We are looking for young women who have demonstrated leadership abilities through academics, service, international experience, or volunteer involvement to apply to Empower Peace’s Women2Women (W2W) International Leadership Program in Boston this summer from July 28 – August 6th, 2022.
Young women in Luxembourg, aged 15-19, have the exciting opportunity to apply this year for U.S. Embassy Luxembourg’s TWO scholarships to the W2W program, held this year at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston.
The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg scholarships cover international flights from Luxembourg, visa costs and full program fees including food, housing, transportation as well as travel health insurance (pending availability of funds).
Application Deadline: Monday, June 6th, 2022
The 10-day program has been specifically developed by Empower Peace to provide rising young female leaders, ages 15-19, with the skills needed to succeed in our global community. W2W builds a network of promising young women from around the globe, engages them in the issues that define their lives, and provides them with the tools, relationships and opportunities required to lead. It will include team-building activities; seminars and workshops with prominent leaders doing important work in government, media, business, science and technology, and non-profit; leadership development exercises and skills building and cultural activities.
Application and Eligibility
To apply, please complete the online application here: https://form.jotform.com/EmpowerPeace/women2women-2022-student
In the application, you will be asked to provide personal responses (in English) to four questions:
- Tell us about yourself. Share with us something you have accomplished of which you are proud.
- This program attracts emerging leaders from all over the world with diverse cultures, religions and opinions. How do you see yourself engaging in this experience?
- We will be discussing important issues affecting women and girls around the world. What are some ways you can share your experiences with others in your school and community after the program?
- What do you consider to be the most pressing women’s issue confronting women in Luxembourg? What do you consider to be the most pressing women’s issue today for women everywhere?
Application Deadline: Monday, June 6th, 2022
Emerging female leaders between the ages of 15 and 19 are welcome to apply. We welcome applicants of all ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and socioeconomic status. Applicants are required to have Luxembourgish nationality or be a permanent resident in Luxembourg to qualify for the U.S. Embassy Luxembourg scholarships.
Empower Peace requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to participate in the program.
NOTE: Candidates having U.S. citizenship cannot be considered for the scholarships.
Two participants from Luxembourg will be selected to participate in the W2W program this summer in Boston and will be awarded the U.S. Embassy Luxembourg scholarships.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at LuxembourgPublicAffairs@state.gov .
For more information on the program, visit the following website: https://www.epwomen2women.org/index.html
