Scholarship Summary:
Funding: Fully Funded
Host Institute: Swedish Institute
Level: Short Training
Subjects to study: All Subjects
Eligible Nationalities: International Students
Host Country: Sweden
Application Deadline: 06 March 2025
Description
Are you a woman entrepreneur with a scalable business contributing to climate sustainability? If you hold a degree in business, sustainability, or a related field from a recognized university in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, or Tunisia, this is your chance to expand your venture! The Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2025 Programme is now open for applications until 6 March 2025. This exclusive six-month leadership programme offers practical training, expert mentorship, and a fully funded onsite learning week in Stockholm, Sweden, providing a platform for visionary female founders to grow their businesses and enhance their leadership skills.
Degree Level
Open to all degree levels.
Programme Timeline
The She Entrepreneurs 2025 programme runs for six months and includes:
- Online Training and Mentorship (April – October 2025)
Practical workshops focused on business growth, leadership resilience, and market expansion.
Tailored coaching and mentorship to refine business models and strategies.
Access to a network of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
- Onsite Learning Week in Stockholm (22 – 28 September 2025)
A fully funded trip to Stockholm, Sweden for an intensive week of learning, networking, and mentorship.
Field visits to leading impact-driven businesses and entrepreneurship communities.
Expert-led workshops and discussions on innovation, leadership, and sustainable business growth.
Available Subjects
She Entrepreneurs 2025 is a fully funded leadership programme designed for highly motivated women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The programme aims to support women-led businesses that contribute to sustainable climate solutions in industries such as water, energy, food production, circular economy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation.
Over the years, the She Entrepreneurs programme has helped many women scale their businesses, increase their impact, and connect with global experts and mentors. This initiative fosters collaborative learning, leadership development, and innovative business strategies to empower women entrepreneurs in the region.
Benefits
Participants of She Entrepreneurs 2025 will receive:
- Business strategy development support in an inspiring and collaborative learning environment.
- Mentorship and coaching from industry experts.
- Leadership training to build effective and motivated teams while prioritizing personal well-being.
- Workshops on business development, innovation, and market expansion.
- Opportunities to network with impact-driven entrepreneurs and investors.
- A fully funded week-long onsite learning experience in Stockholm, Sweden (22–28 September 2025).
- Access to a strong and engaged community of visionary female founders.
- Fully Funded Benefits
- The Swedish Institute covers the following costs for all selected participants:
- Round-trip airfare to Stockholm, Sweden.
- Accommodation and most meals during the onsite learning week.
- Comprehensive travel insurance for the Stockholm trip.
- All training materials (online and onsite).
Eligible Nationalities
Women Entrepreneurs from Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, or Tunisia can apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
The She Entrepreneurs programme is open to women entrepreneurs who:
Have an operational business that is ready to expand and contribute to sustainable climate solutions.
Possess a financially sustainable business model with the potential to scale.
Have a proficient command of written and spoken English.
Application Procedure
Follow these steps to submit your application for She Entrepreneurs 2025:
Register your profile in the application portal and select She Entrepreneurs.
Complete all required sections in the portal, including business details and personal information.
Upload your CV in the designated document section.
Submit your application before 6 March 2025.
Record a mandatory short video (instructions will be sent via Dream Apply inbox).
Application Timeline
Application Period: 6 February 2024 – 6 March 2025
Evaluation of Applications: 7 March – 14 April 2025
Interviews: 31 March – 9 April 2025
Final Admission Results: 15 April 2025
Why Apply for She Entrepreneurs 2025?
By joining She Entrepreneurs 2025, you will:
Gain access to world-class business training tailored for female founders.
Connect with a network of global entrepreneurs and investors.
Receive one-on-one mentorship to refine your business strategy.
Be part of an empowering community of impact-driven women leaders.
Experience Stockholm’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Link: https://si.se/en/apply/si-leadership-programmes/she-entrepreneurs/
