Women Leadership and Sustainable Program 2021
  • Fully Funded

UNESCO is partnering with Dior, a member of the global education coalition, to run a mentoring program for young women students in tertiary education with education and mentoring issues such as entrepreneurship and leadership.

This initiative highlights the crucial importance of education in imagining a more sustainable and united world. Through the exchange of knowledge, this program will enable young women to build a better future by developing their autonomy.

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Combining high standards and excellence, this multilayered and ethically conscious year-long program is open to +500 international students and is based on the four core values of Women@Dior – Autonomy, Inclusion, Creativity, and Sustainability, which are taught through exclusive courses led by professors chosen from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Central Saint Martins in London, Bocconi University in Milan, and HEC and Centrale Supélec in Paris; as well as inspiring international speakers who are experts in their fields.

Following the coursework, participants are invited to put what they have learned into practice by creating a project that supports the empowerment of young girls – the “Dream for Change” project.

THE 4 FOUNDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM

  • A unique mentoring program to accompany young women to become tomorrow’s leaders under the guidance of a promising Dior Talent (either a woman or a man).
  • A state-of-the-art online education program empowering young women to imagine and build a more sustainable and responsible future through exclusive courses led by professors chosen from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions.
  • A local and concrete project to put learnings into practice by creating an initiative that supports the empowerment of young girls: the Dream for Change project.
  • A community based on sorority connected by locally-activated events and supported by an online group

Benefits

  • Women@DIOR  is a unique mentoring and educational program that fosters young women across the world.
  • It aims to develop self-confidence and courage to fulfill one’s destiny.
  • The participants get a chance to create a “dream for change project” that supports the empowerment of girls and young women.

Eligibilities

An applicant must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree programme, be fluent in English and have a reliable internet connection to participate in the online classes and discussions.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Application Process

  • UNESCO is inviting applications from young women currently enrolled in the tertiary education program who are interested in changing the world: participants will be selected based on three criteria.
    • Talent
    • Ambition
    • Generosity
  • Interested candidates should send in their applications to [email protected] by 25th May 2021. The application should include:
  • A CV (including age, nationality, details of bachelor’s degree program such as subjects years completed, enrollment number, etc and academic/training institution name and contact details of their academic, training, social and creative pursuits).
  • A letter clearly articulating the motivation and justifying their case of selection.
  • Only selected applicants will receive further communication from UNESCO and will be invited to the program. If there is no feedback on selection by the end of June 2021, the applicant should assume that they have not been selected.

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Application Deadline: May 25, 2021

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For Further Queries

Visit the website: https://womenatdior.com/
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