Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2023 for Undergraduate & Graduate African Students

Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2023 for Undergraduate & Graduate African Students. Apply below.

WHEN IS APPLICATION DEADLINE:

15th September 2023

Tell Me About Award:

In 2022, we piloted the Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award. The scholarship is an investment in young people a thriving Africa and African excellence. The first awardee, Ms Goitsemodimo Ditsele graduated with a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Botswana in 2022.

“I was raised in a village called Letlhakane in Botswana. I am the last-born child in a family of three children and I was raised by a single mother. I am working for a regional organization called SRHR Africa Trust as a Programme Officer. The scholarship gave me light and hope again, as I was struggling to pay for tuition fees as a self-sponsored student. The scholarship also paved a way to achieve my dreams and it made it possible for me to get my Masters Degree.”

– Ms Goitsemodimo Ditsele, 2022 Awardee

The Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award will be awarded each year to a deserving final year student at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level (Honors, Masters, PhD). The scholarship supports final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student. The student must be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study). Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.

WHICH FIELDS ARE ELIGIBLE?

Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.

TYPE:

Undergraduate, Graduate (Honors, Masters, PhD)

Who Can Apply?

• Youth between the ages of 21-35 years-old
• The applicant must be a citizen of any of the 54 African states
• The applicant must be in the final year of studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) at an African university
• Demonstrate financial need i.e. require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees in order to complete their academic degree
• A proven track record of academic excellence

We strongly encourage young women and youth from marginalized populations to apply. Only online applications will be accepted, incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HOW ARE APPLICANTS SELECTED?

The student must be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study). Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.

WHICH COUNTRIES ARE ELIGIBLE?

African countries

WHERE WILL AWARD BE TAKEN?

Candidate’s home country

HOW MANY AWARDS?

Not specified

What Is The Benefit Of Award?

The scholarship supports final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student. 

How To Apply:

Visit Award Webpage for Details