Attention all new media changemakers on the Indian subcontinent! If you're using digital media to deliver news in innovative ways, here's an opportunity you need to know about. (Ladies, read on; guys, forward this post to your female friends, please.)
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is offering an opportunity for two women entrepreneurs in the new media sector to join an upcoming class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women in India. The selected participants will be awarded full scholarships to participate in "an intensive 13-week program in Bengaluru focused on growing their business." (More details are available in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women brochure.)
“This unique initiative will provide much needed access and support, amplifying the voices and impact of women media entrepreneurs,” said IWMF Advisory Committee Chairman Merrill Brown. “The full participation of women in the global digital news frontier is crucial to ensuring equal access to new important news outlets. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with women around the world in groundbreaking journalistic and technological innovation.”
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2011.
Application Process
- Download project brochure & review eligibility requirements.
- Download and fill out the Goldman Sachs Application.
- Download and fill out IWF Application.
- Email both applications by June 1 to indiascholarship[at]iwmf.org.
Businesses must demonstrate potential for scale, and preference is given to entrepreneurs that employ at least five people.
Good luck!
Image adapted from Truthout.org (cc)
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