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Global Women's Empowerment Scholarship

William Carey International University

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Global Women's Empowerment Scholarship

Overview: A merit and need-based scholarship launched by the Women's Institute (WI) of WCIU to support deserving students.

Focus Areas:

  • Women's empowerment and development

  • International development studies

  • Global women's leadership
  • Geographic Scope: Global (open to international students)

    Eligible Programs:

  • Masters of Arts in Development Studies

  • Other WCIU graduate programs
  • First Recipients (September 2024):

  • Bernadetta Saukira (from Malawi) - MADS student

  • Yan Wang (from China) - MADS student
  • Award Impact:

  • Addresses financial constraints that may prevent continued enrollment

  • Enables students to focus on studies

  • Supports future leaders in women's empowerment and ministry
  • Contact Information:

  • Women's Institute Steering Committee

  • Email: info@wciu.edu

  • Phone: (626) 398-2222

  • Address: 1010 E Union Street Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91106
  • Background: Launched during the tenure of Dr. Grace May as part of WCIU's commitment to supporting global women leaders.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application details provided in available materials.

    To Apply:
    1. Contact the Women's Institute Steering Committee for application requirements
    2. Email: info@wciu.edu or contact the university directly
    3. Students should demonstrate:
    - Merit (academic excellence)
    - Financial need
    - Commitment to women's empowerment and development work

    Note: The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis by the WI Steering Committee.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womeneducation

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