Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2024 for African Students (Funded) Deadline September 30, 2024
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.
About Shakira Choonara
Dr Shakira Choonara is a multi-award-winning public health practitioner, bold activist, 2017 Woman of the Year in Health in South Africa (SA), Destiny Magazines Most Powerful Woman under 40 in SA, listed as a 100 Most Influential Young African and the 2017 National Research Foundation of SA Next Generation Researcher. She is currently a Technical Specialist at the World Health Organization HQ supporting the Department of Health Workforce and Sexual and Reproductive Health and holds a concurrent role as the Thematic Lead on Bodily Autonomy and SRHR at UN Women HQ. She is widely recognized for h…
Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award
| Application Deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Shakira Choonara |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award
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.
Successful students w
ill be supported on their tuition fees.
Requirements for Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award Qualification
- 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.
Application Deadline
September 30, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Shakira Choonara on form.jotform.com to applyCall for Applications: Calling all final year bachelor, honors, masters and doctoral students who require support for 2024 tuition fees.
Deadline: 30 September 2024
For more details visit: OFFICIAL LINK.
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