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International Telecommunication Union (ITU) · International Telecommunication Union (ITU), en collaboration avec Australia et Women’s WorldWide Web (W4)

ITU Gender Champions Programme

Deadline
4 days left
Funding
Partial funding
Country
Switzerland

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This ITU programme is for young women leaders aged 18 to 25 who use technology to advance digital inclusion. Selected participants will attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva and may receive support to strengthen a community project focused on women’s and girls’ digital access, skills, or empowerment. Applications are submitted through the official programme form after reviewing the Terms and Conditions.

Verified on 27 October 2026

This programme supports four young women leaders aged 18-25 advancing digital inclusion: selected participants will attend the AI for Good summit in Geneva and may receive support for community projects, with applications closing on 15 November 2026. Applications close on 15 November 2026, that is in 4 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Genre / profil

    “Are you a young woman using technology to create positive change in your community, country, or region?”

  • Champions en leadership numérique

    “The ITU Gender Champions Programme recognizes and supports emerging women leaders who are advancing digital transformation, promoting digital inclusion, and helping shape a more equitable digital future.”

  • Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Tranche d'âge exigée

    “For its first cohort, the programme will support up to four outstanding young women leaders(18-25 years old)”

To be confirmed

  • Revue des Termes et Conditions avant candidature

    “Before applying, please review the programme documentation.”

Watch points

  • Formulaire de candidature référencé mais page d'application Microsoft Forms inaccessible

    “Complete the application form: Apply here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/N6J1QihUx6?origin=lprLink”

  • Nombre de lauréates limité pour la première cohorte

    “For its first cohort, the programme will support up to four outstanding young women leaders”

  • Contact uniquement pour candidats présélectionnés

    “only pre-selected candidates will be contacted”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “sufficient available funds”: support for the community project is not automatic, even after being selected for the summit. The real strength of the application is showing concrete leadership and a measurable effect on women’s and girls’ digital inclusion, not just a polished idea. Because the first cohort is limited, avoid a generic narrative and make the already underway change visible. Prepare a short project brief, evidence of past action, and a simple timeline, then have the whole package reviewed before submission.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

What is actually funded

  • Frais de participationSelected Gender Champions will have the opportunity to participate in the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva, Switzerland, taking place from 21 to 25 June 2027.
  • Soutien pour mise en œuvre/renforcement d'un projet communautaireSubject to sufficient available funds, they may also receive support to implement or strengthen a community-level project advancing women’s and girls’ digital inclusion, access, skills or empowerment.

Countries covered

Young women leaders aged 18 to 25 who live in an eligible country can apply. The programme is for young women who use technology to create positive change in their community, country, or region, and the first cohort is limited to four selected participants.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Identity document or passport
  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses

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