WAAW Foundation Scholarship enables female college students in Africa to pursue their studies in a STEM-related course. With this scholarship, you are free to focus on achieving your academic goal and volunteer to give back to your community and promote the engagement of women in STEM through the STEM Outreach Chapter at their university.
We are looking for scholars that show a need, have the passion, and drive to make a difference in their community.
This section contains all of the information you need in order to successfully submit an application. We encourage you to review it fully in order to ensure that you have the best possible chance of being selected for an award.
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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.
Scholarship Process
Eligibilty
Online Application
Shortlist
Reference Letters
Individual Interview
Scholarship Award
FAQs
Kindly click on the apply button above.
A sum of $500 is awarded to a scholarship recipient.
Only STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) related courses are accepted and will be considered for the scholarship offer.
No, the scholarship is only available to females.
No. Scholarship awards are aimed at undergraduates in their 1st – 2nd year or 3rd year for a 5-year program.
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 to be emailed by your referee to us.
- 2 Reference Letter to be submitted by your referees.
- 1 signed and sealed copy of your current transcript from your University.
- 1 scanned copy of your school ID card.
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.
Previous Scholars
2020
Esene Goodness Osemudiame
Petroleum Engineering
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Nigeria
Nweze Perpetua Sopulu
Agriculture Extension
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
Nigeria
Pascalina Vitalis Amos
Computer Engineering
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Tanzania
Macbeth Larteley Tawiah
Oil and Gas Engineering
All Nations University College (ANUC)
Ghana
Anita Carolyne Orera
Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Kenya
Ajakaiye Oluwafunmilayo Rita
Physics
Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)
Nigeria
Miracle Ufodiama
Computer Science
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
Nigeria
Yenework Tamerat
Software Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT)
Ethiopia
Ishimwe Tochka Marcella
Architecture
University of Rwanda - College of Science and Technology (UR-CST)
Rwanda
Oborevwori Oghenerukevwe Naomi
Mechanical Engineering
Delta State University (DELSU)
Nigeria
2019
Ntui Mercy Tong
Computer Engineering
University of Buea (UB)
Cameroon
Simileoluwa Ojolo
Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Nigeria
Joana Opoku
Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Ghana
Tigu Woldetsadik
Civil Engineering
Mekelle University (MU)
Ethiopia
Rachel Ogbigi
Chemical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Nigeria
2018
Mufidat Ibrahim
Chemistry
Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTM)
Nigeria
Aline Iribagiza
Civil Engineering
University of Rwanda (UR)
Rwanda
Grace Oteh
Agricultural Extension
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
Nigeria
Pauline Atieno
Agricultural Biotechnology
University of Eldoret (UoE)
Kenya
Mercy Udensi
Physics
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU)
Nigeria
2017
Winifred Odunoku
Microbiology
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
Nigeria
Stella Murugi Muthungu
Civil and Structural Engineering,
University of Eldoret (UoE)
Kenya
Betty James Ropani
Architecture
International University of East Africa (IUEA)
Uganda
Phanta Korto Sackor
Environmental Science
Stella Maris Polytechnic College (SMPU)
Liberia
Gisele Shema Uwineza
Pharmacy
University of Rwanda (UR)
Rwanda
2016
Carryl Masibo
Computer Science
Africa Leadership University
Kenya
Litcia Sukpen
Renewable Natural Resource Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Ghana
Namayanja Elizabeth
Software Engineering
Makerere University Kampala (MAK)
Uganda
Patience Ndlovu
Land and Water Resources Management
Midland State University (MSU)
Zimbabwe
2015
Genet Melaku
Civil Engineering
Mekelle University (MU)
Ethiopia
Najara K. Rebaccah
Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Kenya
Igbonezim Judith Chikodi
Mathematics
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Nigeria
Mektrida Patrick
Electrical Engineering
St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT)
Tanzania
2014
Monica Gitundu
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Kenya
Odette Mih
Electrical Engineering
National Advanced School of Engineering (ENSP)
Cameroon
Lilian Kamara
Computer Science
Makerere University Kampala (MAK)
Uganda
Christiana Iyasele
Chemical Engineering
Delta State University (DELSU)
Nigeria
Damaris Waema
Computer Science
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Kenya
2013
Kondana Kamsesa
Mathematics
Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA)
Malawi
Mercy Aboh
Agricultural Engineering
Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTM)
Nigeria
Rose Macharia
Medicine & Surgery
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Kenya
Winnie Mogusu
Civil & Construction Engineering
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Kenya
2012
Chinenye Ezeakor
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Nigeria
Lorrine Maleya
Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Kenya
Kelly Nadia Tchanda
Mathematics & Physics
National Advanced School of Engineering (ENSP)
Cameroon
Ashabe Katushabe
Computer Science
Makerere University Kampala (MAK)
Uganda
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