WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2021/2022 for African Female Students in STEM 127 views

Opportunity for female students of African origin to win $500. Free entry. Deadline 12 Nov 2021.

WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2021/2022 for African Female Students in STEM

About WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2021/2022 for African Female Students in STEM

The WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program aims to support need-based African Females Students studying any Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related course at the university, College or institute of higher learning in Africa.

WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is an international non-profit organization founded in 2007. Headquartered in Lagos Nigeria with an operational office in Wylie, Texas. Their mission is to increase the pipeline of African women entering into Science and Technology fields and ensure they are engaged in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship to benefit Africa.

Who can participate

• Open to 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 years are eligible to apply. And also students in their third year if studying a five-year course.

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, and Statistics, etc.

Not Accepted Courses:

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

Awards/Prizes/Benefits

Scholarship recipients receive an award of $500.

Deadline

Application deadline is 12 Nov 2021.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee.

Some useful information

Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2021/2022 for African Female Students in STEM.