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Women in Africa 54 Program for African Women Entrepreneurs
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The Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative, through its Women in Africa Program, aims to aid up to 10,000 African women entrepreneurs by 2030. This year, 540 finalists from 54 African countries will be selected to participate in bootcamp trainings and one-on-one mentoring programs to in WIA’s effort to sustain their mission of contributing to African women’s success worldwide.
Started in 2017, the Women in Africa Program has helped African women by the hundreds through comprehensive programs that boost training, communication, and networking among budding female entrepreneurs.
Are you ready to kickstart your career?
**Application deadline:** May 31, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Women in Africa Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-in-africa-54-program-for-african-women-entrepreneurs/#h-benefits-of-the-women-in-africa-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Women Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-in-africa-54-program-for-african-women-entrepreneurs/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-women-entrepreneurs)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-in-africa-54-program-for-african-women-entrepreneurs/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Women in Africa Program
Finalists will be given the chance to become part of the extensive WIA community, under which, they will receive proper training and personalized mentoring programs. The cream of the crop at the end of the mentoring phase of the program shall be given access to investors and seed capital by June 2023.
Furthermore, 54 laureates will be given the opportunity to take part in an MBA program at the Honoris United Universities – a private pan-African higher education network. Successful applicants will also benefit from a communication promotion worth €8,000. Meanwhile, the top performer shall receive the Gold Award worth €10,000
## Eligibility Criteria for Women Entrepreneurs
The Women in Africa (WIA) 54 Project criteria are as follows:
- Business created or led by an African woman
- Startup created less than 5 years ago
- First traction on the market (sales, number of users, funds raised)
- Be part of one of the 8 categories
- Applicants can only compete in a category that is their primary business category. For example: If you produce jams sold exclusively on a website, your category is “Agriculture” not “Digital.”
- If you offer digital training, your primary category is “Education” and your secondary category is “Digital”
- Innovative product, service or technology
- Proven business model scalability
- Strong growth potential
- Ambitious team with strong execution ability
- Market traction (revenue, number of users, funds raised)
- Potential impact in Africa
## How to Apply
In order to start your application process, kindly [apply through this link.](http://wia54-2022.selecteev.io/)
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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
- 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 Women in Africa 54 Program for African Women Entrepreneurs?+
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 the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Women in Africa 54 Program for African Women 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.