Ernst and Young - Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program for South African Female Entrepreneurs
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Ernst and Young (EY) South Africa’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women executive leadership program identifies a select group of high-potential South African female entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale.
### Table of contents
- [Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ernst-and-young-entrepreneurial-winning-women-program-for-south-african-female-entrepreneurs/#h-entrepreneurial-winning-women-program-details)
- [Eligibility Criteria for South African Women](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ernst-and-young-entrepreneurial-winning-women-program-for-south-african-female-entrepreneurs/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-south-african-women)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ernst-and-young-entrepreneurial-winning-women-program-for-south-african-female-entrepreneurs/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program Details
**South African female entrepreneurs must be able to attend and fully participate in:**
- A three-day virtual conference in October 2021 for 3–4 hours each day.
- A monthly one-hour virtual sessions between November 2021 and June 2022.
Those selected for the Entrepreneurial Winning Women program are exposed to entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors who can help them on crucial actions needed to scale their companies:
- Think big and be bold
- Build a public profile
- Work _on_ the business, rather than _in_ it
- Establish key advisory networks
- Evaluate financing for expansion
Spanning 50 countries and over 400 participants, the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program identifies high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale and provides them with ongoing support to help accelerate their growth.
The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program helps these entrepreneurs by:
- Expanding their knowledge with the latest information, research and executive dialogues about business strategies and practices
- Identifying potential partners, strategic alliances, as well as prospective sources of private capital
- Providing access to informal, one-to-one guidance and support
- Increasing visibility for themselves and their companies among corporate executives, investors and the media
## Eligibility Criteria for South African Women
In order to participate in Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program, interested South African Women must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The South African female entrepreneurs must have a substantial ownership of the business – at least 50%.
- They must also have decision making roles and demonstrate passion to grow their business by scaling up.
- Interested parties must be ready to fully commit to the program and attend the series of four workshops in Johannesburg over the twelve months.
- Businesses must be at least three years old and have reported at least R3.5m revenue during the last financial year.
## How to Apply
To start the application process, please visit the [official award page by Ernst and Young](https://www.ey.com/en_za/entrepreneurial-winning-women) for more details. Once you have carefully read through the guidelines and ensured that you meet the eligibility criteria, go to the [EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2021 application page](https://feedbackde.ey.com/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=161824251561).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Ernst and Young - Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program for South African Female Entrepreneurs?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the Ernst and Young - Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program for South African Female Entrepreneurs fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.