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    Call for Application: WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship Programme 2023 for women-owned Engineering businesses

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    University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2024/2025 for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

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    Call for Applications for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programat the University of the Western Cape – Academic Year 2024

    Call for Applications for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programat the University of the Western Cape – Academic Year 2024

    YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 46 (onsite) in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)

    YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 46 (onsite) in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)

    US-MEPI Student Leaders Program 2024/2025 for undergraduate & graduate Students from the Middle East and North Africa (Fully Funded to the USA)

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    Call for Applications – Climate Mobility Pavilion Youth Delegate Programme at COP28 in Dubai, UAE (Fully Funded)

    Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

    Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

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    Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2024 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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    Nigerian Couple Make History by Qualifying for Paralympics Games

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    The Young Tennis Sensation’s Triumph at the US Open and Beyond

    The Young Tennis Sensation’s Triumph at the US Open and Beyond

    Former Nigerian U17 Goalkeeper graduates with a First Class degree in Psychology from the University of East London.

    Former Nigerian U17 Goalkeeper graduates with a First Class degree in Psychology from the University of East London.

    Meet the First Visually Impaired person to Earn PhD at the University of Ibadan

    Meet the First Visually Impaired person to Earn PhD at the University of Ibadan

    Josiah Johnson, the 13-Year-Old Without Legs, wins place on school’s basketball team and is now star player

    Josiah Johnson, the 13-Year-Old Without Legs, wins place on school’s basketball team and is now star player

    Child Prodigies – Alana, Aniyah & Adina Williams enter honors college at age 13, 14, & 15

    Child Prodigies – Alana, Aniyah & Adina Williams enter honors college at age 13, 14, & 15

    Miona Short: Pioneering Astrophysics Graduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison Ventures into Beauty Entrepreneurship

    Miona Short: Pioneering Astrophysics Graduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison Ventures into Beauty Entrepreneurship

    Nigerian Trailblazers: Introducing the Makinde Sisters, who are all Pilots, following their dad’s footsteps

    Nigerian Trailblazers: Introducing the Makinde Sisters, who are all Pilots, following their dad’s footsteps

    Meet Anita Bennett: The 14-Year-Old Black Girl Who Earned Three College Degrees Before Finishing High School

    Meet Anita Bennett: The 14-Year-Old Black Girl Who Earned Three College Degrees Before Finishing High School

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        Call for Application: WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship Programme 2023 for women-owned Engineering businesses

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        University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2024/2025 for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

        University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2024/2025 for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

        Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2024/2025 for study in South Africa & United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

        Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2024/2025 for study in South Africa & United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

        Call for Applications for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programat the University of the Western Cape – Academic Year 2024

        Call for Applications for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programat the University of the Western Cape – Academic Year 2024

        YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 46 (onsite) in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)

        YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 46 (onsite) in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)

        US-MEPI Student Leaders Program 2024/2025 for undergraduate & graduate Students from the Middle East and North Africa (Fully Funded to the USA)

        US-MEPI Student Leaders Program 2024/2025 for undergraduate & graduate Students from the Middle East and North Africa (Fully Funded to the USA)

        Call for Applications – Climate Mobility Pavilion Youth Delegate Programme at COP28 in Dubai, UAE (Fully Funded)

        Call for Applications – Climate Mobility Pavilion Youth Delegate Programme at COP28 in Dubai, UAE (Fully Funded)

        Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

        Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

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        Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2024 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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        Nigerian Couple Make History by Qualifying for Paralympics Games

        Nigerian Couple Make History by Qualifying for Paralympics Games

        The Young Tennis Sensation’s Triumph at the US Open and Beyond

        The Young Tennis Sensation’s Triumph at the US Open and Beyond

        Former Nigerian U17 Goalkeeper graduates with a First Class degree in Psychology from the University of East London.

        Former Nigerian U17 Goalkeeper graduates with a First Class degree in Psychology from the University of East London.

        Meet the First Visually Impaired person to Earn PhD at the University of Ibadan

        Meet the First Visually Impaired person to Earn PhD at the University of Ibadan

        Josiah Johnson, the 13-Year-Old Without Legs, wins place on school’s basketball team and is now star player

        Josiah Johnson, the 13-Year-Old Without Legs, wins place on school’s basketball team and is now star player

        Child Prodigies – Alana, Aniyah & Adina Williams enter honors college at age 13, 14, & 15

        Child Prodigies – Alana, Aniyah & Adina Williams enter honors college at age 13, 14, & 15

        Miona Short: Pioneering Astrophysics Graduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison Ventures into Beauty Entrepreneurship

        Miona Short: Pioneering Astrophysics Graduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison Ventures into Beauty Entrepreneurship

        Nigerian Trailblazers: Introducing the Makinde Sisters, who are all Pilots, following their dad’s footsteps

        Nigerian Trailblazers: Introducing the Makinde Sisters, who are all Pilots, following their dad’s footsteps

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        Meet Anita Bennett: The 14-Year-Old Black Girl Who Earned Three College Degrees Before Finishing High School

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          Meet the First Visually Impaired person to Earn PhD at the University of Ibadan

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          Josiah Johnson, the 13-Year-Old Without Legs, wins place on school’s basketball team and is now star player

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          Child Prodigies – Alana, Aniyah & Adina Williams enter honors college at age 13, 14, & 15

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          Miona Short: Pioneering Astrophysics Graduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison Ventures into Beauty Entrepreneurship

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          MTN and WiTA Girl Code Project

          August 1, 2017
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          The MTN Foundation and Women in Tech Africa have joined forces to create the most dynamic opportunity ever offered to study entrepreneurship in the start-up heart and innovation capital of Africa, Ghana. Spend 5 days learning about technology, entrepreneurship and how to turn your dream into a thriving business. Learn while doing.
          WHY APPLY?

          • Gain skills to test and develop your coding skills into a sustainable business
          • Get introduced to digital tools that can help you grow your business
          • Get connected to global mentors and industry experts
          • Get knowledge about business model canvas that will help you build a sustainable business.
          • Get trained on how to pitch your business idea/business to get funding.

          PRIZES

          • Innovation Grant (Cash Prize)
          • Direct access into the MTN Appchallenge.
          • Exposure to Mobile App Development, Internet of Things and business pitching skills.

          Our intensive program helps you master the in-demand skills you need to accelerate your career and change your life
          ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

          • Ladies between the ages of 18-30
          • Should have an idea which has a technology based solution that can help solve a problem and generate income for you.
          • Must reside in Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi or Tamale.
          • Prior experience in coding or a degree in STEM is encouraged but not required.
          • Application can be from an individual or a group of not more than 3.

           

          APPLY BELOW

          got to the Women in Tech Africa website –  www.womenintechafrica.com/girlcode/
           
          ABOUT MTN FOUNDATION:
          The MTN Foundation is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) management structure for the MTN Group’s related initiatives across its 22 operations.
          The MTN Ghana Foundation was established in 2007 as a single purpose vehicle to drive all MTN’s CSR initiatives in the country. The Foundation currently has three focus areas – Health, Education and Economic Empowerment. The Foundation is set up as a separate legal entity with its own independent Board of Directors and Patrons who oversee the operations of the Foundation. Its commitment is centered around the socio-economic development of the country through the roll out of appropriate and sustainable social interventions in communities all over the country.
          The main aim of the Foundation is to have a broad community impacting and supporting national and international development priorities. It facilitates partnership and sharing of resources to achieve mutual objectives.
          ABOUT WOMEN IN TECH AFRICA:
          Supporting Women in Tech Across Africa to Positively Support their Communities.
          Women in Tech Africa mission is 3 fold

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          • Creating today’s female leaders and role Models for tomorrow’s Women
            • Showing the world what a strong African woman in capable of achieving
            • Support African growth through technology

          Women in Tech Africa has membership of women in over 30 countries in Africa and has physical Chapters in Ghana, Kenya and London with launches in South Africa and Nigeria planned before the end of the year.
          Women in Tech Africa  is the brainchild of ICT4D GH Foundation

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