Scholarship
AWAKE Online Studies Programme
About the Programme
The AWAKE (Accelerating Women’s Access to the Knowledge Economy) Programme is an initiative of the University of Central Asia (UCA), through its Graduate School of Development (GSD) and School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE), funded by the Gates Foundation. The programme aims to empower Afghan women by strengthening their digital literacy, technical skills, and entrepreneurial capabilities, enabling them to access remote global digital work opportunities and develop local enterprises.
Programme Overview
The AWAKE Online Studies Programme offers online executive and professional courses designed for Afghan women who hold a degree and have at least B2-level of English proficiency. As classes are conducted in English by international instructors, participants must be able to understand the lessons, communicate effectively, and actively participate in discussions.
The programme consists of four modules:
Data Literacy and AI
Data Analytics
Digital Marketing
Cybersecurity
Participants engage in live online classes, assignments, projects, and module assessments. Successful completion of all modules is required to receive a programme certificate. Outstanding participants may also have opportunities to access additional learning resources and credentials, such as Google Professional Certificates and Coursera courses, where available.
Application and Selections
The programme has launched 10 cohorts, and seven cohorts have successfully graduated and received their certificates. Applications will remain open on a rolling basis until sufficient eligible participants have been identified for upcoming cohorts. Please complete the application form carefully and provide accurate information. Only applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered for selectin.
There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer honestly, your responses will be reviewed as part of your overall application and will help us tailor support if needed. This survey is based on the "Measuring Digital Skills in Low- and Middle-Income Countries" toolkit, developed by Johns Hopkins University, the University of Cape Town, and 2X Global.
We look forward to receiving your application and supporting your learning journey!
When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Registration will close once all places are filled.
Limited seats are available.
Apply at https://lnkd.in/djZFfHHZ
