Deadline: 26-Mar-23

Are you a woman leader in politics, government, or policy advocacy? The Vital Voices is excited to announce the application for the 2023 cohort of the VVEngage Fellowship!

VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fully-funded fellowship, they aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in politics and government, shifting culture around women’s public leadership and moving towards equality in public representation globally. They also aim to work towards a more inclusive and equitable world by advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through policy.

Through this fellowship, Vital Voices advances women’s political leadership and the SDGs by conducting online and in-person* trainings with experts such as women leaders from the Vital Voices Global Network and professors from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. The fellowship also connects participants to a global network of peers and mentors, such as current and former female heads of state with the Council of Women World Leaders, with whom they can brainstorm and share challenges and best practices.

Building on 25 years of leadership development work conducted by Vital Voices, the customized fellowship curriculum includes inspiring and rigorous courses in topics such as Leadership, Strategic Communications, Political Strategy and Governance. Fellows will acquire specific skills to achieve their goals and advance the SDGs in their communities.

Categories

All applicants must fall into one of these categories:

• Appointed or elected government official at the local, state/regional, national, or international level
• Political party leader or functionary
• Leader of civil societyorganization whose primary function involves working directly with government or working to get more women in politics/public life
• Political Activist
• Politically-active community leader from marginalized and excluded community that remains on the periphery of political activity in her country
• Mediaprofessional

Criteria

The 2023 cohort of VVEngage will consist of women leaders from across the globe who will be selected based on the following criteria.

• all applicants must fit all of the following criteria:
• A minimum of three years in elected or appointed office, as the key decision-maker for a civil society organization, or in related political leadership work
• Proficient in English
• Demonstrate a commitment to the core principles of the “Vital Voices Leadership Model” – Innovative, collaborative, and driven by a clear sense of mission; engaged in her community; committed to working with different political ideologies; committed to advancing the status of women and girls; committed to transparency and good governance
• Demonstrated leadership ability, high potential for future leadership development
• Desire to engage with a global network of women in public life
• At minimum, a basic understanding of the policy-making process in your community

This fellowship occurs annually, with our 2023 programming running from April to December of this year. Selected fellows are expected to participate in the full length of the fellowship including virtual trainings and events throughout the year. If health and travel restrictions allow, they will hold one in-person convening. The time commitment is an estimated eight hours per month.

For more information, visit Vital Voices.

Deadline: 7-Apr-23

The Women’s International Fund for Education (WIFE) is offering Scholarships to support young women throughout the world in reaching their goals to become college/university graduates and leaders in their communities.

WIFE strives to make the world a better place by educating women showing leadership potential.

WIFE was formed in 2010 by a group of young women in California. The funds available for the scholarship were raised through the generous donations of community members and a few small businesses.

The Women’s International Fund for Education’s scholarship program is dedicated to serving young women who strive to become leaders within their community. The scholarship is designed to be the “seed” that allows each applicant to grow and develop innovative projects and careers. Scholarships will be awarded to women who demonstrate their desire to improve the quality of life in their communities as well as the state of the environment.

The Women’s International Fund for Education offers scholarships to women who show tremendous potential. The scholarship is offered for one academic year. Throughout the school year the applicant is required to update WIFE regularly, through e-mail or video chat correspondence. After the completion of the applicant’s first year, the applicant is required to fill out a survey to provide WIFE with information on their accomplishments. Applicants are encouraged to re-apply for the scholarship annually.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic ability, leadership skills, career goals and a desire to improve the welfare of their community and/or the health of the environment. To be eligible, you must:

• Be a woman at least of age to enter college/university.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in your community.
• Commit to WIFE’s binding contract and mentorship program.
• Demonstrate the desire to improve your community and the environment.

For more information, visit Women’s International Fund for Education.