The Women's Leadership Scholarship (WLS) program (formerly the Native Leadership Scholarship) created educational opportunities for women activists, grassroots leaders, and organizers from the Global South and/or from indigenous groups. Between 2001 and 2009 WLS invested in women's leadership by supporting non-doctoral graduate education in human rights, sustainable development, and public health in many places around the world.

Notice to Prospective Applicants

Due to losses caused by the global financial crisis, and uncertainty about the timing of recovery, the Channel Foundation regrets that it has suspended its Women’s Leadership Scholarship Program and will not be accepting any further applications.