Deadline: |
2 July 2019
Location: |
Online.
(Prize)
[vc_text_separator title=” Description ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
Miss.Africa Digital announces 2019 (Round IV)-Seed Funding Tech Initiative for women in Africa.
The program is interested in learning about successful activities that are currently supporting women and girls in STEM, and through this effort, we identify how we might support scalability and their impacts.
[vc_text_separator title=” More Details ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy, is announcing a Seed Fund in Africa that will offer grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own initiatives that will increase their digital opportunities in IT related training, jobs and leadership roles.
Opportunity Focus Areas:
- Science.
- Technology.
- Engineering.
- Mathematics.
[vc_text_separator title=” Required Languages ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
English.
[vc_text_separator title=” Eligible Countries ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
EGYPT, ALGERIA,Tunisia, MOROCCO,SUDAN, LIBYA, SOMALIA, DJIBOUTI, MAURITANIA, COMOROS.
[vc_text_separator title=” Program Period ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
- September 2019: Round IV of Miss.Africa Digital grants announced.
[vc_text_separator title=” Eligibility Requirements (Criteria) ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
– Current resident of an African country (including North and Sub-Saharan Africa).
– Application must be submitted in English.
– Applying as an individual (at least 18 years of age), or a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) or social enterprise based in Africa.
– Ability to demonstrate previous experience conducting activities supporting women and girls in computer science or STEM fields.
– Commitment to developing and contributing to a virtual community for supporting women and girls initiatives.
– Demonstrated leadership potential (references will be required for those applying for leadership funds).
– Proposed projects MUST have a tangible impact for women and girls in computer science and/or STEM- related fields.
PROJECTS:
Preference will be given to projects that target under-served populations and locations, take a collaborative approach, have a high potential for growth and present an innovative use of technology.
Projects eligible for grant funding include, but are not limited to:
– Computer science workshops and trainings for women and girls.
– Early incubation of female tech entrepreneurs.
– Programming and app development training programs.
– Hackathons and coding boot camps for girls.
[vc_text_separator title=” Opportunity Cost ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
(Prize)
- First Prize: (USD 5,000) will assist the winning initiative to start or expand their capacity.
- Second Prize: (USD 1000) will be granted as a prize for two other applicants from emerging African countries that create further socio-economic value for women by effectively leveraging tech opportunities.
[vc_text_separator title=” How to Apply ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
- To apply, please fill this form.
[dt_button link=” http://missdotafrica.digital/apply-now/seed-fund-applicant-form/ ” animation=”fadeIn” size=”medium” style=”default” bg_color_style=”default” bg_hover_color_style=”default” text_color_style=”default” text_hover_color_style=”default” icon=”fa fa-chevron-circle-right” icon_align=”left”] Apply Now [/dt_button]
[vc_text_separator title=” More Details ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
Know more about this opportunity:
[dt_button link=”http://missdotafrica.digital/apply-now/call-seed-fund-eoi-2/” animation=”fadeIn” size=”medium” style=”default” bg_color_style=”default” bg_hover_color_style=”default” text_color_style=”default” text_hover_color_style=”default” icon=”fa fa-chevron-circle-right” icon_align=”left”] Official Website [/dt_button]
[vc_text_separator title=” Marj3 recommended links ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”green” border_width=”2″]
To learn how to write CV, Essays, Personal statement, and know about recommendation letters click here:
[dt_button link=”https://www.marj3.com/important-requirements” animation=”fadeIn” size=”medium” style=”default” bg_color_style=”default” bg_hover_color_style=”default” text_color_style=”default” text_hover_color_style=”default” icon=”fa fa-chevron-circle-right” icon_align=”left”] Marj3 recommended links [/dt_button]
This Scholarship Published by:
” Mariam mohamed kamal / Egypt “Reviewed by “ Areeg Salem / Egypt ”
MARJ3 Intern
MARJ3 Scholarships team
