The 2014 TechWomen Emerging Leader Application

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.
Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.

The 2014 Emerging Leader application is now open!

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be women with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) and/or a career requiring significant expertise/knowledge/application of technology

Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent

• Be proficient in written and spoken English

Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity

• Be citizens or permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen, or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program

Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years

• Be able to obtain a U.S. visa

Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident
Preference will be given to applicants who

• Have demonstrated themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track
• Have limited or no prior experience in the United States
• Have a record of voluntary or public service in their communities
• Have demonstrated entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation

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