African Science Academy Fully-funded Scholarship

The African Science Academy (ASA) offers fully-funded one-year scholarships for Cambridge International A-Level studies in mathematics, further mathematics and physics for academically gifted girls. The programme, based in Accra, Ghana, includes additional instruction in robotics and computer programming and prepares students for STEM careers. ASA selects girls from African countries for an 11-month residential A-level programme and assists graduates in obtaining further scholarships for higher education.

Fully-funded one-year Cambridge A-Level studies, instruction in robotics and computer programming, travel to ASA for admitted international students, assistance in gaining further scholarships after graduation.

Applicants must be female, African, have completed secondary school or its equivalent, have studied physics and maths at secondary school, have good academic records and be fluent in English.

Apply online via the ASA application form or download and submit the paper form by email or post; shortlisted applicants sit an entrance exam in their home country under ASA volunteers and then attend interviews. Submit transcripts, national exam certificates and a passport-style photo.