first or second year
of study.

How Many Funding Positions are
available? Several

What are the benefits?
Scholarship recipients will receive an award
of $500 for the 2012/13 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.

How long will sponsorship last?
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 Ends on or before Midnight
(CST) on 30 October, 2012

Offered annually? Yes

Your application will include the following:
Personal and Contact Information.
Educational Information
Responses to essay questions that address
career goals, and how you expect the
WAAW scholarship will assist in your
education.
Two academic/professional references.
Note recommendations and transcripts ARE
NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
ONLY after a candidate has been
shortlisted.

The foundation also requires the contact
information for two academic or professional
references.

Sponsors
WAAW- Working to Advance African
Women

Important Notes:
WAAW will only accept online application
this year. Applications open from August 1
through October 30, 2012. Scholarship
applications are reviewed by the WAAW
Scholarship Committee, and awards are
announced by February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for
recommendation letters or University
transcripts during the verification process. DO
NOT SEND TRANSCRIPTS NOW!
Only online application is accepted this year.

2011/12 Scholars
Chinenye Ezeakor
Electrical/Electronics Engineering,
University of Port Harcourt

Lorrine Maleya
Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture &
Technology

How can I Apply?
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