The Claire Mathonsi Young Feminist Scholarship 2025 for Young African Feminists (Fully Funded to the 8th RHNK Pan African AYSRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa, Kenya.)

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Application Deadline: May 7, 2025

Applications are actually open for the 2025 Claire Mathonsi Young Feminist Scholarship. In partnership with Planned Parenthood Global, the RHNK PanAfrican Conference is proud to announce the launch of the Claire Mathonsi Conference Scholarship – a totally sponsored alternative for a younger African feminist to attend the 8th RHNK Pan African AYSRHR Scientific Conference 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya.

This prestigious scholarship honors the legacy of the late Claire Mathonsi, a fierce advocate for ladies’s rights, gender equality, and sexual and reproductive well being and rights (SRHR). By amplifying the voices of younger African feminists, this scholarship offers a useful platform for them to join with like-minded activists, leaders, and organizations which are driving the motion for gender equality, well being justice, and girls’s empowerment throughout the continent.

Requirements

This scholarship is particularly designed for younger African feminists who’re:

• Aged 18-24 and at the moment residing in Africa.
• Actively concerned in feminist actions, particularly these specializing in sexual and reproductive well being and rights (SRHR), gender equality, and the empowerment of girls and ladies.
• Demonstrating management and a deep dedication to effecting optimistic change of their communities, whether or not by way of grassroots organizing, advocacy work, or coverage affect.
• Passionate about advancing the legacy of Claire Mathonsi and persevering with her work in the areas of girls’s rights, well being justice, and gender equality.

Benefits

This scholarship is totally funded and can cowl all bills associated to attending the 8th RHNK Pan African AYSRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. This consists of:

• Travel Costs: Round-trip airfare to Mombasa, Kenya.
• Accommodation: Full lodging throughout the convention.
• Conference Fees: All charges related to attending the occasion, together with registration and entry to numerous periods, workshops, and networking Opportunities.
• Per Diem: Daily allowance to cowl meals, transportation, and different incidentals throughout the convention.

How to Apply

The application course of is straightforward however requires candidates to be totally dedicated to advancing their work and Claire Mathonsi’s mission. Applicants are anticipated to:

1. Submit an Application: Complete the on-line application type, detailing your expertise in feminist actions, notably in SRHR and gender equality. Be certain to present examples of the way you’ve contributed to your group and what you intend to obtain by attending the convention.
2. Submit Supporting Documents: Provide a letter of advice from a mentor, group, or group chief who can communicate to your work and influence in feminist activism.
3. Write a Personal Statement: In your assertion, categorical your ardour for Claire Mathonsi’s work and why you imagine attending the RHNK Conference will improve your activism and management.
4. Review and Submit: Ensure all required paperwork are submitted earlier than the application deadline. The scholarship committee will assessment purposes on a rolling foundation and should invite shortlisted candidates for an interview.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Claire Mathonsi Young Feminist Scholarship