Why STEM?

We believe STEM education can unlock Africa’s potential. Yet, many girls are actively discouraged from pursuing science in high school, assuming they complete their secondary education. We actively seek out gifted African women and provide them with a world-class STEM education, training them in the skills of the future and developing into the female leaders of tomorrow.

Why girls?

Girls face huge challenges to developing their full potential; poverty, gender discrimination and lack of access. We provide full scholarships for gifted young women from low-income background to ensure they are given the education opportunities they deserve. We believe women should be at the forefront of Africa’s transformation and, at ASA, we are ensuring they will be.

ASA is a diverse community

African Science Academy is a diverse community of gifted young women from across Africa and a supportive team of staff. All ASA students board at the school and with small class sizes, ASA feels like a family. Our students join us from all over Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and more.

ASA provides a world-class STEM education

We strive to create an environment that fosters critical thinking and curiosity. Students study an intensive course of Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Alongside this, they also become fluent in the use of technology and take courses in computer programming and robotics. We also send the students on trips to universities and to STEM-focused organisations to prepare there for a career in STEM.

ASA develops young female leaders

Our students are trained in leadership and public-speaking skills. Our students also benefit from hearing from a range of high-profile speakers at our weekly guest speaker series. Through our speaker series we aim to inspire our students to become innovative leaders who will go on to transform the continent.  Speakers have included leading academics, entrepreneurs, politicians, authors and executives from around the world.