Women in Africa Young Leaders Program 2021 – Fully Funded to Paris France
Are you an African woman? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while building your network? If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, then the WIA Young Leaders program 2021 is everything you would ever want.
In this post, you will find all the information you need regarding the WIA Young Leaders program 2021 including the requirements, how to apply, and application deadline.
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Facts About WIA Young Leaders Program
The 2021 WIA program is the first edition of the WIA Young Leaders program and the program is developed in collaboration with WIA partners Dior and Lazard. Through this program, WIA and its partners want to support and promote young African women leaders. In this 2021 edition, five selected Young Leaders will benefit from an international support program. The goal is to roll out this program every year, with the vision of opening it up to more than 400 young women by 2030.
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Requirements for Women in Africa Young Leaders Program 2021
- Applicants are to provide answer a questionnaire on the WIA website
- Candidates should be African nationals and must show a strong interest in the development of the continent.
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Criteria for Selection of Winners
Each application will be reviewed according to specific criteria such as:
- Interest in Africa’s development and a vision for the continent;
- The ability to reconcile business conduct and social impact;
- Awareness of the need for and importance of public-private dialogue;
- The ability to become decision-makers at the highest level;
- The strength of conviction combined with a sense for teamwork;
- Social ascension: self-made paths will be a priority;
- Strong bonds to Africa: the candidate – or her parents – must be born in an African country or be linked to an activity or cause in Africa;
- Humility, empathy, and resilience.
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Benefits
The five winners will benefit from a two-part program: they will first take a digital training course covering women’s leadership and skills needed for the future, taking place in the second quarter of 2021. Then, they will attend the in-person session part of the program, during the month of September, which will take place in Paris.
This is a fully-funded program hence, your expenses will be fully paid for if successful.
How to Apply for Women in Africa Young Leaders Program 2021
Interested and eligible candidates are to complete their application online via the WIA website at https://wia-initiative.com/wia-young-leaders/
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Application Deadline
The deadline for application is 15th April 2021.
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