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Below is a list of available scholarships for female students from developing countries to study abroad and in their countries. Apply now
This award, named after TWAS President Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, is designed to honour women scientists in Least Developed African countries for their achievements in Biological Sciences. It carries a cash award of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim.
Published: 27 Jan 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Mar 2025
The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden. Sweden offers a unique blend of world-class education and cutting-edge innovation, with sustainability at its core. The schol
Published: 08 Nov 2024 Type: Masters Study in: Sweden Deadline: 15 Jan 2025
TechGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills developme
Published: 16 Oct 2024 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 06 Dec 2024
WomenLift Health is expanding into the Southern Africa region and is inviting applications for its inaugural cohort of women leaders to join the Southern Africa Signature Leadership Journey. This 12-month, fully-funded program empowers women to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerabi
Published: 02 Oct 2024 Type: Training Study in: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe Deadline: 22 Nov 2024
The next Optiver Foundation Scholars will begin their studies at Oxford in October 2025, and will be the third cohort of the scholarship scheme. Scholars will join the Departments of Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Science, or the Mathematical Institute, and will rec
Published: 11 Sep 2024 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s (ATSE) Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships over six years to women in STEM. The Elevate Program aims to address gender inequities in STEM through fosterin
Published: 23 Aug 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 30 Aug 2024
For the first time in its 15-year history, the WAN-IFRA WIN Leadership Accelerator is open to mid-level newsroom managers (journalists and editors) from emerging, transitional, and fragile states worldwide. Journalists with 5-10 years of newsroom experience and a passion for the news industry are en
Published: 15 Aug 2024 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 30 Aug 2024
This new prize, named after TWAS Fellow Quarraisha Abdool Karim, carries a cash award of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim. It is designed to honour women scientists in Low Income African countries for their achievements in Biological Sciences.
Published: 07 Jun 2024 Type: Contest Value: USD5,000 Deadline: 30 Jun 2024
The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship ordinarily awarded to one outstanding female student per academic year. The student must be a national of and resident in an eligible developing country, who pursues a postgraduate taught Master’s programme within the Facult
Published: 29 Apr 2024 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 26 May 2024
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. Our planet, and therefore our existence, faces several challenges: world population, food
Published: 12 Apr 2024 Type: Contest Value: $4,000 Deadline: 10 May 2024
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. This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi, recognizes
Published: 12 Apr 2024 Type: Contest Value: USD4,000 Deadline: 10 May 2024
The Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) program kicks off with a three-day virtual event on April 25-27, 2024, where attendees will explore the importance of women in leadership, develop a sense of connection, and create a long-lasting community. The program wil
Published: 13 Feb 2024 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 11 Mar 2024
The Asia Foundation, together with its partners in the Cross-Border Conflict: Evidence, Policy, and Trends (XCEPT) program, will support six women researchers from across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to undertake independent research projects and grow their professional skills and networks.
Published: 18 Dec 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 Jan 2024
Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.
Published: 04 Sep 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 10 Nov 2023
Financial Innovations for Women Affected by Migration (FIWAM) is a Growth Program for later-stage fintech startups that have an impact focus on women migrants and women affected by migration. This program is funded by the Impact-Linked Fund for Gender Inclusive Fintechs (ILF for GIF) and managed by
Published: 21 Jul 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 30 Aug 2023
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MMEG grant targeted to women from developing countries. Our mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in developing countries. MMEG is one of the few organizations that provides financial assis
Published: 10 May 2023 Type: Entrepreneurs Deadline: 14 Sep 2023
The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and improve their lives. The MMEG is one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarde
Published: 01 May 2023 Type: Masters Deadline: 24 Sep 2023
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Are you a female mid-career professional working on peace and security issues in a national ministry, IO, NGO, civil society or academic institution? Are you a citizen in a lesser developed country? The GCSP’s Leadership in International Security Course is offering a scholarship to b
Published: 06 Apr 2023 Type: College School Study in: Switzerland Deadline: 31 May 2023
