Apply to the GenderPro Capacity Building Programme
Applications for the February 2026 cohort will OPEN on November 1.
How to Apply
Please click on the Apply button in the top right corner of this page to start your application process.
Create an Account
You will need to register and create an account in order to access the GenderPro Capacity Building Programme application. Once you have registered, you will receive an email asking you to verify your account. Please click on the link in the email to access your profile and to begin your application.
Complete the Application Form
The GenderPro Capacity Building Programme application contains the following sections:
- Demographic information
- Application questions
- Scholarship request (optional)
- Document upload
Please be prepared to attach the following documents to complete your application:
- Most recent CV or Resume
- Proof of bachelor's or higher degree
Upload instructions are available in the application portal.
The application should take approximately 40 minutes to one hour to complete.
Course Fees
The total cost of the GenderPro Capacity Building Programme is $2,500. Payment is due prior to the start of the course.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available upon request. The first installation of your plan must be paid prior to the start of the course.
Modes of Payment
Payment plans are available upon request. The first instalment of your plan must be paid prior to the start of the course.
Scholarship Opportunities
Qualifying Criteria
GenderPro offers a limited number of scholarships for qualified applicants who meet all of the following criteria:
You are living and working in the Global South*
- You work at a local or regional non-governmental organisation
- Your employer is unable to sponsor your course participation
Note that meeting all of the criteria does not guarantee a scholarship award.
How to Apply for a GenderPro Scholarship
If you believe that you qualify for a scholarship, you will be asked to fill out an additional section on the GenderPro Capacity Building Programme application form.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the application process, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If your question is not addressed on that page, please contact the GenderPro team at the Global Women's Institute at genderprocourse
gwu [dot] edu
*The Global South is a geopolitical term that refers to countries who have experienced colonial/imperial rule as well as those that have been historically marginalised by global inequality.