Opportunities for Women #3
Compiled by Mosopefoluwa Amao and Titilope Adedokun
It’s the week to get it! Get that job. Get that internship. Get that degree. Get that certification. Get that award. Get that scholarship. Get that fellowship. Get that competition. Get that money. Get every opportunity that comes your way. You deserve it! We’ve created this list of opportunities and resources to help you to get it. Of course, you got this! We are always rooting for you.
Jobs, Apprenticeships and Internships
Bank of America Global Africa Summer Analyst Program 2021
This application is open to penultimate students across Africa. As a summer analyst, you will have the opportunity to have in-depth exposure to a chosen line of business and gain invaluable insight into the organization and its work culture.
Deadline: November 7, 2021
Research Assistant, Women’s Rights in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch
The Women’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Research Assistant to provide short-term support for its work on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Deadline: September 15, 2021
Africa Investigations Editor, Open Democracy
We are looking for a skilled English-language editor who can work closely with reporters and early-career trainee fellows to guide and ensure high-quality work, from the idea stage to publication.
Deadline: October 2, 2021
Software Engineer Program — Tech connect — Full time, JP Morgan Chase
Tech Connect is designed for individuals from all different backgrounds and experiences, who do not have formal computer science / Software engineer education but have the drive and desire to become successful Software Engineers.
Deadline: November 28, 2021
Campaign Insights Analyst, Greenpeace
Are you a social media, polling or qualitative data analysis specialist, who loves applying analytic methods and thinking to real-world problems? Greenpeace is looking for a Campaign Insights Analyst to join our international team of data professionals and contribute to Greenpeace’s vision of being a truly data-informed campaigning organisation.
Deadline: September 22, 2021
World Bank Legal Vice Presidency Internship
The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency.
Deadline: Varies
Consultant, Gender and Humanitarian Action Developing Guidance on Working with Women’s Organizations and Intersectionality in Humanitarian Contexts, UN Women
The objective of this assignment is to document UN Women’s humanitarian programme models and develop two internal guidance documents that capture lessons learnt and facilitates replication and scale-up. The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Chief and the Research Specialist of the Humanitarian Normative and Coordination Action.
Deadline: September 14, 2021
Girls Inc. Public Policy Remote Internship
Link: https://girlsinc.org/app/uploads/2021/07/Girls-Inc-Public-Policy-Internship-Fall-2021.pdf
The Public Policy intern will support our team’s efforts on several issues affecting girls’ lives including, but not limited to, preventing and addressing gender-based harassment and violence, school discipline reform, supporting girls’ mental health, and promoting comprehensive sex education.
Deadline: Not stated.
Carter Center Internships
This is a 20-hour per week internship for 15 weeks with a stipend of $4,500. Apply for internships in the Peace Program, Health Program and Operations.
Deadline: Varies
Programme Director, Nigeria, Malala Fund
The Programme Director, Nigeria will provide strategic leadership and representation in one of Malala Fund’s focus countries. This position will manage a small team with responsibilities for all elements of work in the country and liaise regularly with global Malala Fund staff.
Deadline: Not stated.
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme
Each year, Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Deadline: December 2, 2021, or January 6, 2022
Halcyon Incubator
Halcyon is the community supporting impact-driven businesses and their founders through space, community, and access. Our programs offer fellowships for social entrepreneurs and funding vehicles to help them scale their ventures. Check out other Halcyon fellowships here.
Deadline: October 11, 2021
Schwarzman Scholars
Apply for a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.
Deadline: September 21, 2021
Legally Engaged Scholarship For The Nigerian Law School
The Legally Engaged Scholarship Project is an initiative of the Legally Engaged Mentorship Programme (LEMP). The project aims to sponsor hardworking but underprivileged law students to the Nigerian school to achieve their dream of becoming lawyers.
Deadline: Not stated.
2022–2023 Faculty for the Future Fellowships, Schlumberger Foundation
The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at leading universities worldwide. View the call for applications here. Apply here.
Deadline: November 5, 2021
Board of Directors, FEMNET
FEMNET is looking for exceptional passionate African feminists with strong experience, knowledge and commitment to the promotion and protection of women’s rights in Africa and around the world, to join the Board of Directors.
Deadline: September 13, 2021
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
The US$10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 35 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.
Deadline: November 15, 2021
AUC-UNDP African Young Woman Leadership Fellowship
The AfYWL Fellowship Programme aims to provide opportunities for African youth in the key areas of Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Engagement, and mainstream youth and women in key development spaces. We are looking for 25 young African women to join the second cohort of this 12-month fellowship programme.
Deadline: September 14, 2021
IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme
Up to 100 selected female students receive a scholarship for Master’s programmes in nuclear-related studies at accredited universities. They are also provided with an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months.
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship
A scholarship fund worth N40M to initiative to support the dreams and aspirations of 100 Nigerian youths over a duration of four academic years.
Deadline: October 24, 2021
The New Voices Fellowship, Aspen Institute
The Fellowship will recruit a total of 15–20 Fellows for 2022. We recruit Fellows who are development experts in fields such as food security, global health, human rights, and climate change.
Deadline: October 20, 2021
Electric South New Dimensions Lab Applications
The New Dimensions Lab brings together diverse African artists to develop stories told through creative technology alongside leading industry mentors. The Lab takes place over the course of a week at a private retreat where artists engage in discussions and masterclasses and workshop their creative projects.
Deadline: October 4, 2021
H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022
The Global Change Award 2022 is looking for early-stage ideas that can help create a sustainable fashion future. Ideas that can change the way fashion is seen, worn, and made. Do you have one? Win a 1 Million Euro grant.
Deadline: October 20, 2021
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — University of Cape Town
The Program will provide scholarships to academically talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UCT. Students enrolled on the Program will receive mentoring, leadership development, academic and life skills support.
Deadline: Varies according to programs
Johnson & Johnson 2022 WiSTEM2D Scholars Award
The awards will fund one woman per STEM2D discipline who has completed her advanced degree, who is working as an assistant professor (or global equivalent faculty position) and who is not yet tenured at an accredited university, institution or design school. Apply here.
Deadline: September 27, 2021
Contests, Grants and Campaigns
MTN Spelling Bee For Primary and Secondary School Students
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Nestle Golden Morn, invites all primary & secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 to participate in the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition. Prizes of over 7 Million Naira to be won.
Deadline: October 3, 2021
CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 2021/2022
Student teams from universities and academic institutions around the world are invited to compete in an academic challenge wherein students are asked to play the role of an internal corporate real estate team to address a real-world issue facing companies around the globe.
Deadline: September 22, 2021
Tory Burch Foundation/ Fearless Fund Grant
Awarding fifteen deserving entrepreneurs with grants ranging from $10,000- $20,000 each to help them continue to build and grow their business. Open to US-based businesses.
Deadline: September 22, 2021
The AfCFTA Youth Creative Competition
The Competition is an Essay, Infographics and Animation Competition, organized by the Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Spark Grants, She Decides
The SheDecides Spark Grants are now open for applications from young feminist organisers (under 30 years old) from around the world, working in self-led groups to organise, Stand Up and Speak Out for bodily autonomy.
Deadline: September 26, 2021
Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A), Tony Elumelu Foundation
€10,000 in grant funding to 120 women entrepreneurs from the TEF alumni network. 3 months of technical support through a virtual acceleration program. Up to €50,000 additional grant funding for up to 15 enterprises with high-growth potential. Open to Female entrepreneurs from the TEF Alumni network.
Deadline: Not stated.
IBM Call for Code Education Innovation Case Competition
The competition theme is, “A future of education that ensures accessible and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all,”. Open to students. The grand prize is USD 20,000.
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2022
The prize is free to enter and open to any citizen of a Commonwealth country who is aged 18 and over. It is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2,000–5,000 words). Regional winners each receive £2,500 and the opportunity to be published online by Granta magazine, and the overall winner receives £5,000.
Deadline: November 1, 2021
Programs, Workshops and Conferences
Get on Board Masterclass by FORA Network
The Get on Board Masterclass offers insights into governance, finance, and fundraising fundamentals, tackles imposter syndrome and mental health management, and provides an opportunity to network with a community of young women and gender diverse youth beginning their board journeys. Apply for the free Masterclass here.
Date: October 2 — 3, 2021
Deadline: September 26, 2021
Bank of America Recruitment Events
Applying for a position at Bank of America? Then, you should attend a virtual recruitment session. It’s a great place to network, and learn how to put your best foot forward.
Date: Varies
Young Health Programme Scholarship 2022 To Attend One Young World Summit in Japan
The Young Health Programme | One Young World Scholarship aims to identify and empower young leaders who are tackling the burden of NCDs through advocacy, innovation and the delivery of primary health services. This scholarship is powered by and delivered in partnership with AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme.
Deadline: October 14, 2021
Call for Proposals, House of African Feminisms (HoAFs) by the Goethe-Institut
This open call invites African artists, collectives and creative practitioners to produce a digital documentary artwork that can be presented on the website “House of African Feminisms”. Applicants shall propose how they would use a grant of from EUR 500 up to EUR 1.000 in a budget plan and provide details in a concept proposal.
Online Executive Training — Young Women Leadership on Climate Adaptation, Ban Ki-Moon Centre
It is a virtual educational and capacity-building program that fosters the leadership of African young women to induce and realize sustainable solutions that build resilience to the changing climate by fostering knowledge on climate adaptation, elevating leadership skills and connecting professional networks.
Date: October 2021 to March 2022
Resources
The Bloom
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The Growth Podcast
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Morning Brew
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