Women Deliver 2023 Conference Scholarships for young emerging Leaders (Fully Funded to Women Deliver 2023 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda)

Application Deadline: 1 October 2022

The Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) will be Women Deliver’s most inclusive, diverse, and accessible convening to date. Together with partners, WD is committed to ensuring that people of all ages, spanning all geographies and backgrounds, can attend WD2023.

Eligibility

• Scholarships are open to individuals of any age and background.
• Preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries and/or from populations disproportionally affected by discrimination, who are working to advance gender equality and the health, rights, and well-being of girls and women.
• Preference will be given to those who have not previously been awarded scholarship to attend a Women Deliver Conference.

Benefits

• The scholarship program, available both to those who wish to attend WD2023 in-person or online, provides financial assistance to individuals who would otherwise be unable to cover the cost of attending the Conference. 

IN-PERSON*

• All registration fees
• Hotel accommodation (17-20 July 2023)
• Economy airfare
• Visa and related costs
• Per diem for ground transportation and daily meals
• Health insurance

*For persons with disabilities who travel with an assistant or minors under the age of 18 traveling with a chaperone, the scholarship will cover the needs of one additional person.

VIRTUAL

• All registration fees
• A technology/data stipend

How to apply

Please carefully read the questions below before filling out the WD2023 Scholarship application form.

• What skills, knowledge, or experiences do you hope to gain by attending WD2023? (max. 150 words)
• Can you provide 2-3 specific examples of the activities you have/ are currently carrying out to make a difference on issues affecting girls and women? (e.g., professional, academic, or volunteer projects) (max. 150 words)
• How do you plan to meaningfully engage with your community and/or government after attending the Conference? How will you apply what you gain from attending WD2023 to your work? (max. 150 words)

Timeline

• 19 July 2022: Scholarship applications open
• 1 October 2022: Scholarship applications close
• January 2023: Applicants are notified of outcomes

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program 2023