2024 Fellowships for Women from African & Developing Countries

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa invites applications from exceptional emerging African women leaders for the 2023 MiLEAD Fellows Program- to identify Africa’s most promising women leaders. Application Deadline: 22nd March 2023 Eligible Countries: All African countries To be taken at (country): Ghana and Candidate's home country. About the Award: ARE YOU AN EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG AFRICAN FEMALE LEADER WHO IS READY TO BE A GAME-CHANGER? THE 2023 MILEAD FELLOWS PROGRAM IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term and paradigm-shifting leadership development program to identify, develop and promote a new generation of young African female leaders to attain and thrive in critical leadership across Africa. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa. The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with the world class knowledge, skills, values and support systems they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders. Applications are invited from young African women between 19 – 25 years of age, living in Africa and in the Diaspora. The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. The program includes a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana and a community change project. Selected candidates may remain full-time students or work full-time for the program duration, except during the 3-week summer institute. Offered Since: 2004 By what Criteria is Selection Made? The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. Who is eligible to apply? To be eligible for the one-year program, an applicant must: be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD - including a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; commit to a community change project be between 19 - 25 years of age. Please note that this one-year program is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students or work full time for the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute. The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities. Number of Awards: The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women What are the benefits? The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders. Duration of Fellowship: One year How to Apply: The application deadline is Wednesday 22 March, 2023, and completed application forms must be submitted along with a CV and two recommendation letters. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted via email. Please review the program and application guidelines carefully before completing your application. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become a part of a community of game-changing women leaders in Africa. Download the full 2023 Application Package and Forms at www.moremiinitiative.org, and share this information with other inspiring emerging African women leaders in your network. Click Below to download MiLEAD 2023 Application Documents MiLEAD 2023 Application Form | MiLEAD 2023 Recommendation Form | MiLEAD 2023 Full Application Pack Visit the Fellowship Application page

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