Application Deadline: 15 September 2023
LOCATION: Multiple Region
The Shakira Choonara calls for application for all final year bachelor, honours, masters and doctoral students who require support for 2023 tuition fees in any Institution in Africa. The scholarship is an investment in young people a thriving Africa and African excellence. Young women and youth from marginalized populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
ELIGIBILITY:
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
BENEFIT:
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.