Miss.Africa 2023 Seed-Fund Award Impact Program for Women in STEM

Are you a woman or a girl in Africa who is passionate about technology and innovation? Do you want to improve your digital skills, network with other female tech leaders, and access funding and mentorship for your projects? If yes, then you should apply for the Miss.Africa 2023 Seed-Fund Award Impact Program.

What is the Miss.Africa 2023 Seed-Fund Award Impact Program?

The Miss.Africa 2023 Seed-Fund Award Impact Program is a gender-focused initiative that aims to increase the personal involvement of women and girls in early technology use and adoption in Africa. It is envisioned as one of the central pillars of DotConnectAfrica Trust's corporate social responsibility program, to attract a sizable women and girls demographic of Internet users in Africa in complementary gender development initiatives that improve their lives through digital inclusion.

The program offers the following benefits to the selected applicants:

• A grant amount of up to $5,000 for their projects that target under-served populations and locations, take a collaborative approach, have a high potential for growth, and present an innovative use of technology.

• A 6-week growth accelerator program that provides tailored support and training for scaling their initiatives to successfully launch or expand their digital opportunities in tech-related inventions, training, and leadership roles.

• Unlimited access to the FemPower Digital Portal, which comprises former winners and alumni as well as other community members. The portal facilitates meetups and symposiums, capacity building, support and advisory, and market linkages of their members and participants to network and exchange ideas.

• Access to expert coaching and mentorship from DCA Digital Academy experts to produce tangible enhancement in terms of career development and talent mobility.

Who can apply for the Miss.Africa 2023 Seed-Fund Award Impact Program?

To be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be current residents of an African country in Continental Africa.

• Be individuals (at least 18 years of age), or representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or social enterprises based in Africa.

• Have demonstrated experience conducting activities supporting women and girls in computer science or STEM fields.

• Have a commitment to developing and contributing to a virtual community for supporting women and girls initiatives.

How to apply for the Miss.Africa 2023 Seed-Fund Award Impact Program?

To apply for the program, applicants must follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of Miss.Africa Digital and read the guidelines and instructions carefully.

• Fill out the online application form with your personal details, project description, budget, timeline, impact statement, sustainability plan, and references.

• Submit your application before the deadline of September 15, 2023.

What are you waiting for? Apply now and join the growing community of women and girls who are making a difference in Africa through technology. Don't miss this chance to advance your digital skills, showcase your talents, and access funding and mentorship for your projects. Good luck!

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