Applications are currently being accepted for the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) and ImpactHER Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AU CIEFFA and ImpactHER Online Capacity Building Training Program
The AU CIEFFA ImpactHER Scholarship 2026 in Africa is a fully funded online capacity building training programme designed to equip young Africans, women and men, entrepreneurs, educators, and aspiring business leaders with practical skills for the digital economy. The training covers digital skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender equality in education, all delivered at no cost to participants across the continent.
The African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA), in partnership with ImpactHER, launched this 4th edition to close the gender gap in ICT and advance education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The programme reflects the African Union’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable economic development by providing high-quality virtual learning opportunities.
Benefits of AU CIEFFA and ImpactHER Online Capacity Building Training Program
- Gain knowledge in Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy.
- Get a Certificate for each program: Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy (participants need to attend at least 80% of the training courses per program to be eligible for certificates).
- Become part of African Union CIEFFA network and ImpactHER network.
- Increase your chances to be invited for fully-funded in-person activities by the African Union CIEFFA.
- Fully-funded online training and mentorship sponsored by ImpactHER
AU CIEFFA and ImpactHER Online Capacity Building Training Program Requirements
- Be of African descent (woman or man);
- Be able to demonstrate the motivation to learn about: digital skills, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.
- Be able to demonstrate leadership abilities, aspirations, and a commitment to the promote girls and women’s education;
- Have access to good internet connection and a device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet).
- Have a clear understanding of one of the training’s languages; English, French or Portuguese;
- Hold an African citizenship residing on the continent or anywhere in the world.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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