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2016 Barclays Africa Rising Eagles Pan African Graduate Programme for Graduates across Africa

by lanredahunsi June 4, 2015

Application Deadline: June 30th 2015

The Barclays Africa Pan African Graduate Development Programme aims to develop carefully selected, talented graduates from Africa to be the financial services sector leaders of the future.

On the programme for 12 to 18 months, you’ll be guided, moulded and trained – building up the skills and experience you’ll need to become a leader for the future. Every step of the way, our training and support will keep your development on track.

The programme spans almost every part of the business, from Retail and Business Banking to Human Resources and Financial Management. Explore the Business Areas for the full list. And rest assured – every route offers its own challenges, and its own unique opportunities

Barclays is one of the world’s biggest financial services providers. Barclays has 140 000 people across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, and our services range from personal banking and credit cards to investment management.

Requirements:

To start with, you’ll need a postgraduate qualification (minimum NQF Level 8) in computer science, maths, statistics, finance, engineering, business science, informatics, law or risk management. Plus less than 24 months’ permanent work experience (excluding temporary work during your full-time studies).
The Opportunity is in every country in which Barclays Africa operates – Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Every bit as important as academic achievements and practical experience, however, will be the personal qualities you bring. You must be eager to learn, happy to share your opinions, and focused clearly on what you want to achieve.

Benefits:

You’ll start your career with us by spending 12 months as a Barclays Rising Eagle, laying the foundations for your future success. Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to fast-track your career dreams. You’ll be guided and mentored by industry experts, building up the skills and experience you’ll need to become a true leader.

What to expect from the Graduate Programme and beyond:

Development in leadership and self-management skills
Development in client-centricity and related behavioural skills
Development in technical job-related skills
Specific product knowledge
Access to a global network of connected, professional and highly innovative thinkers
Exposure to the most up-to-date operating systems
Exposure to our local and global markets, and to the financial industry as a whole.

Application Procedure:

Applications for the 2016 intake are open until 30 June 2015.
Barclays are looking for outstanding graduates who will have obtained a postgraduate qualification (before January 2016) in one of the following disciplines:
Commerce Statistics
Engineering Applied Mathematics
Actuarial Science Financial Mathematics
IT Accounting (CA and CIMA)
Risk Management Investment Management

Apply Now for the 2016 Barclays Africa Rising Eagles Graduate Programme for Africans

For More Information:

VIsit the Official Webpage of the Barclays Africa Rising Eagles Graduate Programme

June 4, 2015 1 comment

2015 Phandulwazi nge China Scholarship Programme for visiting scholars from Africa

by lanredahunsi June 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 30 June 2015 (midnight CAT-no late applications will be considered).

Phandulwazi nge China (isiXhosa for Understanding China) scholarships offer opportunities for African researchers to spend research time at the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS). The aim is to advance mutual learning and a better exchange on interpretations of the impact of Chinese engagement in Africa, expanding the African knowledge base.

The Phandulwazi nge China scholarship targets citizens of African states from academia or the broader civil society with a proven research interest in China-Africa relations.

The programme particularly addresses African scholars who are preparing for a stay in China or are returning from a longer stay in China. With the scholarship, African citizens are supported to continue working on China and China- Africa relations and to deepen their analytical work.

The scholarship involves:

A fully funded 3-month visit at the CCS at Stellenbosch University, in the second half of 2015, including a fully funded short research trip to China during the stay at the CCS.
Providing space for-and strengthening experience in evidence-based research that feeds into policy recommendation.
Work and interaction with research within the CCS, with an opportunity for intellectual exchange and public engagement on a topic relevant for China-Africa relations.
Publication of research results in a CCS publication format.

Applicants must:

Be a citizen of an African state.
Have a strong social science, humanities, law or economics background.
Be diligent and reliable in their work and have proven strong writing and research skills.
(Basic) Mandarin language skills are not prerequisite, but will be an asset in the application

Application:

The CCS offers a scholarship for the time between August and October 2015.
Applications must include a full CV (max. 3 pages) and motivation letter of no more than 500 words.
A brief research outline (max. 750 words), with clear title, research question, abstract and methodology.
In addition to the research outline, include a short literature review and bibliography (max. 500 words excluding the bibliography)
Applications should indicate institutional affiliation
Scholars will be expected to compile their findings in a CCS Research Report
Please send all application documents to [email protected], subject line: Phandulwazi application 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Phandulwazi nge China (isiXhosa for Understanding China) scholarships

June 2, 2015 0 comment

2016 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships for study in Japan

by lanredahunsi June 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT） offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2016 as follows.

Interested students may choose one of the respective areas of study:

Those who wish to study in Japan as an undergraduate student must choose a field of study (major) from (1) or (2) below. Applicants may enter a first, second, and third choice.

Social Sciences and Humanities -A: Law, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, others. Social Sciences and Humanities-B: Economics, Business Administration. Note 1: Applicants who wish to major in fields other than those listed above (“others”) may have difficulties in finding universities that can accept them. Note 2: Any fields related to “Economics” and “Business Administration” in Humanities B are not included in “others.”
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences-A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology).
Natural Sciences-B: Agricultural studies (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing), and Science (Biology).
Natural Sciences-C: Medicine, and Dentistry. Note: A student who intends to major in Natural Sciences and would like to choose more than one major is required to choose and select first-, second-, and third-choice subjects from the subjects in parentheses from within the same course (i.e. Natural Sciences A, B or C). However, a student who selects Course C as his/her first choice may choose his/her second-choice subjects from Course B or C and third-choice subject from Course B as Course C offers only two subjects.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Japanese Government Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government;
You need to be born between April 2, 1994 and April 1, 1999;
Applicants must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan;
Applicants must be willing to learn the Japanese language and deepen their understanding on Japan;
Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at a university in Japan;
Selected applicants must acquire “College Student” visas before entering Japan. The visas should be issued at the Japanese diplomatic mission, located in the country of applicants, nationality;
Applicants must be able to arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2016.

Scholarship Worth:

The Japanese Government will provide:

Monthly fee of 117.000 Japanese yens (In case that the recipient research in a designated region, 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added. The monetary amount each year may be subject to change due to budgetary reasons.);
Travel fee to and from Japan;
Accommodation at the Universities campus.

Application

Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese diplomatic missions by the required date.

The submitted documents will not be returned. You need the following documents:

Application Form (by the prescribed forms);
Placement Preference Form (prescribed form for applicants for direct placement only);
Photographs (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, Upper body, Full-faced, Uncapped) taken within the past 6 months (name and nationality should be written on the reverse photo to be pasted onto the application documents. Digital photographs also acceptable);
Academic transcript for the past 3 years;
Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended;
Graduation certificate of the last school attended (or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate) -Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination (if applicable);
Certificate of enrollment (for an applicant currently enrolled in a university);
Medical certificate (on the prescribed form).

For More Information:

List of Japenese Government Diplomatic Mission in Your Country

Visit the Official Webpage of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships for study in Japan

The Official Call for Scholarships

June 2, 2015 11 comments

2015 43North Global Business Plan Competition for Startups/Entrepreneurs around the World ($USD5 Million Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 24, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Eyes On the Million Dollar Prize

Think your startup is ready to take on the world? Here’s your chance to prove it

43North gives out $5 million in cash prizes each year to some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups from around the globe.

43North is the world’s largest business idea competition, awarding $5 million in cash awards, including a top prize of $1 million, to the best startups and entrepreneurs from around the world. With an unsurpassed prize purse of $5 million, 43North is looking for innovative, ambitious startups with scalable business ideas.

43North is part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion initiative, with support from the New York Power Authority.

Eligibility Requirements:

43North is open to applicants ages 18 and over, from anywhere in the world, in any industry, other than retail and hospitality.

Eligibility and Applications

To be eligible, applications shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

a. executive summary of the business;
b. biography or biographies of the management team;
c. mission statement;
d. business objectives;
d. market overview;
e. business case; and
f. projected capital requirements and two-year projected financial budgets (together with two years of
historic financial statements if available), and such other information as requested by 43North.
g. Applicants whose business is based upon proprietary technology or methods shall provide a statement
describing the basis for their rights in such proprietary technology or methods (ie: the applicant invented
the technology or has a license for such technology).

Nature of Businesses

The Competition focuses on applicants that intend to become operating companies. All applicants must be seeking outside equity capital in addition to the awards to be awarded in the Competition. Companies that intend to license technologies from universities or research labs are encouraged.

Benefits:

Award of one $1 million grand prize, six $500,000 prizes and four $250,000 prizes.
Winners also receive incubator space for a year, mentorship, tons of marketing exposure and access to START-UP NY, which offers freedom from state taxes for 10 years.

Application Procedure:

Before entering, please read the Terms and Conditions. Here are two key points to remember:

Winners agree to locate in Buffalo, NY for a minimum of 12 months. From food trucks to some of America’s greatest art and architecture, learn why you’ll love this place as much as we do.
43North also takes a 5% equity stake in each of the winning companies.

Submit Your Application Now for the 43North Business Idea Competition 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 43North Business Idea Competition

June 1, 2015 0 comment

2015 CoreNet Global Academic Challenge for Students around the World ($USD10,000 Prize plus All Expense paid to the North American Summit in Los Angeles

by lanredahunsi June 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

Whom: This competition is designed to attract students from all academic disciplines to tackle key challenges facing the profession

Prize: The winning team will win $10,000 (US) and also another $10,000 (US) for their Academic Institution.

CoreNet Global, the world’s leading association for corporate real estate (CRE), is launching its first-ever Academic Challenge. Students from around the world are invited to think creatively about a problem facing CRE professionals in companies like Google, AT&T, Duke Energy, AstraZeneca, Whirlpool, or many others. Your innovative ideas could help CRE departments in large corporations solve a problem.

The Academic Challenge is an important step in raising the awareness of corporate real estate as a profession and its impact on the global economy.

This competition is designed to attract students from all academic disciplines to tackle key challenges facing the profession. Teams of students (up to 5 from the same institution) and individuals are challenged to develop a new strategy for management of the entire real estate portfolio that provides the enterprise with all of the required space and develops the resource fluidity requested by the CEO.

Who can participate?

The CoreNet Global Academic Challenge is open to:

Individual students, or teams of up to 5 from the same institution
Full-time or part-time*
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., etc.
Any recognized institution of higher learning

Teams

Individual students, or team of up to 5 from the same institution
Full-time or part-time*
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., etc.
Any recognized institution of higher learning

*Participants must be currently enrolled with their respective institution at the time they submit their response for Round One.

Schedule

All Challenge Submissions Due 31 July
Final Round 18 October

The submission period is open several months to accommodate the wide variety of calendars at universities around the world. The project should not take more than a month or so to complete.

Prizes and Recognition:

The top 3 teams will be flown to the North American Summit in Los Angeles to present; they will be given complimentary passes to the Summit and one –year student memberships to CoreNet Global.
The winning team will receive $10,000 to be equally divided between team members. In addition, the host institution of the winning individual or team will be awarded a grant of $10,000 to support the study of corporate real estate.

E-Mail: [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge

June 1, 2015 0 comment

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2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships (€100,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 16th 2015

Prize: Each of the five Laureates will receive an award of €100,000. Including Israel.

Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards program identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Awards Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life or Physical Sciences in alternating years.

The 2016 edition of the Awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in the Life Sciences, working in one of each of the following regions: Africa & the Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America.

The solutions to attracting more women to science appear so obvious that few would disagree with them. L’Oréal-UNESCO should, in particular, instill confidence in girls from an early age by showing them their own potential. More women scientists should also be able to obtain positions of responsibility, just like their male counterparts, so that future generations will have role models to inspire them.

Eligibility:

To be considered eligible for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science international awards, the candidates must be nominated in writing by an eminent scientist.
Self-nominations are not eligible, nor are nominations from immediate family members.
Have obtained a Ph.D in life or physical sciences or pursuing studies leading to a Ph.D degree
Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
Be working in a research lab or institution in one of the region’s countries or being enrolled in a doctoral programme at a university in the region
Be no more than 40 years old by the end of the application period for Ph.D and not more than 45 years for post-doctoral

Qualified Nominators:

QUALIFIED NOMINATORS?

– Heads of Universities or Scientific Institutions
– Members of the Academy of Sciences or other national scientific institutions
– Holders of research chairs
– Permanent and assistant professors
– Past For Women in Science Awards Laureates
– Holders of a Ph.D.

Candidates:

Women scientists who are:
– Recognized for their excellence among the international scientific community,
and
– Actively involved in scientific research in any field of the Life Sciences
or Physical Sciences, and
– Not directly or personally involved in the For Women in Science program,
as a jury member or otherwise, in any country.

Application Procedure:

An application is considered complete only if it includes all of the following documents:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae
A brief explanation of why the nominator considers the individual to be a worthy candidate for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science (200-400 words)
A list of publications and patents, starting with the most recent
The full text of the five most significant publications in order of importance with:
a brief resume explaining their significance (less than 200 words), number of citations for each paper excluding auto-citations and the impact factor of each journal
Three to five letters of recommendation from eminent scientists outside the candidate’s home institution

Laureates Commitments:

Each Laureate will receive a €100,000 Awards, out of which:

– €80,000 is presented personally to the Laureate, in recognition of her commitment and contribution to the advancement of scientific research.

– €20,000 must be dedicated by the Laureate to the promotion of women in science or the promotion of

science to the younger generation. The specific means of this support may include the costs related to such activities as school conferences, mentoring, and educational outreach programs, or by a direct donation to a nonprofit association or institution dedicated to the promotion of women in science.

Timeline:

Nominations closing date: 16th June 2015

Pre-selection by peer review: July 2015

Examination by the Jury: August-September 2015

Jury deliberation meeting: 15th September 2015

Awards Ceremony: March 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships

June 1, 2015 1 comment

Agility Photo Competition 2015 – Capturing Modern Africa ($USD4,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline: September 30 2015

The story of today’s Africa – young, growing, urbanizing, and tech-savvy – needs to be told. As a company committed to supporting local capacity in Africa, Agility wants to capture the hope, aspirations and confidence of a new generation of Africans and the continent that they are rapidly reshaping.

Agility Africa are looking for images that will open the eyes of the world to today’s vibrant, modern African reality. Professional and amateur photographers are invited to compete for a chance to win up to $4,000.

Eligibility Requirements:

The Africa 2015 Photo Competition (the “Competition”) is open to professional and amateur photographers 18 years of age and older.
No employees of Sponsor or its affiliates, or their immediate family members, can participate in the competition.

Photo Requirements:

Photos must be taken in Africa
Photos must be high-resolution. Photo must be 20 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPG or PNG format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide or tall.
Photo must not have won an award at a previous photo competition.
Only minor digital editing, color correction, and cropping of the photo are allowed.
The photo must be free of Prohibited Content (as defined in the Conditions of Entry section below).

2015 Google Impact Challenge for Disabilities (USD$20 million Grant)

by lanredahunsi May 29, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time.

An open invitation to aim our collective might at creating real, impactful change.

Google.org is looking for your biggest and best ideas for how technology can expand opportunity and independence for people with disabilities. Google is committing USD 20 million in grant funding toward this goal, some of which may be awarded to organizations identified through this call for ideas.

Exciting ideas are already becoming a reality. For instance, 3D-printed prosthetic limbs, eye-controlled communication software, and remote hearing diagnostics are part of a wave of current innovations that have the potential to change the trajectory of solutions available to people with disabilities.

Google hopes that the Google Impact Challenge will propel even more technological innovation that will create meaningful and positive change for people with disabilities.

Requirements:

Organization Eligibility

Nonprofits and public charities from any country are eligible to submit an idea. Your organization must hold valid and current charity status as determined by the legislation of your country of incorporation.

Language

All ideas must be submitted in English.

How to Apply

Ideas must be submitted via online portal and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Ideas should be

transformative and address not only the change you seek for your organization, but also the change you want to see in the world.
apply technology in a way that is innovative and effective. Technology shouldn’t just make your existing work more efficient; it should create or enable entirely new solutions and approaches.
involve the development of cutting-edge technology.
be able to articulate a way in which it could ultimately reach a large number of people.

Submit your Idea for the Google Impact Disability Challenge 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google Impact Disability Challenge

May 29, 2015 0 comment

2016 ZMO/BGSMCS Visiting Research Fellowship for study in Germany.

by lanredahunsi May 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31 August 2015
ZMO and BGSMCS are inviting applications as Visiting Researchers for the calendar year of 2016. We are interested in attracting outstanding researchers who are engaged in research projects that are relevant to the respective research profiles at ZMO and BGSMCS.

ZMO/BGSMCS are interested in attracting outstanding researchers who are engaged in research projects that are relevant to the respective research profiles at ZMO and BGSMCS.

Applicants should send their applications directly to their institution of preference – either BGSMCS or ZMO. Both ZMO and the Graduate School expect fellows to participate in their academic life, and to give one presentation on their research project.

For Whom:

The call is open for senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences.

Worth:

The call is open for senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences.
They are invited to apply for a monthly stipend (2500 EUR, covering all expenses including travel and accommodation), and a period of stay that should normally last up to three months.

Application:

The decisions are to be expected by late November.

Applications should be sent electronically by email only, and include:

Application form
A brief cover letter (1 page)
Description of a research project to be worked upon during visit (max. 3 pages)
CV, including complete list of publications
PhD Certificate (or proof of submission)

Please email the finalised application, attached as one single pdf-file in the above listed sequence, to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ZMO/BGSMCS Visiting Research Fellowship

May 27, 2015 0 comment

2015/2016 Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant for Researchers Worldwide ($USD40,000).

by lanredahunsi May 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 1st 2015

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world.

The Research Grant

Most awards fall within the range of $15,000 to $40,000 per year for periods of one or two years.
Applications for larger amounts and longer durations must be very strongly justified.
The foundation awards research grants to individuals (or a few principal investigators at most) for individual projects and does not award grants to institutions for institutional programs

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants for a research grant may be citizens of any country. While almost all recipients of the research grant possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, there are no formal degree requirements for the grant.
The grant, however, may not be used to support research undertaken as part of the requirements for a graduate or doctoral program.
Applicants need not be affiliated with an institution of higher learning, although most are college or university professors.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant

Application Procedure:

Applications are submitted online
Apply Now for the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant

May 25, 2015 0 comment

2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats, Italy (Scholarships Available)

by lanredahunsi May 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015

United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is organizing a series of short courses within the framework of the UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme, a unique international programme tailored for journalists, chief information officers and those who want to specialize in public information and journalism. The programme aims at deepening knowledge of emerging security threats.

The courses take place at the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy:

Cyber Threats Masterclass (20, 21, 22 July 2015)
Info Apply Now
Investigating Crimes against the Environment (15, 16 October 2015)
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Biosecurity Masterclass
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Reporting and Communicating on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks
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Whom:

The programme is intended for journalists, chief information officers, public information professionals, corporate communication managers and those who want to specialize in public information and journalism.

Where: United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

Upon completion of the programme participants will become skilled in handling information related to new hazards to states and citizens. They will acquire key tools to report facts and expand their professional network by meeting key international actors in this area. UNICRI will grant a Certificate of Participation

Fees and Scholarship

The tuition fee for the workshop is € 550 and must be paid upon confirmation of acceptance. Tuition fees are non-refundable. Application deadline is on 22 June 2015 (23:00 CET).
A number of full and partial scholarships covering tuition fee will be available. Candidates requesting scholarship are kindly invited to submit their request by 22 June 2015 (23:00 CET).
Scholarships will preferably be awarded to women and candidates from developing countries, based on merit.
Participants will bear the expenses related to travel, food and board.

Application deadlines:

Cyber Threats Masterclass – 22 June 2015 ( 23:00 CET) – Application Form (download)
Investigating Crimes against the Environment – 20 September 2015 ( 23:00 CET) – Application Form (download)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats

May 25, 2015 0 comment

2015 A Common Word Among the Youth Training Programme & Conference, Rabat, Morocco (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi May 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 10 2015

WHO?
100 young people aged 18-35 will be selected representing over 5 different faiths from 5 continents to be part of a unique global network

WHERE?
The first training programme and conference will be from 4-9th September 2015 in Rabat, Morocco.

A Common Word Among the Youth (ACWAY) is a global initiative that will be led by young people, of different faiths to build bridges of co-existence by means of dialogue and action.

The programme is fully funded and includes several training courses, international conferences and civic activities to immerse participants in knowledge and action around cultural and religious diversity.

It is expected to be filmed as part of a TV documentary series to be aired on satellite TV for millions of viewers to be inspired and get involved.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the ACWAY Programme you must:

Be aged between 18-35 (on 1st January 2015)
Self-define as being a follower/believer of one of the following religions:
1. Buddhism
2. Christianity
3. Hinduism
4. Islam
5. Judaism
6. Any other religion not mentioned above
Have a desire for promoting religious and cultural harmony
Have experience in community activism and/or interreligious related activities
Have an evidenced commitment to effecting positive change. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service.
Possess leadership ability
Have the ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas
Have the skills and ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds and religions
Demonstrate good command of the English language. All elements of the programme will be conducted in English)
Be prepared to travel abroad
Be prepared to commit time to the project. This includes attending the training courses, conferences, delivering campaigns and local community activities). This will span over 12 months in your spare time taking into account your study and/or work commitments.
Be happy to be included in photos and filming that could be used in social media as well as TV and print media

The programme will consist of

Selection and training of 100 young people from around the world representing the world’s major religions to become advocates of co-existence and religious harmony
Two international conferences to provide opportunities for the young people to network and present their projects and activities to the international community
Grass-root activities delivered by the young people on co-existence and inter-faith relations
An online social media platform for the young people to interact and showcase their projects and activities.

In addition to the above the following pilot campaigns will be arranged:

A TV documentary with some of the young leaders involved highlighting the challenges and barriers to co-existence and some of the solutions
A comprehensive media campaign on co-existence and cultural diversity, using TV, Radio, print media as well as social media.

The project will run from January 2015 – July 2016, with a view to continue beyond that with sustainable activities and projects delivered by young people in partnership with local NGOs as well as public and private sector involvement.

How to Apply:

Complete the online Application form
If you are an organisation and would like to nominate participants to the programme then you can fill in the online Nominate form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the A Common Word Among the Youth Training

May 23, 2015 0 comment

2015 Levi Strauss & Co./Pollination Project ( Seed funding for Youth Enviromentalist)-USD$5,0000/Project

by lanredahunsi May 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing

The Pollination Project and Levi Strauss & Company are partnering to offer seed grants and support to young people involved in a wide variety of environmental programs all over the world.

The Youth Environmental Grantmaking program includes:

20 seed grants of $1000 each made to youth who are involved in grassroots environmental projects
Second-round funding of up to $5000 per project offered in Fall 2015
Promotional support for certain projects
Capacity building and leadership development training offered through Youth Empowered Action Camp.
Special priority consideration for projects recommended by the New Leaders Initiative of the Earth Island Institute.

Eligibility:

Individuals aged 22 or younger who are starting up or leading an environmental project anywhere in the world.
do not fund established organizations with paid staff.

The Pollination fund in the following categories:

Youth Environmentalists
Compassion towards all life
Environmental sustainability
Justice in all of its forms
Community health and wellness
Putting consciousness into action
Social change-oriented arts and culture

Funding:

For the initial seed grants, you can apply for up to $1000. For second “impact” grants (which will be available to all grantees in good standing beginning in late Fall, 2015), you can apply for up to $5000.

How to Apply:

First, please complete the prescreen questionnaire.
If you meet the basic guidelines, you will receive a link to the online application.

Apply Now for the Pollination Project Grant

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Pollination Project Youth Enviromental Grant

May 23, 2015 0 comment

2015 Earth Journalism Network Climate Communications Innovation Fund ($USD50,000 Grants)

by lanredahunsi May 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 15, 2015.

The Earth Journalism Network has created the Climate Communications Innovation Fund to support the development, adaptation, and introduction of novel story telling methods focused on the human dimensions of climate change.

Communities living in regions with climatic changes that undermine their livelihoods face a two-way problem: a lack of capacity to have their perspectives heard and barriers to receiving information on the drivers of change. Causes range from unintelligible information to difficulties in sharing solutions to a lack of media coverage and critical communications infrastructure that result from a history of marginalization and poverty.

This grant opportunity represents a challenge to journalists throughout the world to facilitate a responsive information ecosystem that more accurately and holistically reflects environmental challenges facing people across the planet.

The Grant:

This grant fund will support up to 5 projects with each grant amount averaging for approximately 10,000 USD

Type of Projects Supported:

The primary focus of this grants opportunity is on the application of technology and novel techniques for climate change communication.
Open to applications that include fellowships and travel grants that support specific story ideas or coverage of key events, so long as these activities have a clear relationship to the innovative components of the project.

Eligibility:

The Climate Communications Innovation Fund is designed primarily to support the work of already existing media outlets, journalism networks, and associations where an additional funding is need to pursue innovative or experimental approaches.
Individuals or new ventures are eligible for this funding.
Applicants should provide information about sustaining about this project after the initial seed funding provided under this grant.

How to Apply:

Grantees are expected to give their full cooperation in monitoring and evaluating the results of the projects, and are encouraged to submit their own monitoring and evaluation plan along with their application. The final monitoring and evaluation plan will be agreed upon by EJN and each individual grantee.
Applications should include a budget using this form
The projects are generally expected to take place within less than a year. Projects that can show results before the start of the COP21 Climate Summit in early December, 2015 will receive particular interest. Final reports for accepted projects must be filed no later than February 10, 2016.
Projects that can offer or raise co-financing to complement EJN’s support will be favorably viewed.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Earth Journalism Network Climate Communications Innovation Fund

May 22, 2015 0 comment

2015 Postcode Lottery Green Challenge for Green Business Startups around the World.(700,000 Euros Prize)

by lanredahunsi May 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 1st 2015 23:59:59 CEST

The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is the largest annual worldwide competition for sustainable entrepreneurs who can instigate change. The challenge is looking for products or services that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be ready to go to market within 2 years, but also combine sustainability, entrepreneurship and creativity.

The competition is an effort by the Dutch Postcode Lottery to bring brilliant, innovative green products and services to the mass market that might otherwise never see the light of day, thereby helping to combat climate change.

The winner will receive €500,000 to help bring his or her plan to market. An additional €200,000 runner-up prize will also be awarded.

Eligbility:

To be eligible for the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, a product or service must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and it should be possible to be in the market within two years.
Every entrant sends in a detailed business plan, and an expert preliminary jury will evaluate its viability.

Prize:

5 finalists are chosen each year to come to Amsterdam and present their plans to an expert jury & audience. By becoming finalists, these high-potential startups get access toan international network of mentors and investors.
On top of that, the best finalist wins 500,000 EUR to bring his/her plan to market.
A runner-up prize of 200,000 EUR is also awarded.

How to Enter:

You can enter the competition by following this link that will take you to the YouNoodle platform for entrepreneurs.
There, you are asked to register and then you can enter your business plan by filling in all the questions on the entry form, in English.
This is the only way to enter the competition, email attachments or applications by mail will not be accepted due to the large volume of entries we receive every year.

For More Information:

Submit your Applications Now for the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2015

May 22, 2015 1 comment

2015 Orange African Social Venture Prize for Innovative Startups in Africa (50,000 Euros Prize for Social Entrepreneurs).

by lanredahunsi May 21, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 18th September 2015

Orange is launching the call for applications for the 5th edition of the Orange African Social Venture Prize. This initiative aims to encourage innovative start-up projects which help to accelerate development on the African continent.

The Orange African Social Venture Prize showcases entrepreneurs offering innovative products or services that meet the needs of Africans in fields such as health, agriculture, education, energy, industry or trade.
Over the past four years, 2,000 projects have been submitted for the Orange African Social Venture Prize, reflecting the dynamism of African entrepreneurs and the potential of the telecommunications sector in Africa.

Eligibility/Who Can Enter

Any entrepreneur (aged 21 or over) or legal entity that has been in existence for fewer than three years may participate at no cost and with no restriction on nationality.
Submitted projects must be designed to be deployed in at least one of the 17 African countries in which Orange operates and must use information and communications technology in an innovative way to help improve the living conditions of the populations in these countries.

Prize:

The prize will recognize three projects with grants of 10,000, 15,000 and 25,000 euros, along with six months of support from Orange experts.
The first prize will also be offered a patent registration in the country of the project’s deployment.

Voting:

Internet users are also invited to vote online for their favourite project on Orange’s entertainment portal in Africa, StarAfrica.com.
The winner of the “Favourite Project” will have its project submitted directly to the jury along with the other project finalists.

Submission

Applications are accepted from 21 May to 18 September 2015 on Orange’s pan-African web portal, www.starafrica.com.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Orange African Social Venture Prize 2015

May 21, 2015 3 comments

2015 Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists/Bloggers (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

by lanredahunsi May 21, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

In an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs, Falling Walls have created the Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists. It is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.

The Fellows get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture and the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin on 8 and 9 November 2015 in Berlin.

EligibilityFreelance and full-time journalists or bloggers can apply.
Professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.
The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about the subject of sciences.

Benefits:

The fellowship includes travel expenses (economy class), accomodation for 3 nights (organised by Falling Walls Foundation), conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events).

Application Procedure:

Applicants must complete the online form and submit two work samples together with a CV and cover letter (both in English) stating their motivation to apply for the fellowship by 31 July 2015.

Fill out the Online Application Form Now

May 21, 2015 0 comment

2015 University Startup World Cup for startups around the world, Copenhagen Denmark.

by lanredahunsi May 21, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015

The University Startup World Cup gathers the most promising student startups in the world and brings them together for one intense week of development and networking.

Eligibility:

The University Startup World Cup is for university students. Therefore, you must have at least one person on your team from a university.
The team should consist of at least two people in order to participate, and both should be able to travel to Copenhagen in September.
Participation in all activities are mandatory.

How to Apply:

You apply via YouNoodle. Here you can upload your business plan and add all the information we need about you and your team.
“In the countries where national competitions are held under the Venture Cup license, or by Venture Cup’s partners, teams will be selected directly to the final through these competitions.”

Selections:

Teams are selected by our jury, which is made up of talented entrepreneurs, senior business people and investors from all over the world. The selection is made via YouNoodle and finalists are announced on this website and via e-mail directly to the finalists.
“In the countries where national competitions are held under the Venture Cup license, or by Venture Cup’s partners, teams will be selected directly to the final through these competitions.”

Cost:

You must be able to cover travel and accommodation expenses to be able to participate in the University Startup World Cup.
Once you send in your business plan, you have given consent to being able to participate during the third week of September.

Program

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015.

PARTICIPATION IS FREE.

5 DAY FINAL PROGRAM.

1 YEAR DEVELOPMENT & MENTOR PROGRAM FOR ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

EXPO WITH ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

INVESTOR MEETINGS FOR THE FINALIST TEAMS.

BUSINESS EVENTS.

COMPANY VISITS.

UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR VISITS.

MENTORS TO ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 22, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University Startup World Cup

May 21, 2015 0 comment

Apply Now to become a Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador

by lanredahunsi May 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador are Individuals who are passionate about Mozilla and raise awareness about the many benefits of Firefox & other Mozilla products – especially Firefox OS!

Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador are creative and resourceful, Student Ambassadors lead campaigns and projects at their colleges and in their communities to encourage others to contribute to Mozilla (and utilize our products). Together, Firefox Student Ambassadors play a large role in helping to improve the global experience of people on the Web.

As a Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador You will:

Promote Firefox for Desktop and Android
Support the successful launch of Firefox OS in communities (and campuses!) around the world
Educate others about Mozilla’s mission
Grow the Mozilla Community

Eligibility:

Firefox Student Ambassador you must be:

At least 18 years of age
Currently a student, professor, or administrator with a college or university

Benefits of Joining

Obtain leadership roles on your campus
Help grow our community (and spread our mission) around the world
Receive a bunch of cool rewards and recognition opportunities
Help promote the open web and gain marketing experience
Potential for a Mozilla internship
Access to a network of Firefox Student Ambassadors all over the world

Apply Now to become a Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador Programme

May 20, 2015 1 comment

2015 Equator Prize -Participate in the UNFCCC COP21 Conference in Paris ,France ($USD10,000 Prize).

by lanredahunsi May 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Nomination Deadline: May 27 2015

Global Search for Grassroots Climate and Sustainable Development Solutions

The Equator Initiative is pleased to announce a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2015 as part of an extensive partnership effort underway to strengthen and highlight the role of indigenous peoples and local communities at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP21).

The Equator Prize 2015 will be awarded to 20 outstanding local and indigenous initiatives that are advancing innovative solutions for people, nature and resilient communities.

Winning initiatives will join a prestigious network of 187 leading community-based organizations from 70 different countries that have been awarded the Equator Prize since 2002.

Each winning initiative will receive USD 10,000 and be supported to participate in a series of policy dialogues and special events at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP21) in Paris, France in December 2015.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Equator Prize 2015, nominees must:

Have been in operation for at least 3 years;
Be a community-based and/or indigenous or local group, operating in a rural area; and
Be within a country receiving support from the United Nations Development Programme, excluding countries with a high level of development.
Check out the list of eligible countries

The Equator Prize 2015 will showcase outstanding local and indigenous community efforts to reduce poverty, protect nature, and strengthen resilience in the face of climate change. In keeping with the themes of COP21 and the imperative of empowering indigenous peoples and local communities in the new climate agreement, the Equator Prize 2015 will place special emphasis on the following:

Local Climate Solutions: Indigenous peoples and local communities that are improving livelihoods and wellbeing through the protection, restoration and sustainable management of forests; sustainable agriculture and food security; community-based adaptation to climate change; or biodiversity conservation.

Indigenous Peoples and Community Empowerment: Indigenous peoples and local communities that are working to protect and secure rights to their lands, territories and natural resources.

Innovative Partnerships: Indigenous peoples and local communities that are forging innovative partnerships with governments, private sector companies and other stakeholders to advance inclusive climate and development solutions.

How to Nominate

Fill out the Online Nomination Form

Nominations can be completed by Fill Out the Nomination Form

Nominations may be sent via e-mail to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Equator Prize 2015

May 20, 2015 0 comment

2015 MINDS Annual African Youth Dialogue on Elections and Governance, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.(Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi May 19, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 29th 2015

When: 7th -8th August 2015
Where: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is pleased to announce the dates for its 2015 annual African Youth Dialogue on Elections and Governance to be held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The aim of the Youth Dialogues is to foster the increase in the number of young people peacefully and actively participating in African elections and governance processes based on an appreciation of the significance of their demographic superiority. It is therefore a useful platform through which African youth have an opportunity to interact as they interrogate and deepen the understanding of issues of mutual interest pertaining to the development and transformation of the Continent.

Eligibility:

Participants will be drawn from all regions of Africa (North, West, Central, East and Southern Africa) using set criteria.
MINDS is interested in identifying participants doing significant work in the respective countries and communities.
To encourage networking and full participation, only 100 youths will be accepted to the dialogue.
MINDS will meet all the direct costs of participation in the dialogue.

Download the Application Form

Download, complete and return application form to [email protected] before closing date.
Indicate your region and country in the subject space of the email e.g. West Africa: Nigeria or East Africa: Kenya etc.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) Youth Dialogue

May 19, 2015 0 comment

2015 French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) Doctoral Scholarships for study in France

by lanredahunsi May 17, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 20 2015

The French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) is organizing a competitive examination to recruit doctoral students for a period of one to three years:

6 doctoral students, enrolled in a French or foreign university, who will receive a doctoral grant for a period of 1 to 3 years, depending on the university year of their first thesis enrolment (3 years for students who first enrolled in 2015
2016, 2 years for those who first enrolled in 2014-2015 and 1 year for those who first enrolled in 2013-2014). The monthly remuneration in 2014
2015 was 1,684.93 euros gross (1,359 euros net).
Doctoral students with external funding (employment / doctoral contract with a body other than INED) but who wish to be hosted without remuneration at INED and to benefit from its scientific environment.

Eligibility:

A Master’s degree (M2) or equivalent qualification in a discipline related to population science (demography, economics, epidemiology, history, sociology, etc.) M2 defended before 17 June at the latest.
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme in a French or foreign university at the start of the 2015-2016 academic year.
The first year of PhD thesis enrolment must not be earlier than 2013 (2015-2016, 2014-2015 or 2013-2014 academic years).
Applicants of all ages and all nationalities are eligible.
The student’s application must be supported by at least two advisors, including at least one INED researcher
The thesis supervisor may be a non-INED researcher, but applications from students whose PhD is supervised or co-supervised by an INED researcher will take priority.
Applications must be uploaded and accepted on the website by 20 May 2015 at the latest (with the exception of Master’s dissertations and defence reports completed after that date).
Applicants must present a research project that corresponds to the themes and methodological approaches of INED (see the INED website:http://www.ined.fr/en/) and/or of the iPOPs laboratory of excellence (see the iPOPs website: http://www.ipops.fr/).
The candidates whose advisor supervises 2 or more PhD students already funded by INED or iPOPs in 2015-16 won’t be eligible.

How to Apply:

Create your user account: https://celine.enquete.ined.fr/enquetes//1513374631/scripts/registration.php?initialize

Access the application file: https://celine.enquete.ined.fr/enquetes//1513374631/scripts/authentify.php

This file comprises:

• An application form to be filled in online.

• A curriculum vitæ

• The M2 dissertation

• The M2 defence report

• The M2 grade transcript

•A letter of motivation stating why the applicant wishes to obtain an INED studentship

An academic text for applicants already enrolled in a PhD programme (generally a provisional version of the first thesis chapter)

• A thesis project (no longer than 5 pages max.), written by the applicant and prepared with his/her (future) advisors who are supporting his/her application. This document must contain the following:

o Applicant’s personal details:

name and university;

o A short, clearly worded title describing the main purpose of the applicant’s research;

o An abstract (150 words);

o A presentation of the research topic, objectives and research questions, based on a review of the

state of the art;

o Presentation of methods;

o A work plan (research plan, collaborators, if any). Applicants already enrolled in a thesis programme are asked to describe the state of progress of their research;

o A thesis completion schedule

This document must be prepared very carefully. The schedule must be discussed in order to determine which aspects, if any, are liable to delay completion, and what alternative solutions could be adopted if any difficulties arise;

o The applicant’s career plan;

o A bibliography (one page at most).

Timeline:

Application deadline: 20 May 2015

– Deadline for uploading M2 dissertation and defence report: 17 June 2015

– Selection committee meeting: 25-26 June 2015

– Results (list of successful applications posted online): 3 July 2015

-Starting date at INED: 1 October 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) Doctoral Scholarships

May 17, 2015 0 comment

Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Call for Applications Chad Cote d'Ivoire East-Africa ECOWAS Ethiopia Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Libya Mali Niger Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Togo Uganda

2015 HiiL Innovating Justice Forum & Awards -SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge for East & West Africa, Hague Switzerland ($USD70,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi May 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

What: Innovating Justice Forum

When: 3 & 4 December 2015

Where: Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, the Hague

Eager to shape new justice innovations that help the lives of people and businesses? Join the Forum on the 3rd and 4th of December 2015 at the Peace Palace in The Hague!

The Innovating Justice Forum is a two-day international event in The Hague catering to more than 150 participants. It is held annually by HiiL Innovating Justice to discuss and support innovative ways of approaching justice worldwide.

The Forum has in the past centered on issues such as Living Wages (2014), Human Rights (2013) and Basic Justice Care for Everyone (2012). Other thought-provoking issues are always part of the agenda. This year, HiiL will highlight the State of Innovation and the justice needs of SMEs in East and West Africa.

The Innovating Justice Forum is a unique event that connects innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, private companies, governments, NGOs, academics and foundations. Among the many organisations represented are, for example, national Parliaments, Cordaid, Oxfam, Supreme Courts, Microsoft, Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs, OECD, USAID, World Bank and the World Economic Forum.

Awards:

SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge for East and West Africa
When?: May – December 2015

Where? : Lagos, Nairobi and The Hague.

HiiL Innovating Justice, together with the Global Agenda Council on Justice and the Ford Foundation, has embarked on a pioneering new endeavor to accelerate justice ventures in East and West Africa.
The SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge is geared towards finding and strengthening new initiatives that can empower startups and SMEs. The Forum want to support the best innovations and address regulatory hurdles and bureaucratic red tape faced by youth-led startups in East and West Africa.

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Benefits
The winners of the SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge will be announced at the Innovating Justice Forum on 3 & 4 December 2015. The three winners will receive the Innovating Justice Awards.

Prior to the Forum, the innovators will be personally prepared to pitch their innovation. HiiL and Next2Company connect the finalists to potential partners to accelerate their business.

The winners of the SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge can win up to $70,000 in seed funding.
The innovators present their innovation to an international audience, gain international recognition, and have the opportunity to win seed investments.

First place: $40,000Second place: $20,000Third place: $10,000

Innovating Justice Boostcamp Lagos

In October 2015, HiiL will host an Innovating Justice Boostcamp in Lagos. Speakers will share their insights. Incubation sessions will boost the progress of the attending innovators. Innovators receive coaching and pitch their innovations.

Six innovators will be invited to the Boostcamp – three winners of the online campaign and three wildcard nominations. The six innovators will be hosted in the same accommodation so that they can continue to work together, exchange lessons learned and share opportunities during the rest of their three day stay.

Innovating Justice Challenge 2015

The winners of these challenges receive the Innovating Justice Awards 2015. They will have access to an international network, to build international partnerships and learn from other attendants at the Forum.

Online campaign

From 1 to 17 September 2015 innovations will campaign online on www.innovatingjustice.com. The top three of the online campaign will be invited to the Innovating Justice Boostcamp in Lagos. Three wildcards will also be invited.

Submit Your Innovation for the Innovating Justice Challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the HiLL Innovating Justice Challenge 2015

May 16, 2015 1 comment

Call for Nomination: 2015 UNESCO International Literary Prize for Innovation in Literacy.

by lanredahunsi May 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Nomination Deadline: May 25th 2015

Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 460 projects and programmes undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world have been recognized. Through these prestigious Prizes, UNESCO seeks to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies.

Every year, the prizes are organized around a specific theme. This year’s focus is on: “Literacy and the post-2015 agenda”

The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are:

With the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea

• UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (2 awards): Supporting the development and use of mother-

tongue literacy education and training With the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China

• UNESCO-Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 awards)

Supporting literacy in rural areas, for rural adults and out-of school youth, particularly women and girls

Candidatures should take into account this year’s theme, ‘Literacy and the post-2015 agenda’, while also considering the specificity of each Prize.

Call for applications

Every year, Member States and International Non-Governmental Organizations maintaining official relations with UNESCO are invited to solicit and submit nominations for the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes.

Eligibility:

Institutions, organizations and individuals promoting literacy through effective and innovative projects or programmes

Timeline:

Until 25 May 2015: Submission of Nomination Form
June 2015: International Jury Meeting
July 2015: Announcement of the Prize Winners
8 September 2015: Award ceremony

UNESCO International Literacy Prizes Secretariat

Section of Youth, Literacy and Skills Development

Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems

Education Sector – UNESCO

7, place de Fontenoy

75352 PARIS 07 SP, France

Tel: +33 1 45 68 08 59 or +33 1 45 68 11 40

Fax: +33 1 45 68 56 27

E-mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes

May 16, 2015 3 comments

2015 New York Forum Institute/France 24/Le Point Afrique African Start-Up Award for African Start-Ups (€100 000 euros Prize)

by lanredahunsi May 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

4 laureates will share a 100 000 euros award & Announce their presence as one of the Top 50 most innovative African start-ups!

Africa has ideas and talent but African start-ups lack access to capital, especially in the first phase of development.

In 2014, the first Train My Generation Survey undertaken by the New York Forum AFRICA with the Train My Generation vocational training fund established by the New York Forum Institute in 2013, highlighted this point: 56% of the 5,000 young African respondents to a recent survey conducted by the New york Forum Africa in 2014, pointed to their difficulty in finding funding.

In this context, Richard Attias, founder of the New York Forum Institute, initiated the African Start-up Award in partnership with France 24 and Le Point Afrique, the on-line edition of Le Point dedicated to Africa that was launched in March 2014.

The Award will support talent and the most creative initiatives, particularly those with a social impact component.

Qualification criteria:

• The start-up must be an independent company formed less than three years ago with a year of activity
• 100% of the capital is provided by African nationals
• The start-up’s activity is based in Africa

Benefits:

You will be judged by an expert panel, with grants going to the top four laureates, with the winner getting 50 000 euros,
The winning start-ups will be covered in Le Point Afrique,
And will enter the Top 50 of the most innovative African start-ups, which will be promoted during the New York AFRICA 2015 and in Le Point Afrique.

START-UPS WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS IN FOUR AREAS:

• Innovation
• Development potential and scaleability
• Business viability
• Social impact

African Young Business Award details

100,000€ grant provided by the New York Forum Institute, founded by Richard Attias, to be allocated among the 4 laureates as follows:

• 1st prize: 50,000€
• 2nd prize: 30,000€
• 3rd prize: 10,000€
• 4th prize: 10,000€

The Top 50 of the most innovative African start-ups

The African Start-up laureates will gain unprecedented visibility towards the 1,500 participants expected at the New York Forum AFRICA 2015 in Libreville, joining economic and political stakeholders from Africa and the rest of the world and via Le Point.

• The 4 laureates will be invited to attend the New York Forum AFRICA, August 28-30 2015, with return flights and accommodation expenses covered.
• The laureates will be promoted in Le Point August 27, 2015 edition distributed during the NYFA and on Le Point Afrique website (founder photo and company profile).
• They will have the opportunity to join a special plenary session during the NYFA to share their entrepreneurial experience with young Africans and inspire them.
• The Top 50 companies will also be presented in Le Point August 27 2015 edition and will be invited to attend the NYFA 2015.

The laureates and the Top 50 will be presented during the next New York Forum AFRICA, under the High Patronage of H. E. Ali Bongo Ondimba, to be held in Libreville, Gabon on August 28-30 2015

Apply Now for the African Start-Up Award

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 African Start-Up Award for African Entrepreneurs

May 15, 2015 0 comment

African Women’s Development Fund 2015 ‘Writing for Social Change Workshop for African Women, Uganda (Fully Funded).

by lanredahunsi May 10, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 31st 2015

When: July 27 to August 5, 2015.
Where: Uganda

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) in collaboration with FEMRITE – Uganda Women Writers Association, invites African women writers and journalists to apply for the Writing for Social Change Workshop 2015. This 10-day writing workshop, will be taking place in Uganda from July 27 to August 5, 2015.

The workshop will be facilitated by veteran BBC journalist and media expert Elizabeth Ohene from Ghana and award-winning writer Yewande Omotoso, from Nigeria/South Africa/Barbados.

This workshop is targeted at women writers, journalists and activists who wish to step-up their involvement in highlighting issues around women’s rights and social justice.

Participants will be expected to read widely from assigned selected texts, and to complete daily writing exercises. After the workshop, the participants are expected to use the knowledge acquired to write widely about social justice issues in and beyond their communities.

This workshop is part of AWDF’s efforts to amplify African women’s voices and is aimed at creating a network that will enable participants to place their articles and stories in a range of local, regional and international media.

Priority will be given to interested women journalists who wish to actively engage in women’s activism – AWDF are expecting at least 50% of the writers selected for this workshop to be full-time journalists.

AWDF will also include women from AWDF’s existing grantee organisations, and within our partner networks.

Benefits:

Full accommodation, meals and a partial travel grant will be provided to all successful applicants.
All applicants will be expected to be present for the ten-day duration of the workshop.
A Memorandum of Understanding will be signed by successful applicants to enable smooth running of the workshop.

Application Guidelines

To apply send an e-mail to; [email protected].
E-mail subject should read ‘Application for Social Justice Workshop 2015’
The body of the e-mail should contain the following:
a) Your Name
b. Your Email Address
c. A short bio (maximum 200 words)
d. A sample article about women’s rights or social justice -between 500 and 1000 words. The sample maybe unpublished or published on any media. This can be sent as an attachment or as part of the email body especially if it has images.
AWDF will not be responsible in case of any plagiarism.

Selection:

Only those accepted to the workshop will be notified by June 5, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AWDF 2015 ‘Writing for Social Change Workshop for African Women

May 10, 2015 0 comment

2015 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington internship program, Washington USA

by lanredahunsi May 8, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Monday, May 20, 2015

The Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington internship program brings two international students per year to Washington, D.C., to work at the Scripps Howard News Service for a semester.

The internship is designed to give international students an opportunity to cover events in the U.S. capital, as well as to report and write feature stories for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire. Stories written by Scripps Howard interns may be published in newspapers across the United States.

Eligibility Requirement:

The internship is open to undergraduate journalism or communications students who intend to pursue careers in journalism after graduation.
Interns must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
Interns who are selected in the program will work in one of two periods: January to April or September to December.

The internship is sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation, which strives to advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development.

Benefits:

International participants in the program are recruited and selected by the International Center for Journalists, which provides training and other assistance to journalists across the globe.

Apply Now for the Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington internship program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington internship program

May 8, 2015 0 comment

2015 Preparing Global Leaders Academy Amman, Jordan (PGLA, 24-30 August 2015) – Financial Aid Available.

by lanredahunsi May 4, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 1, 2015

What: Preparing Global Leaders Academy
Where: Amman, Jordan
When: 24-30 August 2015
Whom: students and young professionals around the world.

Preparing Global Leaders Academy (PGLA, 24-30 August 2015) is a premiere international educational program for the best students and young professionals around the world. The specific strategy is to help participants maximize their potential and develop leadership and communication skills.

The program seeks to prepare aspiring global scholar-leaders with the tools that are necessary for effective leadership in an increasingly complex world.

PGLA is a one week program taking place in Amman, Jordan. Participants will benefit academically and socially as they will work closely with other young leaders from around the world and build everlasting relationships.

Delegates will also witness the ancient:

Beauty of Jordan including the Baptism site, Petra (named as one of the Seven Wonders of the World),
The Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth and home of the world’s largest natural spa), as well as many other of Jordan’s attractions both natural and manmade.

The founder of Preparing Global Leaders Foundation and the academic director of PGLA is Sam Potolicchio a faculty member at Georgetown University and New York University as well the University of National Economy and Public Administration of the Presidential Administration.

Potolicchio was named by the Princeton Review as one of the “Best Professors in America” in 2012, the only one chosen from his field and won the K. Patricia Cross Award from the American Association of Colleges and Universities as one of the future leaders of American higher education in 2011. He is an adviser to governments and top officials all over the globe.

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

The tuition of PGLA is 1000 US dollars (USD). This fee includes lodging, 21 meals, transport within Jordan, Wadi Rum camping, Dead Sea events, and the certificate curriculum.
Financial aid is available for delegates who cannot cover the full cost.

HOW TO APPLY –

1. Download the PGLA application form: WORD DOC | PDF
2. Fill out the application. Save it along with a copy of your resume (recommended) and letter of recommendation (option) in a single Zip file.
3. Attach the Zip file to an email sent to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Preparing Global Leaders Academy

May 4, 2015 0 comment

African Community Internship Placement Programme

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The African Community Internship and Placement Programme- Programme Associate (Netherland)

by lanredahunsi January 8, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The African Community Internship and Placement Programme (ACIPP) has grown from a small Ghana focused programme into a West-Africa wide operation now encompassing Ghana, Sierra Leone, and soon – Liberia. ACIPP pioneers a new model called “sustainable service”, where we aim to reinvest profits into our partner organizations and into building local capacity within the countries in which we operate.

ACIPP is registered under Dutch law since March 2012.

Programme Associate: Internship Position

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our global team to be based in The Netherlands as a Programme Associate. Working individually, with weekly meetings with the Executive Director and monthly meetings with the Board.

As the Programme Associate, you will be responsible for providing support with fundraising efforts, marketing, administrative tasks and grant writing.

You will be working directly with the Executive Director and the Board of ACIPP West Africa in The Netherlands.

January 8, 2013 1 comment

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015.

PARTICIPATION IS FREE.

5 DAY FINAL PROGRAM.

1 YEAR DEVELOPMENT & MENTOR PROGRAM FOR ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

EXPO WITH ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

INVESTOR MEETINGS FOR THE FINALIST TEAMS.

BUSINESS EVENTS.

COMPANY VISITS.

UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR VISITS.

MENTORS TO ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 22, 2015.

What: Innovating Justice Forum

When: 3 & 4 December 2015

Where: Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, the Hague

Eager to shape new justice innovations that help the lives of people and businesses? Join the Forum on the 3rd and 4th of December 2015 at the Peace Palace in The Hague!

When?: May – December 2015

Where? : Lagos, Nairobi and The Hague.

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START-UPS WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS IN FOUR AREAS:

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