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UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya

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Provider
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Host country
Kenya
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Africa
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Who can apply
Women in Kenya seeking professional empowerment training
Funding
Fully funded training program
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Women in Kenya seeking professional empowerment training

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded training program

About the UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya (2026)

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. * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## 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. * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. 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Funding information

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  • Fully funded training program

UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya eligibility

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  • Women in Kenya seeking professional empowerment training

UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya document information

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    How to apply for the UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya 2026

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      Consult https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/news/call-applications-gender-empowerment-now-women-peace-and-security-cycle-6 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Women in Kenya seeking professional empowerment training. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
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      Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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      Annual – check official site

      Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya?+

    Women in Kenya seeking professional empowerment training

    What funding does the UN Institute for Training and Research Women’s Empowerment Program for Women in Kenya offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded training program. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/news/call-applications-gender-empowerment-now-women-peace-and-security-cycle-6 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Women in Kenya seeking professional empowerment training. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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