WUNRN
WAAW FOUNDATION
Working to Advance African Women
Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Scholarship Announcement Flier - 2008
2008 Scholarship Application opens October 1, 2007.
WAAW
foundation is pleased to announce its very first scholarship program, 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, 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 stud, and
students admitted to engineering, math, technology and science based programs.
The
Application Process:
Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW foundation Scholarship
Committee, and awards are announced at the end of January for the scholarship
year. WAAW will start accepting applications from October 1, 2007. Applications
submitted prior to this date will not be received or reviewed. Application
deadline is the 15th of December of the previous year. Instructions on how to
apply are given below.
How to Apply:
Visit the WAAW foundation web site at http://www.waawfoundation.org/scholarship.htm
and download the application form. Follow the application instructions
carefully. Your application package must include the following:
1. Application
form (download in PDF format).
2. Curriculum vita or resume.
3. A 1-2 page essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW
foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
4. Two letters
of recommendation, preferably from academic mentors/advisors.
5. Current University transcrips, if applicable.
Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required
materials to WAAW foundation by December 15, 2007. Completed application forms
and supporting documents should preferably be submitted electronically (with
subject heading: Scholarship)
to scholarship@waawfoundation.org
Application materials may also be mailed
to:
Scholarship Application, WAAW Foundation
209 Rugen Lane, College Station, Texas, USA 77845.
For
more information, please contact: scholarship@waawfoundation.org
Scholarship
- 2008 Application package
Scholarship
Announcement Flier - 2008
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