Eswatini Girls in ICT Development Programme 2023 (Fully-funded)
Deadline: 16th of January, 2023
For the Girls in ICT Development Programme 2023, applications are being accepted. A development program called “Girls in ICT” has been launched by the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) for young women who are considering careers in the information, communications, and technology (ICT) industry.
The goal of this fellowship is to encourage young women and girls (aged 17 to 24) to pursue careers in STEM fields, particularly ICT, and to develop their digital presence and abilities. Young ladies who lack the requisite financial means will be able to pursue employment in the ICT sector thanks to the initiative.
Background:
Science, Technology, and Innovation are key drivers of our increasingly global and digital society.
However, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) states that less than 30% of STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals are women. Globally, in tertiary institutions,
there is approximately half the number of girls studying STEM subjects compared to boys, Eswatini is not
an exception. With this inequality persisting through the 21st century, the need for diversity, equity, and
inclusion of women in STEM is critical.
Scholarship:
The sponsorship will comprise of:
- Fully-funded tuition
- Transport fees to and from, payable once every year
- Study Permit costs, where applicable
- Medical aid, where applicable
- Prescribed textbooks
- Monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses
- The scholarship holder will be expected to participate in two (2) annual initiatives promoted
by ESCCOM, namely the international ‘Girls in ICT’ Commemoration, and Cybersecurity - Awareness Campaigns, among other initiatives
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of Eswatini;
- Aged seventeen years, or above, up to a maximum of twenty-four years;
- The candidate should have credited Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
related Subjects; - Acceptance letter for an ICT-related undergraduate degree from an accredited local or South
African Higher Learning Institution; - Must be of good conduct, hardworking, and have excellent academic results;
- Involvement in extra-curricular activities, such as sports, community service etc. is a plus.
Application:
Qualifying young girls are requested to submit the following application documents to
scholarship@esccom.org.sz by 17H00 on Monday, January 16, 2023:
- Two (2) page letter of motivation, including educational and professional goals, and
achievements - Statement of results
- Conditional / Acceptance letter from an accredited Higher Learning Institution
Applications should be addressed to:
Acting Director Support Services
Eswatini Communications Commission
4th Floor, North Wing, Sibekelo Building
Mhlambanyatsi Road
Mbabane
