The BMGA Fellows Program is a social impact initiative designed to narrow the gender skills gap among university graduates in Africa and Asia. It is a virtual experiential learning program that provides women with access to the knowledge and resources required to gain fundamental employability skills that strengthen their marketability for a successful career in the 21st Century.
The BMGA Fellows Program is supported by top global institutions that consistently provide a transformational experience through mentorship, executive coaching, and up-to-date learning resources.
The BMGA Fellows Program has been designed in a way that holistically transformseach participant into a globally competitive professional.
With the use of live classes, TED talks, case studies, and other learning tools, participants are able to gain new insights into the skills required for the future of work. During the program, participants also actively engage in peer-to-peer mentoring with graduate students in top universities across the world.
Eligibility Criteria
The BMGA Fellows Program seeks young African and Asian women who are passionate about their career development and are willing to impact their communities.
- Young women from Africa and Asia.
- Final-year students and early-career professionals with not more than three (3) years of post-undergraduate work experience.
- Excellent academic record: Applicants must have graduated top of their class or be a final year student with a current or cumulative CGPA equivalent to a B+ [UK grade point system].
- Applicants must speak, write, and read English with proficiency.
- Applicants must have regular access to the internet.
Offered Benefits
The program is designed to give academically motivated final-year students and early-career professionals the unique opportunity to have a transformational learning experience that will play a pivotal role in their personal and professional development.
This program enables participants to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and creativity among others.
