Women LEAD Nepal’s year-long, after-school Course provides an intensive experience based on practical, hands-on learning and personal growth. In the LEAD Course, young women explore their own identities as leaders and change-makers.
The Course starts with a two-week Institute (July 30 – August 12), focused on developing professional skills like public speaking and learning about Nepal’s most pressing issues. After the Institute, each participant invests 200+ hours creating change as she co-leads a four-month School Leadership program while receiving one-on-one mentoring, career guidance and professional opportunities. For more information, check out www.women-lead.org/
The total cost of the year-long LEAD Course is Nrs. 8,000 (approximately 650/month). The fee covers all course materials, unlimited access to our resource center, individualized university guidance, free English classes, a certificate, free lunches and exclusive access to WLEAD events. DO NOT let financial concerns stop you from applying – there are partial and full scholarships available to everyone who needs financial assistance.
We are committed to accepting the best applicants, regardless of their financial situation. Scholarship forms will be given out at the in-person interviews.
What should I expect from my LEAD year?
• Develop your personality, public speaking, and English language skills.
• Successfully transition from college to university and excel in your +2 studies.
• Meet 30 young women who are just like you and join the growing WLEAD community of 200 leaders.
• Meet amazing women who will teach, mentor, champion and believe in you, and learn from experts.
• Manage a project and become a role model through co-leading the School Leadership program.
Who should apply?
This is an equal opportunity program- young women from all castes, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply. The basic eligibility criteria are as follows:
1. Female students entering class 12;
2. Comfortable communicating in English and Nepali (both written and spoken);
3. Able to attend LEAD programs from 12 pm to 5 pm on weekdays and Saturday events;
4. Commit to fully participating in all aspects of the LEAD Course for the entire year: the two-week Leadership Institute and around 6-10 hours per week in leadership and professional development and mentoring during the rest of the year- 300 hours in total.
What is the application process like?
The LEAD Course has a two-step application process to ensure the most passionate, committed and amazing 30 young women in the entire Kathmandu Valley are selected!
