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EDUCATION => Scholarships => Topic started by: scholarman on Aug 04, 2013, 11:31 PM

Title: WAAW Foundation Scholarship for Undergraduate African Women, 2014
Post by: scholarman on Aug 04, 2013, 11:31 PM
WAAW foundation is funding annual undergraduate scholarships for African women to study as full time students in a STEM related course in an African University. Applicants must enroll in an undergraduate degree program in STEM-focused college education. Financial need and excellent academic record are the eligibility criteria for scholarship. Application should be sent online.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is awarded for STEM-focused college education in Africa.

Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing undergraduate degree level at university or college in Africa.

Scholarship Provider: WAAW foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Africa

Eligibility: Criteria for eligibility includes:

(a) Female students of African origin. Living and studying in Africa.

(b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program.

(c) Studying in a university or college in Africa.

(d) Demonstrable financial need, and

(e) Excellent Academic Record.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Women applicants of Africa are eligible for this undergraduate scholarship.

Scholarship Description: WAAW Foundation recognizes that Female Education and Science and Technology Innovation and the two most crucial components to poverty alleviation and rapid development in Africa. The plight of the African woman against prejudices and huge societal disadvantages in often male dominated communities is still vastly unexposed, and requires a strong and compassionate voice. We believe that the woman is the pivot of the family and the family is the pivot of the community. Empowering an African woman is a gift that keeps on giving. At WAAW foundation, we possess an insider's perspective. and understand the challenges as well as the vast opportunities for social change that could yield economic and health benefits on an international level. It is in response to this vision that WAAW foundation was established.WAAW foundation's annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. 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 become WAAW Ambassadors in their respective communities.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): 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.

What does it cover? Not Known

Selection Criteria: These are need based scholarships.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to send the additional items

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.waawfoundation.org/scholarships/)