AWEC has successfully accelerated hundreds of African women entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their businesses. They are looking for the next 200 women who are ready to join our cohort for a high-impact applied learning experience.
From 16 January 2023 to 29 January 2023, AWEC is accepting applications for its highly selective leadership and business management capacity building programme. This programme is designed for African women entrepreneurs looking to expand their knowledge, increase their skills, broaden their network, and make lifelong connections.
Programme Information for Applicants
The AWEC programme is rigorous and time-intensive. Scholarship holders should expect to do so:
- Be actively involved in learning and networking for the entire 12-month programme (May 2023-April 2024)
Programme Information for Applicants
The AWEC programme is rigorous and time-intensive. Scholarship holders should expect to do so:
- Spend an average of 4 to 6 hours a week participating in AWEC activities, mainly online
- Participate in at least one AWEC activity per week throughout the programme year
- Being challenged, stretched and inspired as they acquire new knowledge
- Develop skills, build your network of peers, and transform your business
- Being matched with a mentor and taking ownership of your mentor/mentee relationship
- Being introduced to a peer group and actively contributing to the group's discussions and activities
- Gain access to a programme advisor who they can turn to for support when needed
- Respond to regular surveys to improve the overall AWEC experience
Benefits
Upon successful completion of the 12-month programme, Fellows will:
- Forging links with a diverse network of African women entrepreneurs
- Establish a relationship with a senior business mentor
- Strengthening strategy, leadership and business management skills
- Gain the financial, marketing and strategic skills you need to grow and scale your company
- Develop a toolkit of transversal skills, including self-confidence, resilience, collaboration and intercultural communications
Eligibility Criteria
Women who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Current or aspiring entrepreneurs working in any industry and in any country on the continent
- Citizens of any African country, currently living on the continent or in the diaspora
- Founders of for-profit or social enterprises
- Comfortable with teamwork and remote collaboration, especially using digital tools
- Proficient in verbal and written English
- Regular (at least weekly) access to the Internet via a computer or tablet
Event schedule
Cohort 6 will run from May 2023 to April 2024. The monthly activities will take place individually and in groups;
Expect to attend 2-3 monthly zoom meetings between 13:00 and 17:00 UTC.
Apply here.
