Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline2 November 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2757
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About This Scholarship

The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Feminist Futures Fellowship 2027 supports feminist experts from the Global Majority to participate in the annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 71) in New York City. The programme aims to provide emerging and experienced feminist leaders with access to international institutions, networking opportunities, and a platform for advocacy and learning.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • International flights
  • Transportation to the departing and arriving airport
  • Up to 7 nights of accommodation in New York City
  • Health and travel insurance
  • CSW conference registration, accreditation, and access
  • Access to HBS global network, introductory sessions, and strategizing workshops

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be based in Latin America, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.
  • 2 Open to emerging young feminists (between the ages of 21 and 35) as well as more experienced profiles.
  • 3 Must be available to travel to the US during a 7-day period in March 2027 for the CSW conference.

How to Apply

1
Prepare a standard US format resume (maximum 2 pages, no pictures or marital/familial status, indicating age).
2
Write a challenge or motivational statement (maximum 300 words) reflecting on the biggest challenge for gender equality, proposed solutions, current concrete steps, and how CSW participation will help.
3
Include an answer to the post-fellowship communications questions regarding willingness to write a short article/commentary and potential topic ideas (maximum 200 words).
4
Submit the application through the official application portal by the deadline.
📅 7 days (conference trip in March 2027)

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