Open call: Audio Girl Foundation scholarship programme for women

The programme combines virtual training with scholarship support intended to provide participants with industry knowledge, practical skills and career development opportunities in areas of the music and entertainment sector where women remain underrepresented.

According to the organisers, selected participants will receive scholarship support valued at $300 to help reduce financial barriers to accessing training opportunities.

The programme is expected to focus on technical, operational and business aspects of the creative industries, with organisers seeking to encourage broader participation beyond performance-based careers.

Programme areas include:

• Music business and industry structure
• Music marketing and branding
• Music release strategy
• Music project management
• Music distribution clinic

Eligibility and programme details:

• Open to young women across Africa and the diaspora
• Applicants should have an interest in music, creativity, media, technology or entertainment
• Scholarship value: $300
• Learning format: Virtual
• Application deadline: 22 June
• Registration fee: N3 000 (approximately $3) for non-Audio Girl members

Interested applicants can complete the application form here before 22 June.

The organisers said the initiative aims to strengthen skills development and increase opportunities for women entering the audio technology and music business sectors as demand for specialised talent in Africa’s creative industries continues to grow.

Interested applicants can submit applications through the programme’s registration platform. Further information on membership and partnership opportunities is also available through the organisers.

View the original call here.

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