Do you have aspirations of going to college and receiving financial aid from renowned programs such as the Commonwealth Scholarship? The WAAW Foundation is happy to notify you of your chance to submit a strong application and win the Commonwealth scholarship.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) UK accepts nominations from WAAW Foundation, which is qualified to suggest deserving candidates who stand a good chance of winning the prize. This article provides everything you need to know to understand how WAAW Foundation can support you in realising your aspirations and helping you obtain the Commonwealth scholarship.
The goal of the U.S.-based non-profit WAAW (Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women) Foundation is to ensure that more African girls are involved in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship for the benefit of Africa. The organisation was founded in several African nations and aims to increase the pipeline of African girls entering STEM fields.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Commonwealth scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British-protected person.
- Be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country
- Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in 2024.
- By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors standard or a lower second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a master’s degree). The CSC doesn’t fund a second master’s degree except adequate justification is provided.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Application
Application for the Commonwealth scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year opened on 5th September. The deadline for submitting an application to CSC is 16:00 hours BST (15:00 GMT) on 17th October.
How to get Nominated for The Commonwealth Scholarship by WAAW Foundation
The WAAW Foundation is committed to assisting our college alumni fellows in obtaining this award, but we are also happy to propose qualified candidates. Essentially, the WAAW Foundation is urging all volunteers and college alumni fellows who intend to continue their education in the UK to apply through them, as this will offer them a competitive advantage. Furthermore, we welcome applications from candidates who have never worked for our organisation; in other words, candidates can still be nominated by WAAW.
There are two steps that will ensure we nominate an applicant for the scholarship. To be nominated, applicants must:
- Perform a volunteer activity
- Ensure they have strong application credentials (CV) that have a chance of success.
Perform a Volunteer Activity
In order to be eligible for the Commonwealth Scholarship nomination process through the WAAW Foundation, you must first assume an ambassadorial role and engage in volunteer work on behalf of the organisation. Actively engaging in volunteer endeavours that support WAAW's goal of advancing women in STEM professions is a requirement of this position. This experience will not only help a worthy cause, but it will also qualify you for nomination.
Some of the volunteer activities you could perform include:
- Grant writing
- Partnership development
- Community/school outreach program
- Social media content creation
- Webinar sensitization program etc.
At the end of this article you would discover more about all of the programs and events that WAAW offers as well as how you can contribute a few hours of your time to help us out.
Submit a copy of your CV/Resume
You are required to email a copy of your CV/resume and certificate to sakirat@waawfoundation.org.
After selecting and engaging in your volunteer work, it's time to craft a compelling Commonwealth Scholarship application. Make sure your resume or CV highlights your commitment to STEM fields and your position as a WAAW Ambassador.
Commitment to WAAW Mission
Your journey doesn't end there if the WAAW Foundation's nomination helps you get the Commonwealth Scholarship. You will be obliged to uphold your dedication to promoting women in STEM disciplines by serving as our ambassador and mentor for a minimum of two years.
The WAAW Foundation provides a special route to the Commonwealth Scholarship that combines your love of STEM with the chance to have a significant impact. Joining the WAAW Ambassador program and volunteering in ways that support the organization's goals can help women in STEM fields have better opportunities in the future in addition to improving your chances of being nominated for a scholarship.
Are you prepared to start the journey towards your goals of obtaining a STEM profession and a Commonwealth Scholarship? Join forces with the WAAW Foundation, and let's inspire women to achieve unprecedented success.
For further clarifications email inquiries@waawfoundation.org.
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