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Women's Leadership Program
The Women’s Leadership Program is a comprehensive leadership and development program for male and female Mongolian nationals who hold a Master's or PhD degree from Australia. The program was initiated by the Australian Government to enhance participants’ abilities to compete equally in the workplace and cultivate them to become the next generation of Mongolian leaders. This program is part of the Australian Government’s assistance to Mongolia’s development and is implemented in Mongolia by the Zorig Foundation. The program promotes gender equality in leadership, with a gender ratio of 70% (women) and 30% (men).
Program details
Program duration
8 months
Number of participants
20-25
Program fee
Free
Program starts
August every year
By the numbers:
Established year
2015
Alumni
182
Community development projects
36
Donors:
Current
FAQ
All male and female Mongolian nationals who hold a Master’s or PhD degree in Australia is eligible to apply. The program aims to enhance participants' abilities to compete equally in the workplace and cultivate them to become the next generation of Mongolian leaders.
The selection process involves an initial review of written applications, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. Those who achieve the highest scores during this process will be nominated as program participants.
Throughout the program's duration, participants will engage in a variety of activities such as skill development seminars, networking events, leadership training, and more. These activities are designed to fit within non-working hours, generally taking place once a week.
Yes, as an integral component of the program, participants will collaborate in teams to carry out Community Development Projects in line with their personal interests. Seed funding is extended to aid these projects, with a track record of 36 successful projects completed over the past 9 years.
After completing the 8-month leadership and professional development program in Mongolia, 10 selected participants engage in a two-week intensive leadership program in Australia.
Yes, participants become part of an alumni network with access to continued support, networking opportunities, and further professional development resources.
To be eligible for the program, participants are required to be currently residing in Mongolia.
Being part of the Women's Leadership Program has been an absolute joy. This program distinguishes itself by providing personal development courses and direct learning opportunities from experts who are not only proficient in their fields but also recognized as the best in Mongolia. Additionally, participants challenge themselves through community development projects. This hands-on experience and the collaboration with fellow participants from diverse fields and perspectives was a rare and rewarding opportunity. My experience at the University of Queensland further reinforced the importance of female leadership, shedding light on the universal challenges faced by emerging female leaders. This program has been truly eye-opening and inspiring. I urge everyone not to miss the chance to join this collaborative effort between the Australian Awards Mongolia and the Zorig Foundation, dedicated to fostering leadership development in Mongolia.
Ts.Nominzol
WLP 2023 Alumna
