WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is an international nonprofit (501(c)(3), EIN: 20-8576703) empowering African women and girls to become transformative leaders through STEM education, leadership development, and entrepreneurship training.
Since our founding in 2007, we've reached thousands of students and professionals across Africa through scholarships, mentorship, teacher training, and our innovative College-to-Secondary (C2S) peer mentorship model. We believe that African women are solutions-makers, innovators, and leaders and they deserve the education and opportunities to prove it.
Our approach is holistic. We don't just fund scholarships; we build communities. We train teachers. We mentor college students. We create STEM chapters on campuses across Africa. We equip young women with the confidence, skills, and networks to lead in their fields and their communities.
We believe in localization and culture-awareness. Every program is rooted in the realities of the communities we serve; not imposed from outside, but co-created by the women and girls who know what they need.
To empower African women and girls to become transformative leaders through STEM Education Leadership, and Entrepreneurship training while making a significant impact on the world.
This year, we received a staggering 1,122 applications across 27 African countries, each one from a brilliant young woman deserving of a scholarship to fund her higher education in STEM. Because the demand for education vastly outpaces our current resources, we are unable to fund everyone who raised their hand.
For our 2026 cohort, we have selected 50 African women who are actively striving to break barriers and carve out a space for themselves in STEM. But we cannot anchor their journey alone. We need your help to make their education and community impact a reality.
Your donation directly provides the financial clearance for these scholars. Help us fund the next generation of builders today!
WAAW Foundation is an equal opportunity organization committed to advancing African women in STEM
Organization name
WAAW Foundation
Tax id (EIN)
20-8576703
Causes
Education - Early Childhood
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
320 Honey Creek Lane, Fairview,