Scholarship Description: WAAW foundation is pleased to announce its 2012 scholarships, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. WAAW Foundation is a U.S. based non-profit organization focused on Working to Advance African Women. The mission of WAAW to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation.


Eligibility:

• 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.

Scholarship Worth: 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.

How to Apply: Visit the WAAW foundation web site at essays on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals. We also require the contact information for two academic or professional references.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for recommendation letters or University transcripts during the verification process. DO NOT SEND TRANSCRIPTS NOW! We are only accepting online applications this year.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications open August 1, 2012, and are due on or before Midnight (CST) on 30 October, 2012. Note that our systems will no longer accept applications after the deadline.