WAAW Foundation Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be Female
• Be younger than 32 years old
• Be of African origin
• Be residing and studying in any African country
• 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)
• Be studying towards a STEM-related course
• Be in your 1st or 2nd year of study (or in your 3rd year if studying towards a 5-year course)
• Be studying at a recognised University or college in any African country
• Have a strong academic record
• Have proven financial need
• Have participated in volunteering, community service and leadership

Documents you will need

• Student ID card (scanned copy)
• 2 references (academic or professional): 1 from a professor at your institution and 1 from an academic supervisor/ advisor or mentor (these must be emailed by the referee to WAAW) (read our tip on how to get a reference letter/ testimonial for your scholarship application)
• Current signed and sealed transcript from your University

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   WAAW Foundation Scholarship Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: WAAW Foundation Scholarship Application 2026

   Applicants must have the following information and documents readily available when they apply. Each step must be completed before moving on to the next stage – the application form cannot be saved and resumed and cannot be edited after being submitted.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around December. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About WAAW Foundation

The WAAW Foundation, founded in 2007, advances science and technology education for African women.