WAAW which stands for Working to Advance African Women is a foundation committed to empowering a future generation of African women leaders through projects that promote education in science, technical, engineering, math and computing fields. Our objective is to inspire more African girls and women to explore careers in technology, engineering, science and computing by making STEM education more accessible. We invest in innovative support programs that facilitate sustainable and transferable advancement among African women by strengthening her capacity for economic self help and community impact. WAAW foundation leverages the strong culture of hard work in African nations to achieve its objectives via sponsoring programs including academic scholarships, micro-finance schemes, STEM summer girls camps, female disease testing and counseling, leadership and entrepreneurship training and support, character and ethics building, and social responsibility awareness programs. Our goal is to translate investments in practical resources for African women into African innovation, jobs and economic growth in Africa.

WAAW foundation is pleased to announce the second round of the scholarship program which opened up on October 1st, 2009, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance.

Eligibility

Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.

1. Female student of African Origin
2. Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program
3. Studying in a university or college in Africa
4. Able to demonstrate financial need
5. Excellent Academic Record

For more information including the online application form, please visit
http://waawfoundation.org/education.html

More information about WAAW can be found at http://waawfoundation.org

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