The BMGA Fellows Program represents a significant effort to address the gender disparity in skill acquisition among university graduates in Africa and Asia. This initiative, conducted online, serves as an immersive learning experience tailored to equip women with the essential skills necessary for a successful career in the modern era.
Supported by leading global institutions, the BMGA Fellows Program offers participants a transformative journey through mentorship, executive coaching, and access to contemporary learning materials. Its design aims to comprehensively enhance each participant’s competitiveness on a global scale.
Utilizing a variety of educational tools including live classes, TED talks, and case studies, participants gain valuable insights into the skills demanded by the evolving workplace. Moreover, the program facilitates active engagement in peer-to-peer mentoring with graduate students from prestigious universities worldwide.
The program caters specifically to academically driven final-year students and early-career professionals, providing them with a unique opportunity for profound personal and professional growth. Participants develop critical skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and creativity, among others.
Requirement
The BMGA Fellows Program is looking for enthusiastic young women from Africa and Asia who are dedicated to advancing their careers and making a positive impact in their communities:
- The program is open to young women from Africa and Asia.
- Applicants should be either final-year students or early-career professionals with less than three years of post-undergraduate work experience.
- Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, either by graduating at the top of their class or maintaining a current or cumulative CGPA equivalent to a B+ according to the UK grade point system.
- Proficiency in English language skills (speaking, writing, and reading) is essential.
- Applicants are required to have consistent access to the Internet.
Selection Process
The selection process for the BMGA Fellows Program involves a thorough and transparent application process, during which the selection committee identifies highly promising candidates who are either early-career professionals or final-year undergraduate students. The BMGA Foundation’s expert committee evaluates all applications, and their decision is final.
- The process begins with the release of a call for applications from eligible women in African and Asian countries.
- Applicants undergo a comprehensive assessment conducted by both internal and external reviewers.
- Successful candidates are then notified of their acceptance into the upcoming multicultural cohort and are invited to participate in a week-long onboarding process to kickstart their program experience.
Once selected, participants embark on an intensive learning journey utilizing modern technological tools and resources. The program comprises capacity-building courses led by industry experts and professors from renowned universities worldwide.
Subsequently, BMGA Fellows become part of an active alumni network, engaging in periodic meet-ups to discuss industry-related topics. Exceptional fellows may also have the opportunity to receive post-program coaching from senior professionals.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please click the provided link.
Additional Details,
Application deadline: March 17, 2024.
