{"id":80126,"date":"2021-09-08T15:27:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T15:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plopandrei.com\/?p=80126"},"modified":"2021-09-08T15:27:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T15:27:28","slug":"waaw-foundation-scholarship-for-african-female-students-in-stem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvnextjob.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/08\/waaw-foundation-scholarship-for-african-female-students-in-stem\/","title":{"rendered":"WAAW Foundation Scholarship  for African Female Students in STEM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80127\" src=\"http:\/\/plopandrei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plopandrei.com_-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7dbb8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7dbb8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<p><b>Application for the WAAW Foundation 2021\/2022 Scholarship will open September 6, 2021 and close November 12, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<p>WAAW Foundation Scholarship offers\u00a0<b>$500<\/b>\u00a0for need-based\u00a0<b>undergraduate<\/b>\u00a0female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa.<\/p>\n<h5>ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA<\/h5>\n<p>Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non-qualifying applications will be automatically deleted! Criteria for eligibility include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Female\u00a0students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.<\/li>\n<li>Currently enrolled in an undergraduate\u00a0B.S.degree\u00a0program.<\/li>\n<li>Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrable financial need<\/li>\n<li>Excellent Academic Record.<\/li>\n<li>Proven leadership,\u00a0volunteering and community service<\/li>\n<li>Below the age of 32 years.<\/li>\n<li>Only students in their first and second year are eligible to apply. And also students in their third year if studying a five-year course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note that we do not fund graduate (masters, MBA or Phd) programs, second or subsequent degrees, students older than 32 years, non-STEM focused courses or Diploma degrees. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full-time students in a STEM-related course in an African University. Recipients will be required to start a\u00a0<a title=\"STEM Outreach &amp; Mentoring Program\" href=\"https:\/\/waawfoundation.org\/stem-outreach-mentoring-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STEM Outreach Chapter\u00a0<\/a>at their university.<\/p>\n<p>List of accepted and not accepted courses. Note that there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the courses listed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accepted Courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses at any African university;<\/p>\n<p>a. All fields of Engineering<\/p>\n<p>b. All computer science<\/p>\n<p>c. Science &amp; Mathematics related fields; Industrial chemistry, environmental sciences<\/p>\n<p>d. Medical courses; Pharmacy \/ Biomedical, Biochemistry, Zoology<\/p>\n<p>e. Agriculture, Geography, and Statistics etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not Accepted Courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a. Core medical courses like Medicine and Surgery, Nursing etc<\/p>\n<p>b. Social Science courses<\/p>\n<p>c. Art courses.<\/p>\n<h3>HOW TO APPLY<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Your application will\u00a0include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The application form filled out completely.<\/li>\n<li>Personal and Contact Information.<\/li>\n<li>Educational background and Family Information.<\/li>\n<li>Statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.<\/li>\n<li>Essays are strong criteria in determining candidates who are shortlisted. Responses to essay\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nygoodhealth.com\/product\/provigil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">where to buy modafinil online reddit<\/a>\u00a0questions that address career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Please have your essay responses ready before you begin the application.\n<ol>1. In 500 words or less, please write an essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.<\/ol>\n<ol>2. In 300 words or less, please describe what you believe about female education in Africa and its impact on research, development or advancement in African economies.<\/ol>\n<p>3. In 500 words or less, what is your proudest achievement to date<\/p>\n<ol>4. Describe in ten or less sentences why you need a scholarship. Tell us about your need or personal\/family\/financial situation and how the funds from the WAAW scholarship will assist your education and\/or career plans.<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Two academic\/professional references. Note recommendation letters and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED at the time of application. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted. However, you must provide the names of 2 references in your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>ONLY\u00a0Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete this process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor\/advisor or mentor to be emailed by your referee to us.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be emailed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:transcripts@waawfoundation.org\">transcripts@waawfoundation.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A copy of the student\u2019s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Please do not email inquiries until you have reviewed all the requirements above,\u00a0 including the list of accepted and unaccepted course in the FAQ link above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please visit our\u00a0<strong><a title=\"FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/waawfoundation.org\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0page for answers to your questions<\/p>\n<p>For further information or inquiries please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:scholarship@waawfoundation.org\">scholarship@waawfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351d6dc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"351d6dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/dkrYajceANnTu4jW8\"><span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">APPLY NOW<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For more information please open this link<br \/>\nApply Here<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/waawfoundation.org\/scholarships.\/\">https:\/\/waawfoundation.org\/scholarships.\/<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Application for the WAAW Foundation 2021\/2022 Scholarship will open September 6, 2021 and close November 12, 2021 WAAW Foundation Scholarship offers\u00a0$500\u00a0for need-based\u00a0undergraduate\u00a0female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non-qualifying applications will be automatically deleted! 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