Zayna Shaw Foundation Women in STEM Scholarship 2026

Applications are now open for the Zayna Shaw Foundation Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 (Phase 1), the flagship scholarship programme of the Zayna Shaw Foundation.

The programme is designed to help future female engineers lead, innovate, and thrive by providing financial support alongside mentorship from experienced academic and industry professionals.

Each selected scholar will be paired with a seasoned mentor, referred to as a “Partner in Progress,” to guide her journey from campus to career.

To be considered for the Zayna Shaw Foundation Scholarship, you must:

• Identify as female.

• Be a Nigerian citizen (valid proof required).

• Be an indigene of a South-West Nigerian state (valid proof required).

• Be enrolled in a recognised Federal or State University in Nigeria.

• Be studying Chemical Engineering.

• Have completed at least one academic year.

• Have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 (or equivalent).

• Be in their 2nd to 5th year of study.

The scholarship is dedicated to empowering exceptional female students from Nigeria’s South-West region who are studying Chemical Engineering through merit-based scholarships and structured mentorship.

To apply for the Zayna Shaw Foundation Women in STEM Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should click the green button below to submit their applications.

Your applications must include;

• 1

  Completed application form.

• 2

  Valid student ID card and official identification (such as NIN or passport).

• 3

  Latest academic transcript or result slip.

• 4

  A reference letter from a University Professor.

• 5

  A personal statement of not more than 500 words addressing:

  • Why you chose Engineering.

• 6

  How this scholarship will support your academic and professional journey.

• 7

  Your vision as a future female engineer in Nigeria.