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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.
Are you a woman entrepreneur transforming healthcare in East Africa? Do you lead a high-impact health innovation that's improving lives in your community? Are you seeking a supportive environment to refine your solution, accelerate your organization's impact, deepen your understanding of the startup ecosystem, and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills? Do you value access to networks that empower and inspire female founders to reach their full potential? If yes, apply for the African Women Innovating in Healthcare (AWIIH) 2025 Cohort.
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – PhD Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 May, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 Webs of Safety and Care Grant. This opportunity is open to cis-women, trans women, trans men, and non-binary human rights activists-led organisations, communities, and networks in Asia and the Pacific.
Date Posted: 26 May, 2025
IGAD/Gender in close collaboration with the Japan Governement through the project on Empowering women and youth in the IGAD region:Overcoming Barriers to Meaningful Participation Leadership and peace and security, made available small grants to contribute to efforts for women and youth innitiatives working towards promotion of peace and security in in IGAD Member States.
The Grant is aimed to supporting innovative women and youth led initiatives that advance inclusive peace and security solutions with the potential for national and regional impact.
Date Posted: 26 May, 2025
Applications for the United Leaders Global NextGen Women Leaders Fellowship 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 May, 2025
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. The Science & Technology Pioneer awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. The Regional awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
Applications are open for the SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
Applications for the Developing Engineering Leaders through Her (DELT-Her) Initiative 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
UMI invites African mothers living in Africa or the diaspora for its 2025 Mentorship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program 2025. This program is a collaboration between Standard Chartered Bank and Strathmore University to encourage more women to pursue careers in cybersecurity. It provides mentorship, technical training, and soft skills development over a four-month period, starting in October 2024.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
Are you a female beauty entrepreneur in Nigeria with big dreams and the passion to grow your business? The Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program is here to help you elevate your beauty business with funding, mentorship, and Paystack credits to scale your impact.
Date Posted: 22 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 AWARD Climate Action (ACA) Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2025
Applications for the Tech Equity Hub 2025 are now open. The Tech Equity Hub is a hybrid accelerator that provides a cohort of 8 to 10 Black and Latinx women founders the tools, resources, connections, and funding they need to scale successful tech companies.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 RMI’s Energy Transition Academy (ETA) Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Bank Women in Tech Incubator - Ghana 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 May, 2025
PhotoVogue's 2025 Global Open Call invites women photographers and video makers from around the world to explore and redefine how women see and are seen.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2025
The the Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) is proud to launch. This entrepreneurship capacity-building programme is dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy entrepreneurs from the SADC region.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2025
Women entrepreneurs are transforming industries, yet access to world-class business education, mentorship, and funding remains a challenge. That's why the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program was created. This a free, fully online course designed to equip you with the skills, insights, and connections to scale your business. Participants who complete this program will receive a globally recognized certification from Goldman Sachs, IFC, and the University of Leeds.
Date Posted: 05 May, 2025
Applications are open for the NAWBO "Established and Ready to Grow" Entrepreneurship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 May, 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.