WAAW Scholars 2026 | 50 African Women in STEM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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