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WAAW Foundation 2022 Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students

WAAW Foundation Scholarship offers $500 for need-based undergraduate female African students admitted to a University, College, or institute of higher learning in Africa. 

WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full-time students in a STEM-related course in an African University. Recipients will be required to start a STEM Outreach Chapter at their university.

Accepted Courses:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses at any African university;

  • All fields of Engineering
  • All computer science
  • Science & Mathematics related fields; Industrial chemistry, environmental sciences
  • Medical courses; Pharmacy / Biomedical, Biochemistry, Zoology

Agriculture, Geography, Statistics, etc.

Not Accepted Courses:

  • Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, etc
  • Social Science courses
  • Art courses.

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About WAAW Foundation

WAAW Foundation was founded in 2007 by Dr. Unoma Okorafor while she was a PhD student, in response to a burning desire to see more women of African descent healthy, educated, and inspired to participate in home and community building. As a lonely African female voice in Technology, Unoma set out to create sustainable, long-lasting ways to support and educate African women in technology innovation. WAAW Foundation recognizes that Female Education and Science and Technology Innovation are the two most crucial components to poverty alleviation and rapid development in Africa. The plight of the Af... read more


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WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Type Undergraduate
  • OrganisationWAAW Foundation
  • Country to study -
  • School to study -
  • Course to study Not specified
  • State of Origin
  • Gender Women
  • Application Deadline November 12, 2022

Aim and Benefits of WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

  • WAAW Foundation Scholarship offers $500 for need-based undergraduate female African students

Requirements for WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Qualification

  • Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate B.S.degree program.
  • Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.
  • Demonstrable financial need
  • Excellent Academic Record.
  • Proven leadership, volunteering, and community service
  • Below the age of 32 years.
  • Only students in their first and second year are eligible to apply. And also students in their third year if studying a five-year course.

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Application Deadline

November 12, 2022


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to WAAW Foundation on forms.gle to apply

Your application will include the following:

  • The application form should be filled out completely.
  • Personal and Contact Information.
  • Educational background and Family Information.
  • A statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
  • Essays are vital criteria in determining candidates who are shortlisted. Responses to essay questions that address career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Please have your essay responses ready before you begin the application.
    1. 1. In 500 words or less, please write an essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
    1. 2. In 300 words or less, please describe what you believe about female education in Africa and its impact on research, development, or advancement in African economies.

         3. In 500 words or less, what is your proudest achievement to date

    1. 4. Describe in ten or fewer sentences why you need a scholarship. Tell us about your need or personal/family/financial situation and how the funds from the WAAW scholarship will assist your education and career plans.
  • Two academic/professional references. Note recommendation letters and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED at the time of application. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted. However, you must provide the names of 2 references in your application.

ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete this process.

  • 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.
  • A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University is to be emailed to [email protected]
  • A copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to us.

For more details,visit WAAW Foundation website


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