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The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship offers women and nonbinary journalists who cover social justice and human rights with chances for academic and professional advancement.
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 2024
Applications for the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award are being accepted right now. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 2024
Are you an Afghan woman or refugee looking to change your life and open doors to new opportunities by learning how to code? If yes, apply to SheCodes Foundation ‘s program, which offers a great opportunity to help and empower 5000 young Afghan women to learn how to code.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2024
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Applications for the WE Empower Un SDG challenge are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2024
Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) Asia-Pacific is a prestigious program organized by McKinsey & Company to empower and connect talented women across the Asia-Pacific region.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2024
The British Academy has launched a call for proposals focusing on women and climate action, welcoming researchers from various countries to participate in collaborative research endeavors.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2024
This fully funded initiative aims to provide support and resources to Afghan students, particularly women from the Hazara community, who face significant challenges due to the current situation in Afghanistan by the Taliban.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2024
Imperial College London DeepMind Scholarships for 2024 offer a remarkable opportunity for aspiring minds in the realm of AI and machine learning. This fully funded scholarship, in collaboration with DeepMind, one of the leading AI research organizations globally, aims to nurture the next generation of AI innovators.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2024
Applications are now open for the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship program. Click here to learn more about this unique opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2024
Applications are now open for the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program 2024. This program supports and empowers women to shape their future and make a difference in society, focusing on scientific research.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2024
Applications are now open for the Nurturing Hearts scholarship. This is a new scholarship category launched this year in honour of the organization's co-founder; Rev. Mrs. Adeyinka Badejo.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2024
Applications are open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2024. An undeniable catalyst for progress, technological innovation can only reach its full potential if it is supported by a solid, viable business proposition that meets current and future social and environmental needs.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2024
Applications for the Leaders of Tomorrow Digital Exchange Program 2024 are now open. Leaders Of Tomorrow (LOT) is an online exchange program for international youth ages 14-17 (Teenagers) and 18-24 (Young Adults). The main theme for 2024 is Peace. Through dialogue sessions, video calls, and online workshops, participants will have the opportunity to learn about cultural diversity and understand different mentalities.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2024
Applications are open for the Millennium Oceans. The Millennium Oceans Prize is returning for its tenth year to support and celebrate students who are passionate about conserving, protecting, and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine water and life.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2024
The WE Empower 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: 13 Mar, 2024
We’re very excited to announce the call for applications for this year’s edition of our online acceleration programme for women, after three very successful past editions.
This fourth edition of the BIC Africa Acceleration Programme 2024 will support 20 women entrepreneurs in total, including 15 from the country projects Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Somalia and 5 others from other Sub-Saharan African countries willing to scale their businesses, while contributing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2024
The Eira Davies Scholarship by Swansea University is a full tuition fee scholarship, and will be awarded to female students demonstrating academic excellence and evidence of financial need.
Date Posted: 20 May, 2023
The Women Techmakers Ambassador program supports women in technology who are looking to create impact and give back to their communities. As an Ambassador, you’ll engage with your community by participating in one or more leadership activities on a quarterly basis. Ambassadors receive support from Google and the larger Ambassador community.
Date Posted: 18 May, 2023
Within the famework of the Scholarship Programme, EADA is committed to promoting young female changemakers with exceptional talent in different parts of the world to enhance their entrepreneurial spirit and generate social innovation.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2023
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.