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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