WAAW Scholars 2026 | 50 African Women in STEM

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