2024 Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans
The Shakira Choonara Scholarship is an investment in young people aimed at supporting a thriving Africa and African excellence.
The Shakira Choonara African Scholarship will cover the full final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Eligibility Criteria:
- be a youth between the ages of 21-35 years old
- be a citizen of any of the 54 African states
- be in the final year of studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) at an African university
- demonstrate financial need i.e. require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees in order to complete their academic degree
- show a proven track record of academic excellence
- be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study).
- Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.
- We strongly encourage young women and youth from marginalized populations to apply. Only online applications will be accepted, incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Benefits:
The scholarship supports final-year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student.
How to Apply?
Deadline: September 30, 2024
