WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2026 for African Female Students
• Africa
Bachelor's
$500 award
Scholarship Overview
The WAAW Foundation Scholarship is designed to support female college students in Africa who are pursuing studies in STEM-related fields. The program aims to empower recipients to focus on their academic goals while encouraging them to give back to their communities by promoting women's engagement in STEM through university outreach chapters.
### Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a female student of African origin living and studying in Africa.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
- Must be in the first or second year of study, or the third year of a 5-year program.
- Must be under the age of 32.
- Must demonstrate financial need, an excellent academic record, and a commitment to leadership, volunteering, and community service.
### Eligible Courses
Only STEM-related courses are accepted. Pharmacy students are eligible, but medical and nursing students are not.
### Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a female student of African origin living and studying in Africa.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
- Must be in the first or second year of study, or the third year of a 5-year program.
- Must be under the age of 32.
- Must demonstrate financial need, an excellent academic record, and a commitment to leadership, volunteering, and community service.
### Eligible Courses
Only STEM-related courses are accepted. Pharmacy students are eligible, but medical and nursing students are not.
Funding Information
$500 award
Eligibility Requirements
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Master's Degree
First-class honors in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
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English Proficiency
IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100+ required for non-native speakers.
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Research Proposal
A 10-page document outlining original research objectives in AI.
Application Deadline
Deadline
December 18, 2026