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Applications are open for the Digital ChangeMakers for Women Entrepreneurs Incubation Program 2025. This project aims to equip women-led micro-enterprises with tailored digital solutions, enabling them to adopt innovative products that meet their needs and fosters growth and innovation.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the BRICS Women's Startups Contest 2025. The BRICS Women's Startups Contest 2025 marks another exciting edition of this prestigious initiative led by the BRICS Women's Business Alliance (BRICS WBA) to empower women entrepreneurs across BRICS nations.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme 2025 for Young African Women. If you're passionate about driving change, ready to lead, and eager to grow personally and professionally, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Applications are currently open for the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026. By spotlighting their achievements, Sony hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Are you a woman shaping the future of your country, or do you know someone who is? You are invited to either enter or nominate an outstanding woman entrepreneur for the Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the SAIS Female Founder Award 2025. This award recognizes visionaries who have accomplished success in their fields, create reasonable social impact, and encourage other women to commence or grow their own businesses.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
The School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA) is excited to announce that admissions are now open for female students from Afghanistan to study in Rwanda for the academic year 2025. SOLA offers a unique, fully funded boarding school experience tailored for Afghan girls who are eager to learn and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
Date Posted: 07 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the RestorER × Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative 2025. The RestorER × Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative is a collaborative effort designed to empower women entrepreneurs and business leaders by providing financial support, business development resources, and holistic well-being tools to foster sustainable success.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2025
Applications for the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South Africa National Young Talents Programme 2025 are ongoing. The seventh edition of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South Africa National Young Talents Programme aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the African Observatory on Responsible Al Scholarship for African Women 2025. The African Observatory on Responsible Al is committed to fostering ethical Al governance across the continent. As part of its Women in Focus initiative, the Observatory is offering five fully funded scholarships for African women to participate in a short course on Al Ethics and Policy.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
For the twenty-fifth consecutive year, Canon and Visa pour l’Image will present the prestigious Canon Female Photojournalist Grant, recognizing outstanding contributions to photojournalism by female photographers. If you are a Female Photojournalist with outstanding contributions and achievements in social, economic, political, or cultural subjects in a journalistic manner, don’t miss this grant.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
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Applications are open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2025. The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is a global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring entire communities to create the world we want by 2030.
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship. Through this fellowship, Vital Voices aims to amplify the impact of women addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, facilitate meaningful collaboration among changemakers, and equip participants with the tools to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Celebrating its 9th year, the £3,000 Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award launched on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
The Mastercard Foundation Learning Partnership in collaboration with Caribou Digital, invites applications for the Pan-African PhD Scholars Collective. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Are you driving transformative solutions for women's health in Nigeria? Apply for the Banking on Women's Health Innovation Award 2025. The Banking on Women's Health Innovation Award is seeking bold ideas to improve women's health and well-being.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Are you a young woman doing impactful work related to digital transformation and development? If yes, apply now to become an ITU160 Gender Champion and be part of a global movement for gender equality in digital transformation.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Girls Accelerating Sustainable Action (GASA) Competition 2025. The "I AM GASA" (Girl Accelerating Sustainable Action) is an initiative that aims to empower young women (ages 15-32) to accelerate sustainable action, sustainable action and emerge as leaders in their communities.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the TiE Women Global Program 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage.
Date Posted: 15 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
1. What Are Women Scholarships?
Women scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to support female students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships aim to bridge the gender gap in education, particularly in fields where women have been historically underrepresented, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, and leadership roles.
2. Are There Scholarships Specifically for Women in STEM?
Yes, there are numerous scholarships specifically for women pursuing degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Organizations, universities, and governments offer these scholarships to encourage more women to enter and thrive in STEM fields, where they are often underrepresented.
3. Are There Scholarships for Women Entrepreneurs?
Yes, there are scholarships and grants specifically for women entrepreneurs. These financial awards aim to support women starting their own businesses or those enrolled in programs related to entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Many organizations are eager to support women's business ventures through both education and funding.
4. How Competitive are Women Scholarships?
Women scholarships can be highly competitive, especially for prestigious awards or in fields with limited opportunities for women. However, the demand for increased representation of women in certain areas means that more scholarships are becoming available. Strong academic performance, leadership skills, and a well-crafted application can increase your chances of success.
5. What Organizations Offer Women Scholarships?
Many organizations offer scholarships specifically for women. Some notable organizations include:
The P.E.O. Sisterhood
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Margaret McNamara Education Grants
6. How Can Women Scholarships Help in Career Advancement?
Women scholarships not only provide financial support but can also open doors to networking opportunities, mentorship, internships, and career development programs. Many scholarship providers aim to support women in reaching leadership roles, advancing in their fields, and bridging the gender gap in traditionally male-dominated industries.