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Fulbright Student Program 2021/2022 for young Egyptian Artists (Fully Funded to USA)

by OFA June 29, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 18th 2020

Provides fully-funded grants for professional artists who wish to conduct field research and/or attend master classes for six to nine months in the U.S.

Eligible Fields

Applied Arts
Fine Arts
Performing Arts

Eligibility Criteria

Egyptian citizenship. Holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible.
Applicants must be residing in Egypt throughout the application, selection, placement, and pre-departure processes.
Bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must prove participation in at least three post-graduate artistic activities or exhibitions
Applicants have to successfully complete all the steps of the application, assessment, and selection process and successfully finalize all required procedures.
The following persons and their immediate family members (i.e. spouses and children) are ineligible to apply during and for a period ending one year following the termination of such employment: employees of the U.S. Department of State; local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees at organizations implementing exchange programs for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the Department of State; as well as Board Members or staff of a Fulbright Commission or their families (up to fourth kin).

Note: Preference will be given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. and/or overseas.

Required Documents: (All documents must be submitted online by no later than July 18, 2020. Please carefully read the Application Guidelines accessible here)

Online Application
Copies of certificates and transcripts for all post-secondary degrees in English
Three Recommendation Letters
Proof of participation in at least three post-graduate artistic activities or exhibitions (Portfolio)
Scanned copy of the original valid National ID
Scanned copies of any previous U.S. J1 or J2 visas (if applicable)

Important: The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program seeks applicants that have developed a sense of personal integrity and are original thinkers. Copying someone else’s writing, whether from the Internet, from a book or from a friend is considered plagiarism. Any quoted words or sentences should include a citation. An applicant who is found to have plagiarized in any form (including unintentional or accidental plagiarism) in his or her application will be disqualified.

For further information about plagiarism and citation, please click on the following link: https://fulbright-egypt.org/resources/. All content in applications must be the applicant’s original contribution and his/her own intellectual property. Having someone else write or contribute to the writing of an individual’s application, either fully or partially, does not uphold the standards of integrity expected of Fulbrighters and may result in the ineligibility of your application.

Grant Benefits

Travel Allowance
Stipend
Health benefits coverage
Research and courses fees
Other allowances

July 18, 2020	Deadline for submitting online applications
July 2020 – August 2020	Application Review
September 2020	Personal Interviews *(Only for shortlisted applicants)*
October 2020	Official Nomination/Regret Letters *(Applicants will be notified via email)*
Post Nomination Orientation *(Only for nominated applicants)*
November 2020 – January 2021	TOEFL iBT and GMAT/GRE testing *(Only for nominated applicants)*
University Placement Process *(Only for nominated applicants)*
April – May 2021	University Selection Process *(Only for nominated applicants)*
May 2021 / June 2021	Pre-Departure Orientation *(Only for applicants who are successfully placed at U.S. universities)*
July 2021 – September 2021	Departure Date *(Only for grantees who successfully completed all above stages)*

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Fulbright Student Program 2021/2022

June 29, 2020 0 comments

Call For Volunteers: Eco-Solidarity– ESC project in Poland for young People (Fully Funded)

by OFA June 23, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 30th 2020

The 14 Volunteers will participate in the project. By implementing we intend to achieve the following goals:

– Allowing volunteers from different countries to participate in the 10-month ESC project and creating the conditions for their personal development and acquisition of competences that will allow them to become better citizens understanding the common values;

– Support for educational institutions in their daily work and internationalization of it. Volunteers will support the following institutions: special school, primary school and autism center;

– Building an eco-friendly attitude, zero waste idea, rational and ethical purchasing decisions, not wasting resources among volunteers, students, teachers and the entire community of host institutions;

– Teaching participants to manage information (selection, evaluation, verification, use) Volunteers, in addition to their daily work in the facilities, will have the opportunity to conduct their own workshops and mini-projects.

Benefits

Accommodation: Volunteer will be accommodated in rented flat (usually double rooms) with access to kitchen and bathroom. Flats are furnished and equipped with pillows, duvet covers, pillow cases and washing machine.
Food: Volunteers will get money for food every month from coordinating institution (together with pocket money it’s 800 PLN). Travel budget: for a round trip for one volunteer depends on the distance “in straight line” according to distance calculator: between 500 -1999 KM: it is 275 EUR, between 2000-2999 KM: 360 EUR.

TRAINING DURING THE PROJECT

Volunteers will take part in training cirlce organized by polish National Agency: on-arrival training and mid-term. Hosting organization will organize short introduction to the daily duties. Coordinating organization will provide trainings on formal aspects of the project, about setting goals and developing soft skills and competences, about Youthpass as well as additional trainings needed for the experience being fulfilling.

VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Experience in work with youth will be an additional asset, however it is not compulsory. Good communicational skills are also an additional asset because the project is based on communication with other people. All creative skills – artistic or motor skills – can enrich the project. The same relates to computer skills. Volunteers should be open-minded and creative.

ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 43 week(s) during the period 01/09/2020 to 31/08/2021

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM

Armenia, Germany, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Georgia, France, Italy, Russian Federation, Turkey, Tunisia

ACTIVITY TOPICS

Social challenges

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Eco-Solidarity– ESC project

June 23, 2020 3 comments

Egypt Internships Tunisia

SAP Africa Young Professional Program 2020 for young Graduates across Africa

by OFA June 19, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Varying

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

The Young Professional Program is a free initiative delivered by the SAP Training and Development Institute under the umbrella of the Skills for Africa Program. The program, which lasts for 3 months, is designed to give recent graduates the certifications and soft skills required to begin a career as an SAP Associate Consultant. At the end of the training, SAP TDI will work very closely with the YPP graduates to introduce them to a host of opportunities with SAP customers and partners to work as an SAP Consultant.

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAP Africa Young Professional Program 2020

June 19, 2020 5 comments

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Tandem Cultural Exchange Programme 2020 for civil society and cultural activists

by OFA June 11, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline:Monday 29 June 2020 at 23:59 CEST

The Tandem Programme for cultural exchange is looking for 20 civil society and cultural activists from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and from Libyan initiatives and collectives displaced in these countries.

Tandem is looking for 20 civil society and cultural activists to join the first round of Tandem 360°. Participating organisations will get a chance to connect with changemakers across the region. In the spirit of ‘Doing-it-together’, the one-year programme offers a space to experiment with multidisciplinary project ideas, ecosystem mapping and inventive approaches to create change through culture.

Tandem 360° is a new addition to the six existing Tandem programmes for cultural exchange. This open call was planned to be published right before the pandemic of the coronavirus has affected us all globally. This situation has proven more than ever that our systems need to be questioned and changed, also in the cultural sector and among civil society.

Tandem has always been about fostering initiatives creating spaces to allow such questions to be asked, and where possible, worked on and transformed into change to build stronger communities locally in the regions where we work. And more than ever, we do need a 360° perspective. By focusing on the idea of a 360° perspective on the work and activities of cultural organisations in the selected countries, this programme allows professionals working in culture and civil society from many different disciplines to acquire skills required for ecosystem mapping – i.e. looking at not only who they are, why they do what they do, but also at the tools and resources each organisation has or needs to be able to function – and engaging in long-term partnerships.

The Tandem process provides hands-on possibilities for getting real insights into diverse cultural scenes. Participants gain practical experience by collaborating within rapidly changing fields in their regions

Requirements

– Independent cultural NGOs, non-hierarchical and open-minded public institutions or civil society initiatives which are well rooted in a local community and have an established professional network AND are based in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia. also nvite and strongly encourage displaced Libyan organisations based in these countries to apply.
– You should have the (organisational and financial) capacity, ambition and experience to engage in a one-year intensive international programme, as well as be ready to commit to providing sufficient work time of one employee in your organisation.

Tandem offers:
• Mutual 12-day work visits at your Tandem partner organisation
• 4 Tandem network and training meetings with moderated peer-to-peer learning sessions and input by experienced trainers
• Methods and Tools for professional and organisational development
• Ongoing expert advice for the development of the cross-border collaborations
• Start-up funding of EUR 7,500 for a pilot project to develop in collaboration with your Tandem partner
• Being part of a network of more than 400 cultural activists across Europe and its neighbouring regions

HOW TO APPLY?
Please apply online, you can fill in the application:

in Arabic, in English or in French.
Application deadline is Monday 29 June 2020 at 23:59 CEST.
Selection of applicants and invitations for the Partner Forum will be announced by early July 2020.
• Read the manifesto/poem of the programme: 360º Frequencies.
• Check our FAQ for more details, including all the dates and times of the online info sessions.
• Contact Hatem ([email protected]) for further inquiries.

TIMELINE
• Online info sessions: May-June 2020
• Application deadline: 29 June 2020
• Selection: early July 2020
• Partner Forum: mid-October 2020
• Placements: November 2020 – September 2021
• Collaboration Design Meeting: end-January 2021
• Ecosystem Base Camp: mid-May 2021
• Reflection Meeting: early-September 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tandem Cultural Exchange Programme

June 11, 2020 5 comments

Egypt Fellowships Tunisia

Lazord Fellowship Programme 2020/2021 for Young Leaders in the MENA region

by OFA June 6, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 4th, 2020

The Lazord partners are pleased to announce the opening of applications to become a 2020-2021 Lazord Fellow. As a Lazord Fellow, you would be joining a multi-dimensional program that seeks to empower its fellows to develop a critical understanding of civic engagement, and to improve their leadership and technical skills for their future careers in all sectors. The program achieves its mission through offering mentoring, providing job opportunities in organizations striving to advance the common good, and creating enriched educational opportunities.

The first Lazord Fellowship began in Egypt in 2010. It currently has chapters in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia, working with over 50 organizations. The fellowship is a yearlong regional program that includes a chance for the chapters and fellows in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia to meet all together twice a year whether in person, or virtually. After a competitive recruitment effort, fellows are selected in each of the 3 countries and placed for one year in a local organization. The fellowship offers trainings, mentorship, and networking opportunities to fellows, guiding them through their year and helping them realize their full potential as responsible leaders.

Eligibility criteria:

– For public universities graduates: open to all graduates from any field;
– For private university graduates: need-based scholarship granted for at least 2 years;
– Having graduated in 2018 or after;
– Proven record of being civically engaged;
– Ready to commit to a one-year full-time fellowship starting September 2020;
– Be available to attend the annual International Conference* from September 21 to September 25;
– Have local residency status and authorization to work in the country of the fellowship to which you are applying.

Fellows will:

– be hosted for one year in a local non-profit or for-profit organization;
– receive a living stipend (based on local living costs) and access to a modest housing stipend if needed (based on the fellow’s placement and needs);
– be offered a minimum of 18 training sessions by influential civil society leaders and professional trainers on an array of topics pertaining to civil society, entrepreneurship management, leadership, team building, business skills, and much more;
– receive monthly mentoring sessions with professional mentors with civil society experience;
– have networking opportunities with professionals and influential individuals from all sectors – both local and international;
– males applying from Egypt have to either be exempt from military service, already received the certificate of exemption, or be done with their service;
– attend the annual opening and closing International Conferences* with the regional cohort of fellows from all 3 countries.

* All international events, and certain large local gatherings are subject to change and may be held as virtual events depending on each country’s status regarding the pandemic.

Apply Now for the Lazord Fellowship Programme 2020/2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Lazord Fellowship Programme 2020/2021

June 6, 2020 0 comments

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Stevens Initiative Coronavirus Response Fund 2020

by OFA May 29, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Jun 12 2020 08:00 PM (EDT)

The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of daily life around the world, including education and exchange activities. Schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations worldwide have cancelled in-person classes, meetings, and exchange programs. Young people are adapting to learning from home, travel is severely curtailed for the foreseeable future, and summer exchange programs for tens of thousands of young people have been cancelled. In these difficult times, we need to find innovative ways to sustain learning and connections among young people who are isolated. The Stevens Initiative Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic includes three pathways to support various stakeholders as the pandemic impacts education.

The response fund is for education and non-profit organizations based in the United States and in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) proposing to conduct activities between the U.S. and MENA. The Initiative has a dedicated page with extensive information about grant parameters and eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Applying organizations must be based in the United States or in the Middle East and North Africa.

Applicants based in the United States must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations, including educational institutions. Grant recipients must be registered to conduct proposed activities in the countries where the activities would take place, if applicable.
Applicants based in the Middle East or North Africa must be non-profit organizations, including educational institutions, that can demonstrate current in-country registration. Other organizations are not eligible to apply, though they may be included as sub-grantees or contract recipients. Staff should be proficient in English, able to file reports and conduct evaluations in English as well as in Arabic or French as appropriate.

Competition Features

Anticipated Grant Size Range: $20,000 to $100,000. The applicant must request an amount within this range to be eligible for selection. Applicants can request no more than 40% of the amount of their Fiscal Year 2019 operating budget.
Maximum Grant Duration: June 1 – August 31, 2020
Geographic Area: Activities must be conducted in the United States and in one or more of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Programs involving refugees from these countries who are currently in countries not listed above are also eligible.
Contact Hours: Each participant in the virtual exchange program must participate in at least 2 hours and no more than 20 hours of a combination of synchronous and/or asynchronous virtual exchange activities over the course of the program duration. Communication must occur in a sustained way, meaning participants interact with their international peers on more than one occasion.

Types of Grants

Applicants may submit a proposal for a grant supporting one of the following activities:

Adapt (or develop a new variant of) and conduct an existing in-person exchange or education program into a summer virtual exchange;
Adapt and conduct an existing virtual exchange program to the current global conditions (for example, finding ways to accommodate young people learning from home, engaging parents or guardians as facilitators or co-participants, or overhauling curricula), or offset unanticipated costs for a virtual exchange program caused by the coronavirus pandemic;
Prepare those who conduct education or exchange programs to design, prepare for, and facilitate future virtual exchange programming.

Priority Areas for the Stevens Initiative

Proposed projects are encouraged to focus on the following topics:

Technology and computing
World affairs and global studies
Business and entrepreneurship
Language learning and practice
Public health and/or the coronavirus pandemic

The Stevens Initiative is committed to reaching young people whose access to exchange programs has been limited, and to reaching diverse participants, including:

Women and girls
Underserved youth whose access to international exchange has been limited
Refugees
People with disabilities
Minority groups

Populations with diverse backgrounds and limited resources are among those most severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. A strong proposal will explain how young people from these populations – whose access to international experiences is limited even in the best of circumstances – will be a priority for outreach and inclusion in the proposed program.

Support for Applicants

Training and Mentorship: Applicants and interested organizations are invited to participate in the Stevens Initiative’s training and mentorship sessions. Training sessions will be conducted by videoconference on April 29, May 5, and May 7. Following these training sessions, the Stevens Initiative will offer mentoring, also by videoconference, to organizations seeking more guidance about how to develop or carry out their virtual exchange programs. For more information and to sign up, visit our pandemic response page.

Resources: Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit stevensinitiative.org to learn more about the goals of the Stevens Initiative, its activities, and the programs it has supported. The Initiative’s Resources page includes links to webinars hosted by the Initiative as well as many other videos and documents that may be useful in developing a program plan.

Additional Expectations of Grantees

Reporting: Grantees must submit a final financial report and a final progress report no later than 45 days following the end of the period of performance.
Evaluation: Grantees are expected to conduct a program evaluation. New virtual exchange programs (grant type 1) will be required to assess participant satisfaction and learning and report on participant numbers and demographics. Existing virtual exchange programs (grant type 2) will be expected to use the Initiative’s global competency survey questions on participant post-program surveys (click here to see the measures, which may be updated slightly) and report on participant numbers and demographics. Preparatory projects (grant type 3) will be required to report and share outputs, outcomes, lessons learned, and participant feedback.
Communications: The Stevens Initiative welcomes collaboration with grantees on collecting and sharing stories and media related to funded programs as opportunities arise. The Stevens Initiative may contact grantees to discuss these opportunities.
Alumni engagement: The Stevens Initiative requires all grantees to share limited participant contact information for enrollment in the Stevens Initiative Alumni network, including a connection with the Department of State’s International Exchange Alumni Network. If this does not align with an applicant’s program, please note this in the application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Stevens Initiative Coronavirus Response Fund 2020

May 29, 2020 1 comment

Call for Applications Egypt Tunisia

Call for Volunteers: 2020 Eco-Solidarity – ESC Project in Krakow for non-EU citizens (Funded)

by OFA May 12, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 30th 2020

The 14 Volunteers will participate in the project. By implementing we intend to achieve the following goals: – Allowing volunteers from different countries to participate in the 10-month ESC project and creating the conditions for their personal development and acquisition of competences that will allow them to become better citizens understanding the common values;

– Support for educational institutions in their daily work and internationalization of it. Volunteers will support the following institutions: special school, primary school and autism center;
– Building an eco-friendly attitude, zero waste idea, rational and ethical purchasing decisions, not wasting resources among volunteers, students, teachers and the entire community of host institutions;
– Teaching participants to manage information (selection, evaluation, verification, use) Volunteers, in addition to their daily work in the facilities, will have the opportunity to conduct their own workshops and mini-projects.