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2016 Australia Awards Fellowships & Professional Development – Short Courses for Africans to study in Australia ( Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 18th 2015

Applications for the 2016 Australia Africa Fellowships are now open.

Australia Awards in Africa (AAA), an initiative of the Australian Government, is a pan-African program of development scholarships and fellowships that offers 1,000 postgraduate scholarships each year to eligible African professionals.

Australia Awards, a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa, provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute actively to development in their home countries.

The goal of the Australia Awards Fellowships program is to develop appropriately trained current and aspiring leaders in priority areas, who, in the short- to medium-term, will be in a position to advance key regional policy objectives and increase institutional capacity of partner countries.

Those Fellowships are designed to complement individual bilateral country programs by offering flexible fellowship placements which address current and emerging needs at the country, sub-regional and regional levels.

In Africa, the Australian Government offers scholarships and fellowships under Australia Awards for African professionals to undertake long-term studies leading to a postgraduate degree and short-term training leading to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge. Long-term awards include Australia Awards Scholarships to undertake Masters-level studies in Australian universities.

Australia Awards Short Courses are formal courses of study or training, delivered in Australia and Africa, of less than three months duration by an approved Australian higher education provider.  Training is available for experienced employees from African public, private and non-government organisations (civil society).

Professional Development – Short Courses & Australia Awards Fellowships

 Australia Awards Short Courses

The Short Courses will be aligned to Australian Government policy priorities and areas of high demand for African Governments. These include:

  • Agricultural Productivity
  • Extractives (including mining, oil and gas)
  • Public Policy

Check Out which Awards are available in your country:
A
Algeria 
Angola
B
Benin
Botswana –
Burkina Faso
Burundi
C
Carpe Verde
Cameroon –
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo, Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cote d’Ivoire –
D
Djibouti
E
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia –
G
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana –
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
K
Kenya
L
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
M
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique –
N
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria –
R
Rwanda
S
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
T
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
U
Uganda
Z
Zambia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Australia Australia Awards Fellowships & Professional Development – Short Courses for Africans

 

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2016/2017 Australia Awards Masters Level Scholarships for Study in Australia (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: November 30th 2015

In Africa, the Australian Government offers scholarships and fellowships under the Australia Awards for African nationals to undertake long term studies leading to a postgraduate degree and short term training leading to the acquisition of new skills. Long term awards include Australia Award Scholarships to undertake Masters-level studies in Australian universities.

Australia Awards Scholarships (Masters level)

Priority areas are:

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must not be more than 50 years of age at the date of your application.
  • You must have at least three (3) years’ relevant post graduate work experience. This work experience must be in a role relevant to your proposed field of study and to your employment organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should demonstrate public sector work experience, and so on). Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.
  • You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 3rd Class Pass.
  • Public sector candidates must comply with Government of your country regulations for government employees wishing to apply for scholarships
  • Public sector, private sector and civil society candidates must provide evidence of completion of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) (for Nigerian candidates- visit adsafrica.com.au for country specific requirements) when they apply.
  • You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree
  • You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award

Eligible African Countries

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo(Republic of), Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia

Check Out which Awards are available in your country below:
A
Algeria 
Angola
B
Benin
Botswana -A
Burkina Faso
Burundi
C
Carpe Verde
Cameroon – A  November 30th 2015
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo, Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cote d’Ivoire – A November 30th 2015
D
Djibouti
E
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia – A November 30th 2015
G
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana – November 30th 2015
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
K
Kenya
L
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
M
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique – A November 30th 2015
N
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria – A November 30th 2015
R
Rwanda
S
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
T
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
U
Uganda
Z
Zambia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Australia Awards Masters Level Scholarships for Study in Australia (Fully Funded)

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AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 Video Contest ( $10,000 Prize and Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

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Application Deadline: October 30th, 2015 at 10 am EST.

  • Events
    International Green Week Fair (January 15-24, 2016) and AGCO Africa Summit (January 18, 2016)

Applications are now been accepted for the The AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 video contest.

  • Do you have an innovative agribusiness concept you have developed or implemented? Does it benefit smallholder farmers, women or youth?
  • Do you enjoy ‪Public Speaking‬? Enter the video contest and be our next Ambassador!

Eligibility

The Program is only open to persons who are over twenty-one (21) years of age during the Submission Period and who meet all of the following minimum requirements as listed below:

Minimum Requirements

  • Proof of African origin and valid passport from an African country.
  • Present residence in an African country g Fluent in spoken English.
  • Some experience with speaking in front of a large audience.
  • No record of criminal behavior including crimes of moral turpitude or which might bring AGCO into disrepute.
  • No membership in extreme, radical or violent groups including but not limited to groups which advocate the violent overthrow of any government.
  • No human rights offenses.
  • Must be available to participate in both Events: International Green Week Fair (January 15-24, 2016) and AGCO Africa Summit (January 18, 2016)
  • Must be eligible to receive a visa to enter Germany during the Event
  • May not be an employee or immediate family member of an employee with AGCO
  • Men and women are welcome to participate in the contest.

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Prize:

  • Hosting the AGCO Africa Summit on January 18, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
  • Representing your continent for AGCO as an AGCO Africa Ambassador at the International Green Week fair in Berlin, Germany from January 15-24, 2016.
  • Responsibility in regular reporting (bi-weekly) about trends and developments in African agriculture and economy as well as AGCO‘s activities in Africa on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in posts, uploads and video messages during the one year contract period (when appropriate, participation at AGCO events in Africa).
  • $10,000.00 cash award at the beginning of the one-year contract.
  • Reimbursement for all reasonable traveling expenses solely related to participation as
  • the AGCO Africa Ambassador.
Winning
  • Qualification for the contest begins on August 28th, 2015 at 10 am EST and ends on October 30th, 2015 at 10 am EST.
  • Submissions will be approved, judged and decided on by the AGCO marketing team. The announcement of the winner takes place on November 27th, 2015 on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/AfricaAmbassador. Eligible Participants accept and acknowledge that the decision of the Judges is final.

Video Submission:

Eligible Participants may enter the Program by creating and submitting a video of themselves explaining why they should be chosen to act as the AGCO Africa Ambassador to Germany during the Event.
  • The video must not contain obscenities or other objectionable content.
  • Eligible Participants may enter as many times as they choose so long as each Submission offers different content and perspective from a previous Submission by the Eligible Participant. Multiple entries of the same Submission will result in disqualification.
  • Your video should be uploaded on the Youtube page youtube.africa-ambassador.com as a video response to the contest video, posted on our AGCO Africa Ambassador Facebook page www.facebook.com/AfricaAmbassador or Twitter page www.twitter.com/AGCOAmbassador or sent directly via email to [email protected].
  • Submissions must be no less than thirty (30) seconds and/or no more than three (3) minutes in length.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 Video Contest

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Ashoka Course: The Future of Work in Africa (six week online professional development course)

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Application Deadline: October 14th 2015

The Future of Work in Africa: Innovations in Youth Employment is a six week online professional development course which will cover both the obstacles and challenges of African Youth employment with a focus on innovative solutions and promising new initiatives.

Each week participants will explore models, methodologies and the sectors critical to creating employment opportunities in Africa. In order to create a rich learning experience, the course will be comprised of a select group of program managers, policy makers, fellows and innovators chosen based on their background and work in the sector. Together the goal is to create new connections and generate new ideas for developing a future of work that can advance the social economic status of African communities.

This course is being produced as part of Future Forward, a partnership between Ashoka, the world’s largest network of social innovation and entrepreneurship, and The Mastercard Foundation that aims to identify and support the most innovative social entrepreneurs.

The entirety of this course is delivered online with a total time commitment of 2-5 hours per week. It is designed to be highly interactive and social, but we also work hard to ensure that the majority of the content can be experienced in a self-paced manner. To enhance the interactive nature of the course, each week we will be featuring at least one real-time interaction, such as live discussions and live guest expert interviews along with discussion boards, readings, and videos.

Course Modules:

  • Week 1: Youth and Employment in Africa
  • Week 2: Defining Work and Sector Opportunities
  • Week 3: Skills Training and Education
  • Week 4: Youth Employment Policy and Government Engagement
  • Week 5: Entrepreneurship and Employment Ecosystems
  • Week 6: Final Review & Wrap-up

Topic Areas Included in Course Modules:

The below themes and topic areas will be covered in the above listed course modules.

  • Technology: How Tech Start-ups are Tackling Corruption, Global Warming, and More
  • Agriculture: Building Wealth by Breaking the Rules of Traditional Farming
  • Education: Classroom Without Walls, Learning and Earning in the Real World
  • Health: How Young People are Driving Excellence in the Health Sector
  • Impact Investment: Measuring Return on Investment & Designing for Scale of Impact

In this six week course, you will:

  • Learn about the greatest opportunities for innovations in youth employment in Africa, and how to break silos and foster effective collaboration across sectors
  • Create critical connections with others working on youth employment in Africa, including innovators, entrepreneurs, practitioners and policy makers.
  • Interact with guest expert speakers who have cutting-edge approaches towards enabling youth success, funding the sector, or shaping major shifts in the field
  • Increase knowledge about youth employment through discussion questions, group activities, and select readings.
  • Be able to recognize strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for increased impact in your work on youth employment in Africa

 Apply Now for the The Future of Work in Africa: Innovations in Youth Employment

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the The Future of Work in Africa: Innovations in Youth Employment

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2015/2016 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University, USA.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: JANUARY 4, 2016

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a $500 million, 10-year initiative to educate and prepare young people – particularly from Africa – to lead change and make a positive social impact in their communities.

The Scholars Program provides young people from economically disadvantaged communities who have demonstrated academic talent and leadership potential with access to quality and relevant education.

The Program will serve an estimated 15,000 young people at the secondary and university levels. It has a particular focus on Africa, which is the world’s youngest continent and is experiencing unprecedented growth

Eligibility Requirement:

The program is open to residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries. Students must be first-time applicants to MSU. Transfer students are not eligible for the program.

  • Strong academic performance to date in secondary school suggesting continued academic success as an undergraduate student.
  • An interest in and capacity for give-back, evidenced by commitment and engagement outside the classroom in the school and/or community.
  • Manifest ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Network.
  • Ability to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas and represent one’s home country in this role.
  • Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin.
  • Commitment to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa.

Application Instructions:

  • In order to apply for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University, you MUST also apply to MSU and arrange to have required test scores and supporting materials sent to the University.
    IMPORTANT: Be sure to save your Applicant ID and password during the MSU application process. You will need your Applicant ID to complete the MCF Scholarship Application.
  • Students must be admitted to Michigan State University to be considered for this scholarship. To maximize consideration, apply early and ensure that the University receives all required admission application materials and test scores by January 4, 2016. To monitor the status of your application for admission you can log in to your personalized admissions portal at beaspartan.msu.edu with your MSU Applicant ID and password.
  • Complete this scholarship application and upload it electronically via your online admissions portal no later than January 4, 2016. You may submit the scholarship application at the same time as your MSU application. If you are submitting a hand-written scholarship application, you should ensure the document and scanned copy are clearly legible. Fill out this application with as much detail as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Provide a copy of the MCF Recommendation Form to an appropriate individual per the form instructions. Have your recommender complete this form and email it as an attachment to [email protected] no later than January 4, 2016.
  • Please select someone other than a family member who knows you well and can confidently speak to your family’s economic circumstances to complete the Family Background Form. Be sure to select someone whom we can contact in order to ensure your eligibility.

Timeline:

  • JANUARY 4, 2016    Application for admission and all supporting academic materials (official transcripts, mark sheets, external exams, test scores) received by MSU
  • JANUARY 4, 2016    Submission deadline for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at MSU Undergraduate Scholarship Application and Recommender Form
  • MARCH 2016    Finalist Interviews
  • APRIL 1, 2016    Notification of Scholarship Status
  • MAY 1, 2016    Awardee decision due date

 Forms

To apply visit: beaspartan.msu.edu.
For more information on application requirements visit: www.admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_requirements.asp.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University

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TechChange Summer Fellowship 2016 Code for Social Good ( $2,000 monthly stipend)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: February 15, 2016.

  • Do you want to apply your programming skills to make a difference in the world?
  • TechChange is excited to announce a summer fellowship program for recent graduates and rising college juniors and seniors.

The fellowship will provide practical training in web development as well as a unique exposure to a range of applications and organizations using technology to tackle a variety of global challenges — from creating prosthetic limbs with a 3D printer to combating malaria with mobile devices.

As a fellow you will spend three months designing and implementing a web development project related to education, technology, and social good. TechChange staff will provide training, mentorship, and a series of events to support you in this process.

Whom:

The fellowship is open to non-US citizens based outside of the US willing to cover their own visa & travel processes and expenses and non-US citizens based in the US with student visas or other legal working status. Unfortunately, we cannot supply visas or arrange travel for non-US citizens outside of the US.

Eligibility Requirements:
You must:

  • Be a current junior, senior, or a recent graduate
  • Have at least one year of experience in computer science or web development
  • Possess an interest in international relations, international development, humanitarian work, and social good
  • Be self-starting and willing to have a little fun too

It helps if you also have (but absolutely not required):

  • Proficiency in Node.js, Django, or PHP
  • Exposure to Javascript frameworks
  • Familiarity with Grunt, Gulp, or other build tools
  • Teaching or curriculum design experience

Fellowship Worth:

  • Training in Javascript, Node.js, PHP, React, Flux, Backbone.js, database management, and more
  • One-on-one mentorship with TechChange staff
  • Field trips to organizations working in technology and social change
  • An event series on a range of topics related to technology and social change
  • A $2,000 monthly stipend for 3 months
  • A round-trip plane ticket to DC from a location within the US
  • Support with job placement at the conclusion of the fellowship

E-Mail: fellowship [at] techchange.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of TechChange Summer Fellowship 2016

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2015 YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program Cohort 3, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 15 2015

Cohort 3 application dates are from September 1 – 15, 2015, and the cohort starts on November 16 2015 – February 6 2016.

Who is the next generation of Africa’s business, public and civic leaders? YOU ARE!
The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is looking for young men and women who are ready to embrace leadership, working hard to achieve their goals as well as to make an impact on their countries. Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 from Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda are encouraged to apply to the program.
The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is a diverse and dynamic learning environment that will provide the training, networking, business and entrepreneurial skills to enhance your ability to lead.

 

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Who Should Apply?

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is merit-based and open to young East African leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
  • Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
  • Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

Study Tracks:

  • Business and Entrepreneurship:

This track caters to the range of emerging or aspiring entrepreneurs who expect to take on leadership roles within the private sector or build their own business ventures on the continent.

• Civic Leadership:
This track is oriented to those who are or aspire to be civically engaged and serve the public through non-governmental organizations, community based organizations, or volunteerism.
• Public Management:
This track is tailored to those who work or aspire to work in any level of government (including elected positions), regional organizations such as the African Union or
the East Africa Community, international organizations such as the United Nations, or other publicly-minded organizations or think tanks

Selection Criteria

Selection for participation in the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa will be conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semi-finalists will then be interviewed before a final selection is made and an invitation to join the program is issued.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

  • A demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
  • A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Apply Now for the 2015 YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program Cohort 3

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program

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AfCHPR Moot Court Competition 2015 for Undergraduate & Post Graduate Students across Africa (Full Funded to the African Court in Arusha, Tanzania).

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Application Deadline: Friday 3 October 2015.

When: The finals of the competition shall take place on 30 November – 3 December 2015 at the seat of the African Court in Arusha, Tanzania.

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court) is a continental court established by Member States of the African Union to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.

In an effort to promote the work of the Court and the African Human Rights System, the African Court has organized a pilot moot court competition. The competition is being organized under the aegis of the African Governance Architecture (AGA), the continental framework for the promotion of good governance in Africa.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The Moot Court Competition is open to undergraduate and post graduate students from all institutions of tertiary education in Africa.
  • Each university is entitled to present one team composed of two students – preferably one woman and one man. Each team shall be accompanied by a team coach.
  • The moot court competition shall also be preceded by a one-day lab/ workshop on international human rights and good governance as well as networking events.

Scholarship

  • Competition finalists will receive a scholarship that will cover travel, accommodation and meals for the duration of the finals.

Registration Procedure

  • Every university in Africa is invited to present a team of two students – preferably one woman and one man.
  • The moot court competition is organized in three phases of progressive elimination.

Phase 1:

  • Registration of teams and submission of memorials Registration is open from 1 July to 3 October 2015.. All teams are required to submit written memorials before 15 September 2015. Registration and submission of memorials is free of charge.

Phase 2:

  • Selection The top 15 teams will be selected and announced in late September 2015. The selection of the top teams will be on the basis of written memorials. Feedback and clarification of facts may be provided. Memorials from respective teams shall be exchanged.

Phrase 3:

Finals in Arusha The top 15 teams shall be invited to Arusha to argue their cases before a panel of judges.
To register, please submit the following to the address below:
1. Application form
2. Participant CVs. (CVs should be no longer than 3 pages)
3. Written memorials

Forms:

Email: [email protected]
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Conservation Centre, Dodoma Road
P.O. Box 6274 | Arusha, TANZANIA |Tel: +255 732 979506/9

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

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Transformative Actions Program Tap Potential Video Contest 2015 on Climate Change (1,000 Euro Prize & Social Reporting Gig at COP21in Paris France)

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Application Deadline: 30 September 2015

  • Are you a budding filmmaker with an interest in climate change and the environment?
  • Are you passionate about cities and how they can tap their potential to tackle climate change?
  • If so, keep reading for a chance to win a cash prize of 500 euro and a social reporting gig at COP21 this December.

The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) is a 10-year initiative aiming to showcase the potential of local climate action. It aims to improve cities’ and regions’ access to financing, and maximize investment in low-carbon and climate-resilient urban development and governance processes. The TAP will showcase 100 ambitious projects at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris in December 2015.

The TAP Video Contest invites you to show off your videography talent, and share your ideas on how to tap the potential for climate action.

Across the globe, people are turning the climate change challenge into an opportunity. We want to hear these stories. Your film might focus on your own actions, those of a community group or university, or perhaps the work your city or region is doing. The story is yours to tell – but here are some ideas to kick-start your brainstorming:

  • Describe an initiative that focuses on combatting climate change. How could this be scaled up to have an even greater impact in your city or further afield?
  • Share your ideas on a new or existing project that would convince your family, friends or colleagues to take climate action. What is it about this project that encourages the community to get on board?
  • Have your say on the transformative action needed to encourage sustainable development in your hometown. If you were the mayor, what would be your first order of business?

Requirements:

  • Your film can be in any digital video format – you can even use your smartphone!
  • Choose whatever film style you wish. Perhaps you want to narrate, sketch, sing, animate, or illustrate your story… Be creative!
  • Your film can be in any language, but we strongly suggest you include English subtitles and a full script.
  • Your film must not have been entered in other film contests before.

How to Apply:

It’s easy! Anyone can join, as an individual or in a group. You may submit as many entries as you like. Simply follow these steps:

  1. Create a 15 second to 3 minute digital video about tapping the potential of transformative climate action in cities or regions.
  2. Upload your film on Vine, Youtube, Youku or Vimeo.
  3. Tag your film with #TAPPotential and share your video with your social network!
  4. Write an email to [email protected] to inform us of the link by 30 September 2015. Please provide us with your name and a contact telephone number.

Selection Criteria:

The winner will be marked out of a total of 50 points on the following criteria:

  • Content: clarity and effectiveness of the video in documenting a story about climate transformation, promoting action and/or offering new solutions. (15 points)
  • Innovation, originality, and impact: telling the story in a fresh and unusual way, appealing to a broad and diverse audience and encouraging further thought and action. (15 points)
  • Technical expertise: quality of camera and audio work, effectiveness of editing and strength of script. (10 points)
  • Online impact: How many likes or views your video gets when published online. We want you to share and promote your video to your network! (10 points)

Prize

  • First prize: 500 euro
  • Second prize: 300 euro
  • Third prize: 200 euro
  • Winners will also be offered the opportunity to work alongside ICLEI’s Communications Team as a social reporter at the Cities and Regions Pavilion – TAP 2015 at COP21 in Paris. (Please note the prize does not grant entrance to the restricted UNFCCC Blue Zone at COP21.)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Transformative Actions Program Tap Potential Video Contest 2015

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International Chamber of Commerce Photographic Award 2015 #OurClimate (€4,000 Euros Prize)

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Application Deadline: 13 November 2015, midnight (Paris time).

The International Chamber of Commerce Photographic Award 2015 is a celebration of artistic skill and outstanding photography which aims to draw attention to—and stimulate dialogue around—the global challenge of climate change.

The Award invites professional and amateur photographers from all over the world to submit applications reflecting on the theme of #OurClimate: from the causes and impacts of a changing climate, through to our response (past, present or future) to one of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Entries will be judged by a distinguished international jury chaired by John Danilovich, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The winning photographs will be exhibited alongside a selection of shortlisted images that most powerfully illustrate the theme of #OurClimate.

The exhibition will be held in December 2015 during the landmark Paris Climate Conference (COP21), at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris. The winners will be announced at ICC’s COP21 gala reception on 8 December.

Eligibility:

  • Entry is open to anyone over the age of 18.
  • The Award is open to all photographers—whether amateur, professional or student—who are invited to submit between 1-3 thought-provoking and captivating images exploring the theme of #OurClimate.
  • THE THEME: #OURCLIMATEWorks must reflect on the theme of #OurClimate: this might range from the causes and impacts of climate change, through to public, political or commercial responses to the single biggest challenge facing humanity.

Entry Rules

  • Image data files created with any digital devices including smartphones, digital still cameras (including medium and large-format cameras), and images that have been retouched using software or by other means will be accepted.
  • Retouched photography using camera app or photo editing app is also accepted. Both color and monochrome images will be accepted. Works taken on film or scans of photographs taken by film cameras are eligible.

A title and a short description of the artwork (maximum 100 words) must be submitted with each entered photograph.

  • File format: JPEG/300dpi recommended.
  • The standard color space for the judging process is sRGB.
  • File size: Up to 20 MB per work.

Prize

The judging panel will award three prizes:

  • First prize: €2,000
  • Second prize: €1,000
  • ICC Young Photographer of the Year (26 years and under): €1,000

Submission

  • To participate in the ICC Photographic Award, fill out the online entry form, upload your work and submit

Timeline:

  • 1 September to 13 November 2015, midnight (Paris time).
  • The winners will be notified through email by end of November 2015

For More Information:

E-Mail: [email protected].

Visit the Official Webpage of the International Chamber of Commerce Photographic Award 2015

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African Innovations Award 2016 for Africa’s Innovative Thinkers ($USD25,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: November 30 2015

Are you between the ages of 18 & 40? Do you have a revolutionary idea in Education, Science & Technology, Agricultural/Agribusiness, Healthcare and Energy? How about a solution that can improve the lives of millions of people on the African continent?

On April 9th, 2016, The African Innovations Award (AIA) will host its first –ever African Innovations award gala night during the 2nd Annual TEDxAccra event in Accra, Ghana.

This innovative competition will explore cutting-edge ideas, tools, information and technologies that  can help to improve the lives of people on our continent.

The African Innovations Award seeks to promote novelty amongst African businesses and individuals by inspiring the next generation to be distinct and establish outstanding businesses that can compete globally.

The African Innovations Award identifies and rewards Africa’s innovative thinkers between the ages of 18 – 40 in the Science &Technology, Healthcare, Education, Energy and Agriculture sector.

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Selection Criteria

The winning innovations are determined based on the products’ uniqueness and their potential contribution to socio-economic development in Africa through increased efficiency and cost savings.

Seven criteria to be considered:

1. Originality: The uniqueness of the product and its superiority in comparison with
similar or alternative products in the market;

2. Marketability: The extent to which the innovation sufficiently addresses the problem
it seeks to solve at a price or model that is accessible to the target market;

3. Scalability: The extent to which the solution can be easily applied to other similar markets beyond the applicant’s immediate or local environment;

4. Social impact: The ability of the innovation to create or effect positive or desirable changes within the target community and beyond;

5. Scientific/Technical aspects: For tangible technical/scientific products; this refers to
extent to which the technical specifications of the innovation are grounded on established science and sufficiently address any anticipated product risks.

6. Gender and disability: How far various innovations went in properly integrating
gender and disability perspectives to their projects. This has become a critical part of
any futuristic innovation

7. Sustainable Development: Every innovation will also be assessed on how environmentally friendly their product or service is and how well the whole project
supports the course of sustainable development.

Prizes

1. All five winners, in each category will receive $5000 each and other prizes from the sponsors.
2. 1 YEAR DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENERIAL MODULE TRAINING FOR ALL THE 15 FINALISTS OF THE AFRICAN INNOVATIONS AWARD.

Application

1. The African Innovations Award submission process will run from Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 to Monday November 30th , 2015.

2. Selection partners will choose 15 innovative ideas, 3 from each category to contest for the award during the 15minutes presentation to our panel of judges at the African Innovations  Demonstration Talk during the week of TEDxAccra 2016.

Nominate/Apply Now for the African Innovations Award 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Innovations Award 2016

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2016 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 2 December 2015

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.

Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships are available to citizens of all countries outside the UK for a postgraduate degree in any subject at Cambridge

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
  • applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge:

– PhD (three year research-only degree)

– MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree)

– One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

Ideal Candidates:

The selection criteria are:

  • outstanding intellectual ability
  • leadership potential
  • a commitment to improving the lives of others
  • a good fit between the applicant’s qualifications and aspirations and the postgraduate programme at Cambridge for which they are applying

Scholarship Worth:

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most generous international scholarships available. It covers the following costs:

Core components

  • the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
  • a maintenance allowance for a single student (£14,300 for 12 months at the 2015-16 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)
  • one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
  • inbound visa costs & associated NHS surcharge costs

Discretionary components

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

  • Academic development funding – from £500 to £1,500, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
  • Family allowance – up to £9,630 for a first child and up to £4,110 for a second child. No funding is provided for a partner.
  • Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD.
  • Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties
  • Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time
  • Some fourth year funding for PhD Scholars may be provided

How to Apply:

Standard applications (via the Graduate Admissions Office)

Applicants apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and admission to their chosen postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge and a Cambridge College via the Graduate Admissions Office, using the GRADSAF form and supporting documents.

To be considered for postgraduate admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship all applicants must submit the following documents to the Graduate Admissions Office by the relevant deadline:-

  • GRADSAF application form (which includes a Gates Cambridge section)
  • Academic transcripts
  • 2 academic references
  • 1 personal reference (for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship)

Timeline:

Applications Open: 1 September 2015
Application Deadline: 2 December 2015
Supporting documents Deadline: 14 days after submitting application
References Deadline: 14 days after submitting application
Departmental ranking: February
Trust shortlisting: Early March
Shortlisted candidates invited to interview: Early March
Interviews: 22 & 23 March 2016 (Cambridge, UK)
Scholarships offered: Late March

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2016

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Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2016 in EMEA for PhDStudents

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Application Deadline: 25 September 2015 (17:00 GMT)

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions.

Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and approximately 20 projects are selected for funding.

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme was developed in 2004 to support research collaborations between academics in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region with Microsoft Research researchers in the Cambridge Lab. Currently, there are approximately 100 students working at universities and research organizations across the whole region on peer-reviewed projects and in collaboration with their Microsoft Research Cambridge co-supervisors.

PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Eligibility criteria

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has until 31 March 2017 to find the best possible student for the project; otherwise, the PhD Agreement will be terminated automatically. Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered.

For an application to be considered, the following key requirements apply:

  1. The institute agrees to the terms and conditions in the MRL Term Sheet.
  2. The applicant must be in dialogue with the prospective Microsoft supervisor prior to the submission deadline and jointly drafting the proposal.
  3. The proposed research must be closely related to the following research topics carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge.
 Scholarship Worth:
  • Each Microsoft scholarship consists of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years. The monetary value of the award varies by country to reflect local differences in costs and overheads.
  • Payment is made directly to the institution. The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution.
  • In addition, every Scholar receives a fixed hardware allowance and conference allowance.
  • During the course of their PhD, Scholars are invited to Microsoft Research in Cambridge for a PhD Summer School that includes a series of talks of academic interest and posters sessions, which provides the Scholars the opportunity to present their work to Microsoft researchers and a number of Cambridge academics.

Timeline:

Important dates for the application process

  • Online application tool opens: 1 September 2015
  • Application deadline: 25 September 2015 (17:00 GMT)
  • Notification of results:
    • Stage 1: October 2015
    • Stage 2: December 2015

Deadlines for successful applicants

  • PhD agreements will be sent to institutes by: 30 January 2016
  • Signed PhD agreements must be returned to Microsoft Research by: 30 June 2016
  • PhD students must be appointed by: 31 March 2017

Apply Now for the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme

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InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest 2015 ($USD4,000 Prize)

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Submission Deadline: 22 October 2015.

The 2015 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest now in it’s tenth year, students once again have the chance to win the $4,000 grand prize, a Viewer’s Choice Award, other runner up prizes, and worldwide fame.

InternationalStudent.com wants the best video you can make, no longer than five minutes long, that tells us about your proposed study abroad. If you are already an international student, the video can tell about any trip you would like to take. Over the years, we have had all kinds of winners – wonderful animations, creative stop motion films, talented performers, beautiful videography, and simply compelling stories. Watch all the past winners to see what it takes to win.

 

  • The maximum length for your video is 5 minutes. There is no minimum length.
  • In addition to their video, each applicant must also submit a signed entry form.

 

Submitting Entry:

  • After you have completed your video. Complete the entry form and mail, email or fax it to us at the contact information below. It must be received  by 22 October 2015
  • Submit the video you created by the deadline (22 October 2015)
    Videos can be delivered in several ways:

    • By uploading (best way) to Vimeo, YouTube or another online video service. You will need to email us the link.
    • By uploading the video file to an online sharing service like Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, or the like. You will need to email us the link to the file and make sure that the file is publicly available.
    • By mailing us a mini DV or DVD to the address below.

You will be notified if you are a finalist. All finalists will need to provide a high-resolution version of their video by mini DV in NTSC format, or a DVD in .MOV or .AVI format. Do not send files compressed for web use. PLEASE KEEP A BACKUP OF YOUR ENTRY.

All entries must be received on or before 22 October 2015.

Entries can be submitted by the following means:

Email : [email protected]

Fax : +1-904-212-0412

Regular Mail

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Timeline:

  • Contest Officially Opens: 1 September 2015
  • Final Submission Deadline: 22 October 2015
  • Finalists Announced: Week of 10 November 2015
  • Winners Announced: 20 November 2015, the last day of International Education Week

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest 2015

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Lex:lead Annual Essay Competition 2015 for Law Students ($USD5,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: October 31st 2015

The Lex:lead Group Lawyers for Economic Advancement and Development is pleased to announce a scholarship competition for law students in developing countries. Up to 10 one-time scholarships of US$500 will be awarded in February 2016 to students

submitting winning essays by 31 December 2015 answering:
How does poor economic development contribute to health-related concerns; how can law control these concerns and improve lives?
Eligibility:
  • Applicants must register by 31 October 2015 to email [email protected] providing proof of citizenship in an Eligible Country and proof of enrolment in a law program in an Eligible Country.
  • Africa: Angola; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros; DR Congo; Djibouti; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea Bissau; Lesotho; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Mozambique; Niger; Papua New Guinea; Rwanda; São Tomé and Príncipe; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Somalia; Sudan; South Sudan; Togo; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
  • Essays:
    Essays must be in English, typed and single-spaced for a total of not more than five(5) pages. All work submitted must be the applicant’s own, original work with clear attribution where other sources are consulted.
  • Essays must be submitted using the number assigned at registration and contain no information that could lead to independent identification of the applicant. Further details
    are given on the application forms.

Prize:

  • Up to 10 one-time scholarships of US$500 will be awarded in February 2016 to students submitting winning essays by 31 December 2015

Download Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Lex:lead Annual Essay Competition 2015 for Law Students

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Do School/Messe Berlin Connection Challenge 2015 in Berlin, Germany

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Application Deadline 09 October 2015
Location: Berlin
Team: 20 Fellows
Age: 21 to 31
Challenger: Messe Berlin

Dates:
incubation Phase, DO school campus in Berlin, Germany: 11 January – 20 March 2016
implementation Phase, in your home country: 21 March – 11 January 2017

Messe Berlin, one of the world’s leading trade exhibition companies, challenges you to create an information architecture for gathering and preserving the collective knowledge present at its trade exhibitions in order to share it with the world.

The task is to capture, preserve and publish the expertise of the exhibitors and trade visitors present in new and exciting formats, e.g. by using new technologies or forms of storytelling.

The aim of the challenge is:

  • to find a solution that extends the impact of a trade exhibition from a few days to the whole year
  • to gather knowledge that so far goes untapped and make it accessible to more people
  • to distil it so that it can be published in different formats later on and
  • to connect new people worldwide to the Messe Berlin community

Eligibility

  • Emerging social entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs aged 21 to 31 from around the world, with relevant interest and skills as well as an idea for a venture that they want to implement during DO school Fellowship.
  • Successful candidates may come from, but are not restricted to the fields of storytelling technique such as writers, bloggers, videographers, journalists but also business analysts, educators, information architects, web and information designers.
Programme Description:
  • On campus Incubation Phase
  • During the 10-week long incubation phase you will develop your personal venture plan with a support network of experienced coaches. at the same time you will work together with the other Fellows to solve the Challenge, which will teach you the skills and methods necessary to turn an idea into action.
  • Over the ten weeks you will develop a prototype for the gathering and preservation of content Messe Berlin accumulates during their shows and shape the documentation methods of the future. this process is supported by our Challenge lab, a course which offers skills, knowledge and tools necessary to successfully solve the Challenge.

Implementation Phase

  • During this 10 months period you will focus on kick starting and implementing your venture in your home country, while receiving continued online support from the Venture Lab, via the DO School Cloud.
  • Messe Berlin will continue their support through knowledge sharing, mentoring and their network.
  • Fellow ventures come in many shapes and sizes, from social businesses, to non-profit organizations, artistic projects or campaigns – however, they are always focused on helping to solve a relevant issue within the Fellow‘s home country.
  • You will graduate from the one-year DO School program with a successful start-up that is already creating tangible impact in your community.

Fee:

The DO School fellowship is a highly subsidized program, which means participants pay only a small portion of the actual costs as their tuition fee. For One-Year Programs in Berlin the tuition fee is 1,000 € excluding travel and living expenses throughout the incubation Phase in Berlin.

Apply Now for the Do School/Messe Berlin Connection Challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Do School/Messe Berlin Connection Challenge

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FRIDA Young Feminist Fund 2015 ($USD 5,000 Grant for Young Female Activists)

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Application Deadline: 14th September 2015

FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund is the only youth-led fund focused exclusively on supporting global young feminist activism to advance social justice movements and agendas. FRIDA was created to bring new resources and new opportunities to young women and trans* youth globally. We believe that supporting young feminists is key to the expansion, rejuvenation and sustainability of women’s movements and organizations, both now and in the future.

The call for proposals intend to support up to 30 new young feminist groups led by young women and trans* youth under 30 years of age.

Eligibility:

  • Groups founded or led by young women or trans* youth (under 30 years) that are committed to:
    • Advancing and defending women’s rights from a feminist perspective;
    • Improving the lives of young women/trans* youth at local, national, regional or international levels;
    • Inclusive organizing, collective action and feminist movement building
    • Groups, networks, or collectives based in the Global South (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, The Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean and Central, Southern, Eastern Europe and Caucuses and Central Asia).
    • Groups founded in the past 6 years (i.e. your group was formed between 2009 – 2015).

FRIDA uses the term ‘feminist’ broadly to refer to individuals working within women’s movements or in other social movements to promote and work towards the safety, equality, justice, rights and dignity of girls, women and other marginalized groups.

Priority will be given to:

  • Small, emerging grassroots groups, networks, or collectives with little or no access to funding from larger donors.
  • Groups, networks, or collectives that are working on emerging or issues that have not received prior funding.
  • Groups, networks, or collectives located in remote underserved areas.
  • Groups, networks, or collectives that are diverse in their membership and made up of and/or working with socially marginalized young women especially: refugees, ethnic, national and caste minorities, rural women, urban poor, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, women living with HIV/AIDS, sex workers, women with disabilities, women living in armed conflicts and post conflict zones.
  • Groups using creative and innovative strategies to further their activism (including art, music, culture, poetry, social media etc).

Apply Now for the FRIDA Young Feminist Fund 2015

Email your application to [email protected]

Fax/Mail your application to:

FRIDA c/o The Association for Women’s Rights in Development
215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 150, Toronto, ON
M5T 2C7 Canada
 
For More Information:
 
Visit the Official Webpage of the FRIDA Young Feminist Fund 2015
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Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR) 2016 for Young Animation Artists from around the world, Japan (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 10th 2015

Duration: January 7th and March 17th, 2016

The Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR), organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (Bunka-cho), is an artist in residence program that provides three outstanding young animation artists from around the world with an opportunity to come to Tokyo and create new works while directly interacting with Japanese animation culture. It aims to promote both the creation of excellent works of animation and a better understanding of Japanese culture.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  1. Reside outside of Japan and be a citizen of a country other than Japan.
  2. Have had one of their animated works screened at an international film festival, exhibition or similar event where works from countries other than their own were also screened/featured.
  3. Be between the ages of 20 and 35 as of September 10th, 2015.
  4. Be able to speak either English or Japanese at least well enough to communicate in everyday situations.
  5. Be in good health.
  6. Have access to the equipment necessary to participate in a remote interview (i.e. a computer capable of connecting to the internet and using Skype).

Support:

  1. Travel expenses
  2. Living allowance
  3. Travel insurance
  4. Rental accommodation (including workspace)
  5. Location: Tokyo
  6. Expert assistance
  7. Opportunity to present work done during residency
  8. Opportunities to interact with Japanese creators

Application procedure
A. Application Form
Fill out application forms A/B/C.
B. Documents/materials to be submitted

  1. Reference materials describing the work to be created as part of this program (at least three minutes in length). It is preferable that applicants submit documents (story board, script, etc.) which make it possible to understand plans for the work in detail.
  2. Proof of a work having been screened at an international film festival, exhibition, or similar event (e.g. a copy of the list of screened works in a festival catalogue). Please make sure that the proof shows the event’s internationality (i.e. proof that it screens/features works from countries other than your own). Proof of more than one film having been screened is not required.
  3. Proof of age and citizenship (e.g. a photocopy of your passport).

To complete the application process, please send (A) application forms and (B) required documents and materials via email attachments to the following address: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo

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Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs International Student/Teacher Essay & Photo Contest

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Submission Deadline: January 5, 2016

  • CLIMATE CHANGE: International Student Photo Contest
  • International Student/Teacher Essay Contest, 2015: Goals for a Better World

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce its two annual international contests. Around the world, politicians, scientists, and scholars are debating how we can solve urgent global problems, from inequality to climate change.

But the future belongs to you, this generation of students, and we want to learn about your ideas on the following topics. These are challenging issues. Whether you choose to express yourself in words or in photos, we’re looking for thoughtfulness, originality, and vision.

International Student/Teacher Essay Contest, 2015: Goals for a Better World

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its seventh annual International Essay Contest, open to teachers and students anywhere in the world.

This year, the carnegie council is asking you to write about one of three selected Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs will replace the Millenium Development Goals when they expire at the end of 2015.

ESSAY TOPIC: Focusing on one of the following SDGs,  propose specific measures for your country (or region or city) to reach the goal’s objectives in the next 15 years.

  • Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls: OR
  • Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts: OR
  • Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

CONTEST REQUIREMENTS:

  • Style: Op-ed style (not academic, footnoted papers)
  • Length: 1,000 to 1,500 words
  • Format: Word document, or email. English language entries only.
  • Limit: One entry per person.

This competition is open to teachers and students of all nationalities.

All teachers, at whatever level, are eligible.

All students, from high school students through graduate students, are eligible. Non-students are automatically disqualified.

Collaborative essays between students and teachers are welcome.

Previous winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.

CLIMATE CHANGE: International Student Photo Contest

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its third annual International Student Photography Contest.

This year’s topic is Climate Change: Send us your photos that show examples of climate change OR examples of combating or adapting to climate change.    

The contest will be conducted on Carnegie Council’s Global Ethics Network,  social media platform for exploring the role of ethics in international relations. Check out last year’s winners on the theme of Fairness and its Opposite, and see below for details on how to participate.

ELIGIBILITY:

All students of every nationality are eligible. Non-students will be disqualified. The minimum age is 13.

TOPIC:

Climate Change: Send us your photos that show examples of climate change OR examples of combating or adapting to climate change.

DEADLINE: January 5, 2016

PRIZES:

1st prize: $200 Amazon Gift Certificate

2nd prize (two): $100 Amazon Gift Certificate

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs International Student/Teacher Esssay & Photo Contest

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UNICEF New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) Programme 2015 for Young Professionals.

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Application Deadline: 11:59 PM (EST), September 1, 2015.

  1. Are you proficient in English and another official language of the UN i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish?
  2. Have you completed an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent)?
  3. Do you have 2-5 years of professional work experience?
  4. Are you willing to serve in any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations?

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is pleased to announce the launch of its recruitment campaign for the 8th Cohort.

The NETI Programme is currently recruiting suitable candidates in the following functional areas for P2 and P3 level positions:  Child Protection, Communication, Education, Emergency, Finance, Human Resources, Monitoring & Evaluation, Programme Management, Quality Assurance, Resource Mobilization, Social Policy, and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF’s global talent management strategy the NETI Programme focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent.

The aim is to recruit candidates at the entry to mid-career levels who will grow and develop in the organisation. NETI participants work actively in multicultural environments within the development and humanitarian arenas, while contributing to delivering results for children.

Programme structure

  • NETI participants are given an initial one-year work appointment with a three-week Induction at UNICEF’s New York Headquarters (NYHQ).
  • During this three-week period, NETI participants familiarize themselves with UNICEF and meet HQ colleagues from the functional areas in which they will work during their field assignment.
  • Participants then return to their perspective duty stations/offices for the remainder of their one-year work appointment.
  • During their assignments, the NETI participants receive dedicated support for their development at the Induction in New York Headquarters and through the mentoring and external coaching components, which help develop their personal and professional skills and maximize their performance.

Eligibility Requirement:

  • Have completed an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) at the time of application. Any number of years of relevant professional experience is not substitute for the required educational qualifications. Please see below for important information on education requirements.
  • Have proficiency (C1 or C2) in English and another official language of the United Nations i.e., Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish; knowledge of local languages can be an asset
  • Be ready to be assigned to any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations.
  • Have at least two years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least five years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-3 level. Relevant experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural environments.

Preference will be given to candidates under 35 years of age.

Benefits:

  • Training and Development Opportunities

NETI participants have the opportunity to go through a unique learning and development path, beginning with an Induction at UNICEF’s New York Headquarters (NYHQ).

  • Insight into HQ Operations and International Placement

Insight into HQ operations

During the Induction at UNICEF’s New York Headquarters, NETI participants get an overview of the organisation’s strategies, initiatives and challenges.

International Placement

UNICEF is the leading advocate for children’s rights, active in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. NETI participants are expected to be geographically mobile and willing to serve in emergency and hardship duty stations based on the needs of the Organisation.

Compensation and Benefits

Staff members of the United Nations are provided with various benefits and allowances as part of the conditions of service. The terms and conditions under which benefits and allowances are available to staff members are established by the Secretary-General in accordance with the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. Hence the information below is subject to change.

 

Base Salary Scale for Professional and Higher Categories

The salary scales for the Professional and higher categories are expressed as gross and net base salaries and applied uniformly, worldwide, by all organisations in the United Nations common system.

For up-to-date information on the UN system of salaries, benefits and other related entitlements, please click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

In addition to Base Salary, employees benefit from family friendly, work-life, and diversity policies, and UNICEF is committed to maintaining a balanced gender and geographical representation. Other Benefits and entitlements include:

 

 

 

 

 

How to Apply:

e-Recruitment profile:

  • For external candidates, to create an e-Recruitment profile, please click here.
  • For external candidates, to access your existing e-Recruitment profile, please click here.
  • For internal candidates, please apply with your internal e-Recruitment profile. To access your existing internal e-Recruitment profile, please click here.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNICEF New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI)

 

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2016 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 16 October 2015

When: February 1st -26th 2016

The 2016 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs in cooperation with Ethiopia, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union.

The Regional Course will be held at the facilities of the ECA in Addis Ababa, from 1 to 26 February 2016. The Regional Course will be conducted in English. The course will accommodate up to 30 participants.

 

Qualifications

  • The Regional Course is open to candidates from the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
  • To qualify for the Regional Course, candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law.
  • The selected participants are required to submit a medical certificate of good health and to certify that they are able to attend the entire course period.
  • The 2016 Regional Course will be conducted in English. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Fellowship Worth:

  •  The fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s travel in economy class, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, participation in the Regional Course and the training materials.
  • In accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships, participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses.
  • Qualified candidates may also apply for self-funded positions. Self-funded participants bear all costs associated with their participation (travel, accommodation and living expenses).
  • Training materials and lunches during the weekdays are provided to all participants.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE
Please carefully read the instructions on the application form and return it completed by email by
the deadline indicated below:
For the course in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by 16 October 2015 to: [email protected]
Two copies of the application form must be submitted:
(1) One scanned version of the signed original; and
(2) One electronic version (MS word or equivalent)

Apply Now for the 2016 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa

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2015/2016 Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate, Graduate & PhD Study in Germany (Autumn 2015)

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Application Deadline: September 2, 2015

The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in accordance with the guidelines issued by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Scholarships are awarded for the regular period of study.The Heinrich Boll Foundation grants scholarships is awarded to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences or universities of the arts

By September 1, 2015 interested candidates can apply for:

  1. undergraduate scholarship for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen)
  2. undergraduate scholarships for the journalism programme “Medienvielfalt, anders“
  3. doctoral scholarships for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen)
  4. doctoral scholarships in the focus programme “Transformation Research”
Requirements:
Undergraduate/Graduate
  • Master’s degree only; proof of first professional qualification must be provided
  • Proof of Proficiency in German Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
  • €750 per month plus various individual allowances
 Doctoral:
  • Proof of admission to doctoral studies by a state or state-recognised university, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application
  • Two years as a rule, may be extended twice at most by half a year.
  • Proof of Proficiency in German Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
  • €1, 000 per month, plus € 100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances

1. General student scholarships for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen (1)):

Students in all subjects who are pursuing a FIRST DEGREE (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) and who earned their university entrance qualification (2) in Germany:

  • You may apply before beginning your first degree (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) or at any time up to the end of your third “Fachsemester”.
  • Special (but not exclusive) target groups are: first-generation students, women, members of ethnic minorities, applicants from universities of applied science (Fachhochschulen)
APPLICANTS FOR A DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP (PHD)

1. Doctoral students in all subjects who earned their university entrance qualification in Germany (Germans nationals and Bildungsinländer/innen (1)):

  • At the time of application, the applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state-recognised institution of higher education in Germany or another EU country.

2. Doctoral scholarships: Focus programme “Transformation Research“

  • Doctoral students from Germany who would like to apply for the focus programme “Transformation Research”

Selection Procedure:

The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s selection procedure for scholarship applicants consists of three stages:
  • Submission of written application documents
  • An interview with a liaison lecturer (telephone interviews may also be held)
  • Attendance at a selection workshop in Berlin consisting of a one-to-one interview and a group discussion
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ICFJ Fellowships for Journalists Covering Road Safety ( Fully Funded to attend the 2nd Global High Level Conference on Road Safety in Brasilia, Brazil)

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Application Deadline: August 31, 2015

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traffic crashes kill more than 1.24 million people and injure between 20 and 50 million a year, with more than 90 percent of these casualties occurring in developing countries.

To help improve coverage of this global public health crisis, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) invites journalists to apply for the “Journalists’ Fellowship on Road Safety.”

What:

  • ICFJ will select 15 journalists from around the world to attend the 2nd Global High-Level Conference on Road Safety hosted by the government of Brazil and co-sponsored by the World Health Organization.
  • The conference, held in Brasilia, Brazil, from November 17-19, 2015, seeks to share knowledge and spur action on what works to prevent traffic-related fatalities and injuries and improve safety on the roads for all who use them.
  • With WHO’s support, the program will cover all Fellowship-related costs including travel to the conference, accommodations and registration.

Requirements:

Journalists who apply for the Fellowship and Training Program on Road Safety must be fluent in English. Applicants will be asked to provide the following:

• A 500-word essay detailing their motivation and goals for seeking the fellowship;
• A story idea for a road-safety reporting project that may focus on their own country and incorporates the use of digital tools and/or data as well as ways to use these tools and social media to engage audiences in a dialogue about these vital safety issues;
• A letter endorsing the journalist’s participation from an editor or newsroom manager to demonstrate understanding of the fellowship’s value and support for publishing or broadcasting the journalist’s coverage of the conference and story project;
• A resume or curriculum vitae;
• Published/posted/broadcast work samples.

Selection will be based on the journalists’ professional qualifications, relevant experience such as demonstrated interest in the topic of road safety, English-language proficiency, and endorsement by a newsroom manager.

Apply Now for the ICFJ Fellowships for Journalists Covering Road Safety

More Info:

ICFJ’s Dina Tariq, [email protected]

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Vote Now for your Representatives for the 2015-2017 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board

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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

UN-Habitat is now inviting young people between the ages of 16 to 32 from around the world to vote for their representatives for the 2015-2017 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board.

The Youth Advisory Board is a youth consultative body that advises UN-Habitat on strategies to engage young people in sustainable urban development.

The Board was first established at the World Urban Forum in Nanjing in 2008.Since its establishment, significant progress has been made towards mainstreaming and engaging youth in UN-Habitat programmes and major events including the Governing Council and the World Urban Forum.

Now in its fourth term, the board constitutes 14 members with equal gender representation for each region. The online voting invitation follows an initial call for nomination made through the UN-Habitat website in February 2015 that attracted over 600 strong applicants.

These applications were reviewed by the Board’s Review Committee at UN-Habitat who narrowed down to the selected 60 candidates to be included in the online voting process.

UN-Habitat thanks all the young people who offered themselves to serve on the Board and wishes them every success in their efforts to engage and empower youth in their regions

Vote Now for Your Representatives for the 2015-2017 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board

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2016 African Business Education Initiative for youth (ABE Initiative) Master’s Degree and Internship Program for Africans to Study in Japan (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: October 30th 2015

African Business Education Initiative for youth (ABE Initiative) Master’s Degree and Internship Program

At the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) held in Yokohama in 2013, the Japanese Government stated its policy of strengthening support for the on-going dynamic growth of Africa with stronger public-private partnerships.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ABE announced the “ABE Initiative” or “African Business Education Initiative for Youth“, a strategic five-year plan providing 1,000 youths in Africa with opportunities to study at Japanese universities as well as do internships at Japanese enterprises to foster Africa’s sustainable and sound industrial development.

African Business Education Initiative for Youth. This program offers opportunities for young and eligible African men and women to study at Master’s courses in Japanese universities as international students and to experience internships at Japanese enterprises in order to develop effective skills and knowledge in various fields for contributing the development of industries in Africa.

Eligibility:

Followings are basic eligibility requirements written in General Information as guidance. For making sure, please refer to JICA office in your country for details.

  • Nationality : Citizens of one of the 54 African countries
  • Age: Between 22 and 39 years old (as of April 1st in the year of your arrival in Japan
  • Degree: A bachelor’s degree holder
  • Job experience
    Applicants from government sectors/ educators who have both of the following:At least 6 months working experience at their current organization -Permission from their current organization to apply
  • English ability : Have adequate English proficiency, both in written and oral communication (IELTS score of over 5.5 is preferred)
  • Clear understanding of the objective of the Program
    Clearly understand the objective of this program and have a strong will to contribute to the industrial development of their country while broadening and strengthening the linkage between their country and Japan
  • No other scholarship programs : Not currently applying or planning to apply to scholarship programs offered by other organizations
  • Health condition: Have good health condition, both physically and mentally, to complete the program
  • Other: Not Military personnel

Expected Participants

Following three (3) types of personnel are expected as Participants;

  • Persons from the Private Sector : Young individuals who are or will be involved in economic activities in the local private sector maintaining and developing strong ties with Japanese companies.
  • Governmental Officials : Young officials, such as civil servants, who take part in governance and policy-making in order to enhance industries to whose development Japanese companies can contribute.
  • Educators : Young individuals who are responsible for educating in Higher Education and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institutions in Africa, in order to enhance capacity building in related industries.

Scholarship Worth:

Japan International Cooperation Agency  will provide the following
expenses for participant of the program which are equivalent to similar JICA schemes.
  • Tuition at Japanese university master’s degree programs
  • Allowances for living expenses, outfit, shipping etc.
  • Living Allowance: 144,000-147,00 yen/month
  • Air Fee: Return Ticket (Arrival and Return)
  • Outfit Allowance: 106,000 Yen – One Time (Month of First Arrival)
  • Preparation Allowance: 54,000 yen – One Time
  • Moving Allowance- 190,000 Yen
  • Books Allowance- 30,000 Yen – One Time/Year
  • Interior Research – 50,000 Yen – One Time/Year

Number of Participants/ Durations

Participants will be selected and dispatched to Japan in 4 batches and the number of participants for each batch is planned as follows.

  • 1st batch (arrival in Japan in 2014): 150 participants from 4 countries (Republic of Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Mozambique and Republic of South Africa)
  • 2nd batch (arrival in Japan in 2015): 350 participants from 54 African countries
  • 3rd batch (arrival in Japan in 2016): 300 participants from 54 African countries
  • 4th batch (arrival in Japan in 2017): 100 participants from 54 African countries

Application Documents:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 ABE Initiative for study in Japan

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WAAW FOUNDATION 2016 Scholarship for need-based Female African students

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Application Deadline: September 30th 2015
Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women (WAAW) is pleased to announce its 2016 scholarships, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. WAAW Foundation is a U.S. based non-profit organization focused on Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women.
WAAW promotes Science and Technology education among African girls, and works to ensure they are engaged in technology innovation for Africa.
Eligibility:
    • Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
    • Currently enrolled in undergraduate B.S.degree program.
    • Studying STEM related courses in a University or college in Africa.
    • Demonstrable financial need, and
    • Excellent Academic Record.
    • Below the age of 32 years.
    • Graduation date is after December of award year
  • Candidates must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record. Special consideration is given to underprivileged students such as orphans, girls impacted by HIV or students in first or second year of study.

Scholarship Worth:

  • Scholarship recipients receive an award of $500 for the 2016 academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Prior scholarship recipient may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance

How to Apply:

Your application will include the following:

  • Application form filled out completely. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*.
  • Personal and Contact Information.
  • Educational background and Family Information.
  • Statement of need should describe why scholarship funds are needed and what the funds will be used for if received.
  • Essays are a strong criteria in determining candidates who are short listed. Responses to essay questions that address career goals and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education. Please have you essay responses ready before you begin the application.
      1. In 500 words or less, please write an essay on your future career goals and how you expect the WAAW foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
      2. In 300 words or less, please describe what you believe about female education in Africa and its impact on research, development or advancement in African economies.
      3. Describe in ten or less sentences why you need a scholarship. Tell us about your need or personal/family/financial situation and how the funds from WAAW scholarship will assist your education and/or career plans.
  • Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.

Fill Out the Application Form

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Visit the Official Webpage of the Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women (WAAW) Scholarships

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2016 United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme in Hague, the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 1 December 2015

Applications for the 2016 International Law Fellowship Programme are currently being accepted.
The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.

The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.
The Programme

  • The Fellowship Programme consists of an annual six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. The participants attend lectures and seminars in international law organized by the Codification Division as well as the public international law session at The Hague Academy of International Law.
  • The lectures and seminars organized by the Codification Division are given by eminent scholars and practitioners in international law from different regions and legal systems.

Qualifications

  • To qualify for the Fellowship Programme, candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law.
  • The selected participants are required to submit a medical certificate of good health and to certify that they are able to attend the entire course period.
  • The Fellowship Programme will accommodate 21 participants from developing countries and countries with emerging economies.
  • The 2016 Fellowship Programme will be conducted in French. Fluency in spoken and written French is required.
VENUE AND COURSE LANGUAGE
  • The Fellowship Programme will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 27 June to 5 August 2016.
  • The 2016 Fellowship Programme will be conducted in French. Fluency in spoken and written French is required.
  • Applicants whose mother tongue or language of instruction is not French are required to submit proof of their language abilities. Applications without a valid language certification will not be considered.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AND ACCOMMODATION
  • Fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s travel costs in economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, participation in the Fellowship Programme, the training materials and the registration fee for The Hague Academy of International Law.
  • In accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships, participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses.
  • Qualified candidates may also apply for self-funded positions. Self-funded participants bear all costs associated with their participation (travel, accommodation, living expenses and registration fee for The Hague Academy of International Law). Training materials are provided to self-funded participants free of charge.

Application:

Two copies of the application form must be submitted:
(1) One scanned version of the signed original; and
(2) One electronic version (MS word or equivalent)
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2015 One Africa Award ($USD 100,000 for Millennium Development Goals Driven Projects)

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Application Deadline (Extended) : Midnight Monday, September 7, 2015.

As the world prepares to adopt the new set of development goals, the ONE Campaign invites civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations and other groups based in Africa to apply for the $ 100,000 (USD) 2015 ONE Africa Award.

Eligible organizations include those that can demonstrate commitment and success in their advocacy to promote the attainment of one or more of the Millennium Development Goals.

The 2015 ONE Award provides a bridge between previous efforts geared towards MDGs and future efforts to contribute to the new development agenda enshrined in what will be called Sustainable Development Goals, by 2030.

The ONE Africa Award aims to recognize, reward, and advance the exceptional work of organizations, founded by Africans and based in Africa, dedicated to helping Africa achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The $100,000 award will bring recognition to innovative African efforts to fight poverty and will incentivize more of such efforts.

Each year, The ONE Campaign awards the prize of $100,000 which is underwritten by an endowment from The Howard G. Buffet Foundation to recognize, advance and reward the exceptional work of an African organization that works toward the achievement of one or more of the Millennium Development Goals. The award is in its eighth year running.

Eligibility Criteria:

Award recipients can be exceptional organisations and other groups demonstrating commitment and success in assisting Africans in meeting one or more of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through innovative advocacy based programs.

  • Qualified recipients may be engaged in direct services to achieve any of the MDGs but must demonstrate a strong advocacy component integral to the delivery and success of their programs.
  •  Qualified recipients may be advocacy/pressure groups and think tanks engaged in governance activities such as the monitoring of flows of resources and/or holding governments accountable to commitments to MDG attainment.
  • Award recipients can be exceptional organizations and other groups demonstrating commitment and success in assisting Africans in meeting one or more of the MDGs through innovative advocacy based programs.

Categories

Organizations will be graded in 5 categories and will be awarded between 1-10 points ineach of these categories:

i. Extent to which the organization has designed and implemented an innovative advocacy program that employs new approaches to impact in a given sector(s).

ii. Ability to demonstrate and communicate specific indicators of progress and impact linking work to a given sector(s) in a clear results-oriented framework.

iii. Demonstration of the ability to replicate efforts of the organization to take intervention to scale.

iv. Demonstration of strong internal and constituency accountability mechanisms (i.e. community leadership consultations and involvement in programs to demonstrate the interventions are relevant to the majority of the poor in the target community and empowers them in a sustainable way) along with transparency of operations.

v. Extent to which the organization has employed creative partnerships to achieve its goal(s) and ensure coordination with other development actors. These partnerships may include public and/or private sector players.

Please provide a brief recommendation and scoring on the following achievements for each organisation:

Good=10 ; Average=7 and Weak=4

1. Innovation

2. Results

3. Scalability

4. Accountability

5. Partnerships

6. Bonus MDGs

Shortlisted applications will undergo a due diligence process the month of October 2015.

How to Apply:

Check you are eligible to apply – read the award criteria

2. Download the application form

3. Submit you application by Friday 28 August 2015

For More Information:

contact Ms. Carla Walker by emailing [email protected]

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 One Africa Awards

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Marmalade Fish Scholarship to Attend the 2015 One Young World Summit in Bangkok, Thailand (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: July 30th 2015

Marmalade Fish will sponsor one successful applicant to participate in the One Young World Summit 2015 which takes place in Bangkok, Thailand from 18 – 21 November. Marmalade Fish is a consultancy that helps transform the way employees engage with their organisations. Formed in 2015, Marmalade Fish specialises in helping businesses develop an employee culture that fosters and rewards leadership and disruptive change.

Who can apply?

In order to apply you must be:

  • Aged 18 – 30
  • A national of; Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestine or Yemen.

Key Criteria

Successful candidates will excel in the following areas:

  • Proven leadership ability
  • Evidenced commitment to delivering social impact
  • Evidenced ability to create change within a business

Sponsorship Worth:

This sponsorship will pay for:

  • Hotel accommodation on a shared basis in Bangkok for four nights, for the nights of 18, 19, 20 and 21 November.
  • Catering for breakfast, on 18, 19, 20 and 21 November.
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  • Access to the Summit.
  • Summit hand-outs and support materials.
  • Transport to and from Bangkok

How to apply

Submit an online application in English before midnight on 30 July. The scholarship winners will be announced on 4 August 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Marmalade Fish Scholarship

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2015/2016 Beiersdorf International Internship Challenge in Hamburg Germany (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

Company: Beiersdorf AG

Location: Germany / Hamburg

Reference Code: DE_15_0505

Employment Fraction: Full Time

Contract Type: Temporary

Starting Date: 2016

Internship Duration: 3 Months

Would you like to gain valuable experience with international brands like NIVEA, Eucerin, and Hansaplast? During a two-day event you will get to know Beiersdorf while qualifying for an international internship in Marketing/Sales, Finance/Controlling, Supply Chain Management.

Beiersdorf is searching for top international students for internships at Beiersdorf subsidiaries around the world through the International Internship Challenge, which is being held on October 05-06, 2015.

Experience Beiersdorf and its family of brands, including NIVEA, Eucerin, and Hansaplast/Elastoplast. During your two-day visit to the Beiersdorf corporate headquarters in Hamburg you will discover how innovative skin care products are made and gain insight into Marketing, Finance, R&D and Supply Chain of global player.

You will have the opportunity to meet Beiersdorf staff members from various departments and to collaborate with other attendees on a case study within your focus field.

Requirements

  • You are enrolled in a college/university economics program or already hold a bachelor’s degree and are starting your master’s degree.
  • You have a clear focus on one of the following areas: Marketing/Sales, Finance/Controlling, Supply Chain Management.
  • During your planned internship period you will be properly enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or having completed your bachelor’s degree be preparing for master’s study (the internship must be completed within the gap year).
  • You have experience in the working world through multiple prior relevant internships.
  • You are internationally oriented, fascinated by global issues, and unafraid to leave the beaten track.
  • You have strong teamwork and communication skills, and are able to work independently with a high level of dedication.
  • You have excellent analytical skills, which you are well-prepared to demonstrate.
  • You have no trouble with the English language.

Selection

  • An array of selection exercises will be conducted in which you can profile your abilities – the four top performers in these exercises will receive a fully-funded international internship (incl. salary, travel & housing reimbursement) at one of its 150 subsidiaries worldwide.

Apply Now for the Beiersdorf International Internship Challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Beiersdorf International Internship Challenge

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2016 Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) Africa Program for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded Seven Weeks Fellowship in the USA).

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: October 15th 2015

AFRICA PROGRAM DATES: OCTOBER 2 – NOVEMBER 18, 2016.

Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves to think beyond their current scope, to engage others, including those outside of their current networks, and to leverage their own talents to better the world around them.
The Eisenhower Fellowships Africa Program will bring a diverse group of up to 25 ascendant leaders from Africa to the United States for individualized fellowships to develop their leadership skills and foster collaborations with Eisenhower Fellowships’ global network of influential leaders.
Chaired by General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret), EF brings two groups to the U.S. annually, each composed of approximately two dozen outstanding mid-career Fellows (ages 32 – 45), drawn from 53
different countries.
Over a seven-week period, each Fellow receives an intensive, individually-designed program in his or her
professional field. Fellows are interviewed by high-level in-country nominating committees and selected by a committee at the Eisenhower Fellowships ’headquarters in Philadelphia.
Eligibility Criteria:
  •  Eisenhower Fellowships seeks a diverse mix of applicants, ages 32-45, from a wide range of professional sectors.
  • EF provides a unique leadership development opportunity for individuals who have a demonstrated track record of significant professional and community achievements and who seek to tackle big challenges in the future.
  • Competitive candidates articulate goals for the fellowship program and propose steps to achieve them.
  • EF seeks ascendant leaders who are committed to making the world more peaceful, prosperous and just, and who are committed to a lifelong engagement with EF’s network of 1,400 active leaders around the world

Benefits:

  • Over a seven-week period, each Fellow receives an intensive, individually-designed program in his or her professional field.
  • This seven-week program is comprised of a five-week personalized travel itinerary in the U.S., preceded and followed by a week of group activities in Philadelphia. Each Fellow’s program is unique, as the Fellow collaborates with an EF Program Officer to align his or her goals with
    relevant fellowship opportunities that lead to productive exchanges.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Candidates from the seven countries listed below should apply directly to Eisenhower Fellowships using the online application.

1. Ghana

2. Kenya

3. Nigeria

4. Rwanda

5. South Africa

6. Tanzania

7. Zimbabwe

  • Candidates from other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa will be considered if they have a track record of regional impact and are nominated by a member of the Africa Leadership Steering Committee or a member of the Eisenhower Fellowships’ global network.
  • Nominated candidates should apply by using the online application. 

Timeline:

  • October 15, 2015 : Deadline to submit application materials
  • December 15, 2015 : Nominating Committees submit finalists to EF
  • April 1, 2016: Candidates will be notified of results
  • October 2-November 18, 2016 : Africa program takes place in the United States

 

Apply Now for the 2016 Eisenhower Africa Fellowship Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Eisenhower Africa Fellowship Program

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Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition for Young Social Entrepreneurs.

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Application Deadline: August 26, 2015 at 11:59PM Eastern Time

The Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition is the largest-ever competition for young social entrepreneurs, funding those disruptive and scalable ideas that address global challenges.

The competition calls on social entrepreneurs with disruptive and scalable ideas with the potential to change the world. It is open to both nonprofit and for-profit enterprises. This is not a business plan competition – organizations or companies must already be in operation and the prize money should be utilized to accelerate the most promising ideas.

The challenge will award a total of $1,000,000 USD in cash and in-kind prizes. The awards and/or investments will come from the following Sponsoring Organizations: The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, the Case Foundation, the Pratt Foundation, the Keywell Foundation and entrepreneur Bob Duggan, plus an in-kind advertising grant from Forbes.

Eligibility

The challenge is open to:

  • Active social entrepreneurs who are under the age of 30 at the time of the competition (i.e., born after October 6, 1985) who are a founder, co-founder or top executive of their organization.

  • Applicants from anywhere in the world.

  • Those who are already actively engaged in a social enterprise – this is not a business plan contest, but rather one that will reward and accelerate those entrepreneurs already making a difference.

  • Both nonprofit and for-profit social entrepreneurs – finalists will come from both categories. ​

Benefits:

  • Five or six finalists, selected from the complete pool of competitors, will receive a cash award of $100,000 USD.
  • They will then compete on-stage at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia on October 6, 2015 in front of 2,000 world-class mentors and the best young entrepreneurs and game-changers in the world, as culled from the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.
  • The overall winner will receive at least $400,000 USD in additional cash and in-kind support, bringing their award total to at least $500,000 USD, and the overall award total to $1,000,000

  • Five or six $100,000 USD prizes (or equivalent); and

  • One $400,000 USD prize (or equivalent) to the overall winner

  • Finalists will be invited to participate in the Under 30 Impact Lab – an afternoon during which the attendees at the Under 30 Summit will work with challenge finalists to help them solve problems and accelerate their growth.

Selection

  • Applications will be screened by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative of the University of Pennsylvania. The finalists will be announced in early September, before competing on the main stage at the Forbes Under 30 Summit on October 6.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition for Young Social Entrepreneurs.

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2015 Barclays Tech Lab Africa Programme for FinTech & Health Start-Ups in Africa

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Application Deadline: 3rd August 2015

Tech Lab Africa is a 13-week venture programme supported by Barclays Africa. 8-10 Ventures will be selected to join this exciting programme.

This programme forms part of a global initiative to plug start-ups, corporates and innovators into a physical and digital global network in order to connect , co-create and scale solutions that benefit customers

The programme objectives are to output a portfolio of ventures that Barclays Africa can potentially:

  • Partner with
  • Connect into the Barclays ecosystem as well as into our corporate client ecosystem
  • Acquire or make a capital investment into
  • Become a customer of
  • Help with next round expansion funding
  • Present to our Wealth Clients for Angel Investment opportunities

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who meet the following criteria may apply:

  • Venture proposition should address or solve existing challenges in the relevant sector or create opportunities in previously unchartered areas
  • At a minimum, the ventures must have a working prototype
  • Formal trading entity must be established
  • Evidence of market traction is preferable
  • Preference to revenue generating ventures will be given
  • Core management team must be present at the RISE Cape Town site for the duration of the programme
  • Venture team must commit to mentoring for the duration of the programme
  • Agree to the Tech Lab Africa Participants Terms and Conditions, as well as the investment terms as described under the investment section contained herein

The Tech Lab Africa Programme:

7th September – 4th December:  The Programme

The 13 week programme will consist of several components each week highlighted below:

  • Company Soapbox: Companies to present targets for the week and progress against milestones with feedback
  • Industry Expert Presentations: Information sessions on various topics relevant across the industry
  • 1-on-1 Mentor Sessions: Barclays’ mentors and external mentors to schedule time to mentor their selected ventures
  • Office Hours with Subject Matter Experts: Tax, Accounting, Finance, Tech, Legal, Marketing, HR, etc. experts will avail 7 hours of their time per week to any and all ventures
  • Content Workshops: Interactive workshops geared specifically to the individual ventures – e.g. Lean Startup methodologies, Social Media and Digital Marketing Tools
  • Company Pitches (alternating weekly): 4-5 companies per week to report on KPIs met over last 2 weeks

Themes:

Tech Lab Africa is interested in all types of technologies, with a particular interest in FinTech, Digital Health and Health Information Technology.

Fin Tech Areas of Interest:

  • Alternative/Crypto/Digital Currencies/Block Chain Technology
  • Cloud Enabling Technologies
  • Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling
  • Digital Marketing and Social Media Tools
  • Financial and Cyber Security
  • Infrastructure & Operational Technologies (hosting, databases, storage, networking, I.T. management)
  • Internet of Things
  • Lending
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile and Next Generation Payments
  • Mobile Data Management/Mobile Infrastructure
  • Money Transfers/Remittances
  • Personal Finance & Asset Management
  • Point of Sale Payments, Billing & Processing (both consumer and wholesale)
  • Risk Management/Compliance

Digital Health and Heath Information Technology Areas of Interest:

  • Appointment Scheduling & Prep / Doctor Discovery
  • Diabetes Management
  • Drug & Substance Abuse Testing
  • Fertility & Pregnancy Tracking
  • Medicine Delivery
  • On-Demand House Visits
  • On-Demand Mental Health
  • Pharmacy Delivery
  • Pill Tracking
  • Telemedicine / Remote Doctors & Healthcare Assistance

Benefits:

  • Mentoring by leading business experts from across industry, senior executives at Barclays Africa, experienced Venture Capitalists (VCs), and other partner professional service organisations, as well as from within Tech Lab Africa’s entrepreneur network
  • Access to relevant data sets for use in proposition testing and build out
  • Where appropriate, fast track for proof of concepts projects with Barclays Africa
  • Direct feedback from target user groups
  • Strategy development and pitch coaching from expert VC mentors as well as senior Barclays Africa executives
  • Opportunity to become a supplier to Barclays Africa
  • Weekly participation in a leadership programme featuring meetings with senior executives, investors and experienced entrepreneurs, together with workshops and panel discussions on topics such as procurement, technology architecture, financial regulations, Intellectual Property strategies and industry trends
  • For the core management team, an all-inclusive central Cape Town workspace at Barclays Africa’s ‘RISE Cape Town’ hub, situated within the Bandwidth Barn in Woodstock
  • Increase in industry Public Relations (PR) and profile awareness
  • Demo Day participation to showcase your technology to Barclays Africa executives, Barclays Africa Private Wealth clients, potential corporate customers, investors and journalists

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of TechLab Africa Programme

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2016 Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Young Ambassador Programme for Africans (Fully Funded to Dakar Senegal to attend the 2016 NEF Global Gathering )

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Application Deadline: 31st August 2015

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is working to build a targeted team of 54 young Ambassadors, one from each African country, to participate in the NEF Global Gathering 2016, champion African science, technology, engineering and math globally and become part of the growing NEF community.

The first NEF Global Gathering will be hosted by H.E. President Macky Sall in Dakar, Senegal from the 8-10 March, 2016. The three-day NEF Global Gathering will showcase often underreported scientific progress in Africa, holding up the NEF Fellows as examples of the exceptional scientific potential and progress across Africa.

NEF Country Ambassadors Benefits

  • Represent your country at NEF events
  • Attend the prestigious, invitation-only NEF Global Gathering with all costs covered. The event will include Nobel Prize winners, heads of state and representatives from leading global corporations.
  • Participate in interviews, panels and the showcasing of research, NEF work and articles on science, social science and technology, among other events during/following the NEF Global Gathering.
  • Have the opportunity to network with other experts and NEF Fellows, as well as top scientists, social scientists and technology leaders from around the world
  • Influence science, social science and technology policy through NEF articles and documents and share their own work.
  • Pitch your own projects and ideas to high profile NEF members and contribute to the establishment of a positive global view of science in Africa

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Eligibility Requirements:

  • 42 years of age or less as of 31 December, 2015
  • Resident of an African country
  • A history of leadership and engagement in the community
  • Advanced studies or professional certificates, personal projects, demonstrated entrepreneurial achievements and similar – a Doctorate is not required
  • Applicants are encouraged from all fields of science, including basic sciences, STEM, health and social science fields
  • Demonstrated passion for raising Africa’s profile in science and/or social science
  • An active profile in the community of work/study and/or online including social media
  • Able to clearly communicate to an audience in English or French

NEF Country Ambassadors Responsibilities

  • Act as NEF’s ambassador, representing one’s own country at NEF events.
  • Write original content and cross-post content for the NEF, including but not limited to blog articles, news updates on science in one’s local community, profiles of scientists in one’s community, and other activities to promote the NEF
    • Actively promote the NEF to social media followers and regularly contribute ideas to the NEF team about ways to keep the online community informed and interested in the NEF
    • Ambassadors should expect to spend a total of between 1 to 2 hours per week writing, editing, posting updates, news and articles related to science in Africa and the NEF, and conversing with NEF Fellows and the scientific community at large. The hours may increase during the week of the Global Gathering event
    • Make presentations to students, audiences, special classes and events about the NEF and science in Africa
    • Other responsibilities suggested and recommended by the Ambassadors

Selection Guidelines

  • Selection of ambassadors from individual countries will be based on merit and upon submission of a written application, CV and two-minute video answering the personal statement questions below.
  • Qualification will be based on academic and leadership potential. Examples of notable achievements to be considered in the selection of a NEF Ambassador include:
    • Membership in professional associations/bodies
    • Leadership role in projects/activities/communities
    • Entrepreneurial activities
    • Articles/blogs/applications published
    • Prizes and other awards in high ranking bodies, academies, communities etc.
    • The type and number of invited talks at national, regional and international conferences
    • Past academic achievements and involvements
    • Volunteer and internship experience
  • The personal statement should address the following two questions:
    • What I want to learn from and share at the NEF Global Gathering?
    • What are at least three strategies I will use to share this knowledge with at least 20,000 people when I return to my country?

Selection Process

  • The selection will be done by a panel of eminent scientists including members of the NEF Scientific Programme Committee.
  • The selection process will aim for the following:
    • At least 40 percent of selected NEF Ambassadors are women
    • At most one NEF Ambassador from each African country

Application Procedure

Apply Now for the 2015 Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Young Ambassador Programme for Africans – English

or

  • Download the Application Form
  • For you application to be considered, please send your completed application with all requested information and requirements before midnight GMT 31 August 2015 to [email protected]
  • Please make sure your CV is attached to the end of your application form in ONE document. The document should be in PDF format and labeled CountryofCitizenship – Lastname, Firstname Middlename.
  • For example, Jane Lyon Doe from Mauritius would label her final PDF file as Mauritius – Doe, Jane Lyon. In addition, the video you submit should be in MP4 format. You can use http://video.online-convert.com/convert-to-mp4 or other online converters to convert the file. Please make sure your video is no more than 8 MB. Applications that do not follow this format and naming convention will not be accepted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Young Ambassador Programme

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2016 John Dillon Memorial Fellowship for Developing Countries Students, Australia

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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

The John Dillon Memorial Fellowship was established by ACIAR in recognition of Professor John L. Dillon’s life-long support for international agricultural research. The Fellowship scheme serves the memory of John Dillon by providing career development opportunities for outstanding young agricultural scientists or economists from ACIAR partner countries who are involved in a current or recently completed ACIAR project. 8-10 Fellowships are offered annually.

The Fellowship aims to develop leadership skills in the areas of agricultural research management, agricultural policy and/or extension technologies. This is achieved by providing exposure to Australian agriculture across a range of best-practice organisations involved in research, extension and/or policy making.

Eligible African Countries

Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania,  and Zimbabwe can apply for these John Dillon Memorial fellowships.

Fellowship Worth:

Arrangements for the Fellowships will be flexible, and the following points are intended to indicate features of the program:

  • Fellowships normally involve a 5-6 week period in Australia.
  • Fellows are hosted by 1-2 Australian organisations (such as a Federal Government Department, a University, a Cooperative Research Centre or State Department of Agriculture) where they spend at least 50 % of their Fellowship period.
  • Fellows participate in a formal research management training course in Australia.
  • Fellows undertake a structured program of visits to various institutes, including the presentation of relevant lectures.

How to Apply:

Applications close on 31 August of the year prior to the visit program taking place.

  • Applicants must be associated with ACIAR bilateral projects that are either active or completed in the last 24 months.
  • The Fellow can be associated with either a National Agricultural Research System or a CGIAR centre (if the applicant is involved in an ACIAR bilateral project), but must be a citizen of an ACIAR partner country.

Download Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the John Dillon Memorial Fellowship 

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2016/2017 Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

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written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 30th 2015

The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

These so called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:

1) in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree courses, as applicable, who can enrol only in study programmes in which instruction is given in the Czech language. Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to sit entrance examinations at the higher education institution concerned. Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award;

or

2) in follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.

 

ELIGIBILITY :

  • The scholarships are intented solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of a member state of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permit to permanent residence on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore be granted this type of scholarship.
  • Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age. (The applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)
  • A limited number of scholarships is offered also to applicants from selected developing countries through the UNESCO. Each applicant is obliged to fill out an electronic application form available at: http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf/unesco.
  • Prospective applicants are advised to address their inquiries concerning, among others, their eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their countries.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  • Each applicant is obliged to fill in an electronic application form available at http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf at the latest by 30 September of the year prior to the given academic year (i.e., the calendar year that precedes the academic year for which scholarships are offered)

Download the Application Guideline – English

Download the Application Guideline – French

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2015 Alexander Rave Foundation Scholarships for Artists to study in Germany

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Application Deadline: September 15th 2015

Rave Scholarships support further practical training for young curators, restorers, museum technicians and cultural managers from countries in transition and developing countries. The Rave Foundation would like to contribute to practical further education in realizing and arranging fine art exhibitions. It therefore awards scholarships to young

  • curators
  • restorers
  • museum technicians
  • cultural managers
from transformation and developing countries who have arranged a guest period, a practical training or non-paid work at a museum, at a non-commercial gallery or at a non-commercial cultural institution in
Germany.
The Rave Foundation is an independent charitable foundation administered by the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa). Ifa is a mediating organizati on for German foreign cultural policy
Requirements:
Scholarships will be awarded to applicants
  • who come from a transformation or developing country and are still living there.
  • who did not have the opportunity yet to come for a longer stay or did not have further training or working stay in Germany.
  • who finished their professional training not longer than five years ago and are not yet over 40.
  • Those still studying or training at the time of application will not be considered for selection.
  • who have found a non-commercial partner institution in Germany that has agreed to take care of them or agreed to a joint project.
  • who can provide a positive statement from their own country (reference).
  • Knowledge of one of the three languages German, English or French is a requirement

Application Procedure:

Application documents
The application should be accompanied by
  • a fully completed application form
  • a CV (3 pages max.), including educational qualifications
  • a project sketch (1 page) developed together with the German institution–informing about tasks and responsibilities of the planned visit to Germany
  • consent form a non-commercial German institution to care for the applicant during the scholarship period in Germany
  • a letter of reference from the home country
  • an abridged report (1 page max.) on the current art scene in the home country
  • a letter of motivation (1 page max.)
Applications are submitted to the Rave Foundation
c/o Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Charlottenplatz 17D-70173 Stuttgart
Fax +49/711/2225194
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2015 Global Young Academy for Young Scientists around the world.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 11 pm UTC, Sunday 27 September 2015

The 2015 call for new members to join the Global Young Academy in 2016 is now open. Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact.

The Global Young Academy (GYA) provides a rallying point for outstanding young scientists from around the world to come together to address topics of global importance. As of 2014, the GYA has reached its full capacity with 200 members, leading young scientists (defined as an average age of 35 years and at the beginning of their independent academic career) from 58 countries and all continents, and 63 alumni. Members are selected for the excellence of their science and their commitment to service and are serving five-year terms

Requirements:

Research fields:

The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including the sciences, medicine, engineering, social sciences, the arts and humanities.

Excellence:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of excellence in their discipline.

Impact:

The Global Young Academy is committed to a broad range of programs around the world to support young scholars, promote science to a broad audience, engage in policy debate, and foster international and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should provide evidence of interest or experience in one or more of these areas.

Age/career point:

Applicants should be in the early years of their independent careers.

The majority of the GYA’s members are aged 30-40 and the typical period from completion of a PhD or similar degree is 5-10 years.

Applicants falling significantly outside these ranges may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Diversity:

Application is welcomed from all qualified candidates.

Applications from women, researchers in the social sciences, arts and humanities, scholars working in government, industry, and non-governmental sectors, and from candidates in regions where the GYA has no current representation are particularly welcome.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support.

Download Application Form

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Young Academy 

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2016 Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest for Students on Ayn Rand’s Fiction ($USD90,000 in Prizes)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline:

Anthem: March 25, 2016

The Fountainhead: April 29, 2016

Atlas Shrugged: October 23rd, 2015

Have you read one of Ayn Rand’s thought-provoking novels? Now’s the time! Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in cash prizes.

The Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) has held worldwide essay contests for students on Ayn Rand’s fiction for thirty years. This year ARI will award over 500 prizes totaling more than $90,000.

Anthem:

 

  • Eligibility

    8th, 9th and 10th GRADERS

    Entry Deadline: March 25, 2016

    • 1st place : $2,000 1 Winner
    • 2nd place : $500 5 Winners
    • 3rd place : $200 10 Winners
    • Finalists : $50 45 Winners
    • Semifinalists : $30 175 Winners
    • Select ONE of the following three topics:
      • “It is a sin to write this.” So begins Anthem. What is the significance of this opening line to the story and to the meaning of the novel? What view of morality does it embody? What is Equality 7-2521’s eventual assessment of his sin and why? Explain.
      • Politically, Anthem depicts a collectivist society. What ideas do the rulers appeal to in order to justify their collectivist society? How do its rulers retain their power? What enables Equality 7-2521 to escape his society and envision an alternative?
      • Anthem portrays a totalitarian world of the future. In contrast to other such portrayals, the world of Anthem is technologically primitive. What does this imply about the nature of science and technology and the conditions for technological progress, and how do events of the story establish that view?
  • Submit Your Essay Now for the ARI Anthem Essay Contest

The Fountainhead Theme

 

  • Eligibility : 11th and 12th GRADERS

    Entry Deadline: April 29, 2016

  • Prizes

    1st place $10,000 1 Winner
    2nd place $2,000 5 Winners
  • 3rd place $1,000 10 Winners
  • Finalists $100 45 Winners
  • Semifinalists $50 175 Winners

Fountainhead Theme:

  • Select ONE of the following three topics:

    • Why does Roark say that his refusal of the Manhattan Bank Building contract is “the most selfish thing you’ve ever seen a man do”?
    • Ellsworth Toohey and Gail Wynand both spend much of their lives consciously seeking power over others. But is their quest for power the same? How do each man’s goals and motivations contrast to those of Roark?
    • The conventional view is that in life one can either achieve practical success or be moral, but not both. What view of the relation between the moral and the practical is conveyed in The Fountainhead? What is the novel’s conception of success? Of morality? Explain by reference to characters and events in the story.
  • Submit your Application Now for the ARI Fountainhead Essay Contest

 

  • Atlas Shrugged Theme

  • Eligibility : 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students

    Entry Deadline: October 23rd, 2015

  • Prizes

  • 1st place $20,000 1 Winner

  • 2nd place $2,000 3 Winners

  • 3rd place $1,000 5 Winners

  • Finalists $100 25 Winners

  • Semifinalists $50 50 Winners

  • Topics

  • Select ONE of the following three topics:

    • At his trial, Hank Rearden declares: “The public good be damned, I will have no part of it!” What does he mean? How does this issue relate to the novel’s theme?
    • Who is John Galt?
    • What is the meaning of money to Francisco d’Anconia? To James Taggart? How do these characters’ views on money relate to the events of the story?
  • Submit Your Essay for the ARI Fountainhead Essay Contest

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest

 

 

 

 

 

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2015 DSTV Eutelsat Star Poster & Essay Contest for Young Africans (Win All Expense paid trip to Paris France/South South Africa)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:5 November 2015.

If you can dream it you can win it

Enter the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards 2015 by creating an award winning essay or poster about satellite technology and how it helps us to understand and take care of our planet and you can win big!

DStv Eutelsat Star Awards  is calling all learners between the ages of 14-19 to write an essay or design a poster on how satellites have helped us to understand and take care of our planet.
The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards is part of the ongoing partnership between MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat since 1999. This pan-African collaboration has over the years created meaningful engagement with students, the academic community and the scientific world. Since its inception, the competition has drawn over a 3000 entries across the continent and has invigorated a passion for science amongst the younger generation.
Requirements:
  • The Awards are open to all students from secondary (high) or combined schools in Africa where MultiChoice Africa maintains operations.
  • Countries with Multichoice: Angola, Benin, Botswana,  Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad , Comores, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho,  Liberia Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda , Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania
    Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • Entries may be prepared in English, French and Portuguese.
  • The awards collateral will also be made available in 3 languages (English, French and Portuguese).
The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards comprises national and international adjudication. The first assessment of entries is at country level with a panel of local judges selecting country winners and runners-up who go through a round of preliminary judging which culminates in the selection of the final winners. A regional panel selects the top four entries.
Last year the panel was chaired by the inspirational European Space Agency Astronaut, Paolo Nespoli, assisted by a panel of industry experts who commended the standard of the competition.
Prize:
  • Country winners receive exciting country prizes and go on to compete against each other for the overall continental awards.
  • The overall essay and poster winners are eligible for a once in a lifetime trip for two to the Eutelsat facilities in Paris, with the essay winner traveling onwards to witness a live rocket launch.
  • Runners up will win a trip to South Africa as guests of MultiChoice Africa. Schools attended by the overall winners will also receive a DStv installation, including dish, television, state-of-the-art PVR decoder and free access to the DStv Education Bouquet.

Winners Announcement:

  • The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in February 2016
How to enter
  • You may submit your entry to your nearest MultiChoice Offices or hand it in, in person (only submit entries to country offices specified on this entry form).
  • Only South African entrants may hand their entries in to MultiChoice Africa, 141 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, Randburg, or post them to MultiChoice Africa, Corporate Affairs, 141 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale Randburg, Attention: Nada Mxube. Entries must reach the collection points by 5 November 2015.

Download the Entry Form Now

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