A fully-funded scholarship in France, 45K AED for creative writers, managing your 9-5 to fund your side hustle, and a $2700 role in comms.
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Hey sis,
How are you doing? I missed you last week. I needed a little break, coupled with all the internet and underwater sea cable wahala but I am back now, sis. I hope that time wasn’t too stressful for you. It’s a few days to the end of March and a good day to remind you of our Show Love campaign with Shop NNO. What an amazing initiative! Because of their generosity and investment in Nigerian women, sisters in our community will win cash grants to invest in their career and personal development. You can still support our community by sharing or donating here.
Also, we will be sharing some big news soon. We are partnering with the biggest Human Resources firm in Nigeria to bring valuable training workshops to our sisters. Guess what? Each sister would earn a certificate upon completion. Coming soon! Stay tuned!
Sis, did you participate in the fully-funded KAP Film and Television Academy program with Sisterly HQ last year? We are looking to feature some of our sisters who got the scholarship. Please reply to this email if you’d like to be featured.
A snapshot of this week’s letter
A fully-funded scholarship in France.
Yvonne answers this question on managing a 9-5 to fund your side hustle.
We found these opportunities for our sisters.
45,000 AED for African creative writers.
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Ask A Career Consultant
I am a recent graduate and I just concluded my service year. I have two bachelor’s degrees (Mass Communication as well as English Language and Literature), apt knowledge of Human Resource Management, and a genuine passion for fashion (I am a seamstress).
My dilemma is I would like to get a hybrid job to sponsor my sewing business and also to create time to grow my brand but I am not certain how to go about it, because I am not sure of what career path to take. I do not want a 9 - 5, and I am looking forward to growing my fashion brand financially. Kindly, advise me on what steps to take career-wise. Thank you, ma'am!
Yvonne says,
"Hi Ana, It’s exciting to have something that lights you up and to be growing a business in an area you’re passionate about. I’m sensing from your question that you want more financial stability to support your entrepreneurship endeavors. This financial stability can come in either a secure full-time job, part-time job, or through other means of income. You’ve also mentioned you don’t mind a Hybrid job - it’s worth noting that hybrid roles could also be a full-time or part-time job.
Firstly, consider what you need from a job at this stage (run a work values assessment). Then, what does your CV look like and what kind of job/role can it get you? Come up with a job search plan and prepare your job application materials (CV, cover letter, elevator pitch, LinkedIn profile).
Also, think about freelance opportunities using platforms like UpWork. While you look for a job to supplement your income, revisit your business plan including your process, and the people involved in your business (stakeholders). What does your business need to survive and thrive in the short and long term? What does resilience in this phase of your life look like?
If you successfully get a job, how can you combine both and have them complement each other (can you find customers through your workplace, or if you find a job in fashion, will it improve your business experience)? Research shows that the higher the quality of questions we ask ourselves, the better the outcomes of our decisions. I hope these questions lead you to a favorable outcome."
For last week’s answer on asserting yourself and building confidence in the work place, click here.
FindHer
Our sis is a graduate of Law looking for international opportunities: Linklaters African Clerkship 2024 and African Union Internship Program
Our sis is a student of finance and looking for an internship in finance/ fintech: Asset and Resource Management (ARM) Young Talent (Internship) Programme
Opportunities
What’s New
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Total Energies International Masters Scholarship: Funded master’s degree programs in management science, engineering, and geosciences (oil and gas related) in universities in France.
ARM Young Talent Internship Programme 2024: For university undergraduates who have completed at least two years of their degree. Be on track for a First class or Second Class Upper degree or equivalent.
Mandela Rhodes Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships: Covers tuition and registration fees, allowances for study materials, research, and medical aid, accommodation and meals, personal allowance, and economy class travel.
Leventis Foundation Masters and MBA Scholarships: Two full scholarships covering tuition fees (100%), accommodation (100%), and living expenses (250 Euro per month for 12 months) for The Alba MBA program. One (1) partial scholarship.
Meristem’s Starlet Graduate Trainee Program 2024: Minimum of 2nd class lower. Completed NYSC. 0 – 2 years post-NYSC. Preferred disciplines are Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or any social science-related numerical background.
Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024: The top two winners from each category will be awarded with a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events, culminating in a special Awards Ceremony at a royal palace.
Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers In Residence Fellowship 2024: The residency program welcomes applications from creative writers including novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets, and scriptwriters related to Africa and the African diaspora for a grant of 45,000 AED in total.
Communications Officer at Clear Global (Remote): Graduate, preferably with a degree in international development, communications, marketing, or other relevant field. At least one year’s experience in communications, with a proven track record in developing content, websites, digital channels, and marketing and a clear aptitude and enthusiasm to learn more. Remuneration: 2,280-2,700 USD/month
Linklaters African Clerkship 2024: The African Clerkship is similar to LL’s UK Vacation Schemes. After an induction, you'll be treated just like a Trainee. You'll be involved in real deals, sit with a Principal, work hard, and enjoy an active social life. If the program is in person, LL will organize and pay for your visa, flight, and accommodation for the duration of the scheme, as well as pay you £450 per week.
Like these? There’s more where they came from. Recently, we’ve added new opportunities to our website!
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Mar 27: Director of Marketing and Communications at Y Labs (Remote), Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2024
Mar 28: Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships, Commonwealth Distance Learning Programme, Scholarship - European Forum Alpbach, Women Entrepreneurship Digital Program, Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship
Mar 29: The AI for Science Master’s Program at AIMS South Africa, PhD Positions at the University of Windsor, Canada, Nigeria Higher Education Fund Scholars Program, Rise 25 - AI For the People, Communication and Information Lead at FEMNET, African Development Bank Group recruiting Water & Sanitation sector Investment Officer in Cote d'Ivoire
Mar 30: Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) - Summer Training Programme, AI Safety Call Specialist (9-month fixed term) at Arkose (Remote), 2024 MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program, EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2024
Mar 31: Goldman Sachs Birmingham Engineering Summer Internship, OPEC Fund Internship Program 2024, Communications Officer, Africa Team for Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC), Ph.D. Positions on AI for Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization at Purdue University, University of Glasgow African Partners Awards, Hatfield Lioness Postgraduate Scholarship - Durham University, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program, The Global Heumann Fellowship, LGT Impact Fellowship 2024, PGS Sustainability Awards
Hot Tip: Sis, if you are struggling with asserting yourself, sharing your wins, and being confident at work, this list of books, podcasts, and videos from Yvonne Alozie Obi is for you! Click here to check out these gems. As they say, closed mouths don’t get fed!
Resource Recc
Recently, I’ve been in many rooms where the importance of networking has been emphasized over and over again. And in these conversations, LinkedIn always comes up! It’s a good day to share my free course on getting started on LinkedIn. Think Coursera but all created and produced by me. Get started for free here.
To-Do List
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