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Deadline: December 19, 2025
The WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2025 targets young African women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The organisation’s core mission is empowering female students across the African continent to engage in STEM education and leadership. The 2025 award offers a one-time grant of USD $500 to help support tuition, academic materials or living costs for successful candidates.
In addition to financial support, the scholarship connects awardees with mentoring, leadership development and the opportunity to join or lead a WAAW STEM Outreach Chapter at their university — promoting community service and encouraging their peers into STEM.
Benefits
- The one-time award of $500 provides tangible financial relief for tuition, books, equipment or other university-related expenses.
- Membership in a network of women in STEM across Africa: mentorship, peer-support, outreach experience and leadership training extend the value beyond the monetary grant.
- Opportunity to join (or help establish) a WAAW STEM Outreach Chapter at your university, thereby building your leadership profile and social impact.
- CV enhancement: Being selected demonstrates academic merit, community engagement and a proactive mindset — all attractive to future employers or graduate applications.
- Incentive to complete and excel: The scholarship emphasises academic excellence, community service and leadership — rewarding those committed to making a difference.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2025 you typically must meet the following:
- Be a female student of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree programme in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at an accredited university in Africa.
- Be in your first or second year of study, or third year if your programme is 5-years long.
- Be under the age of 32 at the time of application.
- Demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record, community service/volunteering experience and leadership potential.
- Note: Core medical programmes (e.g., Medicine & Surgery, Nursing) are typically not eligible; the focus is on STEM and STEM-related disciplines.
Application process & documents required
Application process
- The application opens (for 2025) from October 31, 2025, as per the announcement.
- Applicants complete an online application via the WAAW website when open.
- After submission, shortlisted candidates may be interviewed, might be asked for additional documentation and will then receive a decision.
Documents required (typical for this scholarship):
- Current academic transcript (signed/sealed copy) from your university.
- A university student ID or proof of enrolment.
- Two letters of reference: one from a professor/lecturer and another from an academic supervisor or mentor.
- A personal statement or essay outlining your academic goals, leadership in STEM, community service and how the scholarship will assist you. (As per past cycles.)
Deadline: Submit your application by 19th December 2025.
