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SCWEN Fellowship Program
Since 2014, SCWEN has been providing leadership development, mentorship, resources, and opportunities for them to give back to their communities and empower one another with a very small founding team.
Now, our executive team is looking to increase the capacity of the organization while providing meaningful leadership pathways for the next generation.
The new SCWEN Fellowship Program will be another way of providing African, Muslim women with the tools they need to achieve their future goals. As a fellow, you will work closely with a member of our leadership team in the areas of grant writing/non-profit management, social media/website, and event/program coordinating to help advance SCWEN’s strategic vision for the year.
More about the Fellowship
Commitment
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Biweekly virtual meetings
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Three in-person meetings/retreats
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5-10 hours/week of virtual, asynchronous work
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6 month program (July 2026-January 2027)
Benefits
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Training and leadership in key areas
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$500 Stipend
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Mentorship & Networking opportunities
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Hands-on experience
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Professional references and letters of recommendation
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Volunteer hours for community service
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Certificate of recognition upon completion
Pathways
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Executive: support our Executive Director, Kujegi Camara with researching, writing, and applying for grants, connecting with donors, board of director development, organizing files/media, and developing/maintaining relationships with elected officials and community organizations.
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Marketing/Media/Finance: Support our Deputy Director, Fatuma Hydara with social media content creation, maintaining our website, writing newsletters, and fundraising initiatives.
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Programming: Support our Program Director, Fatou Waggeh, with planning and hosting our programs/events, including Girls Leadership Academy, Celebrating Success Gala, Annual Higher Education Consortium, and college access tours and initiatives.
Timeline
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Application Launch: Sunday, May 31st, 2026
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Application Closes: June 8th, 2026
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Announce Fellows: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
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Fellowship Dates: Monday, July 6th, 2026 to January 6th, 2027