WAI Scholarships
You must be a current WAI member to apply.
Harvard Professional Development Scholarships:
Harvard Women in Leadership scholarship applications will open on November 15, 2025.
Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders is a three-day professional development program hosted by WAI and conducted by Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education.
WAI Harvard Emerging Leaders 2026 Professional Developments:
May 13-15, 2026, On Campus in Cambridge, MA
June 3-5, 2026, Online Program
November 4-6, 2026, Online Program
WAI Harvard Scholarship Applications
To qualify for a WAI Harvard Emerging Leaders Scholarship, the applicant must be a current WAI member through November 10, 2026, or join as a new member by January 10, 2026. This program is for high-performing WAI members with at least seven years of career experience and an aptitude for leadership.
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General Scholarships:
The WAI2026 Scholarship Cycle is closed. Applications were open from July 15 - October 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified by December 15, 2025.
WAI2027 Scholarships will open in July 2026.
WAI does not consider race, ethnicity, or gender in the awarding of scholarships.
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Email scholarships@wai.org with any additional questions.