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Why Scholarship Initiative?


WAAW foundation's annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Criteria for eligibility includes: (a) Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.(b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program (c) Studying in a university or college in Africa. (d) Demonstrable financial need, and (e) Excellent Academic Record.

Current Recipients


2011 Scholarship Recipients

After reviewing 100's of applications, the WAAW Scholarship committee has shortlisted the following 8 candidates for the WAAW 2011/2012 Scholarship.

Name Course/University Country
Bih-Neh Nsoh General Medicine, University of Buea Cameroon
Katushabe Ashabe Computer Science, Makerere University Uganda
Loveth Ubi Geology & Mining, Enugu State University of Science & Technology Nigeria
Maureen Shikuku Clinical Medicine, Kenya Medical Training College-Meru Kenya
Chinenye Ezeakor Electrical/Electronics Engineering, University of Port Harcourt Nigeria
Georgina Seera Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Kyambogo University Uganda
Lorrine Maleya Mechanical Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology Kenya
Kelly Nadia Tchanda Mathematics & Physics, National School of Engineering of Yaounda Cameroon

Shortlisted candidates are required to send the following additional items on or before the Friday, 27th of February, 2012 in order to complete this process.
  1. 2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor. Reference forms should be downloaded from http://www.waawfoundation.org/scholarship/2011_ScholarshipReferenceLetter.pdf and emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  2. A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be mailed to:
    WAAW Foundation Scholarship, P.O. Box 1691, Wylie, Texas 75098.
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Past Recipients


2008 Scholarship Recipients.

Lillian Kong'ani - Moi University, Kenya.

Application Process

Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW foundation Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced at the end of the scholarship year. 2011 Scholarship process has ended. WAAW will start accepting 2012 applications from August 1, 2012. Applications submitted prior to this date will not be received or reviewed.


01How to Apply

Your application will include the following:

  1. Application form filled out completely. We strongly encourage online applications, however we *WILL ACCEPT* paper applications.
  2. Personal and Contact Information.
  3. Educational Information
  4. Responses to essay questions that address career goals, and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education.
  5. Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts will be requested ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.

02Submitting your application

Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Completed application forms may be submitted online or via email. View our 2011 scholarship announcement Flier

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