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Opportunities for women are specialized scholarships, grants, and programs dedicated to empowering and supporting the educational, entrepreneurial, and professional advancement of women. These opportunities are designed to address gender gaps and foster leadership for women at all stages of their academic and professional careers, from undergraduate students to senior executives.
Find a curated list of opportunities dedicated to empowering women from around the world here.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Women@Dior & UNESCO Education and Mentorship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
UNDP has opened applications for the Nigeria Call for Digital Solutions to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls in Nigeria 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to leqrn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) is currently accepting applications for its Diamond Education Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2025
Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2025
United Kingdom Government is currently accepting applications for its Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Dec, 2025
SparkUp Initiative is accepting applications for its Fellowship for Women-Led Organizations 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Accelerate Her Future is currently accepting applications for its Fellowship for Women in Canada 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Suffolk Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Women and Girls' Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Kenya Film Commission is accepting applications for Women in Film Entrepreneurship Hub 2025, Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
Accountability Lab Zimbabwe has opened applications for the ALESA Digital Governance & Climate Justice Incubator Programs 2026. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2025
The Mercy Corps Ventures AI for Financial Resilience 2025/2026 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2025
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is now accepting applications for the Kim Wall Memorial Fund 2025. Candidates are encouraged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 07 Nov, 2025
The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) is now accepting applications for the Empowering Women and Girls in Niger 2025. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 07 Nov, 2025
The Women and Girls Fund is now accepting applications for the 2025 Research Grant. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 06 Nov, 2025
FW (Future Women) are now accepting applications for the Women's Career Grant Program 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2025
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is currently accepting applications for its Amujae Initiative 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2025
The Innovation/Generation Unlimited AI Ventures Accelerator 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 31 Oct, 2025
The Gender Equality Accelerator Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 31 Oct, 2025
The WACL Talent Awards 2025/2026 are now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2025
The EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026 is currently accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2025
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.