Apply for WAAW Foundation 2020/2021 STEM Scholarship for Need-Based Female Students

WAAW Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020/2021 scholarships, offering $500 for need-based undergraduate female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non-qualifying applications will be automatically deleted! Criteria for eligibility include:

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.

Please note that we do not fund graduate (masters, MBA or Phd) programs, second or subsequent degrees, students older than 32 years, non-STEM focused courses or Diploma degrees. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these requirements.

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.

List of accepted and not accepted courses. Note that there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the courses listed.

Accepted: Agriculture, Engineering courses, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Technology, Food Science Technology, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Home Science Nutrition and Dietetics, Industrial Chemistry, Math related fields, Natural Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Science related fields, Statistics, Technology, Zoology

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Not Accepted: Accounting, Arts, BA degree, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Business Statistics, Catering/Hospitality, Commerce, Community Health, Dentistry and Dental Surgery, Developmental Studies, Diploma, Economics, Education/Teaching, Finance and Operation Research, Financial Management, Gender Studies, Graphics Design, Guidance & Counseling, Health Education, Health Information Management, Health Sciences Management, International Finance, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Library and Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Medical Lab Science, Medicine and Surgery, National Diploma, Nature Conservation, Nursing, Paramedics, Political science, Procurement, Project Management, Psychology, Physiology, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Recreation and Leisure Management, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Secondary Studies, Secretarial Studies, Social Science, Social Science in Economics, Sociology, Supplies Chain Management, Textile Technology, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Veterinary Medicine.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application will include the following:

The application form filled out completely.
Personal and Contact Information.
Educational background and Family Information.
Statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
Essays are strong criteria in determining candidates who are shortlisted. Responses to essay where to buy modafinil online reddit 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.3. In 500 words or less, what is your proudest achievement to date
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.

Application link: Click Here to Begin your application or follow this link: http://bit.ly/WAAW_Scholarship

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 to be emailed to transcripts@waawfoundation.org
A copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to us.