Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
FAQs
The WAAW Scholarship Program supports young African women pursuing STEM education at undergraduate level.
To apply, visit our website during the application period and complete the online form.
The WAAW Foundation scholarship is a one-time award of $500.
Only STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) related courses are accepted and will be considered for the scholarship offer.
Medical and Nursing students are not eligible to apply for the WAAW Foundation scholarship but pharmacy students are.
No, the scholarship is only available to females.
We do not fund graduate (Masters, MBA, or Ph.D.) programs, second or subsequent degrees.
2 references. One MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor.
- 2 Reference Letters
- 1 scanned copy of your school ID card.
- Signed and sealed copy of your current university transcript. (Required during the Second Stage Review)
When writing your personal statement, it is important to be honest and genuine. Share your story and why you are passionate about STEM. Be sure to highlight your academic achievements, leadership skills, and community service. You can also talk about the challenges you have faced and how you have overcome them.
The chances of winning the WAAW Foundation scholarship depend on the strength of your application. However, the scholarship is highly competitive, so it is important to submit a well-written application that highlights your academic achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to STEM.
We are sorry to hear that you were not accepted. The scholarship application is very competitive and there were other applicants that showed more need. Kindly check back next year.
The scholarship is disbursed in two tranches (installments):
First Payment: Issued after the scholar successfully completes at least three (3) outreach activities.
Second Payment: Released upon completion of a total of six (6) outreach activities.
To qualify for the second tranche of the scholarship, scholars must:
Be an active member of a WAAW Foundation STEM Chapter (or start one if none exists at their institution).
Participate in at least six (6) STEM outreach programs.
Submit each outreach report using the official Outreach Report Form and ensure activities are published on social media using the chapter’s official handle.
Yes. Failure to complete at least three (3) outreaches or to maintain active chapter engagement may affect your eligibility for scholarship payment and your continued recognition as an active WAAW Scholar.
Yes. Outreach is a key part of the WAAW Foundation’s mission to inspire and empower more African girls in STEM. Scholars are expected to lead or actively participate in outreach events that impact their local communities.
If your institution doesn’t currently have a WAAW STEM Chapter, you’ll be supported to establish one as part of your scholar responsibilities. Our Programs Team will guide you through the setup and approval 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.Absolutely! Selected scholars will participate in a virtual onboarding and orientation program where we’ll guide you through expectations, reporting templates, and opportunities available during your scholarship year.
Scholarship Process
Eligibilty
Online Application
Shortlist
Reference Letters
Individual Interview
Scholarship Award
Questions
Have more questions?
If you have any further questions about the WAAW Foundation scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you every step of the way.
You can contact us by sending an email with your questions to scholarship@waawfoundation.org
We appreciate your interest in the WAAW Foundation scholarship. However, we do not allow spam or barraging. This means that you should not send multiple emails or messages to us in a short period of time. If you have any questions, please contact us once and we will be happy to answer them.