US Embassy/AWIEF Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa Program 2020

US Embassy/AWIEF Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa Program 2020

Apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa program. 125 female entrepreneurs will be selected for an opportunity to gain business training & grow as entrepreneurs!


Application Deadline: 30th September 2020, 23:59 CAT 

About the Award: The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an initiative of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) developed to support the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative which aims to empower 50 million women worldwide by 2025 to fulfil their economic potential, creating conditions for increased stability, security, and prosperity for all.  
AWE South Africa 2020 is an 8-month-long entrepreneurship training and mentorship program that provides women with practical business management skills, robust networks, and follow-on opportunities, including potential funders. AWE supports women in creating and growing sustainable businesses.
AWE is centered on DreamBuilder, an online training platform developed by Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Management, and facilitated by experts.

Type: Training

Eligibility: Who should apply for AWE South Africa 2020/21?

1. Women between 21 and 35 years of age and fluent in English 
2. Resident in one of the five AWE South Africa Cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban/Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg and Pretoria 
3. Must either have a viable business idea or have been in business for no more than 2 years 
4. Ability to participate in weekly group sessions and must be able to commit 5+ hours weekly to the program 
5. Computer literacy and access to a laptop or computer 


Eligible Countries: South Africa

To be Taken at (Country): Online

Number of Awards: 125

Value of Award: The Program is FREE of charge

Duration of Award: 8 months

How to Apply: Apply below

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