WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2026 for African Female Students ($500 award)

The WAAW Foundation Scholarship is a one-time award of $500 designed to support female college students of African origin studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) at universities and colleges in Africa. The scholarship enables scholars to focus on their studies while contributing to their communities through STEM outreach and engagement activities. Recipients must participate in STEM outreach programmes, attend monthly fellows meetings, and actively contribute to or establish a WAAW Foundation STEM Chapter at their institution. What you get • $500 one-time award • Virtual onboarding and orientation programme • Support to establish or join a WAAW Foundation STEM Chapter at your institution • Access to STEM outreach programmes and community engagement opportunities • Monthly Fellows Meet-Up sessions How to apply 1. Visit the WAAW Foundation website during the application period 2. Complete the online application form 3. Submit 2 reference letters 4. Submit scanned school ID card 5. Submit signed and sealed university transcript (required during second stage review)

• Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program • Studying STEM-related courses at a university or college in Africa • First or second year student, or third year of a five-year course • Ability to demonstrate financial need • Excellent academic record • Proven leadership, volunteering, and community service • Below 32 years old • Not eligible: medical and nursing students, male applicants, graduate students, second or subsequent degrees • Provide 2 reference letters (one from a professor at your institution, one from academic supervisor/advisor or mentor) • Submit scanned copy of school ID card • Submit signed and sealed copy of current university transcript