
Project Artemis is a high-level two-week business education program that aims to build the entrepreneurial skills of promising Afghan businesswomen. It is operated by Thunderbird School of Global Management, a top-ranked business school in Glendale, Arizona, USA. Up to 15 women from Afghanistan will be selected for full scholarships for each program which will be held at the Thunderbird campus in January 2013.
WHAT: The women selected for this program will receive two weeks of business training in the form of classes by top professors, site visits to American companies, and personal mentoring for each woman on her specific business idea. Some of the topics taught during the training include: marketing, financial reporting, business strategy and leadership.
WHO: Up to 15 Afghan women who are either currently running a business or intend to start a business in Afghanistan will be selected. Participants will be selected on the basis of their experience, their demonstrated business knowledge, and the strength of their business idea.
COST: There is no cost to the participants. Full scholarships to the program will be awarded. This includes air transportation from Afghanistan to the United States, lodging, food, visa expenses and course materials.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must have submitted the attached application and a resume in either English OR Dari.
Application materials may be submitted:
DEADLINE: All applications and supporting materials must be received NO LATER THAN JUNE 29, 2012.
LEARN MORE: For more information, e-mail projectartemis@thunderbird.edu.