The Shakira Choonara Scholarship is an investment in young people aimed at supporting a thriving Africa and African excellence.
The Shakira Choonara African Scholarship will cover the full final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 21-35 years old |
| Citizenship | Any of the 54 African states |
| Academic Level | Final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies at an African university |
| Financial Need | Require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees to complete their degree |
| Academic Excellence | Track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study) |
| Field of Study | Broader development field, with desirable fields including health sciences and gender studies |
| Deadline | 30 September, 2024 |
Fact About Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans
- Full Tuition Coverage: It provides full final-year tuition fees for disadvantaged undergraduate or postgraduate students, alleviating financial barriers to education.
- Focus on Development: The scholarship emphasizes fields like health sciences and gender studies, aligning with broader development goals.
- Encouragement for Marginalized Youth: Special encouragement is given to young women and marginalized populations, promoting inclusivity.
- Proven Impact: Previous recipients have successfully completed degrees and are now contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the scholarship’s life-changing potential
Details For 2024 Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans
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.
Eligibility Requirements For 2024 Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans
To be considered for the Shakira Choonara African Scholarship, you must:
- be a youth between the ages of 21-35 years old
- be a citizen of any of the 54 African states
- 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
- show a proven track record of academic excellence
- 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.
- 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.
Rewards For 2024 Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans
The scholarship supports final-year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student.
How To Apply For 2024 Shakira Choonara Scholarship Award for Africans
To apply for the Shakira Choonara Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the Shakira Scholarship webpage
- Proceed to submit your application by clicking “APPLY HERE”
- 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.