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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 now open for the 2025 UNESCO Open learning and mentorship program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2025
If your goal is to see your product on shelves at Target, Walgreens, or Walmart, but you need expert guidance on what to do and when? You're in the right place. Apply for the Entreprenista Retail Ready Program 2025. The Retail Ready Power Group is a free 8-week experience designed for women founders scaling into national retail, featuring expert mentorship from someone who's actually done it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Are you an early-career woman lawyer from Sub-Saharan Africa? Join a powerful network of changemakers advancing justice, accountability, and equality for women and girls. Apply now for the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) Waging Justice for Women Fellowship 2026.
Date Posted: 28 Jul, 2025
Proposals are invited for the FAD Somalia Women's Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025. The Open Innovation Challenge is a pivotal initiative designed to enhance agricultural innovation and empower entrepreneurs in Somalia to bring ideas to solve the challenges Somali women farmers face in accessing markets.
Date Posted: 25 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science (EMEA). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science in Ireland 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science (Asia Pacific Region/APAC). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2025
Are you a girl between the ages of 17 and 25, passionate about technology, leadership, and social change? Do you dream of becoming a coder, innovator, or digital entrepreneur? The African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) is back — and we’re looking for YOU!
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Launched in 2019 by Michelle Cardinal, co-founder and Chairwoman of Rain the Growth Agency, SheScales is on a mission to improve gender equality in the American business landscape by supporting female entrepreneurs as they scale their brands.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Are you a woman entrepreneur, founder, or small business owner with a bold vision and big dreams? The Chasm Business Grant is here to support ambitious women like you with $20,000 in funding to help take your business to the next level.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
She Code Africa is accepting applications for their virtual mentorship program designed for women in tech looking to grow, transition, or find clarity in their careers.
Date Posted: 15 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 RevUp Women enterprise development Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO/Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Jul, 2025
Vital Impacts is a women-led 501c3 non-profit organization that uses art and storytelling to amplify and support the work of communities who are protecting people, wildlife and habitats worldwide.
Date Posted: 08 Jul, 2025
The Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls are happy to announce that applications for the 2025 school year are now open to prospective candidates.
Date Posted: 07 Jul, 2025
The Kickstarter Challenge is a competition for female entrepreneurs with a new business idea.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2025
Beyond Borders Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh Law School, is delighted to share that applications for the October 2025 Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme are now open!
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2025
The Women’s Leadership Programme allows senior and emerging female leaders to navigate the unique leadership challenges that deter female professionals in the workplace.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 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.