WAAW Foundation: Bursaries 2026

The WAAW Foundation is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2026 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to Female students from African countries, for studies towards any qualifications within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related fields.

The scholarship does NOT fund Medical and Nursing studies, but it does fund Pharmacy studies.

The scholarship is paid in 2 tranches (installments). The first payment is made after the student completes at least 3 outreach activities, and the second payment is made after completion of a total of 6 outreach activities.

The scholarship selection process includes the following steps: candidates meet eligibility criteria, applicants submit an online application, shortlisting takes place, requests for reference letters, students are individually interviewed, scholarship is awarded.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be Female
• You must be younger than 32 years old
• You must be of African origin
• You must be residing and studying in any African country
• You must be enrolled for studies towards your first undergraduate Bachelor’s degree qualification (Masters, MBA or Phd studies and second or subsequent degrees will NOT be funded)
• You must be studying towards a STEM-related course
• You must be in your 1st or 2nd year of study (or in your 3rd year if studying towards a 5-year course)
• You must be studying at a recognised University or college in any African country
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must have proven financial need
• You must have participated in volunteering, community service and leadership