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UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya
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The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Division for Prosperity, Hiroshima Office has partnered with Sunlight and Absa Bank to launch the Sunlight and Absa Bank Women’s Empowerment Program, an online training program for Kenyan women aimed at developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for effective entrepreneurship, business management, and leadership.
Learn more about the opportunity below!
**Application deadline:** November 15, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the UNITAR Women’s Empowerment Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/un-institute-for-training-and-research-womens-empowerment-program-for-women-in-kenya/#h-benefits-of-the-unitar-women-s-empowerment-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Women in Kenya](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/un-institute-for-training-and-research-womens-empowerment-program-for-women-in-kenya/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-women-in-kenya)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/un-institute-for-training-and-research-womens-empowerment-program-for-women-in-kenya/#h-how-to-apply)
## Benefits of the UNITAR Women’s Empowerment Program
Applicants of the UNITAR Women’s Empowerment Program will have an opportunity to participate and engage more meaningfully in society through developing their own initiatives and businesses (social or commercial) that are self-designed and self-led and contribute positively to their own society. The program consists of two online courses:
1. Fundamental of entrepreneurship and innovation
2. Leadership, strategy, and innovation
Furthermore, the following key benefits are outlined within the program:
· Learning the entrepreneurial process of identifying opportunities and mobilizing resources to bring a new enterprise to life,
· Exploring the tools and techniques to create desirable, feasible, viable, and sustainable solutions that solve customer needs and problems,
· Designing a business model appropriate for their enterprise and customer segment(s),
· Developing revenue models to capture value in all its forms and formulate financial projections appropriate for social or commercial enterprises, and
· Applying the types of innovations that lead to competitive advantage and enterprise growth.
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## Eligibility Criteria for Women in Kenya
Female Kenyan applicants will be chosen through an open call for submissions based on the following specific criteria mentioned below:
- A Kenyan woman aged 18 to 50 years old
- Geographical and sectoral representation within Kenya
- Entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology to pique curiosity
- A strong desire to learn by doing and a strong desire to succeed in order to make a constructive contribution to society
- Good command of the English language, both orally and in writing
- Have a successful business
## How to Apply
In order to start your application process, please head on over to the [UNITAR website](https://apply.unitar.org/prog/sunlight_and_absa_womens_empowerment_programme/), where further information can be found on the subject matter.
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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
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Kenya
- 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
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- 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 UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Kenya for the duration of the programme.
Is the UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya 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.