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Applications are open for the Grace Berlin Accelerator 2025. Join Germany's top accelerator for early-stage female founders and mixed teams and access 17.6K in equity-free funding.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2,025 Women Techsters Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Cyber Advance for Women in MENA Training Program. This 20-week, intensive program combines Cybersecurity training, professional development training, and job-matching services, creating an empowering, remote-first learning experience that is free for participants.
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2025
The New Jersey Black Women's Collective (NJBWC) is calling on the next generation of Black women leaders in New Jersey to be a part of the next cohort of the Leadership Institute from January to June 2025. If you are eager to grow your leadership capabilities, we encourage you to apply!
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship for Nigerians 2024/2025. Since its inception, the SHE Soars Program has supported 26 scholars across 14 universities in Nigeria. This opportunity is open to female graduates of a Nigerian public secondary school.
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the African Gifted Academy × Murtala Muhammed Foundation School Program 2025. Seize this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey in STEM education and contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Africa!
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Stories × Women Program 2025. Stories × Women launched in 2022 as a collaborative program between WIA and FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers' Associations). The program's goal is to support access to international opportunities for women creatives from emerging animation communities of Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and, ultimately, to increase the diversity of voices in animation.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Do you know a woman who is making waves in tech? Nominate them for the DMZ Women of the Year Award 2025. DMZ's Women of the Year is an esteemed list celebrated by the tech community that honours exceptional women who are driving innovation and making significant contributions to Canada's tech and business sectors.
Date Posted: 27 Dec, 2024
Are you a woman-identifying founder disrupting the Canadian tech space? Applications are now open to pitch your business at the DMZ's Women Innovation Summit in partnership with The Firehood. This is your chance to showcase your business to a community of angels built around the mission of backing women founders and an opportunity to secure up to $100,000 in cash investments.
Date Posted: 27 Dec, 2024
Are you a woman entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur ready to thrive in the digital economy? The Women in Digital Business (WIDB) Training Program 2025 is here to equip you with essential skills, tools, and strategies to digitally transform your business for success. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Bolanle Olufolake Opeyokun Scholarship Trust Fund 2024/2025. The Bolanle Olufolake Opeyokun Scholarship Trust awards scholarships to Nigerian female students in their second year of undergraduate studies at any Nigerian federal university. The scholarship specifically supports students pursuing degrees in Information and Computer Technology (ICT) fields. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024
Apply to join the 2nd Cohort of the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation (FEMWISE-AFRICA)-Continental level.
Date Posted: 18 Dec, 2024
Applications are invited for the Women Founders Investment Preparedness Program 2025. Canada Innovates is proud to work with the Canadian Women's Foundation to host the Women Founders Investment Preparedness program in support of women, gender diverse founders and social purpose organizations navigating preparing for social investment.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 STEMi Makers of Africa Project Kuongoza Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Al4Good Lab 2025 Canada Cohort. The Al4Good Lab is an introductory program to machine learning for women and gender diverse people with some programming background and intermediate to no experience in machine learning. The Lab runs for 7 weeks during the summer and is split into 2 sections (the Bootcamp and Project weeks).
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program 2025. SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation proudly presents a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths, especially female entrepreneurs, with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills. Apply now!
Date Posted: 13 Dec, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to bridge the persistent gaps on the African continent. It is designed to offer targeted support and focuses on promoting equal opportunities in science, by creating concrete opportunities for young women to become actively involved in various life science disciplines. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2024
The tripartite partnership, YouLead Africa, Plan International and the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy, are delighted to launch the 4th cohort of the Lead(Her Fellowship. This call for Expression of Interest serves as an opportunity for young women leaders based in Eastern, Southern Africa, and the Middle East. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2024
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.