Grid Girls Internship Program 2025
Last updated on July 30th, 2025 at 12:44 pm
The Grid Girls Internship Program 2025 is a remarkable initiative taken by the National Grid Company (NGC), formerly known as NTDC, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program allows fully paid internships exclusively for women undertaking or have just graduated in Electrical, Electronics, and Civil Engineering fields. Hands-on engineering experience, mentorship, and leadership development are being provided to bridge the gender gap in STEM. The Grid Girls Internship Program is a fully sponsored, paid internship program that gives female engineering students a tremendous opportunity to acquire practical knowledge about the power and infrastructure sectors of Pakistan. NTDC aims to facilitate gender diversity by promoting women’s empowerment in the engineering field, which has traditionally been male-dominated. They earn a stipend of Rs 10,000 while getting exposed to national-level engineering projects, leadership coaching, and building a professional network.
گرڈ گرلز انٹرن شپ پروگرام 2025 نیشنل گرڈ کمپنی اور ایشیائی ترقیاتی بینک کا مشترکہ منصوبہ ہے۔ یہ پروگرام صرف خواتین کے لیے ہے جو الیکٹریکل، الیکٹرانکس یا سول انجینئرنگ میں تعلیم حاصل کر رہی ہیں یا فارغ التحصیل ہو چکی ہیں۔ اس میں عملی تربیت، رہنمائی، اور لیڈرشپ کی سہولت دی جاتی ہے۔ شرکاء کو ماہانہ 10,000 روپے وظیفہ دیا جاتا ہے۔ اس کا مقصد انجینئرنگ کے شعبے میں خواتین کو بااختیار بنانا اور صنفی فرق کو کم کرنا ہے۔
Eligibility Criteria for the NTDC Internships for Girls
To avail of the NTDC Internships for Girls, the following criteria will be considered:
- Female students enrolled in Bachelor, Master, or Diploma (DAE) programs in Electrical, Electronics, or Civil Engineering.
- The recent graduates in the above fields are also eligible.
- Preference will be given to those who have research or internship experience.
- Able to commit full-time to an internship during the program duration.
Design of the Grid Girls Internship Program
The program has been structured into two different cohorts to cater to different student academic levels:
- Cohort 1: This cohort includes two months of internship that will be available for 3rd-year undergraduates (5th/6th semester) and Master’s students (1st/2nd semester) with hands-on project-oriented work in national engineering sites.
- Cohort 2: This will comprise a one-month internship running alongside Cohort 1, specifically designed for undergraduates from the 2nd semester to final year and eligible TVET students, focusing on exploratory learning and field exposure.
How to Apply for Grid Girl Internships
The interested candidate can apply for the Grid Girls Internship Program by taking the following steps:
- Visit the official NTDC careers portal at ntdc.gov.pk/careers
- Check the “GRID GIRLS Internship Program 2025” listing.
- Verify eligibility and choose a cohort accordingly.
- Upload updated CV, academic transcripts, and certificates
- Fill in the online application before the last submission deadline of June 1, 2025
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and further selection.
Benefits of the Grid Girls Internship Program for Women
These benefits include participation in observing real engineering challenges on the ground in real-time, mentorship for both hard and soft skill development, exposure to leadership and career development workshops, potential and peer-to-industry networking opportunities, and a stipend for financial independence during that internship.
Objectives of the Internship Initiative for Women
- Facilitate hands-on engineering exposure for female students and graduates.
- Enrich technical and leadership skills with mentorship and coaching.
- Create professional linkages with industry experts and peers.
- Foster inclusion of gender within the energy industry and STEM fields
Help prepare internships regarding current and future leadership roles in engineering and infrastructure.
The Role of the Asian Development Bank in the Grid Girls Initiative
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has supported and funded the Grid Girls initiative in line with its goal of gender equality and sustainable development. A partnership with ADB ensures that the program has the funding as well as the strategic platform for achieving meaningful change in women’s participation in Pakistan’s energy sector.
ایشیائی ترقیاتی بینک نے گرڈ گرلز پروگرام کی مالی معاونت اور حمایت کی ہے تاکہ صنفی مساوات اور پائیدار ترقی کے اہداف حاصل کیے جا سکیں۔ اس شراکت داری کے ذریعے پروگرام کو نہ صرف فنڈز فراہم کیے جاتے ہیں بلکہ خواتین کی توانائی کے شعبے میں مؤثر شمولیت کے لیے ایک مضبوط حکمت عملی بھی مہیا کی جاتی ہے۔ یہ اقدام پاکستان میں خواتین کو بااختیار بنانے اور توانائی کے شعبے میں ان کی شرکت بڑھانے کی ایک اہم کوشش ہے۔
Key Features of the Grid Girls Internship Opportunity
The Grid Girls opportunity highlights some features:
- Hands-on engineering experience gained through working on a national energy and infrastructure projects
- Individualized coaching and mentoring by seasoned engineers and managers
- Professional development and technical training sessions
- Networking soirées with industry leaders and fellow interns
- Stipend of Rs. 10,00per monthth to assist the trainees financially throughout the program
Conclusion
The Grid Girls Internship Program 2025 is an oopportunity for women who are willing to build their careers in engineering and infrastructure. By blending real-life experience, mentorship, and professional development, this internship initiative for women is opening doors to a more inclusive and vibrant energy sector in Pakistan. Female students and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply and become part of this movement to empower women.
