About the Scholarship Program:
Established in 2019, The Bloom Africa, is a registered non-profit harnessing the collective power of African and Diasporan women and girls to catalyze impactful change within their communities and across the globe. Since its founding and through our diverse initiatives and collaborative partnerships, we have positively impacted the lives of thousands of women and girls across the Continent and Diaspora including in Botswana, Canada, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, the U.S. and Zimbabwe. Its vision is to To harness the collective power of African and Diasporan women and girls to catalyze impactful change within their communities and across the globe while its mission is to To empower African women and girls to:
- Discover and thrive in their unique purpose
- Foster connections with one another
- Engage and expand with the Diaspora
- Drive positive and lasting impact
The Girl in Bloom Global Ambassadors Program is looking for young, passionate female changemakers from across Africa and the Diaspora who are committed to leadership, community impact, and the empowerment of African and Diasporan women and girls. Through this eight-week mentorship and leadership program, selected ambassadors will gain access to resources, mentorship, and training to develop skills, lead initiatives, and advocate for change in their communities.
Benefits of the Scholarship Program:
- The Bloom Scholars Program will offer a four-year tuition-only scholarship
- Grant of up to $500 yearly and support for outstanding young female change-makers across Africa who are about to begin their first year of university (freshman year)in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Kenya.
- Mentorship
- Thorough leadership program
- Access to resources and training
Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship Program:
To be eligible for the undergraduate Bloom Scholarship 2025, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be a recent female secondary school graduate
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Plan to attend a recognized university in one of the following countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, or South Africa for the 2025 academic year.
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be passionate about leadership and social impact
Supporting Documents:
- Complete Application Form
- High school transcript
- Final secondary school exam results
- College entrance/post-secondary exam results
- Provisional university admission letter
- Up to 7 short essay responses
- A completed recommendation form
Application Deadline:
Applications for the scholarship program are open till the 1st of August, 2025. Early applications are highly recommended.
Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates should by apply for the scholarship program by accessing the scholarship application form through the scholarship application link below:
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