TechWomen Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2014 Program

2013 Emerging Leaders, with TechWomen Senior Director Heather Ramsey (right), after speaking on a panel at Twitter

The 2014 Emerging Leader application is now open! The deadline to apply is 23:59 Cairo time, Monday, February 10, 2014.

WHAT IS TECHWOMEN?

The mission of TechWomen is to empower, connect, and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities.

TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in STEM from Africa and the Middle East together with their professional counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program. TechWomen provides participants access to networks, resources, and knowledge to empower them to reach their full potential.

During the five-week program, participants engage in project-based mentorships at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, participate in professional development workshops and networking events, and travel to Washington, D.C. for targeted meetings and special events to conclude the program.

SELECTION PROCESS

TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees comprised of industry leaders and country experts. Finalists are interviewed by United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must

Be women with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) and/or a career requiring significant expertise/knowledge/application of technology
Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent
Be proficient in written and spoken English
Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity
Be citizens or permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen, or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program
Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years
Be able to obtain a U.S. visa
Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Preference will be given to applicants who

Have demonstrated themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track
Have limited or no prior experience in the United States
Have a record of voluntary or public service in their communities
Have demonstrated entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation

SELECTION TIMELINE

Finalists will be contacted via email for in-country interviews in May 2014. Final decisions will be made in June 2014. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application at this time.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to be a 2014 TechWomen Emerging Leader, please visit https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-application.

Deadline: February 10, 2014