DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIP TO FINSH YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION? THEN VISIT THIS LINK TO ENROL (waawfoundation.org/scholarships/) SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 WAAW Foundation Scholarship to Open August 1, 2014 WAAW Foundation 2015 scholarship applications will open in August 1, 2014 and close on October 31, 2014. To say informed, click here to like us on Facebook. You are strongly encouraged to like our facebook page to be informed or considered for our scholarship! Eligibility Criteria WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non qualifying applications will be automatically deleted! Criteria for eligibility includes: (a) Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa. (b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate B.S.degree program. (c) Studying STEM related courses in a University or college in Africa. (d) Demonstrable financial need, and (e) Excellent Academic Record. (f) Below the age of 32 years. (g) Graduation date is after December of award year 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. 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 become WAAW Ambassadors in their respective communities. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to your questions, including a list of accepted and not accepted courses. How to Apply Your application will include the following: Application form filled out completely. We will only accept online applications this year. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*. Personal and Contact Information. Educational background and Family Information. Statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received. Essays are a strong criteria in determining candidates who are short listed. Responses to essay questions that address career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted. Submitting your application Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Application may be completed online. Click Here to Begin your application. For further information or inquiries please email: [email protected] ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete this process. 2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor. Reference forms should be downloaded from 2015_ScholarshipReferenceLetter and emailed to [email protected] A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be emailed to [email protected] or to be mailed to: WAAW Foundation Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1691, Wylie. Texas 75098. *Scanned copies of original transcripts may be emailed to [email protected]. A copy of the student’s School identity card must be scanned and emailed to u
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