The Bloom Scholars Program provides 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 (freshman year) in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Kenya.
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When is the deadline for applications?
August 1, 2025
📝 Describe the award to me:
The Bloom Scholars Program provides a four-year tuition-only scholarship (up to $500 per year) and leadership support to exceptional young African women who are about to start their first year of university. The program is focused on empowering driven, high-achieving female students with demonstrated financial need, a passion for leadership, and a desire to create change in their communities.
📚 Which fields qualify?
All undergraduate fields offered by recognized universities in eligible countries.
📌 The type:
Undergraduate tuition scholarship and mentorship support
👩🎓 Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
- Be female and a recent secondary school graduate
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Plan to enroll in a university in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, or South Africa in the 2025 academic year
- Show financial need
- Demonstrate a strong interest in leadership and social impact
✅ How do they choose applicants?
- Review of complete applications and uploaded documents
- Assessment of academic performance, essays, and leadership potential
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for a brief virtual interview
🌍 Which nations are qualified?
All African countries, as long as the applicant is enrolling in a university in one of the following:
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
📍 Where will the prize be accepted?
At any recognized university in the eligible countries listed above.
🏆 How many honors?
Not specified, but multiple outstanding candidates will be selected for the 2025 cohort.
💰 What advantage does the award offer?
- Up to $500/year in tuition-only support for 4 years
- Leadership and community-building opportunities
- Access to the Bloom Africa network
- Ongoing support from Bloom mentors and team
⏳ What’s the duration of the award?
4 years, covering the full duration of undergraduate study (tuition only)
🖊️ How do I apply?
- Complete the online application form
- Upload the required supporting documents
- Submit by August 1, 2025
📑 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
- Completed the recommendation form
📌 Pro Tip: Share the recommendation link early with your referee and follow up.
📧 Questions? Contact: hello@thebloomafrica.org
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