Below is a list of available scholarships for African female students 2025-2026 to study abroad or in Africa. Apply now
Science, Technology, and Innovation are key drivers of our increasingly global and digital society. However, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) states that less than 30% of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals are women. Globally, in tertiary instituti
Published: 28 Dec 2022 Type: Training Study in: South Africa Deadline: 16 Jan 2023
In 2022, Women In Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation join forces to support 20,000 African women entrepreneurs over the next three years through the “JAMII Femmes” initiative. “We chose the name JAMII, a Swahili word meaning com
Published: 20 Dec 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 22 Dec 2022
The Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) established its African Futures Research Leadership Program in Fall 2019. The competitive visiting scholar program targets early career women researchers from the 10 AAP member universities to travel to Michigan State University (MSU) fo
Published: 13 Dec 2022 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 31 Jan 2023
Hi-Innovator set out to support small and growing businesses within the Ugandan ecosystem over a 5-year period. The program looks to impact 132,000 youths attached to 20 hubs/ESOs across the country, with a direct intention of touching the lives of 92,400 women employers and employees in the five re
Published: 13 Dec 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Uganda Deadline: 31 Jan 2023
The objective of the Project is to address gender inequality and inclusive economic empowerment for African women. Specifically, the Project aims at increasing the capacity and sustainability of enablers supporting Women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs), as well as increase access to mentors
Published: 08 Dec 2022 Type: College School Study in: South Africa Deadline: 31 Dec 2022
Is your organisation working in Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe? Do you have a programme, intervention, or service focused on issues related to women’s empowerment? Would you like to develop the skills and knowledge to create the biggest impact for your beneficiaries? Scale Accele
Published: 24 Nov 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe Deadline: 12 Dec 2022
The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator is Africa’s leading incubator programme for female-led and founded businesses. It aligns with calls for more diversity in technology, and entrepreneurship and for more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership ex
Published: 24 Nov 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Zambia Deadline: 14 Jan 2023
Pitch Your Way Into Winning Business Grant At JCI Nigeria At the Women Entrepreneurship Day program 2022 organised by JCI Nigeria in partnership with CreditPRO, there would be grants available for growing businesses as a way of supporting Women in Entrepreneurship.
Published: 21 Nov 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 21 Nov 2022
CyberGirls Fellowship is a free 1-year program that equips girls and women aged 18 – 28 years old with globally sought-after cybersecurity skills, positioning them to start a career in cybersecurity and helping them to seize work opportunities within Africa and across the world. During the
Published: 15 Nov 2022 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 04 Dec 2022
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) is a leading Nigerian company offering holistic services covering the planning, design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure and industry projects. Julius Berger is a committed partner with a strong track record of reliable
Published: 14 Nov 2022 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 05 Dec 2022
If you are a woman entrepreneur, and your project has improved the lives of a large number of people, then don’t delay, submit an application today! The Aurora Tech Award is an annual prize for women founders of IT startups whose projects have had the most profound impact o
Published: 10 Nov 2022 Type: Contest Deadline: 02 Dec 2022
The African Culture Fund is launching a call for applications, in partnership with the Institut Kôrè des Arts et Métiers (IKAM Ségou), with a view to selecting 16 female artists and cultural entrepreneurs from West Africa a
Published: 08 Nov 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 25 Nov 2022
The fully funded, 12-month East Africa Leadership Journey is designed to provide talented mid-career women leaders in health with the safe space to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerability and reflection; an inclusive and diverse network which fosters a
Published: 26 Oct 2022 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 13 Jan 2023
Are you an institution focusing on gender equality, women’s rights, and women’s empowerment in the East and Southern Africa region? The UN Women Regional Office is looking for organizations and groups to drive dialogue & engagement on gender equality, to support consultations between
Published: 19 Oct 2022 Type: Internship Deadline: 21 Oct 2022
A Cybersecurity Workforce Study (ISC2) found that Women make up 24% of the cyberwarfare workforce, with even fewer in managerial or senior roles. . This program is designed to shift mentalities and tackle systemic barriers that prevent broader inclusion in cybersecurity, en
Published: 18 Oct 2022 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 19 Oct 2022
The International Peace Research Association Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from countries in the Global South. Dorothy Senesh was a long-time activist for international peace and justice. Her husband Lawrence esta
Published: 12 Oct 2022 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Jan 2023
The International Peace Research Association Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from countries in the Global South. Dorothy Senesh was a long-time activist for international peace and justice. Her husband, Lawrence Sen
Published: 05 Oct 2022 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Jan 2023
WomEng Africa Innovation Fellowship, powered by WomEng and the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is a nine-month leadership and business development opportunity for female African innovators with an early stage engineering innovation or startup. The Africa
Published: 05 Oct 2022 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Oct 2022