Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme 2025 (Fully-funded)

The WIA Young Leaders program aims to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa. This initiative is part of the fight for equal opportunities and enables the training of young African women leaders by providing quality support in their professional careers and social advancement, helping them fully realize their potential.

The WIA Young Leaders Program boasts a remarkable network of 33 alumnae who have successfully completed the program and are now making significant strides in their respective fields.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: June 19, 2025
2. Category: Training Women Fully Funded
3. Sponsor Organisation: Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative
4. Eligible Locations: Africa

Eligibility Criteria for Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme 2025 (Fully-funded)

This programme is open to:

25 to 40 years old woman

1. Flexibility possible depending on experience level

African

1. Born in an African country or having parents born in an African country

Francophone, Anglophone, Lusophone

1. Ideally speaking several languages

Leadership skills

1. Humility, empathy, resilience

Involvement and vision

1. Involvement in the development of the continent

Self-made

1. Ability to take on responsibilities at the highest level

Dates and Process

MAY 19 - JUNE 19, 2025: Call for applications

Each year, the WIA Young Leaders program opens its call for applications, inviting talented young African women to apply. This phase seeks to attract candidates with strong potential.

JUNE-JULY 2025: Selection process

Candidates are carefully reviewed based on their academic achievements, career success, leadership abilities, and commitment to making a positive impact. The selection committee narrows down the pool to a shortlist of outstanding individuals.

JULY-AUGUST 2025: Interview with the Jury

Shortlisted candidates proceed to a final interview stage, where they meet with a panel of 12 international jury members. These interviews allow candidates to showcase their ambitions, leadership potential, and personal journeys

SEPTEMBER 2025: Official announcement

Once the selection process is complete, the new cohort of WIA Young Leaders is officially announced online and in the press. This public announcement celebrates the achievements and potential of these outstanding young African women and introduces them to a global audience.

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2025: Learning Expedition

The selected WIA Young Leaders are then invited on an exclusive business trip to Paris. During this journey, they have the opportunity to engage in high-level networking, attend specialized workshops, and meet influential figures in business, philanthropy, and social leadership. This experience is designed to broaden their perspectives, enhance their professional networks, and provide valuable insights for their future careers.

For additional inquiries, you can reach out via contact@wia-initiative.com, mentioning the name of the program in your email.

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Benefits of Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme 2025 (Fully-funded)

High-level networking

1. Connecting with CEOs, ministers, journalists, public figures, accomplished business leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Training program

1. With board training, media training, career coaching, women’s leadership, and customized training based on individual needs.

Visibility

1. Through WIA’s communication channels and media presence.

Mentorship

1. Each awardee is assigned a mentor (an international leader profile).

Learning expedition

1. In the third quarter, a business trip was organized in a major global economic capital.

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Application Deadline

19 June, 2025

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