WAAW Foundation STEM Scholarship

Working to Advance STEM Education for African Girls (WAAW Foundation)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Women studying a STEM-related undergraduate course at a university in Africa (pharmacy counts; medicine and nursing do not). Two reference letters and your student ID are needed. Master's, MBA and PhD students are not funded.

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About this opportunity

The WAAW Foundation gives small awards to women studying STEM subjects at African universities. Scholars take part in outreach activities as members of a WAAW STEM chapter.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Women studying a STEM-related undergraduate course at a university in Africa (pharmacy counts; medicine and nursing do not). Two reference letters and your student ID are needed. Master's, MBA and PhD students are not funded.
2. Note the deadline. Nov – Dec (annual; applications are closed now and the page says to check back in November 2026) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. Support your financial-need statement with clear documents and keep the numbers consistent across forms.
5. Explain the impact you want to make for women in your field, not only your own career.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for WAAW Foundation STEM Scholarship?

Women studying a STEM-related undergraduate course at a university in Africa (pharmacy counts; medicine and nursing do not). Two reference letters and your student ID are needed. Master's, MBA and PhD students are not funded.

What does WAAW Foundation STEM Scholarship cover?

A one-time award of USD 500, paid in two instalments after outreach activities with a WAAW STEM chapter

When is the deadline for WAAW Foundation STEM Scholarship?

Nov – Dec (annual; applications are closed now and the page says to check back in November 2026) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

What documents do I need for WAAW Foundation STEM Scholarship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the WAAW Foundation STEM Scholarship application?

Medium: Short Essays + Transcript + 2 Reference Letters