This scholarship will sort out your undergraduate education fees in universities of your choice if you are academically sound and are keen on leadership and women empowerment. Here’s what you should know about the 2022 Zawadi Africa Scholarship to help you win it. You can also look through a highlight of all the information embedded in this article by perusing the table of content.
About the Zawadi Africa Scholarship
The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide undergraduate scholarships to academically gifted girls/women from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the US, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya. Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a leadership development program that provides university scholarships and leadership development and life skills training to academically gifted but financially disadvantaged African girls, with the objective of developing a pipeline of young African women leaders. Zawadi Africa was formed with the belief that together with a world-class education and the right character development. These young African women will be able to return to their home countries empowered and equipped with the skills needed to make a significant, positive impact in their communities in a continent where traditionally women have not had a voice in the development of their community.
Eligibility Requirements: Who should apply for Zawadi Africa Scholarship?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
A girl who has completed her secondary school examination i.e. The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE)Has demonstrated academic excellence (A Plain or A Minus)Has demonstrated leadership qualities e.g. in school as a prefect, in the community, church, leadership in peer-related activities, etc.)Has overcome insurmountable odds such as serious financial challenges, oppressive social-cultural practices such as early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) etc. in order to attain academic excellence.Comes from a financially disadvantaged background.Has demonstrated clear financial need
Interested candidates from Kenya are eligible to apply for the Zawadi Africa Education Fund. This scholarship is hosted in Kenya. Only female students who have an A or an A- in their KCSE exams can apply.
How Are Winners Selected?
The selection criteria for the Zawadi Africa Education Fund include excellent academics, extracurricular involvement, leadership potential, and financial need.
The Admission decision is entirely dependent on the Universities’ Admission Boards. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview a month after the deadline of this application.
How Do I Apply For the Zawadi Africa Education Fund?
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Zawadi Africa Education Fund was April 5, 2022.
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