{"id":31238,"date":"2026-11-09T10:21:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=31238"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:21:36","slug":"waaw-foundation-scholarship-for-female-students-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/waaw-foundation-scholarship-for-female-students-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WAAW Foundation Scholarship for Female Students 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WAAW Foundation Scholarship supports female students enrolled in African universities who are pursuing STEM-related degrees. The programme provides financial assistance to help beneficiaries focus on their academic goals while encouraging them to give back to their communities by promoting female participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through their university&#8217;s STEM Outreach Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WAAW Foundation Scholarship Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Successful applicants will receive a one-time scholarship award of $500 to support their academic expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Eligibility Requirements for the WAAW Foundation Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be female students of African origin who reside and study in an African country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor&#8217;s degree programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be studying a STEM-related course at a recognised university or college in Africa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be in their first or second year of study, or in their third year if enrolled in a five-year degree programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must demonstrate financial need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have a strong academic record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must show evidence of leadership skills, volunteering experience, and community involvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be below 32 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Required Application Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Applicants are expected to provide the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two letters of recommendation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scanned copy of their current university or student identification card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A signed and officially sealed copy of their most recent university transcript. This document will be required during the second-stage review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Eligible and interested applicants shouldvisit the link below to apply<a href=\"http:\/\/airtable.com\/appyw4lczE5E2laJe\/shr1VhyUcfMmNxWKW\"> http:\/\/airtable.com\/appyw4lczE5E2laJe\/shr1VhyUcfMmNxWKW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information and inquiries, kindly visit <a href=\"https:\/\/waawfoundation.org\/scholarship\/?utm_source=ScholarshipAir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WAAW Foundation Scholarship webpage<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The WAAW Foundation Scholarship supports female students enrolled in African universities who are pursuing STEM-related degrees. 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