Don’t let finances stop you from pursuing your educational goals. I know how frustrating it can be to receive acceptance into a bachelor’s or master’s program, and not be able to afford it. But like my mother always says, “when there is a will, there is a way and what God has in store for you, no one can take away”.
Using my insights from working in college admissions as well as my own personal experience applying for graduate scholarships, I’ve compiled a list of scholarships out there for African women (sorry, fellas). Most of them are in the United States and Canada, but some are in other regions. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but hopefully it’s a good start.
Raising money requires hard work and advanced planning. But it’s possible! In 2015, I received both the American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship and the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O) International Peace Scholarship to finance my graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. With patience, persistence, and prayer, you too can achieve your dreams.
Please comment if you have any questions. Good luck, ladies!
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