This Is What Happens When Women Read Scholarship
Overview
We live in a world where millions of women are still told what they can and cannot read.
The This Is What Happens When Women Read scholarship seeks to identify and support women who have faced and overcome obstacles to their education, due to gender-based discrimination. This Is What Happens When Women Read seeks to harness the power of world-class education to equip women with the knowledge and confidence to challenge oppressive structures and thrive as independent thinkers and leaders.
Founder Julianna Glasse brings together emerging voices for liberation – women with a track record of academic excellence and a commitment to speaking out about their feminist ideals. Scholars can expect to participate in incredible events and should be willing to join Julianna and others on platforms for speaking and writing, in a community of clarion voices calling for autonomy.
This Is What Happens When Women Read Scholarship
Scholarship details
Value
Full course fees
Number available
One
Eligibility criteria
Open to female candidates
Selection criteria
Consideration for the scholarship will be given to those who can demonstrate that they have:
- Faced gender-based obstacles to their education
- A commitment to leadership in women’s liberation
- Excellent academic achievement, evidenced through degree results, GMAT or GRE score
- Interest in speaking or writing on the experience of religiously-perpetuated gender-based discrimination and/or finding liberation through literature.
How to apply
Candidates must submit a complete MBA application and upload a This Is What Happens When Women Read scholarship essay (maximum 500 words) in the Funding section of the programme application form, answering the following questions:
'Have you ever experienced the weaponization of religion or religion-based discrimination? What obstacles have you faced in pursuing your education and how have you overcome them? How are you planning to use your MBA to promote equality and women’s rights?'
Deadline
Application by 1 October 2025 is strongly recommended.
The final deadline is 7 January 2026.
Selection process
Applications received by 1 October 2025 will be reviewed and the scholarship awarded to the best candidate who meets all the selection criteria. If, in the opinion of the selection panel, there are no suitable candidates at that stage, later applications will be considered.
You will receive an update on the status of your scholarship application shortly after admissions decisions have been made at each stage.
This Is What Happens When Women Read is a global force for liberation through literature. This scholarship aims to inspire women worldwide on their journey to self-actualization through education and safe community.
