The TechWomen Leadership Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower, connect, and inspire women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields worldwide.
Launched by the U.S. Department of State, this program provides emerging leaders with the opportunity to engage in professional mentorship and cultural exchange.
By fostering collaboration between women professionals from around the globe and their counterparts in Silicon Valley and beyond, TechWomen aims to bridge gender gaps, promote innovation, and create lasting impact within local communities and industries.
The program stands as a beacon of support for women determined to lead and shape the future of technology and innovation.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: United State
- Institution/Organization: TechWomen Leadership Program
- Program Name: TechWomen Leadership Program
- Fields of Study: Varies
- Type: Fellowship
- Gender Eligibility: Female
- Award Amount:
- Roundtrip Air Ticket
- Domestic airfare from San Francisco or Chicago to Washington, D.C. etc.
- Application Process: Via website
- Application Deadline: January 7, 2025 at 9:00AM PST (GMT-08:00)
About the TechWomen Leadership Program
The TechWomen Leadership Program was launched in 2011 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as part of efforts to empower women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) globally.
It was inspired by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s vision to create initiatives that promote economic empowerment and innovation through cross-cultural exchange. The program initially targeted women from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region but has since expanded to include participants from Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia.
Over the years, TechWomen has brought together hundreds of women professionals to collaborate with mentors in Silicon Valley and other U.S. tech hubs, fostering leadership skills, building professional networks, and encouraging participants to implement community-based projects in their home countries.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the TechWomen Leadership Program applicant must:
- Be proficient in written and spoken English.
- At the time of application, you should have at least two years of full-time professional experience in STEM subjects.
- Have at least a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent. Internships and other unpaid job experience do not contribute towards the two-year professional experience requirement.
- Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
- Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
- Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.
- Be citizens and permanent residents of Albania, Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe.
Application Deadline
Application deadline for the TechWomen Leadership Program is January 7, 2025 at 9:00AM PST (GMT-08:00)
Award Disbursement
The following are the benefit of the TechWomen Leadership Program:
- Roundtrip Air Ticket
- Domestic airfare from San Francisco or Chicago to Washington, D.C.
- Accommodation in San Francisco, or Sunnyvale, California
- Hotel Stay in Washington, D.C.
- Meals and Incidentals
- Public Transporation
- Local Transportation to the program events.
How to Apply
To apply for the TechWomen Leadership Program , eligible candidate should kindly click the link below
For more information kindly visit the website
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