The RMI Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications from early to mid-career women professionals in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Zambia.
This fully funded program, launched by RMI’s Energy Transition Academy (ETA), aims to enhance technical, leadership, and strategic capacities in clean energy. The inaugural cohort, delivered in partnership with local and global actors including AMP, will commence in June 2025.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: RMI’s Energy Transition Academy (ETA)
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria | Ethiopia | Zambia
- Category: Fellowship | Leadership Program | Clean Energy
- Eligible Gender: Female
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Technical Training | Mentorship | Networking Opportunities
- Deadline: May 21, 2025
Scholarship Details
The RMI Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship is designed to support women leaders in the Global South by providing:
- Technical training on distributed energy resources and local business models
- Project management skills, including risk mitigation, procurement, and finance
- Group mentorship with women energy leaders from various sectors
- Peer networking with other passionate women across the region
- A capstone project to develop a clean energy policy, initiative, or strategy in their country
Additionally, select fellows will be invited to a 3-day in-person leadership workshop in November 2025. This advanced training will focus on hands-on leadership skills for women leading clean energy projects or shaping policy. A separate selection process will occur during the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the RMI Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be early to mid-career women professionals
- Currently work on clean energy projects or policies in Nigeria, Ethiopia, or Zambia
- Demonstrate passion for leadership, innovation, and social impact in the energy sector
- Desire to expand their network and drive meaningful change in their communities
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the RMI Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship will receive:
- Comprehensive technical training
- Project management skill development
- Mentorship from experienced women energy leaders
- Opportunities for peer networking
- Support in developing a capstone project
- Potential invitation to an in-person leadership workshop
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed online application form
- Updated resume or curriculum vitae
- Personal statement detailing interest and goals in clean energy
- Proof of current involvement in clean energy projects or policies
How to Apply
To apply for the RMI Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
- Kindly wait for feedback
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