Thank you for your interest in the LebNet WiT Fellows program! Please scroll down for details on eligibility requirements, the program outline, upcoming deadlines, and frequently asked questions. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

About the Program

LebNet WiT Fellows is a 5-month fellowship program that equips the next generation of Lebanese women technologists with the skills needed to successfully explore and transition into careers in technology post-university. The program, which was launched by LebNet's Women in Tech community, consists of immersive skill-development workshops, panels and discussion circles, and activities that will cultivate a tight-knit cohort of fellows. In February 2023, the program will welcome 30 undergraduate students from the American University of Beirut (AUB), the Lebanese American University (LAU), and the Lebanese University (LU). First-generation college students from low-income backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

The program is open to applicants who:

First-generation college students from low-income backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Material

You will need to fill the application form by the deadline. The form will ask you to complete some questions and will ask you to submit a personal statement, your resume, and your university’s unofficial transcript. Please limit your resume and your personal statement to one page, each.

Application Deadline

To join the 2023 LebNet WiT Fellows cohort, please fill this application form by 11:59 pm on November 1, 2022. All applicants will receive a decision email by the end of December 2022.

Program Outline

The fellowship program will run from February 2023 to June 2023 every other Saturday at 6 pm Beirut time for 1-1.5 hours. The program consists of workshops, panels, discussion circles, and community-building activities. Topics to be covered range from building your CV and LinkedIn profile to effective networking to ask-me-anything panels on careers in product management, academia, etc. Fellows who participate in and complete the program will get the chance to network with leading Lebanese tech experts in North America, gain new skills, receive a fellowship certificate of completion, build connections with fellows for life, and join the LebNet WiT fellows alumni group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I’m a student at a university other than AUB, LAU, and LU?

A: Our hope is that the LebNet WiT Fellows program expands to welcome students attending all universities in Lebanon. For the 2023 cohort, we have set up partnerships with AUB, LAU, and LU.

Q: I am a high-school graduate about to start my undergraduate studies. Am I eligible to apply?

A: Yes, you are eligible to apply and will be considered a first-year undergraduate applicant.

Q: Can you explain the eligibility requirements in terms of undergraduate years?

A: If you’re a college student in a 3-year program, you are eligible to apply to WiT Fellows if you will be a first-year or second-year student in February 2023. If you’re a college student in a 4-year program, you are eligible to apply to WiT Fellows if you will be a first-year, second-year, or third-year student in February 2023.

Q: What if I'm a first-year university student and do not have any university transcripts yet?

A: Please submit the transcript of your final year in high school instead.

Q: Why can’t I apply as a senior (final-year) student?

A: The content of the workshops and panels of the fellowship program is set up with the expectation that fellows will have at least one year of studies left to incorporate the takeaways from the fellowship program into their academic and professional profile in preparation for transition to post-university life.

Q: Where and when will the program be held?

A: To facilitate logistics, keeping in mind the current economic hardships in Lebanon, the program will be held virtually via Zoom with the possibility of an in-person gathering at an advanced point. The program will be held from February to June 2023 on every other Saturday at 6 pm Beirut time to accommodate for program leaders joining from North America.

Q: What is the minimum GPA required?

A: We will be reviewing your application holistically and will not be exclusively deciding based on your GPA. Your academic and extracurricular experiences, as well as your ambitions and goals will factor into our decision.

Q: I have a question that is not listed here. Who should I reach out to?

A: Please reach out to the LebNet team at [email protected].