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WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is an international non-profit organization (501(c) EIN: 20-8576703) founded in 2007. Registered in the United States, Rwanda, South Africa and headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

The students will receive an award of $500 equivalent in their country’s local currency for the 2025 academic year. Scholars will also gain access to a mentorship program to guide and support their academic and professional journey, and an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, professionals, and industry leaders. ALSO, APPLY FOR a fully funded scholarship for international students in the USA (Bachelor's & Masters degree)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be female students of African origin living in Africa.
• Studying or Have gained admission to a university or college program in a STEM or STEM-related field.
• Be in their second year (for a four-year course) or third year (for a five-year course).
• Demonstrate excellent academic record and financial need. Special consideration is given to underprivileged students, such as orphans or girls impacted by HIV. ALSO, APPLY FOR a UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GREEN CARD LOTTERY (USA GREEN CARD)

Eligible Courses Include:

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses
• All fields of Engineering
• Computer Science
• Science & Math-related fields such as Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Geography, Zoology, and Statistics
• Medical-related courses: Pharmacy, BioMedical, Biochemistry (Note: Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Optometry, etc., are not eligible)

Ineligible Courses Include:

• Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing
• Other courses like Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics

Please note: WAAW does not fund diploma, polytechnic, and graduate (masters, MBA, or PhD) programs, second or subsequent degrees, students older than 32 years, or non-STEM-focused courses.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 Reference letters (Recommendation letters) to be submitted by your referees. i.e.: 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.
• 1 signed and sealed copy of your current transcript from your University.
• 1 scanned copy of your school ID card.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for the 2025 scholarship opened on 16th September and will close on 30th November.

WATCH APPLICATION PROCESS GUIDING VIDEO:



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