Applications Now Open for the Women@Dior & UNESCO Program 2025-2026

The Women@Dior & @UNESCO program provides a unique opportunity for young women to receive mentorship from a #DiorTalent. This experience is enriched by a community of like-minded women connected through local events and online platforms. Mentees gain access to a cutting-edge online education platform with courses taught by distinguished professors and inspirational guests. After completing these courses, Mentees engage in the #DreamForChange project, aimed at empowering young girls in local communities. Since its inception in 2017, this program has nurtured over 2,000 ambitious young women from diverse fields such as business, engineering, arts, social sciences, hospitality, communication, and public policy. Representing over 60 countries and nearly 90 nationalities, these Mentees are guided by visionary leaders and esteemed guest speakers on critical topics like gender equality and women’s leadership, paving the way for sustainable futures.

Mentees will be selected based on three criteria: talent, ambition, and generosity.

Online application period:
• October 1 – November 25, 2024 (11:59 PM Paris Time)
• December 2024: Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Mid-January: Candidates will receive notification regarding the outcome of the selection process for the Women@Dior & UNESCO Program.

The Program is open to women who are:
• Currently enrolled full-time in a higher education institution, under the age of 30 years old by the time of the application.
• Either undergraduate students in the final year of their degree or current postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD). Applicants from any area of study are welcome, as long as they demonstrate a strong interest in women’s empowerment and related issues.
• Proficient in written and spoken English, as it is the official language of the Program. This will ensure effective participation in Program activities, including mentorship, and project development.
• Who have not previously participated in the Women@Dior & UNESCO Program.

Announcement Title: Women@Dior & UNESCO Program – CDC11180

Application Questions:

• Through which channel are you applying to the Program?
• Please select UNESCO in the drop-down menu
• Indicate your current country of residence
• Indicate your nationality
• Will you be enrolled in a higher education institution as of April 2025?
• Please select most relevant option from the drop-down menu
• Please specify your degree focus or main area of study.
• How did you hear about the Women@Dior & UNESCO Program?
• Please select most relevant option from the drop-down menu
• The official language of the program is English, thus all participants must have proficiency in the language (B2 level or above). I confirm language proficiency in English and able to participate in the Program.
• Please select most relevant option from the drop-down menu

1. Current Resume: make sure to also highlight your social impact activities
2. Cover /Motivation Letter: Address the following three guiding questions:

   1. What is your motivation in applying to the Women@Dior & UNESCO Program and how do you plan to use this Program to achieve your goals?
   2. What issue(s) related to women’s empowerment are you passionate about, and why? 3. Describe a project or initiative you’ve led that supports women’s empowerment. What was your impact? 4. Candidates are encouraged to share their commitment to and interest in women’s causes and social impact through their Cover/Motivation letter and CV.

Source: Unesco