Women Techsters Fellowship 2025
The Women Techsters Fellowship is a free, one-year program designed to equip African women aged 16 to 40 with in-demand technology skills.
This initiative is focused on closing the gender gap in the tech industry by creating opportunities for women to thrive in technology-driven careers.
Program Overview
The fellowship is divided into two phases:
- First Six Months
Participants undergo hands-on training that blends technical expertise with essential soft skills, preparing them for the demands of the workplace. - Final Six Months
This phase is all about practical application. Fellows gain real-world experience through internships, freelancing, entrepreneurial projects, volunteering, or mentorship.
Available Career Tracks
The 2025 fellowship offers training in these exciting tech fields:
- DevOps
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science and Engineering
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Product Management
- Software Development (Front End and Back End)
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to African women who meet the following criteria:
- Age: 16 to 40 years.
- Residency: Must be living in any African country (e.g., Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya).
- Education: No degree is required! However, basic digital literacy is a plus.
How to Apply
- Submit only one application—multiple entries will result in disqualification.
- After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email once your application is reviewed.
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2025.