Deadline: 31st December 2025 | Mentorship and education programme for young women in higher education

Overview
The Women@Dior & UNESCO Education and Mentorship Program 2026–2027 is a year-long global initiative by UNESCO in partnership with Christian Dior. It’s designed to empower young women through personalized mentorship, access to an online education platform with expert-led courses, and participation in a social impact project. The programme supports personal and professional development with a focus on leadership, creativity, inclusion, and sustainable development.

Eligibility

  • Must identify as a woman and be under 30 years old at the time of application

  • Currently enrolled full-time in a higher education institution (final-year undergraduate or postgraduate)

  • Proficient in written and spoken English

  • Must not have participated in the Women@Dior & UNESCO program previously

Description
Participants are matched with a Dior mentor for one-on-one professional guidance and networking support. They gain access to an online education platform with over 16 courses on topics such as leadership, self-awareness, creativity, inclusion, and sustainable development. Mentees also collaborate in small teams on the “Dream for Change” project, developing a concrete social impact initiative to address challenges affecting women and girls in their communities. The programme fosters a global community of peers and includes opportunities for online and in-person engagement throughout the year.

Benefits

  • Personalized mentorship from Dior professionals

  • Access to a structured online education platform with expert-led courses

  • Participation in the Dream for Change social impact project

  • Community networking and ongoing events

  • Certificate upon successful completion of the programme

Find out more and apply at the official link below:

OFFICIAL LINK

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Apply before 31st December, 2025