Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesBotswana, Namibia, South Africa
Area of StudyHealth
Application Deadline18 September 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyHybrid
ReferenceRAS-2026-1816
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About This Scholarship

The WomenLift Health 2027 Southern Africa Leadership Journey is a fully funded 12-month transformational leadership programme designed for mid-senior career women leaders working in health across Southern Africa. The programme combines virtual learning touchpoints, one-on-one coaching, group mentoring, and two in-person experiential residencies with a self-directed Health Leadership Project to enhance participants’ leadership impact.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • All programme costs covered
  • Travel and lodging for in-person residencies
  • Virtual learning touchpoints
  • One-on-one coaching sessions
  • Group mentoring
  • Access to lifelong network of Global Fellows

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a mid-senior career woman leader working in health
  • 2 Must be working in Southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe)
  • 3 Must be able to commit approximately 4-8 hours per month
  • 4 Must be able to attend all mandatory in-person residencies (13-16 April 2027 and 14-15 March 2028)
  • 5 Applications from minorities, historically marginalized, and underrepresented communities are encouraged

How to Apply

1
Visit the WomenLift Health website and click Apply Now
2
Submit application including initial Health Leadership Project idea
3
Project idea will be reviewed and evolved early in the journey with trusted guides
4
Selected applicants will be notified
5
Programme commences February 2027
📅 12 months (February 2027 - March 2028)

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