WAAW Scholars 2026 | 50 African Women in STEM

University: University of Rwanda Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Food Science and Technology Afissa Abijuru serves as the President of the Research

University: Kumasi Technical University Degree Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering Angela Mawunyo Dumoga is a second-year Chemical Engineering student at

University: University of Cape Coast Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Antoinnette Sefakor Dugbley is navigating an undergraduate Computer

University: Adama Science and Technology University Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Software Engineering Bethlehem Derbie Agonafr is an adaptive Software Engineering student

University: Makerere University Degree Program: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Basemera Bushra Grant is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at

University: Higher Institute of Science and Technology of Mozambique (ISCTEM) Degree Program: Architecture and Physical Planning Celénia Da Silva is an

University: Busitema University (Nagongera Campus) Degree Program: Bachelor of Science Education in Physics and Mathematics Chemutai Joan is a dedicated second-year

University: Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Software Engineering Dagmawit Andargachew is a passionate Full-Stack Developer, Data

University: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s of Engineering in Mechatronics and Systems Engineering Deborah Fashida is a

University: ISBAT University, Uganda Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Elizabeth Samuel is a resilient tech enthusiast majoring in

University: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana Degree Program: Bachelor in Computer Science Esther Akampae is an analytical

University: University of Ilorin, Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering Esther Amusa is a visionary front-end developer and

University: College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), Sierra Leone Degree Program: Bachelor in Pharmacy Fatmata Koroma is an impactful

University: University of Benin, Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Computer Science Favour John is an analytical Computer Science student, social media

University: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor of Pharmacy Favour Olofinniyi is a research-driven Pharmacy student and computational STEM

University: Ecole polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), University of Abomey-Calavi, Bénin Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Anne Tayé Gbenou is an innovative

University: University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Inusah Hamdia is a highly proactive

University: University of Rwanda, Rwanda Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Henriette Ineza is an analytical aquaculture and fisheries

University: College of Science and Technology, Rwanda Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Civil Construction Engineering Imanishimwe Emerance is a civil construction student

University: University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Degree Program: Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours Degree Ingrid Tadiwanashe Taruvinga is a clinical pharmacy student driven

University: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria Degree Program: Biological Science Okechukwu Juliet is a student leader who flawlessly bridges the

University: Catholic University of Graben, Democratic Republic of Congo Degree Program: LMD Agronomy Kahindo Wasingya Anne-Marie is a brilliant agronomy student

University: Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Malawi Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Computer Systems and Security Shimwa Kelvine is a

University: Fotabe Higher Institute of Entrepreneurship and Technology (FUNIC), Cameroon Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Software Engineering Lilatu Yaya is a software

University: University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Biochemistry Mary Owusu Ansah is an analytical biochemistry student

University: Makerere University, Uganda Degree Program: Bachelor’s of Science in Biotechnology Kobusinge Mercy is a research-focused biotechnology student at Makerere University

University: Kampala International University (Western Campus), Uganda Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Mercy Imaaniriho was raised in a

University: University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Motunrayo Sanyaolu is an engineering student at

University: Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Malawi Degree Program: Bachelors in Chemical Engineering Ndaona Kanyenda is a Chemical Engineering

University: Copperbelt University, Zambia Degree Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Ng’andwe Chabala is a design-focused mechanical engineering student in

University: Catholic University of Rwanda, Rwanda Degree Program: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Niyomukesha Eliane is an analytical student at the

University: University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering Oluwasemilore Oki is a product-driven engineer at the University

University: Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy Peace Ayebale is a clinical pharmacy student who discovered her

University: University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana Degree Program: Doctor of Pharmacy Perpetual Afua Boatemaa Aidoo is a dedicated

University: Vaal University of Technology, South South Africa Degree Program: Metallurgical Engineering Petronella Madiege was born and raised in the rural

University: Kibabii University, Kenya Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Information Technology Phyllis Wanjiku is a data-driven technology student at Kibabii University who

University: University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences Precious Ajiboye is a highly technical, product-driven

University: University of Johannesburg, South Africa Degree Program: BSc in IT in Computer Science and Informatics Refilwe Thwala is an analytical

University: Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Liberia Degree Program: Civil Engineering Rejoice Ade Barh is a determined Civil Engineering student at Stella

University: Benadir University, Somalia Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Biochemistry Sabirin Abdikadir Hassan is a passionate educator and biochemistry student at Benadir

University: University of Johannesburg, South Africa Degree Program: Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering Samantha Ndou is a hardworking and

University: University of Bamenda, Cameroon Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering Sopse Benadette is an analytical student at the University of

University: University of Rwanda – College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UR CAVM), Busogo Campus, Rwanda Degree Program: Bachelor

University: Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Marine Engineering Odia Susan Tolulope is an academically elite third-year Marine

University: University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Temitope Akinwole is a First-Class 200-Level Electrical

University: RP-Tumba College, Rwanda Degree Program: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Technology Teta Amie Liella is a mechatronics technology student and aspiring

University: Eswatini Medical Christian University, Eswatini (Scholar from Zimbabwe) Degree Program: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy Truth Mapiki is an empathetic pharmacy

University: University for Development Studies, Ghana Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Victoria Prempeh discovered her public voice and

University: Haramaya University, Ethiopia Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Software Engineering Yordanos Tesfaye is an ambitious computer programmer at Haramaya University who

University: University of Jos, Nigeria Degree Program: Bachelor’s in Computer Science Zoe Yahmi Darlington is a dedicated Computer Science student at