Global Women's Empowerment Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- International students)
Other requirements
- Masters of Arts in Development Studies
- Other WCIU graduate programs
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:
- Contact the Women's Institute Steering Committee for application requirements
- Email: info@wciu.edu or contact the university directly
- 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.
What William Carey International University actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
William Carey International University reported $287K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
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- 1
- Total given
- $12.03M
- Median grant
- $12.03M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Pasadena, CA.
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