WILD 2025 Women’s Global Leadership Forum Selection Criteria

• Completed application form.
• Personal statement (max. 500 words)
• Current resume/CV
• Recommendation letter (For employees: Current employer; for Entrepreneurs: select a client or partner.)

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for early-mid-career female leaders with 3-10 years of experience in global development who are eager to grow personally and professionally. Ideal candidates are committed to leadership and ready to contribute to one or more of the following areas:

Areas of Focus:

• Social Leadership: Addressing poverty, health equity, education, and gender equality.
• Environmental Sustainability: Promoting climate action, resource management, and water conservation.
• Economic Innovation: Driving economic growth, infrastructure development, and decent work opportunities.
• Global Partnerships: Strengthening collaboration and strategic leadership initiatives.

Application Eligibility:

If you are interested in both a scholarship and a fellowship, we recommend applying for the fellowship first. If you are not selected for the fellowship, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship pool. All are eligible to apply for a fellowship regardless of whether they have received a complimentary ticket from WILD in the past.