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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.
Nominations are invited for the IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards 2025. The WMF's annual Courage in Journalism Awards honor women and nonbinary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience. Doing whatever it takes to uncover the truth, they raise the bar for reporting under duress, or in the face of censorship.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Are you a female mid-career professional working in a national ministry, international organization or civil society? Are you a citizen of a Global South country? Do you have proven professional experience in the field of international security? The GCSP’s New Issues in Security Course is offering a scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, to build your knowledge, skills and network within an inspiring, multidisciplinary and multicultural environment! Apply now!
Date Posted: 01 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. Join this contest and stand a chance to receive a grant of up to US$100,000,
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Are you committed to advancing gender equality in STEM? Are you devoted to encouraging girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursue careers in science? Apply now for the Inspiring Women in Science Awards 2025.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 NITDA IgniteHer Bootcamp Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jan, 2025
Nominations are open for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025. This is the leading women's awards program in Canada, elevating women’s important contributions - from economic growth to social change across sectors and industries.
Date Posted: 29 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the DAWN Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Leading Ladies Connect Pitch Competition 2025. The pitch competition aims to provide a platform for aspiring female entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative business ideas on stage in front of investors, corporates, and key players in Business & Innovation.
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Women Innovators & Leaders Development (WILD) Women’s Global Leadership Forum. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa- AI4D Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2025 Abdool Karim Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Applications for the BRAC's BRIDGE Returnship Programme 2025 are now open. The BRAC's BRIDGE Returnship Programme offers a unique opportunity for mid-career female professionals who have taken a career break and are seeking to re-enter the professional world. This programme is designed for individuals with prior experience ready to resume their career journey. Apply now!
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Collegiate Accelerator 2025. The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator (CA) is a multifaceted, cohort-based, entrepreneurial program focused on the advancement of collegiate female founders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the East-West Center Changing Faces Women's Leadership Seminar 2025. During this 12-day professional training, dialogue, and travel program, participants engage in a series of workshops focused on leadership and entrepreneurship.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications for Cohort 8 of the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Program are now open and close on 2 February 2025 at 11:59 pm UTC. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 IAEA Lise Meitner Programme. Applicants are invited to apply to one or more of the three LMP visiting professional programmes that best align with their professional experiences and qualifications.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 USAID Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Program. The USAID Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Program (WEIP) is a transformative initiative aimed at supporting Women-Owned Small and Growing Businesses (WO-SGBs) across Kenya by providing resources, mentorship, and financial support to help entrepreneurs scale and succeed. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the UNIDIR Women in Al Fellowship 2025. This is designed as a capacity-building intervention that endows women diplomats with up-to-the-minute knowledge of the policy, legal and technical aspects of Al, including its gendered implications. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? Apply for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Grace Berlin Accelerator 2025. Join Germany's top accelerator for early-stage female founders and mixed teams and access 17.6K in equity-free funding.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 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.