For many young African women—especially recent secondary school graduates with big dreams but limited financial means—the path to university can feel daunting or even out of reach.
Since 2019, the Bloom Scholars Programme, run by the Bloom Africa Impact Fund, has facilitated unfettered access to higher education and leadership development for young women across the continent.
Program Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
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Tuition support of up to US$500 per year, renewable for up to four years
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Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors focused on leadership, community service, and personal development
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Ongoing skills training and community-building support to help scholars lead transformative change in their communities
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be female graduates of secondary schools in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Kenya.
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Be prepared to enrol in a recognised undergraduate program for the 2025 academic year.
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Demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to community impact.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete an online application and submit:
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High school transcript and national exam results
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University admission or provisional admission letter (from a university in one of the eligible countries)
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Up to seven short essays addressing leadership experience, academic and career goals, and vision for community impact.
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A recommendation form completed by a teacher or mentor.
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual interview.
How to Apply
Click here to complete the application form.
Deadline: August 1, 2025
The Bloom Scholars Programme, established by the Bloom Africa Impact Fund in 2019, provides financial support and leadership development opportunities to young African women, particularly secondary school graduates with limited resources. This initiative aims to remove barriers to higher education across the continent by offering benefits such as up to US$500 in annual tuition support, renewable for up to four years, access to a network of peers and mentors, and ongoing skills training.
Eligibility for the program requires applicants to be female secondary school graduates from Africa, with a focus on countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Kenya. Applicants must be set to enroll in a recognized undergraduate program by the 2025 academic year and demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community impact.
The application process involves completing an online application and submitting high school transcripts, national exam results, a university admission letter, short essays on leadership and community goals, and a recommendation from a teacher or mentor. Shortlisted candidates will partake in a virtual interview. The application deadline is August 1, 2025, and more information can be obtained by clicking the provided application link.
