Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation Annual Scholarship program for Undergraduate African female students 2014
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Eligible fields of Study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
About Scholarship
The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation. WAAW has announced the next round of its scholarship program for African women for 2014, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance. Application is open from August 1 through October 30, 2013.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate Scholarship for African Women
Selection Criteria
(a) Female students of African origin. living and studying in Africa.
(b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program.
(c) Studying in a university or college in Africa.
(d) Demonstrable financial need, and
(e) Excellent Academic Record.
Who is qualified to apply?
Female students of African origin living in Africa, less than 40 years, who have gained undergraduate admission to an institution of higher learning in Africa and studying a STEM related course.
The candidate must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record.
Special consideration is given to orphans, underprivileged students, girls impacted by HIV and students in the first or second year of study.
How Many Funding Positions are available? Several (four in 2013)
Value of Scholarship
Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the 2012/13 academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.
Duration of Scholarship
Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance
Eligible African Countries
Women from all Africa countries
To be taken at: Applicants home country
Application Deadline on or before Midnight (CST) on 30 October, 2013
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
Visit the WAAW foundation web site at http://www.waawfoundation.org/education and complete the application form online.
Your application will include the following:
- Personal and Contact Information.
- Educational Information
- Responses to essay questions that address career goals, and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education.
- Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.
Sponsors
WAAW- Working to Advance African Women
Important Notes:
WAAW will only accept online application this year. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced by February.
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for recommendation letters or University transcripts during the verification process.
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