TechWomen Leadership Program 2022 in
the USA (FULLY- FUNDED)
TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs
TechWomen
empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central
and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and
opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire
women and girls in their communities.
Through
mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional
capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals,
and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role
models.
TechWomen
participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements
below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees composed
of industry leaders and regional experts. Semifinalists may be interviewed by
United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence.
TechWomen Leadership Program 2022 in
the USA
Host country
Ø United States of America
Initiative by
Ø The U.S Department of states Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Field of Interest
Ø Mathematics
Ø Science
Ø Technology
Ø Engineering
Leadership Program Duration:
Ø The duration of the international
leadership program is 5 weeks.
Benefits of the TechWomen Leadership
Program 2022:
The
following costs of the selected participants will be covered by the TechWomen
program:
Ø Round Trip air ticket
Ø Domestic air ticket/ Airfare from San
Francisco Washington D.C
Ø Accomodation in San Francisco, or
Sunnyvale, California
Ø Hotel stay in Washington D.C
Ø Meals and Incidentals
Ø Public Transportation
Ø A candidate would receive domestic
airfare from Washington to San Francisco
Ø Local Transportation to the program
events.
Eligibility Criteria of TechWomen
Leadership Program 2022:
TechWomen Eligibility Requirements
Applicants
must:
Ø Be women with, at minimum, two years
full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering
and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work
experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience
requirement.
Ø Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s
degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
Ø Be proficient in written and spoken
English.
Ø Be citizens and permanent residents
of 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 at the time of application and while
participating in the program.
Ø Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1
exchange visitor visa.
Ø 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.
Ø Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a
U.S. legal permanent resident.
Preference
will be given to applicants who:
Ø Demonstrate themselves as emerging
leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience,
volunteer experience, community activities and education.
Ø Are committed to return to their home
countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.
Ø Have limited or no prior experience
in the United States.
Ø Have a proven record of voluntary or
public service in their communities.
Ø Have a demonstrated track record of
entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
Ø Demonstrate a willingness to
participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new
partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.
How to Apply for TechWomen Leadership
Program 2022:
Ø A candidate should visit the official
website and create n account
Ø After signing up, a candidate would
receive a confirmation email
Ø After clicking on the link the
confirmation email, a candidate will be able to successfully access the fall
2022 TechWomen application form.
Application Deadline
Ø The application Deadline for the TechWomen
Leadership Program in the USA is Wednesday,January 5,2022