The Bloom Scholars Program provided by non-profit organization – Bloom Africa is a four year tuition-only scholarship (up to $500 yearly) and support for outstanding young female change makers across Africa who are about to begin their first year of university in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Sierra Leone or Kenya. The scholarship is designed for driven, high achieving female students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities.
About Bloom Africa
The Bloom Africa was established in 2019 as 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. The 2025 scholars program was created with the aim of unleashing the collective power of African women and girls to create lasting impact in their communities and the world. The scholarship program also seeks to harness the collective power of African and Diasporan women and girls to catalyze impactful change within their communities and across the globe.
Eligibility
To be considered for the scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
- 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
How to apply
Interested applicants are to apply for this scholarship via the link provided below and must fill in all required information as well as submitting the documents listed below.
Note that shortlisted applicants will be invited for a brief virtual interview as part of the selection process.
Required documents
- 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
The submission deadline is on August 1st, 20025.
For more details go to The Bloom Scholars program website.
