This month we are commemorating the remarkable accomplishments of women worldwide and this list is highlighting 20 international opportunities specifically tailored for women. These opportunities range from scholarships to fellowships to grants, all intended to aid women in realizing their aspirations and fostering positive change within their communities.
Check out the list for detailed information on these wonderful opportunities and instructions on how to apply. Cheers to all the amazing women working hard to be a beacon of hope in this world and to create a more equitable world for all.
- BIC Africa Acceleration Programme 2024 for Women Entrepreneurs
This fourth edition of the BIC Africa Acceleration Programme 2024 will support 20 women entrepreneurs in total, the programme will run from April to July 2024 for 4 months and it will focus on established post revenue women entrepreneurs with a registered startup or business across all sectors and business types. Do you have what it takes?
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 19, 2024.
- IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 for Journalists (Fully Funded)
The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship provides academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and social justice. All nationalities are welcome to apply but non-native English speakers must have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: April 21, 2024.
- McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA Program 2024
Do you have strong ties to Europe, Middle East or Africa? This is for you, the NGWL EMEA Program is a three-day virtual program taking place from April 25-27, 2024. Attendees will explore the importance of women in leadership, develop their own leadership abilities and create a long-lasting community, they will participate in interactive workshops, hear from inspirational McKinsey speakers and work with facilitators to further shape their leadership style.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 11, 2024.
- British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2024-2025 (Fully Funded)
Are you a woman with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject and passionate about your study? You could receive a scholarship to study for a master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics programme at a leading UK university. They are looking for women with a STEM background who can demonstrate their need for financial support and their wish to inspire future generations of women to purse careers in STEM.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: Varies by institutions
- African Women in Development (AWID) Awards 2024
The donors for Africa Foundation proudly presents the fifth feature of the African Women in Development (AWID) Awards 2024, an esteemed initiative honoring the remarkable contributions of African Women working on any SDGs across the continent. Are you a trailblazing African Woman driving impactful change in development? Take your chance to be recognized and celebrated internationally.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 10, 2024.
- Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2024 (£25,000 Cash Support)
Are you a Woman Entrepreneur driving change in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa or the Middle East? The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award (WEA) powered by Impact Hub Network is a vibrant celebration of women entrepreneurs leading innovative change, stand the chance to gain valuable exposure, resources and opportunities for your business to thrive.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 27, 2024.
- For Creative Girls Mentorship Program 2024
In a creative world, meeting other individuals who have made significant progress in their lives and with their Art and Work is invaluable. The For creative girls mentorship program matches women who are taking over their industries with upcoming and emerging female creatives.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 15, 2024.
- L’Oréal UNESCO Fellowships for Women in Science 2024
The Fellowships for Women in Science are awards offered by a partnership between L’Oréal Turkey and the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO to promote, enhance and encourage contribution of women pursuing their research careers in Turkey in the fields of life & environmental
Click here to find out more | Deadline: May 15, 2024.
- Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health 2024-2025 (Fully Funded)
The 2024-2025 LEAD Fellowship is a 1 year fellowship designed to advance leadership skills in individuals from low and middle income countries, the goal of this program is to support the continued development of women leaders in global health and it will consist of a 12 month virtual curriculum and a 4-week in person experience in Spring 2025.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 15, 2024.
- Swedish Institute She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme 2024 (Funded)
Are you an entrepreneur with a vision to make an impact on society through your business? Do you want to take the next steps to grow your enterprise? Become a part of a strong network of impact-driven female founders in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye through the leadership programme- She Entrepreneurs.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 12, 2024.
- OWSD Early Career Fellowship Programme 2024 for Women Scientists (up to $50,000)
OWSD is creating a network of outstanding women scientists who can provide mentorship and be role models for the next generation of women leaders in STEM. The Fellowship is a prestigious award offered to women who have completed their PhDs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and are employed at an academic or scientific research institute in one of the listed Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs).
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 14, 2024.
- Mama Cash Grant 2024 for Self-led Feminist Organisations
Mama Cash supports ambitious self-led feminist organizations and initiatives that defend and advance the rights of women and girls. The Resilience Fund provides core, flexible, long-term support for up to 10 years. This enables the grantee partners to strategize, plan and carry out the work they want to do, in the way they want to do it, over the long term, so that they can grow, strengthen and sustain their feminist movements.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 17, 2024.
- MILEAD Fellows Program 2024 for Young African Women Leaders (Scholarships available)
Are you an exceptional young African female leader, determined to make a difference? The 2024 MILEAD Fellows Program is your chance to shine. Their program is crafted to identify, nurture and elevate the next generation of African Female Leaders with the skills and support needed to thrive in leadership roles across Africa.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 22, 2024.
- Women in News (WIN) Editorial Leadership Award 2024
The Women in News Editorial Leadership Award will be awarded to three outstanding woman editors, representing Africa, the Arab region and Southeast Asia who are first amongst their peers in inspiring and paving the way forward for the next generation of leaders.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: Ongoing
- Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2024 (Fully Funded)
Vital Voices aims to create opportunities for cross-issue collaboration and harness the collective creative potential of women leaders working on critical challenges disproportionately affecting women and girls. Fellows will engage in focused learning on sector specific skills and knowledge and with changemakers relevant to their industries.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: April 15, 2024.
- MSDGN SDGs Beauty Contest 2024 (N1,000,000 price)
With a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility the contestants of the MSDGN are judged not only on their physical appearance but also on their knowledge of the MSDG and their ability to articulate how they plan to contribute to the achievement of these goals.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: April 30, 2024.
- AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria Programme 2024
The programme seeks to enhance the readiness of women entrepreneurs to access funding opportunities and scale-up their ventures, with high-level business development and growth strategy training, corporate advisory, mentorship and individualized support, networks, and access to finance.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: March 24, 2024.
- MTN Y’ellopreneur Initiative
The MTN Y’ellopreneur Initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction in women unemployment and advance women development in ‘Entrepreneurship’ through capacity building and access to capital through loans, grants, and advisory support services for long term business sustainability. The initiative targets Female Entrepreneurs across the country who display passion and commitment to self-employment and run an existing business of two years.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: Ongoing
- TWAS- Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences 2024 (up to $5,000)
TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2024 Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries
Click here to find out more | Deadline: May 10, 2024.
- Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship 2024
The first edition of this PhD fellowship was opened in 2018 and the second in 2020. It aims to contribute to quality education and gender equality with a focus on African Women
Click here to find out more | Deadline: May 2, 2024.
Good luck applying!
