ScholarWaka Scholarship Workshop 2.0

Learn to find, apply & scholarships.

Event Theme

Preparing for the 2027 Scholarship Application Cycle – Finding the Right Scholarships and Preparing Effectively

What the Workshop Is About

This is a one-day online webinar organised by ScholarWaka, aimed at helping students and young professionals gain clarity on how scholarship opportunities work and how to approach global opportunities with confidence.

The sessions are awareness-focused and insight-driven, not deep-dive or step-by-step training.

Who the Workshop Is For

  • Students and recent graduates
  • Young professionals who are interested in funded study opportunities
  • Scholarship seekers who feel confused or overwhelmed by the application process

What Participants Will Gain

  • Clarity on how international scholarship opportunities work
  • Guidance on how to identify scholarships that align with their goals and profile
  • Insights into common mistakes scholarship applicants make and how to avoid them
  • A better understanding of how to prepare early for the 2027 scholarship application cycle
  • Practical tips for approaching global opportunities with confidence
  • Opportunity to learn from previous scholarship recipients and ask questions during the Q&A session
  • Increased direction and confidence in navigating the scholarship application process

Event Structure

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Format: Online (Zoom)
  • Sessions: Talks and moderated Q&A
  • Date: June 13th, 2026
  • Time: 1pm – 4pm WAT

Meet the Speakers

Lucy Ikpesu-Ewhubare

Lucy Ikpesu-Ewhubare (Host)

Commonwealth Master’s & Agbami Chevron Undergraduate Scholar

UK-based Engineer and Founder of ScholarWaka. Experienced in guiding thousands of students across Africa to win scholarships and study at top universities worldwide. Overcame 23+ scholarship rejections before securing her Commonwealth Scholarship.

Faith Chiazor

Faith Chiazor

Commonwealth Scholar, 2023

Gender and Development advocate and social policy researcher based in Nigeria. Holds a Master’s from the University of Sussex, UK. Currently serves as Research Director to Senator Prince Ned Nwoko. Passionate about using research and advocacy to advance inclusive development.

Brighton Guvamombe

Brighton Guvamombe

Chevening Scholar, 2025/2026

Zimbabwean data scientist completing an MSc in Health Data Science and Statistics at the University of Plymouth, UK. Deeply passionate about using data-driven insights to save lives and transform healthcare systems across Africa.

Brighton Guvamombe

Samuel A. Appiah

Raj Mutharasan Fellowship ‘25

Chemical Engineering PhD Candidate at Drexel University. Whose research focuses of pharmaceutical process development, particularly in the application of AI & ML in the optimization of multi-component solid-form discovery.

Ready to Join the Workshop?

Register below to secure your spot for the free 1-day ScholarWaka Scholarship Workshop 2.0 and gain clarity on how global scholarships really work.

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