Deadline: July 20, 2020

Applications are open for Kuongoza mentorship program 2020. Project Kuongoza is a Mentorship and Fellowship program that empowers women and girls across Sub-Saharan Africa and MESA countries to lead and become more experienced for the growing workforce in STEM.

This solution is a first-to-market initiative that pairs young girls aged 15 – 25 to professional women mentors in STEM where they build a society that guarantees equal access to socio-economic, equitable opportunities, help young girls access new markets, work flexibly and integrate these learned skills – after the program.

I. Benefits

Selected mentees will

• Get matched with professional women in STEM;
• Receive free Membership to STEMi Women Community and Ambassadorship;
• Get support and access to Funded-scholarship and Research programs
• Receive certificate;
• Gain access to training in academic readiness, leadership, communication and critical thinking as well as STEM skills development.

II. Eligibility

• Applicant must be from West, East and Southern Africa,
• Between the age 15 – 25 years old;
• Have a background in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or be considering to find a career a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics);
• Proficient in English (at an intermediate level or above);
• Keen to contribute to an international community of Women in STEM;
• Able to meet with your Mentor online at least two hours a month (using video calling platforms);
• Willing to complete feedback questionnaires and survey during the programme;
• Able to access the internet and send emails to your Mentor every week;
• Passionate about working with a Mentor to build your skills and confidence, and achieve key learning objectives.

III. Application

Are you a young African woman interested in the Project Kuongoza program? Click here to apply

For more information send an email to: [email protected] or visit Kuongoza Mentorship Program.