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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.
The Umi Mentorship Program for African Mothers 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2025
The 2026 Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2025
The AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowships for Young African PhD Students 2026 are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 20 Oct, 2025
The Commonwealth Investment Network Accelerator Programme for Climate-Positive Businesses 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 20 Oct, 2025
The London School of Economics and Political Science's The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme for Social Change Leaders is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 20 Oct, 2025
The Australia 2025-2026 Supporting Women in Business Grants Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 20 Oct, 2025
The Black Women Marketers Achievement Awards 2025 are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2025
The Keychange Talent Leadership Programme (TLP) 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2025
The Swedish Institute Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2025
Are you a female who is in the 18-35 age range? Applications for the 2025 She Code Africa x Grow with Google Scholarship Program are now being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2025
The University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation On-campus Postgraduate Scholarships for Young Africans 2026/2027 are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2025
The TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme 2025/2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 13 Oct, 2025
The IYBA-WE4A Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Africa 2026 is now accepting applications. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested candidates are urged to click here.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2025
The Mentors + Angels (m+a) 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: 09 Oct, 2025
The Data Science to Advance Women's Health (DSAWH) Fellowship Program Cohort 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
Applications for Idia Fellowship Program for African Women in Tech and AI 2025 are now being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2025
The AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Project 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 06 Oct, 2025
Applications for the 2026 Echidna Global Scholars Visiting Fellowship are now being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2025
The Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women's Empowerment 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2025
The 2026 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about the opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 03 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.