TL;DR
- Applications for the 2025 Women Techsters Fellowship Programme are open until Friday, 31st January 2025.
- The free one-year programme equips African women aged 16 to 40 with in-demand technology skills through training and hands-on experience.
- Focus areas include DevOps, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Mobile Development, Product Design, Product Management, and Software Development.
- Ideal candidates are self-motivated African women committed to inclusion, collaboration, and advancing their futures in technology.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Women Techsters Fellowship Programme.
This free, one-year experiential learning initiative aims to equip African women aged 16 to 40 with globally relevant technology skills.
The fellowship addresses gender disparities in the tech industry by empowering women to start careers or businesses in technology.
The application deadline is Friday, 31st January 2025.
Programme Overview
The Women Techsters Fellowship is divided into two six-month phases. The first half focuses on intensive technical and soft skill training.
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The second half provides hands-on experience through internships, volunteering, freelancing, entrepreneurship, or mentoring. This structure allows participants to directly apply their skills in real-world situations.
Competitive Admission Process
This highly selective programme accepts only the top 3% of applicants.
Participants are chosen for their intellectual rigor, empathy, curiosity, and ability to collaborate within a culturally diverse network.
Areas of Focus
Fellows can specialize in:
- DevOps
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science and Engineering
- Mobile Application Development
- Product Design
- Product Management
- Frontend and Backend Software Development
Ideal Candidate
Women Techsters are self-starters who value empathy, humility, and inclusion. An ideal candidate:
- Is committed to learning and teamwork
- Envisions technology as a cornerstone of her future
- Champions equality and inclusion within the tech industry
How to Apply
For detailed information and to apply, visit the official Women Techsters Fellowship Programme webpage.
