While women are generally underrepresented in the economics profession worldwide, the problem is particularly pronounced among African women. The AAAWE fellowships are meant to encourage African women to pursue graduate studies in economics.
The Anatolia Barinzigo Fellowship
The Anatolia Barinzigo Fellowship offers a $1,000 scholarship to an African woman pursuing postgraduate research as part of a master’s or Ph.D. degree in Economics at an African university. The scholarship was named in honor of Anatolia Barinzigo, the mother of Professor Léonce Ndikumana. Léonce is a major supporter of AAAWE and has mentored many African women economists.
Asiedu Graduate Fellowship
The Asiedu Fellowship provides a $500 grant to one AAAWE member whose MA or PhD thesis focuses on Gender and Development in Africa. The scholarship was established in memory of Jacob K. Asiedu and Mrs. Elizabeth Asiedu, parents of Professor Elizabeth Asiedu.
Ofori Graduate Fellowship
The Ofori Fellowship provides a $500 grant to one AAAWE member whose MA or PhD thesis focuses on Gender and Development in Africa. The scholarship was established in honor of Mrs. Victoria Owusua Ofori, an aunt of Professor Elizabeth Asiedu.
Gerth Graduate Fellowship
The Gerth Fellowship provides a $500 stipend to an AAAWE member pursuing a master’s degree in economics or Agricultural Economics at a University in Africa. The scholarship was established in memory of Marjorie Gerth and in honor of Fred and Sharon Gerth. The scholarship is funded by the generous support of the Gerths' friends and family. The Gerths were Elizabeth Asiedu’s host parents when she was a graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Yaw Agyekum and Akua Nyarko Graduate Fellowship
The Yaw Agyekum and Akua Nyarko Fellowship provides a $500 stipend to an African woman in a graduate program who is conducting research in Development Economics. The scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Yaw Agyekum and Ms. Akua Nyarko, parents of Professor Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong. Kwabena is a key supporter of AAAWE and has mentored many African women economists.