Scholarship

Zawadi Africa Educational Scholarship for Girls

Zawadi Africa Education Fund Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Due in 14 days
Location

East Africa

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Zawadi Africa Educational Fund provides scholarships to academically excellent female students from East Africa who have completed secondary school. The program specifically targets girls who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement (A or A- in KCSE exams) while overcoming significant obstacles such as financial hardship, early marriage pressures, and female genital mutilation. The scholarship program includes a rigorous nine-month coaching period where selected students are prepared to apply to partner universities offering full scholarships. The program operates in Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, and supports girls from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership qualities in their schools or communities.

Who Can Apply

Region
East Africa
Citizenship
Kenya, UG, GH
Residency
Kenya, UG, GH
Applicants
individual
Post-degree
Up to 3 years
Gender
female
Priority for
women_in_stem, low_income, first_generation

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Review process

Nine-month coaching and preparation period where selected students are prepared to apply to partner schools offering scholarships

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • training
  • career_services

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions