WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2025 for Young African Women in STEM ($500 Grant )

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Applications are open for WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2025. The WAAW Foundation (Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women) has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarship Programme, offering financial and leadership support to young African women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

This scholarship helps close the gender gap in STEM by empowering academically talented women to thrive in science and technology careers—while serving as mentors for the next generation of innovators across Africa.

Women remain significantly underrepresented in STEM disciplines across Africa. Beyond funding, WAAW Foundation’s programme is designed to cultivate a new generation of female scientists, engineers, and technologists who will use their expertise to transform their communities and accelerate sustainable development on the continent.

Since its inception, the Foundation has supported hundreds of young women in STEM through scholarships, mentorship, and outreach programmes, driving long-term impact in African education and innovation ecosystems.

WAAW Foundation Scholarship Benefits

One-time financial grant of $500 to cover tuition, books, or living expenses
Mentorship and leadership training through WAAW’s empowerment network
Membership in a STEM Outreach Chapter, connecting women leaders promoting STEM education in their communities

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2025 scholarship, applicants must:

Be female students of African descent living and studying in Africa
Be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate programme at a recognised African university or college
Be majoring in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Be in their first or second year, or third year if in a five-year course
Be aged 31 or younger at the time of application
Demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and leadership potential
Actively engage in volunteer work or community service.