WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026/2027: $500 Award for African Women in STEM

The WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship supports female African students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at universities and colleges across Africa.

The scholarship provides a one-time award of US$500 to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence and a commitment to leadership and community service.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants receive:

• US$500 one-time scholarship award to support their undergraduate education.
• Opportunities to participate in STEM outreach activities through a WAAW STEM Chapter at their institution.
• Virtual onboarding and orientation for selected scholars.

The award is subject to the Foundation's participation and outreach requirements. According to the official scholarship information, payment is linked to completing required STEM outreach activities.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme.
• Be studying a STEM-related course at a university or college in Africa.
• Be in their first or second year of study, or in the third year of a five-year degree programme.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have an excellent academic record.
• Show evidence of leadership, volunteering and community service.
• Be below 32 years of age.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Two reference letters. One must be written by a professor at the applicant's institution, while the other should come from an academic supervisor, advisor or mentor.
• A scanned copy of the applicant's school identification card.
• A signed and sealed copy of the current university transcript, required during the second-stage review.

Application Deadline

Not specified.

How to Apply

1. Visit the "official WAAW Foundation Scholarship page" (https://waawfoundation.org/scholarship/).
2. Confirm that applications for the 2026/2027 cycle are open.
3. Complete the online application form and provide the required information.
4. Arrange for the required reference letters.
5. Prepare the necessary identification and academic documents.
6. Submit your application according to the Foundation's instructions.

Application link:

https://waawfoundation.org/scholarship/

Important link:

Medical and Nursing students are not eligible, although Pharmacy students may apply. The scholarship does not cover Master's, MBA, PhD or second-degree programmes.