WAAW Foundation Scholarships for African Women Every year WAAW Foundation offers $500 in scholarship to qualifying girls in STEM Education at the University level. Since inception, 9 girls have benefited from the scholarship: 4 from Kenya, 2 from Nigeria, 1 from Uganda, 1 from Malawi and 1 from Cameroon. These girls were able to demonstrate need for the scholarship and also provided proof of current University and course of study. This scholarship is for African women in tertiary institution across Africa studying a science, technology, engineering, mathematical course. Award 500 $USD one time award Requirement Undergraduates only Less than forty years Good academic record Special consideration is given to orphans, underprivileged students, girls impacted by HIV and students in the first or second year of study. Deadline: 30th October 2013 Applicants will be required to provide Personal and Contact Information. Educational Information Responses to essay questions that address career goals, and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted. visit waawfoundation.org Remember its for only ladies. WAAW Foundation has started accepting 2014 scholarship applications. Applications will close November 30th 2013! Eligibility Criteria WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Criteria for eligibility includes: (a) Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa. (b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program. (c) Studying STEM related courses in a University or college in Africa. (d) Demonstrable financial need, and (e) Excellent Academic Record. (f) Below the age of 32 years. 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. How to Apply Your application will include the following: Application form filled out completely. They will only accept online applications this year. Personal and Contact Information. Educational Information Responses to essay questions that address career goals. and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted. Submitting your application Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Application may be completed online. Click Here to Begin your application @ waawfoundation.wufoo/forms/z7x3k7/ For further information or inquiries please email: [email protected] ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete this process. 2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor. Reference forms should be downloaded from waawfoundation.org/scholarship/2011_ScholarshipReferenceLetter.pdf and emailed to [email protected]@waawfoundation.org A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be mailed to: WAAW Foundation Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1691, Wylie. Texas 75098. *Scanned copies of transcripts may be emailed prior to originals arriving. A copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to us. For more information, visit waawfoundation.org/scholarships/ - See more at: waawfoundation.org/waawblog/2013/08/24/2014-waaw-foundation-scholarship-now-open/#sthash.94K0JkOR.dpuf
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