Applications call for WAAW Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarships. 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.

WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is an international non-profit organization founded in 2007. Headquartered in Lagos Nigeria with offices in Abuja Nigeria, Kigali Rwanda, and Allen Texas.

Scholarships Amount

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

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for WAAW Foundation Scholarships 2020/2021, candidates must be

• 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.

Eligible Subjects

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

Application Materials

The application for WAAW Foundation Scholarships 2020/2021 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.
• 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.

Essay

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.

• In 500 words or less, please write an essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
• In 300 words or less, please describe what you believe about female education in Africa and its impact on research, development, or advancement in African economies.
• In 500 words or less, what is your proudest achievement to date
• Describe in ten or fewer sentences why you need a scholarship. Tell us about your need or personal/family/financial situation and how the funds from the WAAW scholarship will assist your education and/or career plans.

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