Gwags Scholars
Program

Our goal

The Gwags Scholars Program exists to offer financial support to students with strong potential and recognizing their effort publicly. Our approach is structured to ensure a clear process and strong standards.

Program Overview

The Gwags Scholars Program is the Gwags Foundation’s scholarship initiative, created to provide meaningful financial support and recognition to talented students in Cameroon as they pursue their university studies. The program is built to strengthen academic journeys by investing in students who demonstrate a real commitment to their studies.

This program is built on a simple belief: when capable students are supported at the right time, they do not just finish school, they multiply opportunity for families and communities.

The program currently targets undergraduate students in Douala to ensure strong oversight and measurable results. As the Foundation grows, the Gwags Scholars program will scale into a national program reaching students across the country, while maintaining the same standards of transparency, accountability, and impact.

What to Know Before Applying

The 2026 cycle marks the first cohort of the Gwags Scholars Program. This inaugural cycle will award 10 scholarships, each valued at 150,000 FCFA.


Applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a university in Douala.
  • Submit an academic transcript.

  • Answer the two application questions in the form below.

Timeline

  • Applications open: January 16, 2026
  • Applications close: May 31, 2026
  • Results released: July 2026

Gwags Scholars Award Ceremony

Recipients will be invited to the Gwags Scholars Award Ceremony. The ceremony date and details will be shared in the acceptance letter.

Important Notice

  • Applications are accepted in both English and French.
  • Attendance at the Gwags Scholars Award Ceremony is required to receive the scholarship. Recipients who confirm attendance but fail to attend, or who cancel at the last minute, will forfeit the award and will not be eligible for future Gwags scholarships.

Application Form