The WAAW Foundation (Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women) has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarship Programme, offering financial and leadership support to young African women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
This scholarship helps close the gender gap in STEM by empowering academically talented women to thrive in science and technology careers—while serving as mentors for the next generation of innovators across Africa.
Women remain significantly underrepresented in STEM disciplines across Africa. Beyond funding, WAAW Foundation’s programme is designed to cultivate a new generation of female scientists, engineers, and technologists who will use their expertise to transform their communities and accelerate sustainable development on the continent.
Since its inception, the Foundation has supported hundreds of young women in STEM through scholarships, mentorship, and outreach programmes, driving long-term impact in African education and innovation ecosystems.
Benefits
- One-time financial grant of $500 to cover tuition, books, or living expenses
- Mentorship and leadership training through WAAW’s empowerment network
- Membership in a STEM Outreach Chapter, connecting women leaders promoting STEM education in their communities
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2025 scholarship, applicants must:
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- Be female students of African descent living and studying in Africa
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate programme at a recognised African university or college
- Be majoring in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
- Be in their first or second year, or third year if in a five-year course
- Be aged 31 or younger at the time of application
- Demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and leadership potential
- Actively engage in volunteer work or community service
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following:
- Two recommendation letters from academic or professional referees
- Most recent academic transcript, signed and sealed by the institution
- Valid student identification card or university ID
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