The Miss.Africa Seed-fund Award Impact Program is dedicated to empowering young women across Africa by encouraging their early engagement with technology. This initiative aims to enhance their digital proficiency, boost self-empowerment, and narrow the economic gap through employment and entrepreneurship.
Key Details:
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: $5,000
Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
Program Overview:
The Miss.Africa Seed-fund Award program strives to educate and empower young women in the tech industry through mentorship programs, outreach initiatives, leadership opportunities, and technology-focused learning. The aim is to equip them with a well-rounded skill set for the African job market.
Eligibility Criteria:
•To qualify for Miss.Africa Seed-fund Award program, candidates must:
•Be current residents of an African country in Continental Africa. This includes individuals (minimum 18 years of age), or representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or social enterprises based in Africa.
•Have demonstrated experience in activities supporting women and girls in computer science or STEM fields.
•Show a commitment to developing and contributing to a virtual community supporting women and girls’ initiatives.
Duration and Benefits:
•Grant amount of up to $5,000
•DCA Academy Booth Camp Accelerator
•6 weeks of customized support and training to scale up their initiatives, enabling successful launch or expansion in tech-related ventures, training, and leadership roles.
•Extensive Networking
•Access to the FemPower Digital Portal, connecting former winners, alumni, girls, and women community members. This platform facilitates meetups, symposiums, capacity building, support, advisory, and market linkages.
•Mentorship and Coaching
•Access to expert coaching and mentorship from DCA Digital Academy experts, resulting in tangible enhancements in terms of career development and talent mobility.
Application Process:
•Please provide proper citations if you refer to someone else’s work, as plagiarizing will lead to automatic disqualification.
•Keep your proposal concise: A maximum of 4 pages, text-only, or 6 pages if it includes images.
•Keep it straightforward: A clear and understandable proposal ensures a smoother evaluation process.
•Be pragmatic: Offer solutions that are innovative, swiftly implementable, and scalable.
•Limit one submission per person.
Enjoy the application process and seize this opportunity for personal and professional growth!
For more detailed information about the application process, visit program webpage
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