The EmpowerHer program aims to reduce the digital divide and enhance the economic empowerment of women in India. It is part of the AVPN Philanthropic Pooled Fund.

The program focuses on providing digital skills and resources to women, helping them improve their employment prospects and entrepreneurial capabilities.

The Korea Social Investment Foundation (KSIF) has partnered with Masai to deliver the program, leveraging Masai's expertise in education and training.

• Digital Skills Training: Teaching women essential digital skills, reducing digital divide among women
• Economic Empowerment: Helping women use digital skills for economic gain via internships, leading to employment opportunities
• Bridging the Digital Divide: Providing access to digital tools and resources for underserved women resulting in greater participation of women in the digital economy

• Best-In-Class Curriculum & Pedagogy: Our programs are 100% live distance learning, featuring real-time feedback, interactive sessions, and personalized learning experiences
• Live Tech-Learning: India's only live tech-learning course with Tier 1 instructors
• Industry-Ready Curriculum: Our curriculum is regularly updated based on industry feedback, with in-demand specializations added to help students launch sustainable careers

We are driven by outcomes to launch your career in tech, ensuring that our students gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry.

The Korea Social Investment Foundation (KSIF) is an impact investment corporation and accelerator established in 2012. KSIF provides investment, business consultation, and acceleration services to organizations that aim to create a better world by solving social issues. KSIF is sponsoring the EmpowerHer program for a batch of 460 students (Women only who meet certain criteria).

AVPN is the fund operator of this program and the #1 social investor network in Asia. With a network of over 600 members across 33 markets, AVPN increases the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital into the social sector in Asia. As a leading ecosystem builder, AVPN provides a network of peers, rigorous learning programs, and innovative capital mobilization opportunities to ensure resources are effectively deployed.

Masai is responsible for several key activities to ensure the success of the EmpowerHer program:

1. Recruitment: Masai will recruit both candidates and companies for the education and internship programs
2. Digital Education Programs: Masai will conduct tailored digital education programs for 460 candidates
3. Internship Program: Masai will operate an internship program for 60 selected candidates
4. Operational Assistance: Masai will provide operational assistance to Indian women participating in the program
5. Monitoring and Reporting: Masai will track the progress of the project and provide regular reports, including weekly, inception, interim, and final reports
6. Social Value Management: Masai will analyze and manage the social value generated from the project, track job placements, and manage follow-up activities to ensure the project's success and social impact

General Criteria:

• Age: 18-40 years old, Women only program
• Residency: Courses are for India Residents only
• Documentation: You must have a valid Aadhaar Card
• Language: Basic knowledge of the English language is a must for our courses
• Education: Must have cleared 12th grade or equivalent diploma
• Equipment: Must possess a Laptop or Desktop with a good internet connection
• Availability: Must be available between 4 PM to 8.30 PM during the course

Target Demographics:

• Location: 60-70% of enrolled students will come from Rural India ie Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and towns
• Economic Background: 60-70% of enrolled students will be from economically weaker sections (EWS) of society ie family income < 5 lakhs per annum

1. Stage 1: Registration - Candidates register for the program
2. Stage 2: MSAT - Candidates take the Masai School Admissions Test to assess their high school math and logic capabilities
3. Stage 3: Trial Week - Candidates who clear the MSAT cut off will be accepted for the trial week. Students who meet the attendance, assignment and assessment criteria will move to the EmpowerHER program
4. Stage 4: Documentation - Candidates who clear the MSAT must submit proof of their Economic Weaker Section (EWS) status and Aadhar Card. 70% of seats are kept for EWS students

• Program name: Web Developer (with Generative AI & Prompt Engineering)
• Curriculum Duration: 5 Months
• Course Timings: 4 pm to 8.30 PM, Monday to Friday
• Schedule:
  • 4:00 to 5:00 pm - Doubt Resolution (optional)
  • 5:15 to 6:15 pm - Soft Skills / Pair Programming (Mandatory Session)
  • 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Technical Skills (Mandatory Session)
• Modules: 5 (Five), One month each

• Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL
• Libraries & Frameworks: React, Node.js, Express.js, Supabase Client, Tailwind CSS
• Tools Used: Lovable, Cursor, Replit, V0, Supabase

• Attendance: Minimum 70% attendance in every module across various courses
• Assignments: Minimum 70% assignment submission in every module
• Assessment: Candidates must participate in periodic assessments to progress in the program

Masai shall assist 60 selected candidates out of 460 who have successfully completed the Education Program in securing internships.

• Duration: 2 months (only for eligible candidates)
• Stipend: Internship stipend paid by KSIF

Attendance & Participation:

• Maintain a minimum of 70% attendance in all live sessions
• Complete and submit at least 70% of all assignments on time
• Achieve a passing score (≥ 5/10) in every module evaluation

Internship Drive Requirements:

• Be willing to participate in all internship drives and accept offers in remote, on-site, or hybrid formats
• Failing to participate or declining the internship offer, masai will account the same towards contract fulfilment

Professionalism & Collaboration:

• Uphold respectful communication and collaboration in all peer-to-peer and mentor interactions
• Adhere to Masai's anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies at all times
• All work submitted must be original. Plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action, including removal from the program

Termination Clause: Students who fall below the attendance, assignment-submission, or module-evaluation thresholds will be exited from the program.

• Completion Certificate: Completed the Curriculum and internship program
• Participation Certificate: Completed the Curriculum, did not participate in internship

• Admissions: July 2025 - September 2025
• Trial Week: 22 Sep - 27 Sep 2025
• Education Program: October 2025 - February 2026
• Revision and Internship Preparation: March 2026
• Internship Program: April - May 2026

The medium of instruction at Masai is English. All lectures are delivered in English. As part of the curriculum, we also help you develop your written and verbal communication skills that help you become more employable.

No, we do not offer any loaner laptops.

No, your college CGPA does not play any role in your entry to our courses.

We do issue a certificate of completion upon graduation, and you also receive certification of completion or certification of participation.

At the time of admission, having an Aadhaar is mandatory.

The Software Development & Data Analytics space is amongst the most in-demand and ever-growing sectors in India. Our in-house placements team is dedicated to launching your career. It works with over 4000+ placement partners like MPL, Dream11, Samsung, Instamojo, Paytm, Nobroker, ShareChat, Revvsales etc.

Our team will help you prepare your resume, portfolio, build your digital profile, practice interviews and even help you when it comes to salary negotiation. However, at the end of the day, you are the one who would apply, give the interview and get the job.

Masai is an extensive & immersive online education experience. It's important to ask yourself, "Is this right for me?" Below are a few of the qualities it will take to be successful in our courses:

• Determination
• Proactiveness
• Career-focussed

The trial week will be held from 22nd September to 27th September. Students are expected to maintain:

• 70% Attendance
• 70% Assignment submission
• 50% Assessment scores

Students who meet or exceed Trial week requirements will continue in the program.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1.6 GHz Processor
• 4 GB RAM (For Full stack Android development - 8 GB RAM)
• 120 GB Hard Drive
• Web Cam
• Microphone

Recommended:

• 2 GHz Processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 256 GB Hard Drive (preferably solid state)

Internet Requirements:

• Minimum 2GB / 4GB of data per day
• Download speed recommended 20mbps, minimum 10mbps

Note: Recommended operating systems (in descending order): Ubuntu, macOS, Windows 10

• Duration: 5 months (October 2025 - Feb 2026)
• Timing: Monday - Friday - 4 pm to 8.30 pm
• Internship: 2 months (only for eligible candidates), internship stipend paid by KSIF

Masai School Aptitude Test or MSAT is a test that measures an individual's ability to solve problems, digest and apply information, learn new skills and think critically. We also check if the applicant has basic English speaking skills.

No, we do not guarantee a job after the course. Masai is a skill building school where we offer holistic development focusing on technical skills, soft skills and employability quotient. We offer you placement assistance and guidance only.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to write to us at empowerher@masaischool.com.

The EmpowerHer Entrance Test assesses analytical, mathematical, and logical reasoning skills through multiple-choice questions. To prepare, practice sample questions and review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and verbal reasoning concepts. Find practice test questions here.