2025 Scholarships for Namibian Students to Study Abroad

Are you a woman entrepreneur with big plans? Are you a woman with the vision and passion for growing your company? If you are a high-potential woman entrepreneur or wish to nominate someone for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program, applications are open. Application Deadline: Not specified Eligible Countries: (in) Europe, Middle East, India and Africa About the Award: Spanning 50 countries and over 400 participants, the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme identifies high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale and provides them with ongoing support to help accelerate their growth. The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme is an executive leadership programme that identifies a select group of high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale — and then helps them do it. The programme helps these entrepreneurs by: Expanding their knowledge with the latest information, research and executive dialogues about business strategies and practices Identifying potential partners, strategic alliances, as well as prospective sources of private capital Providing access to informal, one-to-one guidance and support Increasing visibility for themselves and their companies among corporate executives, investors and the media Type: Entrepreneurship Eligibility: Applicants must ﬁt the following criteria to participate: Have a substantial ownership of the business – at least 50% Have decision making roles and – Demonstrate passion to grow their business and scale up Are ready to fully commit to the programme and attend the series of four workshops in Johannesburg over the twelve months Businesses must be at least three years old and have reported at least R3.5m revenue during the last financial year Selection Criteria: Applicants must fit the following criteria to participate: Have a substantial ownership of the business – at least 50%. Provide complete and full financials in addition to completing application form financials. Provide colour high resolution professional photograph in jpg format. Have decision making roles and demonstrate passion to grow their business and scale up. Businesses must be at least three years old and have reported at least R3.5m revenue during the past two years. Applicants who are selected must be able to attend and fully participate in: Three day (3–4 hours each day) virtual Conference in October 2024, dates TBC Monthly one-hour virtual sessions between November 2024 and June 2025 Number of Awards: Not specified Value of Award: Those selected for the Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme are exposed to entrepreneurs, investors and advisors who can help them on crucial actions needed to scale their companies: Think big and be bold Build a public profile Work on the business, rather than in it Establish key advisory networks Evaluate financing for expansion Why participate? Entrepreneurial Winning Women join an international network of women entrepreneurs and participate in a bespoke executive education program with year-round activities designed to: Expand their knowledge with the latest information, research and executive dialogues about business strategies and practices. Develop the skills needed to effectively identify potential partners, strategic alliances, customers and suppliers as well as find routes to prospective sources of capital. Provide access to informal, one-to-one guidance and support. Strengthen their executive leadership and business skills and identify opportunities to grow through meetings with senior advisors and seasoned entrepreneurs. Increase visibility for themselves and their companies among corporate executives, investors and the media, creating possible new collaborations and opportunities. Provide a gateway to a global community of successful women entrepreneurs and inspiring peer role models who, in 2020, numbered more than 750 across 48 countries How to Apply: EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2024 application Visit the Program Webpage for Details

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Ernst and Young (EY) Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2024 for Women Entrepreneurs in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa

KAS Germany International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) 2024 for East & Southern African Students

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarships 2023/2024 for Students in South Africa

Absa L’Atelier Arts Competition 2024 for Young African Artists (Fully-funded to Paris, France)

YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers (Cohort 3) for Southern Africans

Ruth First Educational Trust Scholarships 2023/2024 for Southern African Students to Study at Durham University – UK