TechWomen empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central, and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities. This post gives you insight into the TechWomen STEM Emerging Leaders Program. You can quickly scroll the table of contents below to get an overview of all we have wrapped up in this post for you.

What You Need To Know About the TechWomen STEM Emerging Leaders Program

Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models. TechWomen partners with the most innovative companies in the San Francisco Bay Area to host emerging women leaders for mentorship and cultural exchange. Participants hail from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East and are recognized for their achievements and potential to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Level/Field of Study

This scholarship is available for women in tech.to further their studies after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in any of the STEM courses.

Host Nationality

This Scholarship is to be taken in the USA. If you are an international student and you wish to study in the UK, this is for you Complete Guide to Getting A UK Tier 4 Student Visa For International Students.

Eligible Nationality

The opportunity is open to women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East to study in USA.  Read also if you wish to study outside your home country Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship.

Opportunity Benefits

From the moment the Emerging Leaders arrive, they are immersed in the innovative, constantly evolving culture of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Emerging Leaders work closely with their Professional Mentors to design meaningful projects while exploring the San Francisco Bay Area with their Cultural Mentor and fellow program participants. TechWomen Emerging Leaders will:

Challenge themselves with new questions and conceptsCollaborate with like-minded women in their fields on an innovative projectNetwork with influential industry leadersDiscover their own innovative leadership styleCreate meaningful friendships with women from all over the worldExplore the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.Inspire the next generation of women and girls in their home countries

Cost

The following costs are covered by the TechWomen program:

Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United StatesDomestic airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.Housing in San Francisco or Sunnyvale, California during the mentorship periodMeals and incidentalsHotel stays in Washington, D.C.Public transportation to the participant’s host companyLocal transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

TechWomen Program Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

Be women with, at a minimum, two years of full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience do not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.Have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.Be proficient in written and spoken English.Citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Preference will be given to applicants who:

Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.Are committed to returning to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.Proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.

Application Process

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Deadline:

The submission of this scholarship application has closed. For more information, visit TechWomen.

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