Women Advancing Microfinance – New York (WAM-NY), a US-based organization that supports women working in microfinance, has announced that it is offering scholarships for selected women to attend training programs to strengthen their skills and access leadership opportunities. Candidates must be women that have the following characteristics:
-Currently work for a microfinance institution (MFI)
-Have at least three years of experience working in the microfinance sector and a minimum of one year with her current employer
-Have some level of management responsibility within her MFI
-Have the language skills necessary for the program of interest
-Willingness to submit a post-training report to WAM-NY about her experience.
Preference will be given to women holding mid-management positions and to those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should select a program from a pre-approved list provided by WAM-NY or suggest a program of their choice. Applications must include a resume and should be received no later than April 15, 2012.
For more information, you may email wamnyscholarships[at]gmail.com.
By Charlotte Newman, Research Associate
About Women Advancing Microfinance International
Founded in 2003, Women Advancing Microfinance (WAM) International is a global network of 14 chapters of women involved in the microfinance industry. It primarily functions as a communication platform for collective action with the common goal of advancing and supporting women working in microfinance through education and training, promoting leadership opportunities and increasing visibility of their participation and talent while maintaining a work/home balance.
Sources and Additional Resources:
Information sent to MicroCapital.org from Women Advancing Microfinance – New York: “Scholarship Opportunity for Microfinance Training Programs from WAM-NY”
MicroCapital.org story, January 17, 2011, “MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: MasterCard Foundation, Women Advancing Microfinance (WAM) Announce Scholarship Opportunities for Sustainable Microenterprise and Development Program (SMDP) in Ghana,” https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-mastercard-foundation-women-advancing-microfinance-wam-announce-scholarship-opportunities-for-sustainable-microenterprise-and-development-program-smdp-in-ghana/
MicroCapital.org story, April 14, 2009, “MICROFINANCE EVENT: Women Advancing Microfinance NY Present Women’s World Banking’s New Publication Panel Discussion New York, April 16th,” https://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-event-women-advancing-microfinance-ny-present-women%E2%80%99s-world-banking%E2%80%99s-new-publication-panel-discussion-new-york-april-16th/
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