Applications for the TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program in the USA are now open to women leaders around the world in STEM fields who want to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models in their communities. The program is fully funded in the United States. Interested candidates are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline.

Program Details

Launched in 2011, TechWomen is an initiative of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). TechWomen supports the United States’ global commitment to advancing the rights and participation of women and girls around the world by enabling them to realize their full potential in the technology industry.

TechWomen brings together emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East alongside their professional counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program. TechWomen provides participants with access to networks, resources, and knowledge to enable them to reach their full potential.

Program Benefits

TechWomen Leaders Program in USA covers the following:

Round-trip international airfare
Domestic airfare
Housing
Meals and incidentals
Hotel stay
Public transportation to host company
Local transportation to program events

Level and Areas of Study

The opportunity is for graduate women in fields related to STEM leadership.

Place of Study

The program will take place in United States of America.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered eligible for Techwomen Emerging Leaders Program, applicants must:

Be women with minimum of two years full-time professional experience in STEM fields.
Have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Be English proficient.
Be citizens and permanent residents of a country from Africa, Asia or Middle East.
Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (except the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.
Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track.
Have limited or no prior experience in the U.S.
Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.
Have a proven track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
Be willing to participate in exchange programs and exhibit maturity and confidence.
Be committed to return to their home countries and share what they have learned.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants for the Techwomen Leaders Program in USA should complete an online application by the deadline.

Submission Deadline: January 13.

Website and Application Link