AfWA awarded sixty (60) scholarships to students from eleven (11) countries in West and Central Africa. Other scholarships will be awarded across Africa for a period of three years (2021-2024).

Target beneficiaries are master students and engineer in the final year of their training. Each scholarship, with a maximum value of USD1,000 (one thousand US dollars), will make it possible to carry out a research work sanctioned by a scientific report on a theme related to the WASH sector. 

About Africa Water Association (AfWA)

UAWS was created after many negotiations which led to predict an uncertain future. Yet, slowly but gradually, it built a soul and an identity for itself by becoming an unavoidable association among water, sanitation and environment professionals. Its long walk lasted 31 years and enabled it to boast of a rich past and many achievements. Part One: The beginnings 1. Motivations and objectives Because of the continued decrease of rainfall, population increase, health and sanitation problems,

Aim and Benefits of AFWA Research Scholarships to African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals

As part of this scholarship, the maximum amount allocated per recipient is US $ 1,000. Sixty percent (60%) of this amount will be paid to the recipient once the detailed plan of the research project is finalized, approved by the research supervisor, and received by AfWA Research and Capacity Building Program Coordinator. The remaining forty percent (40%) shall be paid once the recipient submits the electronic version of their final research report.

AFWA Research Scholarships to African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals Courses

• Engineering

Requirements for AFWA Research Scholarships to African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals Qualification

To be eligible for AfWA Research Scholarships to African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country eligible for USAID funding.
• Applicants must be Masters students and Engineer in the final year of training.
• Be in good standing academically with respect to their institution.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AFWA Research Scholarships to African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals

Submission deadline

Students wishing to participate in the program are requested to submit their full application by April 15, 2023.

The list of recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year shall be published by June 15, 2023.

Application Deadline

April 15, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Water Association (AfWA) on www.afwa-hq.org to apply

Candidates for the scholarship program will formulate their research topics in relation to one of the themes proposed in this call for applications. They will also be able to apply to one of the research topics proposed by one of the members of AfWA. Topics will be available on AfWA website. To apply, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country eligible for USAID funding.
• be in good standing academically with respect to their institution.
• Submit an application file including:
  1. Student card or registration receipt for the current year
  2. Last completed degree
  3. Curriculum vitae (3 pages max)
  4. Three recommendation letters (one should be from the academic supervisor)
  5. Research proposal form to be downloaded from AfWA website (afwa-hq.org).

Submission

Applicants must submit their application electronically at the following addresses simultaneously: udjalia@afwa-hq.org and gdjagoun@afwa-hq.org. For any request or clarification, please send an email to udjalia@afwa-hq.org.

The list of successful candidates will be published on AfWA website: www.afwa-hq.org and each beneficiary will receive an official notification from AfWA.

For more details visit: AFWA website.