About the 2025 WAAW Foundation Undergraduate STEM Scholarship
The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 undergraduate STEM scholarship program.
This initiative offers $500 per year to female African students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university, college, or higher learning institution in Africa.
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These scholarships are based on financial need and aim to empower young African women pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
By encouraging more women to enter STEM disciplines, WAAW seeks to enhance the pipeline of African female talent and foster innovation across the continent.
Scholarships are renewable annually, provided the student maintains academic excellence and continues to demonstrate financial need.
Eligible Fields of Study
WAAW Foundation scholarships are available for students enrolled in the following STEM-related courses at any university or college in Africa:
- Engineering: All fields, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering.
- Computer Science: Courses related to programming, software development, data science, and IT.
- Science & Mathematics: Including industrial chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, mathematics, and similar fields.
- Medical Sciences: Non-core medical fields such as pharmacy, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, and zoology.
- Other STEM-Related Disciplines: Including agriculture, statistics, geography, and more.
Ineligible Courses
— Core medical courses (e.g., Medicine and Surgery, Nursing)
— Social science disciplines
— Arts and humanities courses
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the WAAW Foundation Undergraduate STEM Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Female of African Origin: Applicants must be female students who are African by birth or nationality.
- Studying in Africa: Applicants must be living and studying at an accredited university or college in Africa.
- STEM Courses Only: Students must be enrolled in a BSc degree program in a STEM-related field.
- Undergraduate Status: Applicants must currently be in their first or second year of study. Third-year students may apply if they are in a five-year program.
- Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate clear financial need.
- Strong Academic Record: Applicants must have an excellent academic history.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be under 32 years old.
- Leadership and Community Involvement: Applicants must show leadership potential and have experience in volunteering or community service.
Note:WAAW Foundation Does Not Fund
— Graduate programs (Master’s, MBA, or Ph.D.)
— Second or subsequent degrees
— Students older than 32 years
— Non-STEM courses or diploma programs
Benefits of the Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship of $500 for the academic year, or its equivalent in local currency.
The scholarship is renewable annually based on the recipient’s academic performance.
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Additionally, scholarship recipients will be required to start a STEM Outreach Chapter at their universities as part of WAAW’s broader effort to promote STEM education and leadership across Africa.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application via the online form, which includes the following components:
- Personal and Contact Information: Name, address, email, etc.
- Educational and Family Background: Details about the applicant’s academic journey and family situation.
- Statement of Financial Need: A description of financial need and how the scholarship funds will be used if awarded.
- Essay Questions: The application includes several prompts to assess the applicant’s career goals, leadership potential, and commitment to STEM. Applicants must also provide an essay on their proudest achievement (500 words max).
- References: Applicants must provide the names of two academic or professional references, including one from a professor or academic supervisor at their institution.
Documents Required (for Shortlisted candidates)
If shortlisted, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Two Academic/Professional References: One reference from a professor and another from an academic supervisor or mentor.
- Official Transcript: A signed and sealed transcript from the applicant’s current university.
- Student Identity Card: A copy of the student’s university ID card.
These documents must be submitted electronically to transcripts@waawfoundation.org.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline specified on the WAAW Foundation website.
For any inquiries regarding the application process, please visit the FAQ page or contact the scholarship team at scholarship@waawfoundation.org.