“As a young woman from a disadvantaged background, both school and university were out of my reach, I know the value of education and I want to support other young people on the continent to reach their dreams.”
– Dr Shakira Choonara
Applications are open for the Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2024. The scholarship is an investment in young people a thriving Africa and African excellence. To-date two scholarships have been awarded to deserving students who have completed their studies.
The Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award is 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.
Application criteria
- 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
Young women and youth from marginalized populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: Only online applications will be accepted, incomplete applications will not be considered and due to the high volume of applications, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information: Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship.
Apply Now: Scholarship Form
Deadline: September 30, 2024
