Masters and PhD Scholarships, Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD)

Working to Advance African Women Foundation Scholarship: Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation scholarship program offers $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa.
These scholarships for women in Africa are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance. Scholarships application deadline is December every year.
Africa Women Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:
Female students of African origin, who have gained admission to an institution of higher learning in Africa.

Able to demonstrate financial need.

Excellent academic record. Special consideration will also be given to underprivileged students, orphans and children of widows, students in the first or second year of study, and students admitted to engineering, math, technology and science based programs.
Your application package must include the following:

Application form (download in PDF format).

Curriculum vita or resume.

A 1-2 page essay on your future career goals and how you expect the Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.

Two letters of recommendation, preferably from academic mentors/advisors.

Current University transcrips, if applicable. Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation.
Completed application forms and supporting documents should preferably be submitted electronically (with subject heading: Scholarship).
Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.




Application Information:
Applications to be tabled in the March-session of the selection board need to be complete by end of November the previous year.
Applications for the September selection need to be complete by end of June.
For more information and application materials, visit: Masters and PhD Scholarships - Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD)
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