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CRDF Global Bio risk Management Engagement Grant (BMEG) Competition 2018 for Biological Scientist from the MENA Region ($USD 10,000 grant)

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Application Deadline: 18 June 2018

CRDF Global is pleased to announce the BMEG Competition.

The goal of the competition is to provide support for biorisk management activities, which may include laboratory design, repairs and maintenance of equipment, workshops and trainings, and upgrades for the physical and procedural security of laboratory, research and diagnostic facilities at academic and industrial institutions.

Grants are intended to cover costs associated with physical security enhancement, training, equipment, development or revision of procedural security SOPs and materials, provision of supplies that improve biological security, improvement of laboratory design, and support the repair and maintenance of equipment.

Eligibility Requirements:

Biological scientists working in high containment laboratories, agricultural and biological research facilities, diagnostics laboratories, universities, government ministries, and private laboratories in the following countries:
  • Algeria;
  • Egypt;
  • Jordan;
  • Lebanon;
  • Morocco;
  • Turkey; and
  • Yemen
Evaluation Criteria
  • Biosecurity and Biosafety Impact;
  • Sustainability Potential;
  • Budget; and
  • Clarity and Completeness of application.

Application Requirements:

The following documents must be completed (in English):
1) Application Form (link below);
2) Budget File;
3) Institutional Letter of Support written on institution letterhead, dated, and signed by the certifying official of your institution;
4) Partner Institution Letter of Support (signed by supporting organization official in the project) only if applicable; and
5) Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) for all team members who will be involved in the proposed project.
Timeline
  • 30 April 2018: Call for applications opens
  • 18 June 2018: Call for applications closes
  • 13 August 2018: Applicants are notified on decision
  • September 2018: Outline implementation plan
  • October– December 2018: Period of Performance for award activities
How to Apply:
  • All applications (and above mentioned supporting documents) must be submitted to: https://crdfglobal-gqwfg.formstack.com/forms/bmeg_application
  • Alternatively, you can visit our website here to download an application in Word format and email to [email protected]

CRDF Global will notify applicants when the finalists are selected on 13 August 2018. Finalists will be contacted and potentially awarded a grant, with a value of $10,000 USD with a period of performance of three months.

Email the BMEG team at [email protected] with any questions.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bio risk Management Engagement Grant (BMEG) Competition 2018 

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Siemens Egypt Best in Class Program 2018 for young undergraduates

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Application Deadline: 20th May 2018

Requisition ID: 297772
Organization: Power Generation Services
Career Level: Student
Full time only

Best in class program is a Siemens Egypt local training program for undergraduates in the final two years of study and also for fresh graduates. Participants will have the opportunity to join one of our Business Divisions such as Energy management, Process Industries and Drives, Digital Factory and Power Generation Services. Program participants will have the opportunity to join our sales, service and project teams to get the work experience in 3 months. A group mentor will provide guidance and advice to ensure best development.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduates in 3rd and 4th years from reputable University or alternatively you are a Fresh graduate with Engineering and commercial degree.
  • Excellent academic credentials in one of the following disciplines: Engineering  (Electrical, Mechanical,  Mechatronics, Electronics ) communication and Computer Science , Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration
  • Excellent Command of English and Arabic.
  • Previous internships in multinationals is desirable
  • Strong ability to learn, strong communication skills and team player
  • Extracurricular activities are desirable

How to Apply:

Siemens Egypt are looking forward to receiving your on-line application. Please note: only complete application documents, including diplomas, certificates of employment or letter of recommendation respectively can be considered in the selection process.  *LI-NP

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Siemens Egypt Best in Class Program 2018

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Civil Society Leadership Awards 2019 for Social Change Agents (Fully Funded Master’s Degree Scholarships)

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Application Deadline: May 15th, 2018

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • be a citizen of an eligible country;
  • demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
  • have an earned bachelor’s degree as of May 15, 2018 with an excellent academic record;
  • demonstrate professional experience related to your chosen field of study;
  • demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities;
  • be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2019 and start their degree program in August or September 2019;
  • be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country; and
  • demonstrate a clear commitment to their home country or region to strengthen open society development.

The awards are available to citizens of the following countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Laos
  • Libya
  • Myanmar/Burma
  • Republic of Congo
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan

Benefits:

CSLA
grantees will receive financial and administrative support for the following:
• Pre-academic preparation via summer schools;
• Program-related travel;
• Tuition and mandatory university fees;
• Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
• Accident and sickness insurance during the program;
• Funds for educational materials and professional development;
• Attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference;
• Accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

Awards are available for study in the following areas:

  • Communications, Journalism & Media
  • Culture, History & Society
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education Management & Leadership
  • Environment & Natural Resource Management
  • Gender Studies
  • Human Rights
  • Law (including Human Rights law)
  • Politics & International Studies
  • Public Health Policy & Health Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
  • Social Policy
  • Social Work

Selection and Notification Cycle

  • Applications must be submitted by midnight, May 15, 2018, Eastern Daylight Time.
  • Uncompetitive and/or ineligible applicants will be notified in late June. Those chosen to continue will be sent out for external review and notified of their results in early September.
  • Applicants who pass external review become semi-finalists and will be invited to an interview to be scheduled in late September or October.
  • Semi-finalists are required to secure two (2) letters of recommendation which must be submitted directly to CSLA by referees by October 1, 2018.
  • Semi-finalists will be required to take an official language test by the end of October 2018; all candidates invited to an interview are entitled to one (1) language test, arranged and paid for by CSLA.
  • Final selection will be held in November; results will be sent via email by January 2019.
  • Successful semi-finalists are now CSLA finalists, and CSLA staff will initiate their host university placement process.
  • The CSLA university placement process takes time; CSLA will strive to confirm placements for finalists by late April 2019.
  • Once placement is secured, CSLA finalists will be notified that they are now CSLA grantees, and will be asked to sign and return a formal grant document before any further actions can be taken.

Interested applicants must complete an online or paper CSLA application and submit along with supporting documentation to be considered for CSLA support.

Online Application

All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online if possible using Submittable, an online platform. To apply online, please register on Submittable and then follow instructions.

Paper Application

Paper applications may be accessed in the Download Files section of this page. Please download the application form before completing or printing, and review the accompanying materials before submitting your application.

Documents:

2019 Civil Society Leadership Awards Guidelines
Download the complete guidelines.
277.96 KB pdf

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Civil Society Leadership Awards 2019

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Qalaa Holdings Foundation Scholarships 2018/2019 for Young Egyptians (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: April 15th 2018

The Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation was created in 2007, out of a strong will to contribute to national development through creating high caliber professionals to help enhance Egypt’s growth in all sectors. The Foundation is funded by an endowment from Qalaa Holdings to grant academic scholarships for talented and promising young Egyptian men and women to pursue master degrees abroad in all fields of study.

Eligibility criteria for application:

  • Applicant must be under the age of 35.
  • Must be an Egyptian national and residing in Egypt.
  • Applicant must have a minimum of two years of work experience post-graduation.
  • Is planning to pursue his/her studies at one of the top universities abroad in their discipline of choice.
  • Must have been accepted at the university and program of interest.
  • Applicant must submit an unconditional acceptance letter (with the exception of a funding condition).
  • Excellent command of language of study. Good command of the English language.
  • Involvement with activities in civic, public or international affairs (NGOs, volunteer work, etc) will be an asset.
  • Must have a genuine financial need.
  • Not a beneficiary of any other partial scholarship or grants (with exception to waivers from the university of choice itself).
  • Upon completion of program, graduates must be committed to return to work in Egypt for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Military service status must be clear (for males).

Timeline:

  • April 15th:
 Deadline for submitting hard copy applications.
  • May:
 Shortlisting completed. Semi-finalists contacted for personal interviews.
  • June:
 Scholarship recipients announced.
  • July – August:
 Placement and departure of scholars

Application Procedure:

Your application package must include the following:

  • The Qalaa Holdings Scholarship application form (download button below)
  • Copy of letter of acceptance to University of choice
  • Copy of (completed) application form submitted to university of choice
  • An updated C.V.
  • Two reference letters (academic and professional)
  • Copy of Military Certificate (for Males only)
Download Application Form

Once it is completed, please submit your application package to:

By Regular Post:

Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation
P.O Box 29
Postal Code: 11516
Cairo, Egypt

By Fedex:

Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation
Hold at Fedex Mohandessin office

Note:

  • You can check that your application has been delivered through: [email protected]
  • Kindly wait for a week before checking.
  • Please submit an acceptance letter to only one university.
  • Submit your application package only once.
  • Multiple applications from one person will result in rejection of all applications.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Qalaa Holdings Foundation Scholarships 2018/2019

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ThisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme 2018 for young International Journalists (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland)

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Application Deadline: 30 March 2018 at 11.59 pm local time.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has administrated thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme (FCP) since 1990.The programme is targeted for young international journalists.

Have you always wanted to visit Finland? Have you ever wondered what the Finnish society and Finnish way of life look like? How does spending three weeks in the country, and finding out yourself, sound to you?

ThisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ programme will be organized again in August of 2018. The programme is a once in a lifetime opportunity for young journalists and social media influencers. During the three weeks you will get to know Finland from its world-renown education system to inspiring business solutions and from vibrant urban life to pristine nature, and everything in between.

Eligibility Requirements:

This year’s Foreign Correspondents’ Programme is definitely for you, if you are:

  1. An aspiring journalist (graduate or student due to graduate soon) with some work experience in a media house (TV, print or web) or an influencer in social media, for example an accomplished blogger or vlogger;
  2. A citizen or permanent resident of the following countries: Brazil, China, Columbia, Egypt, India, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and United States;
  3. Born between 1989 and 1998;
  4. Able to work and communicate fluently in English;
  5. Interested in learning new things, meeting people from different cultures and spending three weeks in a foreign country;
  6. Excited to become a lifelong friend of Finland!

Programme Details:

  • The Foreign Correspondents’ Programme starts on 6 August and ends on 24 August, 2018. The programme is intensive, and includes briefings on various subjects, meetings with Finnish professionals and visits to business enterprises, cultural sites and institutions. It also includes a weekend stay as the guest of a Finnish family.
  • The programme provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about Finland, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life. It also offers the means to enhance your professional skills, as well as expand your network of professional colleagues and international friends.

Benefits:

  • The scholarship covers the costs of travel to and from Finland, local travel in Helsinki, accommodation and the daily programme, including transportation and some meals.
  • The programme does not cover medical insurance, per diem allowance or meals not listed as part of the programme.

Application Procedure:

The closing date for applications is 30 March 2018 at 11.59 pm local time.

All application documents should be written in English and include:

  1. Attached application form
  2. Curriculum vitae including photo
  3. A work sample, or an essay (600-800 words) or link to a short video (2-3 minutes) emphasising your interest in Finland.

All applications are sent by e-mail to the relevant Finnish Embassy or Consulate. Please visit their website for more information:

Brazil, China, Colombia,  Egypt, India, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon,  Mexico, Nigeria, Peru,  Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and United States.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ThisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme 2018

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British Councils’ Future Leaders Connect Program 2018 for emerging policy leaders Worldwide (Fully Funded to the Houses of Parliament in London)

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Application Deadline: Sunday 13th May at 23.59 UK time.

Future Leaders Connect – The global network for emerging policy leaders

Your chance to connect to a long-term network of emerging leaders from around the globe, who want to change the world through policy making.

The Future Leaders Connect Programme aims to provide future leaders with skills and international networks which will improve their ability to make or influence policy changes, leading to long term impact on the social and economic development in their countries and beyond.

The project is being undertaken to support the development of future policy makers in key countries, aiming to help them become exceptional leaders. The Programme is run by the British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN, United Kingdom.

As a part of the programme, those who are selected will be required to travel to the UK from 22 October – 1 November 2018.

As a member of Future Leaders Connect, you will travel to the UK for nine days of advanced policy and leadership development at the University of Cambridge. You will discuss today’s biggest global challenges in the UK Houses of Parliament, meet inspirational leaders and visit world renowned institutions. Following your time in the UK you will have worldwide connections, a policy action plan for change and the skills, knowledge and networks needed to be an influential leader in your country and beyond.

Requirements:

  • To take part you must be aged 18-35 and be based in one of the participating countries – Canada, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tunisia, UK and USA.
  • You should be able to demonstrate your policy knowledge and senior leadership potential in your application.
  • Applications from Egypt, India and USA are by invitation only.

More about the types of people we are looking for:

  • You should be able to passionately explain how you want to make change in your country and how this links to your vision for global change.
  • You should have an understanding of policy and are interested in learning more about policy making.
  • You should be willing to engage in this long-term opportunity with the British Council to become a member of Future Leaders Connect and be committed to the network.
  • You are likely to be in your early to mid-career, aged between 18 and 35 (on Sunday 13 May 2018) and already have examples of when you have demonstrated leadership.
  • You will need to be based in one of our participating countries (Canada, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tunisia, UK and USA) and be eligible to access a visa to come to the UK. Please be aware some of these countries have varying eligibility criteria. Applications from Egypt, India and USA are by invitation only.
  • We are looking for emerging leaders who are committed to support the development of their country through policy change, and so encourage those to apply who have good knowledge and strong networks in the country they are based in.
  • We are looking to find a diverse group of people with different experiences, ideas and backgrounds. The programme is fully accessible for those with disabilities.
  • Be able to speak English at IELTS level 6 or equivalent (this means you would need to generally have an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations). You do not need the official qualification.
  • You cannot be currently employed by, or an immediate family member of, the British Council, Gradcore or the Møller Centre.

You must be able to travel to the UK, arriving on the 22 October 2018 and departing on the 1 November 2018 with a valid passport. If you believe there is any reason you may be denied a visa you may want to consider whether to submit an application, as the British Council is unable to facilitate or guarantee that you will receive a visa.

Benefits:

  • The costs of travel, accommodation and meals are covered by the British Council and the programme is fully accessible.
  • As a member of Future Leaders Connect, you will travel to the UK for nine days of advanced policy and leadership development at the University of Cambridge.
  • You will discuss today’s biggest global challenges in the UK Houses of Parliament, meet inspirational leaders and visit world renowned institutions.

 

Future Leaders Connect members present their policy ideas to a UK Minister at Number 10 Downing Street

There are three stages to the application process

1) Online application

It will take you approximately one hour to complete your online application. You cannot save your application and come back to it at a later date, the whole application must be done at once.

1. Tell us about a time that you used leadership skills which led to a successful outcome. (100 – 350 words)

Remember, we are looking for people who are making change and have demonstrated leadership by making something happen. You can use examples from your personal or professional experience.

2. Tell us about one major global change you would like to see over the next five years. How will this impact your country? (100 – 350 words)

Remember to ensure your vision is wide reaching, with global and local significance. Is your idea addressing a real need?

3. How would you use policy making or influencing to achieve this change? (100 – 350 words)

Remember to use this answer to demonstrate your understanding of how policy change happens. How would you personally be involved in making or influencing the policy change? What evidence, analysis, contacts and other things you would you need to make it happen?

4. How would you share what you learn from this programme with others if your application was successful? (100 – 300 words)

We are looking for individuals who will make change in their countries and globally. How will you share what you have learned by informing others?

2) Finalists take part in events/interviews in their country

At this stage we will let you know if your application has been shortlisted or not.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to interviews and/or local events in your country (dates to be shared with those shortlisted). At the interviews/local event you may be asked to present your global policy vision and the impact it will have to your country, to a panel of experts. Unfortunately if you are unable to attend this event your application cannot be progressed.

3) Future Leaders Connect members travel to the UK, nine days of development opportunities

At the interviews/local events we will make our final decision on who will become members of Future Leaders Connect and travel to the UK. You will be expected to prepare to take part in private senior meetings, training and development sessions and visit to UK global institutions. Before travelling to the UK, you will also have to apply for visas for travel, complete some pre-work and be in contact with the British Council on an on-going basis regarding logistics.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Councils’ Future Leaders Connect Program 2018

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Migration Media Award Competition 2018 for Journalists from the Euro-Mediterranean Region (7000 Euros Funding)

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Application Deadline: 15th May 2018 at 11:59 pm.

The Migration Media Award funded by the European Union, hosted over 35 winning stories in the 2017 edition showcasing journalistic excellence on migration in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

In line with the quality and number of applications received last year,  this year’s edition will reward up to 48 published stories resulting from time-intensive, un-sensationalistic, in-depth reporting and contributing to balance the narrative on migration, making it, evidence based, nuanced and less polarising. The awards will consist in funding from 750 to 7000 euros towards the production of a second story.

Journalists or media houses based in either EU countries or EU South Partner Countries are eligible to apply by submitting an already published journalistic work along with a proposal for a second production. Both productions, actual and intended, need to address one or more of the following themes in the Euro Mediterranean region:

  • Diaspora
  • Labour migration
  • Vulnerable groups
  • Legal and irregular migration

Candidates who wish to apply must respect the following criteria: The submitted story must have been published between 15 April 2017 and 15 May 2018. The content of the entry must be related to one of the four themes mentioned above on migration limited to the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Categories:

There are now six media format categories:

  1. Video: a video report (6-12 to 52 minutes) or a coherent series of short videos
  2. Radio: a radio report from 6-12 to 58 minutes or a coherent series of short reports
  3. Print: a  long read or page-length spread with multiple elements
  4. Online: an illustrated article (with or without photos, videos, links) for pure players only (not a web edition of another media format), including social media
  5. Multimedia: a complex multi-format production mixing videos, photos, sound recording, with web navigation (hyperlinks, maps etc.) such as web-documentaries.
  6. Photo: a min 6 max  12 – a coherent series of photos with captions in English, Arabic or French

Entries must be in one of the three language categories: Arabic, English or French. Other languages from the EuroMediterranean region are accepted given that entries are accompanied with a translated script in Arabic, English or French.

The 2018 edition will accept only mid-length to long formats. The award scheme foresees a first, second and third prize for each category, and for each of the three eligible languages Arabic, French and English (with exclusion of photos), i.e. up to 48 winners. Awards will amount from 750 to 7000 euros. Please see further below for more details on languages and their eligibility.

Eligibility Requirements:

The competition is open to all media outlets and journalists based in countries on both sides of the Mediterranean who have produced journalistic work on the topic of migration. Entries may be submitted by a Media organisation but the prize will be awarded to the journalist who created the work. Thus, the contract for the 2nd production will be either with an individual journalist or with the Media organisation while the 2nd production itself will need to be carried out by the journalist winning the award. Journalists based in the following regions and countries are eligible:

  • All EU Member States
  • All EU South Partner Countries:
    • Algeria
    • Egypt
    • Israel
    • Jordan
    • Lebanon
    • Libya
    • Morocco
    • Palestine
    • Syria
    • Tunisia

Application Requirements:

In order to participate, you need to submit a complete entry; only entries with the following five mandatory elements will be considered complete and will be eligible:

  1. An already published story dealing with the above detailed four themes on migration in the Euro-Mediterranean region. The story must have been published between the 15 April 2017 and 15 May 2018 and proof of publication must be provided. Earlier published stories cannot be accepted.
  2. A 300 words (max.) presentation of the published story, in Arabic, English or French detailing the making off, the reason/newsworthiness for the angle chosen, particularly any difficulties encountered during production and/or other important elements that need to be considered for better understanding and evaluating the conditions of its production and publication.
  3. A 300 words (max.) synopsis/pitch in Arabic, English or French for the production of a further story related to the above detailed four themes on migration in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
  4. A letter of intent from a media outlet to publish a further story which would be funded and produced if the award is won.
  5. A copyright waiver addressed to the Migration Media Award partners, which also covers the European Union, and the permission to republish a winning entry in parts or in its entirety and in multiple languages.

Please note that candidates may not submit a story already supported by the MMA 2017.

Benefits:

In accordance with EU regulations, prizes will be awarded up to a maximum of 7 000 Euro.

The winning applicants will be offered a contract for work on a second production to be supported by a specified financial amount in accordance with the information further below. Once agreed, all award winners will be confirmed and publicly announced. In each category and language, first and second prizes will always be more than second and third prizes, respectively.

First prizes

  • First video prizes will receive between 1500 and 7000 euro, depending on country and complexity of the 2nd production.
  • First online, radio, print and photo prizes will receive 1500 euro.
  • First multimedia prizes will receive 2500 euro.

Second prizes

  • Second video prizes will receive between 1000 and 2500 euro.
  • Second multimedia prizes will receive between 1500 and 2000 euro.
  • Second prizes for online, radio, print and photo will receive 1000 euro.

Third prizes

  • Third video prizes will receive 1500 euro.
  • Third multimedia prizes will receive between 1000 and 1500 euro.
  • Third online, radio, print and photo prizes will receive 750 euro.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Migration Media Award Competition 2018

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Civil society Facility South Dialogue Fellows Programme 2018 for Young People from MENA Region (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 2nd February 2018 by 4.00 pm Tunis Time

Youth leadership occurs when young people, by giving of themselves – their energy, gifts, and beliefs – inspire and propel others to action for the common good. The CSF South (EU funded) with this Call for Applications intends to mobilise youth leaderships from the Southern Neighbourhood to work with them and their network of CSOs towards a vision of social justice, create a safe platform for them to share their experiences in building resilience to violent extremism in their communities.

While this Fellowship programme builds on the expertise and experience made during the first two batches of fellowship programmes of 2016 and 2017, the 2018 programme and subject of this Call will be working with Fellows 2018 on the Youth Action Agenda, a direction of priorities and actions to be led by the youth and their network of youth and CSOs in the region. Such an Agenda shall introduce doable solutions and articulate youth views and recommendations to national and regional concerns within the ENPI, e.g. related to resilience, migration, employability and violent extremism.

Due to the evolving development in the region, the 2018 programme will give some focus on the role of youth and CSOs to countering and building resilience to violent extremism in their communities and how those local best practices can form a common agenda at the regional level too. Moreover, the Fellows will be further introduced to essential skills and knowledge building on these clusters: activism and governance, entrepreneurship and innovation, youth countering and building resilience to violent extremism.

Benefits:

  • CSFS will cover these fees: economy class air ticket, full accommodation, and Visa costs, only.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • This programme is targeting 30 young CSO representatives aged 25–35 years old willing to work at regional/international levels to promote youth role in policy making and dialogue.
  • Participants will come from Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco,Palestine, Tunisia and Syria
Profile Requirements:
Eligible CSOs representatives from these eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Israel, Palestine, Tunisia and Syria, who can nominate only ONE participant based on these requirements:
  • 1 applicant /participant per organization (CSO) who did not participate on previous batches;
  • Proposed applicant should be within the age limits of 25-35 years old;
  • Proposed applicant has at least 3 years-experience being involved in sectorial policy projects, specifically in actions of advocacy and policy dialogue and related fields to this call;
  • Good Command/ Proficiency in English language proficiency in addition to Arabic/French is required.

Required Documents to Apply:

Recommendation letter (1-page max.) from the applicant’s CSO supporting his/her candidacy;
Motivation letter written by the applicant in Arabic or English and co-signed by the CSO;
Curriculum vita of the applicant;
Copy of passport or ID (with birth date).
WHEN AND WHERE:
  • The Fellows will meet regionally three times between February and June 2018.
  • Based on emerging dynamics and demands, online coaching can be provided on between the workshops and Seminars by CS and related subject matter experts and with CSFS Fellows from previous batches.
  • Location: activities to be held mostly in the European Neighbourhood South and possibly in Brussels.
  • Implementation: This programme will be managed by the CSF South, based in Tunis on behalf of the European Union (DG NEAR), in close collaboration with partner CSOs from the region and EU Delegations.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Civil society Facility South Dialogue Fellows Programme 

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Mashrou3 Amal Entrepreneurship Program 2018 for Egyptian female entrepreneurs.

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Application Deadline: February 15th 2018

Mashro3 Amal is a competition designed to support aspiring female entrepreneurs at various levels of the entrepreneurial cycle, by providing them with the needed resources through innovative capacity building opportunities to transform their business plans into successful startups.

In 2017, MBC Al Amal launched the first edition of Mashro3 Amal in Egypt, aiming to encourage Egyptian women to transform their business ideas into successful enterprises. This year, MBC Al Amal is bringing Mashro3 Amal 2018 to all women entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds living in either UAE, KSA or Egypt.

If you are a woman entrepreneur with an innovative business plan that directly impacts your community,this is your chance to apply today to grow your business and make an impact by applying to one of these 3 editions: Mashro3 Amal KSA| Mashro3 Amal UAE| Mashro3 Amal Egypt

Applications close on February 15. For more info, contact us on [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mashrou3 Amal Entrepreneurship Program 2018

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Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Program 2018 for young Egyptians (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: February 1st 2018

In May 2011, Yousef Jameel, working with the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), initiated the Yousef Jameel Public Leadership Program, with the overall objective of building the capacity of young competent Egyptian nationals in the areas of public policy and public administration, and preparing them for leadership roles in Egypt after the January 25 Revolution.

By supporting 300 fellows in 12 cohorts of 25 Egyptian graduate students per year, the Yousef Jameel Public Leadership Program will have contributed to creating a cadre of well educated, competent graduates ready to take on the responsibility of affecting change in the Egyptian society.

A selected number of exceptional candidates are to receive a complete fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in one of the following six programs at AUC:

Eligibility

  • Egyptian nationals
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social sciences (business administration, management, political science, law, etc.), engineering (mechanical, electrical, construction, etc.) or science (pharmacy, medicine, computer science, chemistry, etc.)
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.2 or a rating of gayed geddan.
  • Satisfy AUC graduate admissions requirements, including submission of AUC graduate application, needed documents, and any needed additional exams as per AUC’s graduate admissions requirements
  • Submit an international TOEFL IBT exam score or an IELTS exam score as per the cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions
  • Minimum of two and a maximum of 12 years of relevant professional work  experience after receiving their bachelor’s degree, preferably in public, nonprofit or international development organizations; Graduates of 2006 – 2016​.
  • Financial need

Duration

Students must complete their master’s degrees within a period of two and a half years including an optional semester as a study-abroad. The fellowship is subject for review every semester.

Award

The fellowships covers:

  • Tuition fees
  • Student services and activities fees
  • Remedial English courses
  • Book allowance per semester
  • Monthly stipend
  • Accommodation allowance for non-residents of Cairo
  • Bus transportation fees
  • Study abroad opportunity for one semester according to AUC student exchange policies (travel and living expenses)

To Apply

Step 1: Apply online for graduate admission with all supporting documents including the English exam results by February 1, 2018
Step 2: Take the required English language exam

  • International TOEFL Exam (IBT) either online at www.ets.org, or at AMIDEAST
    (tel 19263 – 38 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz Street, Dokki, Giza) or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) either online, or at the British Council
    (tel 19789 – Heliopolis Branch: 4 El Minya Street, Heliopolis, Cairo – Agouza Branch: 192 El Nil Street, Agouza, Giza)

Step 3: Complete and submit the online fellowship application by February 15, 2018

Important Note: It takes three to seven days once you receive your ID to get the online fellowship web application process started.

Deadline

Applications with all supporting documents (including English exam results) should be submitted by February 1, 2018

Applications received for Spring 2018 will be considered for Fall 2018.

For more information about the program, contact: [email protected],  tel 20.2.2615.3350/3466

Instructions to Fellowship Application
Apply to Graduate Fellowship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Program 2018 

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OneBeat International Residency Program 2018 for Innovative Musicians Worldwide (Fully Funded to USA)

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Application Deadline:5:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, USA) Feb 9, 2018.

OneBeat is a music exchange and incubator for music-based social entrepreneurship, where innovative musicians from around the world launch collaborative projects designed to make a positive impact on local and global communities.

Now in its seventh year, OneBeat is cultivating a pioneering international network of leading artistic, technological, and social innovators in music. An initiative of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the groundbreaking New York-based music organization Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation, OneBeat employs collaborative original music as a potent new form of cultural diplomacy.

Eligibility

Age

Applicants must be between 19 and 35 year old during the program dates (Sept 12 – Oct 14, 2018).

2018 Eligible Countries and Territories

Albania, Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

Requirements:

  • OneBeat brings musicians (ages 19-35) from around the world to the U.S. for one month each fall to collaboratively write, produce, and perform original music, and develop strategies for arts-based social engagement.

OneBeat begins with an opening residency, when Fellows collaborate to create original material, record new musical ideas, and incubate their projects. OneBeat fellows then go on tour, performing for a wide array of American audiences, collaborating with local musicians, and leading workshops with youth. In a closing residency, each OneBeat musician sets out their plans for the future, developing projects in their home countries linked to a mutually-reinforcing network of music-driven social enterprises.

Application Materials:

Applicants should plan to write about their musical background and interests as well as future projects and goals. Applicants will be asked to submit 3-5 samples of their solo and collaborative work (both audio and video are accepted).

DEADLINE Applications are due by 5:00pm (Eastern Standard Time, USA) Feb 9, 2018.

NOTIFICATION Applicants will be notified of the review panel decision by the end of May, 2018.

PROGRAM OneBeat 2018 will take place from September 12 – October 14, 2018.

CONTACT If you have questions please contact [email protected].

For More Information:


Visit the Official Webpage of the OneBeat International Residency Program 2018

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Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2019 for Study in USA (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: July 31st, 2018

Apply Now for the 2019 Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Orascom Construction (OC) traces its roots back to 1950 when Eng. Onsi Sawiris first founded a construction company with a few friends in Upper Egypt. By digging waterways and paving roads, he built his business into one of Egypt’s largest general contractors. In 1961, the business was nationalized under President Nasser and later became known as the El Nasr Civil Works Company. Not content to be an employee in his own company, Eng. Sawiris left for Libya where he continued his construction career. In 1976, he returned to Egypt and founded Orascom as a general contracting and trading company with five employees. By the early 1990s, Eng. Sawiris had established Orascom as a leading private sector contractor by working in partnership with international companies pursuing projects in Egypt. Today Orascom Construction continues to blend international technical know-how with local resources to undertake even larger, more complex, and demanding projects.

OC seeks to promote excellence and achievement. OC launched the Onsi Sawiris Program in the year 2000 to invest company resources in educational programs to improve the communities in which it works. Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program, OC provides full tuition scholarships for Egyptian undergraduate students seeking to pursue their Bachelor’s degree in fields that will enhance the economic prosperity of Egypt at prestigious universities in the United States.

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarships will be awarded based on character and merit as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative. The scholarships include full tuition, a living allowance, travel and health insurance. Scholarship recipients will also be given the option of an internship position within the company.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates should:

  • Meet the above criteria
  • Be planning to start their studies in the U.S.A in the year 2019
  • Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality applicants)
  • Have not lived more than 3 years abroad
  • Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of their bachelor’s degree
GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates
iBT TOEFL: 100 or above [or equivalent]
Minimum SAT I Score
Old SAT (before May 2016) New SAT (after May 2016)
Overall: 2100 Overall: 1450
Reading: 700 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 730
Math: 700 Math: 730
Writing: 700
SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above
Extracurricular Activities
Fields of Study:
Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management.

Important notes:

  • Preference will be given to candidates who have not lived, worked, or studied abroad for a significant period of time.
  • The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is only granted to the list of endorsed universities provided in the “Approved Universities” section of the application.
  • Selection as a nominee for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program does not guarantee university acceptance. Applicants will be supported in applying for these universities. If nominated for the scholarship; the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program award will be made once university acceptance is obtained.

Please submit:

  • Application form
  • Resume
  • Copy of test scores (SAT I / or SAT II) & IBT TOEFL
  • Copy of transcripts
  • Copy of graduation certificate or Thanaweyya Amma certificate (if available)
  • Two recommendation letters

For Inquiries, please contact us at :

E-Mail:[email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2019

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2018 Roberto Cimetta Fund for Artistic and Cultural Mobility in the Euro-MENA region

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Application Deadline: 31st January 2018.

The Roberto Cimetta Fund launches the General Fund for Artistic and Cultural Mobility in the Euro-MENA region on 1st January 2018. Artists and cultural operators living and working in Europe, North Africa and Middle East can apply. Priority is given to mobility from the South and East of this region.

The General Fund will be open to all requests for travel grants that respect the eligibility criteria of RCF, whatever the destination of travel, the artistic discipline or the direction of mobility.

The following general criteria of RCF apply to this fund.
1) The aim of your trip must directly or indirectly show potential for a constructive and long term impact on the arts sector in your own country. This means that your travel must contribute to your own capacity building, which in turn can be shared in a “networking” fashion that will benefit connecting artists and operators in your region so as to maintain, renew and develop contemporary arts.
2) Travel can take place as soon as the call opens but in this case the applicant runs the risk of paying for travel without guarantee of the success of the application.
3) Applicant’s profile :

  • Nationality : no nationality criteria

South Zone: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania, Jordan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Turkey, and the countries of the Arabian gulf, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen.
North Zone:
Northern Europe: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway.
South of Europe: Cyprus, Spain, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Portugal.
East Zone: Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Rumania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland.

  • Age : no age criteria
  • Profession: performers, creators, teachers, cultural organisers, administrators, entrepreneurs, project leaders.
  • Financial means: applicants who are unable to find the financial resources themselves.

4) Applications must be made by individuals not organisations. Only 3 members of a group can apply for a grant concerning the same project. A grant holder can only reapply twice. Applicants must choose the cheapest form of transport and can only apply for one international return travel ticket and visa costs (local transport is not reimbursed).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Roberto Cimetta Fund 

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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program 2018/2019
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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme 2018/2019 for Postgraduate Studies

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2018

The Aga Khan Foundation 2018-2019 International Scholarship Programme application cycle opens from January 1, 2018. Application forms can be obtained from the Aga Khan Foundation or Aga Khan Education Board/Service office in the applicant’s country of current residence.

NOTE: For the 2018-19 application cycle, the Foundation will not accept applications from students planning to attend universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.

The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).

Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

ELIGIBILITY

Geographic Scope

The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries:

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.

Residency Requirement

The Foundation only accepts applications of eligible nationals listed above who are residing in one of the countries where there are local Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), or Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) offices which process applications and interview candidates.

Age Limit

Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) consistently excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a highly reputable university or programme of study and 4) relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas. Candidates are also evaluated on demonstrating thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans, their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

Financial Assistance

The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Funding for PhD programmes is only provided for the first two years of study, after which the students are expected to find alternative sources of assistance. Financial assistance is provided according to the needs of students, but the ISP must be considered a lender of last resort. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Loan Conditions

Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Application Procedures

The application procedures of AKF’s International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained. They should not be sent to Geneva.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for submission of entire completed applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier in order to process and review applications.
  • Applicants are advised to contact the local offices for internal deadline dates and requirements as these may vary from country to country.
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program 2018/2019

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MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M²GATE) virtual exchange program 2018 for young people from MENA region

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Application Deadline: March 1st 2018

Applications are now been accepted for the 2018 MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M²GATE) virtual exchange program.

  • Do you want to make a difference through social entrepreneurship?
  • Do you want to make connections with peers in one of the most dynamic regions of the world?
  • Apply now to join a new virtual exchange program with fellow students from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.
  • During the eight-week cross cultural program, you and your teammates will have the opportunity to connect with experienced instructors to build the 21st Century skills required to develop and launch a social entrepreneurship project.

Participate in an exciting new program to acquire skills in social entrepreneurship, design thinking, the business model canvas, leadership and more.

Apply now to join a virtual exchange program with fellow students from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and the University of Michigan.  This program is open to any undergraduate / post-secondary student.

During the 8-week program, you and your teammates will collaborate virtually to brainstorm an entrepreneurial solution to a social challenge. In the process, you’ll learn to work as a team and build bridges between cultures. Winning teams receive a week of entrepreneurship activities in Michigan, including a pitch competition. Find creative solutions to pressing global challenges. Earn a certificate and build your  credentials!

The MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M²GATE) program is offered by the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan. There is no cost to participate in this program. The program is not for credit.

M2GATE is a team-based social entrepreneurship program that offers experiential learning and cross-cultural interactions with international peers through a virtual exchange.

The program covers the following topics, taught by experienced instructors:

  • Cross-cultural Team-building
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Development
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Design Thinking & Creative Inquiry
  • Business Model Canvas

Through the eight-week program, your cross-cultural, six-person team will identify a social challenge or issue in the MENA region. Through the program’s instructional modules, your team will learn how to approach this problem and create and pitch an entrepreneurial solution. The program will culminate in your team’s proposed solution being entered in a virtual competition. The MENA-based members of the winning team from each cohort will be offered the opportunity to travel to Michigan to meet their Michigan-based teammates, interact with entrepreneurs in Ann Arbor and Detroit, and pitch their project to an expert panel for feedback and further development.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • This application is open to post-secondary (undergraduate) students aged 18-30 at the University of Michigan (USA) Ann Arbor Dearborn, or Flint campuses and postsecondary (undergraduate) students aged 18-30 from Libya, Morocco, Tunisia or refugees currently residing in one of these four countries. (Note: The program is no longer accepting applications from Egypt, as the applicant pool is at capacity.)
  • M²GATE encourage applicants from a variety of disciplines – including Engineering, Business, Healthcare, and Liberal Arts – to apply.
  • M²GATE strongly encourage women, refugees, and persons with disabilities to apply. (Students who have previously participated in a U.S. Government-funded exchange program are, unfortunately, ineligible for this program.)

Benefits:

  • Participants will emerge with new or improved 21st century skills in: global understanding, cross-cultural communication, leadership, and empathy, as well as experience in social ventures.
  • In addition, students who complete this program will receive: connections and new friendships with teammates and others; a digital badge linked to a skillset particular to this program, which can be displayed on your LinkedIn profile; and finally, a printed and signed certificate of accomplishment, with branding from the U.S. State Department, Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative, and the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan.
  • The MENA-based students on the winning team from each cohort (three teams total) will travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan where the teammates will unite to pitch their solution to a panel of experts and investors. Otherwise, the program will be conducted entirely virtually.

Program Timeline:

This program will run three times in 2018:

Cohort 1: Late January through mid-March 2018
Cohort 2: Early April through early June 2018
Cohort 3: Late May through mid-July 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M²GATE)

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Swedish Institute Alexandria Second Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest 2017

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Application Deadline: 15th January 2018, 12:00 PM CET time

Swedish Institute Alexandria in collaboration with the Center for Mediterranean Integration of the World Bank are inviting you to apply for the Second Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest. If you are interested to attend the CMI-SwedAlex 2018 World Water Day workshop in Alexandria, Egypt (March 2018).

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Young people aged 18-35.
  • Researchers, entrepreneurs and activists working on water challenges in the Mediterranean.
  • Regardless of their place of residence, applicants must be nationals from the following Mediterranean countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Montenegro, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.
  • Applicants may be working for public institutions, research institutes, start-ups and companies, NGOs, or as freelancers.

Both individual and team applications are welcome. Team applications must be indicated in the application form. The team composition must be clearly stated in the application and may not be modified once it has been submitted, If your team is selected, you may choose one person to represent you at the event.

Prizes

By applying, you automatically have the chance of being selected by the jury to participate in the CMI 2018 World Water Day workshop in Alexandria, Egypt (March 2018) with covered travel and accommodation.

Among the contest applicants invited to attend the workshop, the jury will further select three contest winners who will receive the following prizes:

  • Short internship opportunity with one of CMI’s core partners (to be defined in collaboration with the partner and the winner)
  • Full coverage to the CMI 2018 World Water Day youth workshop
  • Key speaking role during the youth workshop
  • Showcasing of your work on the Center for Mediterranean Integration and partners’ websites

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the most water scarce region in the world, with 15 countries in the region suffering from extreme water scarcity (less than 500 m³/year of renewable water per capita per year).

Numerous phenomena are further worsening water security in the region, notably climate change and environmental factors (soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution), population growth, increased urbanization, ongoing water mismanagement and faulty water service provision systems.

Sharing innovative research and best practices on water use in all sectors – ranging from the everyday level to long-term projects, and spanning from urban integrated water resources management to agriculture – is needed to reverse this downward spiral, while developing and disseminating viable regional measures to bolster water security in the Mediterranean.

If you have any questions: [email protected]

Dates:

Close of the contest: 15th January 2018, 12:00 PM CET time
Public announcement of the contest results: 30th January 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Swedish Institute Alexandria Second Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest 2017

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ONASSIS FELLOWHIPS PROGRAM 2018/2019 FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS to Study in Greece (Funded)

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Application Deadline: 28th February 2018.

The Onassis Foundation announces its twenty-fourth (24th) annual Program of scholarships for the academic year 2018-2019 which is addressed to non-Greeks, Professors, Postdoctoral Researchers and Ph.D. Candidates for research in Greece on topics linked to greek culture, society or economy. A total of ten (10) scholarships will be awarded from which three (3) scholarships will be allocated to university professors of all academic ranks, three (3) scholarships to post-graduate researchers and four (4) scholarships to PhD candidates.

In 2001 the Foundation, following the successful publication in Greek of the Greek Scholars’ Album, produced the first bilingual (Greek-English) Album of Foreign Scholars, which records their academic and professional progress.

The number of scholarships awarded by the Foundation to foreigners varies from year to year. On average, 35 scholarships are awarded annually. During the 22 years of the Program’s operation (1995 – 2017), 883 research grants and educational scholarships have been awarded, amounting to $ 11.307.812

Eligible Countries:

Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia,  Lithuania, Mexico, Moldavia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, S. Korea, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, S. Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, The Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, U.S.A., Uzbekistan, Venezuela.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
The Program covers scholarly research in Greece only and in the fields stated
above.
1. Eligible to participate are the following candidates:
a) Persons of non-Greek descent
b) Cypriot citizens are also eligible to apply for Category D and E fellowship only, provided they
permanently reside and work outside Greece
c) Persons of Greek descent (second generation and on) are also eligible to apply for a
fellowship or scholarship, provided they permanently reside and work abroad or currently study
in foreign Universities
d) Category D and E also applies to Scholars of Greek descent or citizenship provided they have a professional academic career of at least ten (10) years in a University or Research Institute abroad
e) The above mentioned clarification (d) also applies to Ph.D. candidates of Greek descent or citizenship, who pursue post-graduate studies outside of Greece ( Category C – please see below), have conducted their high school studies and have obtained a degree outside Greece and permanently reside outside Greece for more than fifteen (15) years

 

Downloads:

Announcement (English)

Announcement (French)

Application Form for CATEGORY C:

Application Form for CATEGORY D:

Application Form for CATEGORY E:

For further information, please contact the Onassis International Scholarships Department at:  210 37 13 018, E-mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ONASSIS FELLOWHIPS PROGRAM 2018/2019

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TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program 2018 for Women in STEM to study in the United States of America (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: January 17th, 2018

Applications for the 2018 TechWomen program are now being accepted.

TechWomen empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.

TechWomen partners with the most innovative companies in the San Francisco Bay Area to host emerging women leaders for mentorship and cultural exchange. Participants hail from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East and are recognized for their achievements and potential to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

  • Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.
  • Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
  • Be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.
  • Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
  • Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
  • Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.

Preference will be given to applicants who

  • Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.
  • Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.
  • Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.
  • Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.
  • Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.

Benefits:

Covered Costs

The following costs are covered by the TechWomen program:

  • Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
  • Domestic airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
  • Housing in San Francisco or Mountain View, California during the mentorship
  • Meals and incidentals
  • Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
  • Ground transportation to the participant’s host company
  • Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

Participants are responsible for the cost of any non program activities such as independent sightseeing and cultural events, as well as any non program-related domestic or international travel.

Meal Stipend

The TechWomen program provides a stipend for each participant to cover meals during the program.

Housing

TechWomen participants will be housed in San Francisco or Mountain View, California, depending on the location of the participant’s host company. Participants will share an apartment with a fellow Emerging Leader. Each participant will have her own private bedroom, while the living room and kitchen will be shared.

The TechWomen program is unable to accommodate participants’ spouses, children, or other dependents.

Timeline:

November 2017: 2018 TechWomen application opens
January 17, 2018: 2018 TechWomen application closes
March 2018: Semifinalists will be contacted
May 2018: Final decisions will be made
September 2018: TechWomen program begins in San Francisco, CA
October 2018: TechWomen program concludes in Washington, DC

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program 2018

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Hivos collaboration grants 2018 for coworking and creative hubs in Africa

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Application Deadline: 10 December 2017

Last month Hivos organized the third edition of its Coworking Summit, an annual gathering for founders and managers of creative hubs, coworking, hacker, maker, and art spaces. This year marked a special edition, as Hivos decided to join forces with Afrilabs, bringing together more than 40 hubs from all over Africa.

The event provided a platform for participants to network, share stories and experiences, learn from their peers, get inspired and boost new collaborations. In order to facilitate these processes further, Hivos invite coworking and creative hubs to apply for the Hivos’ collaboration grants.

Grants

Hivos will provide the following two type of grants:

  1. Knowledge exchange grants

This type of grant will be awarded to candidates who want to benefit from each other’s expertise and/or experience.

Examples:

  • A maker space in country A visits a creative hub in country B to help them with 3D technology.
  • A creative hub in country A visits an ICT space in country B to learn about their financial sustainability model.
  • Space A sends a staff member to space B to learn about community outreach and space B sends a staff member to space A in return to learn about marketing or monetization of creative content.

Grants within this category have a value of 1.000 – 5.000 EUR.

  1. Collaborative projects grants

This type of grant will be awarded to candidates who want to undertake a joint project.

Examples:

  • Art spaces from countries A, B, and C organize a joint art exhibition or music festival.
  • Tech hubs A and B create an innovative product together.
  • Coworking spaces from countries A, B, C and D work together to come up with an innovative collaboration between coworking communities throughout Africa.

Grants within this category have a value of 10.000 – 20.000 EUR.

The total amount of grants awarded for the knowledge exchange and the collaborative projects is 60.000 euros.

Eligibility criteria

  • Applying spaces should be based in one or more of the following countries*: Algeria, Egypt, Kenya,  Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda.
  • Knowledge exchange grants. Spaces applying for this type of grant can either submit a single application (space A visits space B) or a group application (space A visits space B and space B visits space A). In the case of a single application, a letter of agreement of the host space is required. Spaces should also include a fee in their budget proposal for the services/time expected from the host organization.
  • Collaborative project grants. Spaces applying for this type of grant are expected to initiate collaboration and form a partnership prior to applying for the grant. Spaces should jointly prepare a proposal and budget, which must be agreed upon and signed by all spaces involved. Spaces then appoint one lead space that will submit the grant application on behalf of the group to Hivos. The lead member will receive the grant amount and is responsible for its distribution to other consortium members according to the agreed budget that is submitted.
  • A space can send a maximum of 3 representatives to the other space. Representatives should fall into one of the following categories:
  • Space founder
  • Space manager
  • Space staff member

Process

Step 1: Submission of grant proposals by 10 December 2017

Step 2: Selection by 24 December 2017 (grant recipients will be notified shortly after)

Step 3: Contracting by the end of January

Step 4: Activity period February – May

Format

Applications are accepted in Arabic, French, and English. The grant proposals must be no longer than 3 pages with the following sections:

  1. Collaboration details:
    • Number of member spaces
    • Names and countries of spaces and legal entity of each space
    • Short description of the work and the mission of all spaces
    • Names, positions and contact details (phone number & e-mail address) of each representative nominated to travel
  2. State for which type of grant you are applying (knowledge exchange grant or collaborative project grant) and provide a brief outline of what you would like to do with the grant. Try to be as concrete as possible.
  3. Brief outline of proposed activities, including a simple schedule, time frame or step-by-step list.
  4. Budget proposal, including the requested amount (In EUR).
  5. Signatures of the founders of all consortium member spaces in case of a collaborative project grant

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of the project to the local context;
  • Interdisciplinary of the collaboration (e.g. an unusual alliance between an art space and ICT hub etc.);
  • Preference is given to those who seek collaboration between Northern African countries and Sub-Saharan African countries;
  • Preference is given to applicants from spaces outside capital cities;
  • Preference is given to female applicants and those belonging to minority groups;
  • Preference is given to candidates who have not received a Hivos’ collaboration grant before.

Requirements and reporting

Successful applicants are required to submit a final narrative and financial report after the completion of their visit, which is used to measure the outcomes of the visit and the overall benefit/added value of the mobility grant. The report, which will be flexible in format (a formal report, a series of articles or blog posts, a video), should at least include the following information:

  • Details of the spaces involved
  • Objectives set out at the beginning
  • Details about the activities undertaken with the grant
  • Outcomes at the end of exchange/collaboration
  • Plans for continuation of collaboration with other spaces
  • Financial report in line with Hivos requirements (to be shared after grant approval)

Deadline and other Requirements

The deadline for submissions is Sunday 10 December 2017. Applicants must ensure that their grant proposals are in word or pdf format and that they are sent by email to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hivos collaboration grants 2018

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Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme 2018 (Middle East & Africa) – Funded Training at Reuters.

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Application Deadline: December 22nd 2017

Locations
Cairo-Egypt;Dakar-Senegal;South Africa;Nairobi-Kenya

The Reuters Journalism Programme is an opportunity for recent graduates, early career reporters, or professionals with proven experience who are looking to switch careers into journalism. The programme in 2018 will consist of 6 months of formal and on-the-job journalism training, initially in our London newsroom, followed by one of our other main reporting newsrooms or bureaus in the Middle East or Africa.

The Reuters Journalism Programme offers an opportunity to fast-track your journalism career and develop your skills across a variety of subjects and media. Successful applicants will predominantly report in text, but visual reporting skills and story-telling ideas will be welcome.

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest independent news provider, reaching more than one billion people every day. Over 2,000 journalists in nearly 200 locations around the globe deliver unparalleled international and national news coverage in 16 languages with speed, impartiality and insight to professionals via Thomson Reuters desktops, to the world’s media organizations, and directly to consumers on Reuters.com and Reuters TV. Reuters stays true to the letter and spirit of the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, ensuring independence, integrity and freedom from bias.

  • Six-month scheme including intensive training and reporting assignments
  • Placement in a major bureau in the Middle East or Africa, such as Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, Beirut, Cairo or Dubai
  • Application due by Friday 22nd December 2017
  • Programme begins September 2018
  • Participants who excel may be considered for other opportunities

Prerequisites

  • Clear commitment to a career in journalism
  • Drive to build sources, break news and deliver deeply reported stories
  • Strong interest in issues that affect companies, markets and economies
  • Ability to generate original, relevant story ideas
  • Ambition to deliver journalism with real impact
  • Fluency in written English
  • Fluency in Arabic or a language (apart from English) that is widely spoken in Africa.
  • Experience living in the Middle East or Africa, alongside a grasp of the history, politics and culture
  • Proficiency with data
  • An international outlook

Other desired skills (not prerequisites)

  • Knowledge or expertise in a relevant field such as banking, financial analysis, accounting, law or computer science
  • Proven professional journalism experience
  • Proven ability to generate exclusive and agenda-setting stories
  • Experience in multi-media story-telling
  • Skills in investigative reporting
  • Expertise in data analysis or data-driven journalism
  • Understanding of how to use social media to report and find sources

Applicants must be eligible to work in the region to which they apply, with exceptions considered for specialist regional knowledge or language skills

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Placements in an African or Middle Eastern bureau
  • Fast-paced reporting on top news stories of the day
  • Opportunity to develop journalism skills

HOW TO APPLY

1) Application Form: you must complete all the questions including the written exercises, using the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ReutersJournalismProgramme

Your written answers must follow the guidelines on length and format. If not, your application will not be considered.

2) Upload CV: your CV should be no more than two pages long and written in English.

3) Upload Cover Letter: cover letter of no more than one page to explain your interest in a career with Reuters.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the region to which they apply, with exceptions considered for specialist regional knowledge or language skills

Please note if you do not provide all of the above, your application may not be considered. Please note: the closing date for applications Friday 22nd December 2017

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme 2018

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MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M2GATE) Program 2018 for young people from MENA region

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Application Deadline:December 1st 2017

The MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M2GATE) invites you to join a new virtual exchange program with students from the United States, and fellow students from Morocco, Egypt and Libya. If you want to make a difference through social entrepreneurship and to make connections with peers in one of the most dynamic regions of the world, this opportunity if for you.

The Program is open to post-secondary (undergraduate) students aged 18-25 from: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia (or refugees currently residing in one of these four countries), and The University of Michigan (USA) Ann Arbor or Dearborn campuses.

The goal of the MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M2GATE) program being implemented by WDI is to build marketable global competencies of MENA-and Michigan-based youth through project-based, cross-cultural learning and action.
The program will focus on the following global competencies: cross-cultural collaboration and communication; critical thinking and adopting diverse perspectives; and the ability to engage in
key civic and global issues.
In addition to these, students will also develop marketable skills and knowledge in the areas
of social entrepreneurship and STEM. This project-based program combines virtual training in
English and Arabic, and virtual and in-person mentoring and instructional support.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • This program is open to post-secondary (undergraduate) students aged 18-25 from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia (or refugees currently residing in one of these four countries) or the University of Michigan (USA) Ann Arbor or Dearborn campuses.
  • M2GATE encourage applicants from a variety of disciplines – including Engineering, Business, Healthcare, and Liberal Arts – to apply.
  • M2GATE expect all U.S. students to be from the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses.The program will target 50% women, and will deliberately engage a diverse population including refugees and people with disabilities.

Timeline:

  • The program will run August 2017 – December 2018, and over that time will support three cohorts of 192 students (a total of 576), organized in 32 teams of six students each– four from MENA schools (from the same country though not necessarily the same school) and two from the University of Michigan.
  • The program will include 128 MENA-based students per cohort, with a total number of 384.
  • Each cohort will be eight weeks long:
  • Cohort 1: 26 January – 16 March, 2018
  • Cohort 2: 6 April – 8 June, 2018
  • Cohort 3: 25 May – 20 July, 2018
Program Partners in the MENA Region
  • Egypt: The Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Cairo University
  • Libya: Benghazi Youth for Technology and Entrepreneurship (BYTE)
  • Morocco: Al Akhawayn University
  • Tunisia: Tunis Business School at Tunis University
Expectations for Students
  • This program will require around 32 hours of a student’s time over the eight-week cohort.
  • This includes the orientation, the six curriculum modules, a debrief session, and time for virtual group work, including work on the final pitch video.
  • Each student will be expected to schedule virtual meetings with their teams.
  • Students in the MENA region will be expected to attend in- person sessions with their teammates at the schools above, to the extent possible.
  • Students who are admitted are expected to complete the program’s requirements.
  • There is no cost to participate.
Benefits for Students
  • This program is a unique noncredit, co-curricular opportunity focused on social entrepreneurship, STEM, and project-based learning. The program will:
  • Strengthen students’ entrepreneurship, team-building, cross-cultural communication, and critical thinking skills.
  • Afford students the opportunity to gain international business experience.
  • Enhance students’ real world problem-solving skills with people from other countries.
  • Develop students’ innovation and design thinking skills.
  • Build students’ credentials and employability.
Application, Contact & Information

This is a team-based social entrepreneurship program that offers experiential learning and cross-cultural interactions with international peers through a virtual exchange. Please fill out this application form accurately and completely. You will be prompted to upload a one-paragraph bio, a photo of yourself, and a scanned copy of your passport if you possess one (not necessary for U.S. students). These documents will help the program coordinators and your fellow participants learn more about you and enable preparation of the visa documents if you are selected to travel to the USA at the end of the program. (Note that only project management and visa processing personnel will see your passport copy.)

  • Interested students may visit the M2GATE program website at: wdi.umich.edu/m2gate.
  • Here, they will find more information and the program application.
  • Please direct all other queries about the program or requests for program updates to [email protected]

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship 

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Swedish Institute’s Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) 2018 for Young Leaders (Fully Funded to Sweden)

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Application Deadline: December 5th 2017

Are you a leader with a vision? Do you want to make a change? Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) is a leadership programme for people who want to work for positive change in society – and in themselves. If you are open-minded and want a real learning challenge, apply for a seat among the YLVP.

YLVP aims to support young leaders in the MENA-region and Sweden by giving them the tools and methods they need in their work for an equal and sustainable society. All participants are experts in their field, and learning will take place between participants and through external experts. YLVP is as much about personal as professional development. It is about growing as a person with renewed confidence and insights, and growing as a leader with new tools, methods and perspectives.

The programme is an intense training based on real experiences and collaborative learning. The contents of the programme will vary from year to year as it is the particular expertise and experience of the participants that will largely determine the topics dealt with. The following broader issues will however always be cenral: value-based leadership and group development; democracy and human rights for a more equal and sustainable society; networks and the digital world. Participants will learn by participating in interactive sessions with facilitators, exchanging experiences, doing practical exercises and finding common solutions to global and/or common challenges.

YLVP will give you:

  • New tools, methods and perspectives that is needed when working for an equal and sustainable society.
  • Greater understanding of the environment and issues on a local, regional and global level
  • Personal insights and self-awareness as a leader, a change-maker and a person
  • Meet and get to exchange ideas with other experts, inspire each other and share experiences on common challenges.
  • Hands-on training with digital tools, tactics and security
  • A strong and active alumni network that support each other in driving important changes in society

Requirements:

You can apply to YLVP if you:

  • Have a leading position in your work for social change (for example in your work as a civil servant, a youth politician, a legal worker, a journalist, a social worker, a social entrepreneur or a cultural worker).
  • Work in a collaborative setting, where you have a leadership role (formal or informal)
  • Are working actively for democracy, sustainability, diversity and/or human rights
  • Are between 22 and 32 years old
  • Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English
  • Are a citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine*, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia or Yemen.* Palestinian ID holders, including Jerusalem ID.

Please note that we are not able to make any exceptions to the eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

Costs covered and arranged by Swedish Institute

  • Training and content
  • Accommodation, food and domestic transport during the programme
  • Flight tickets to and from module 1 and 2
  • Insurance covering acute illness and accident when in Sweden
  • Visa costs

Costs covered and arranged by you

  • Domestic travel / airport transfer in your home country
  • Insurance when modules are held outside of Sweden

Programme timeline

YLVP is made up of four weeks divided into two modules at separate times. YLVP is an intensive programme with a full-day schedule and many evening activities, and all selected participants will have to commit to participating in all activities of both Module 1 and 2.

Module 1 (in Stockholm, Sweden, 23 April – 11 May, 2018)
During the first module, we will dive straight into the experience-based leadership training with a focus on personal and group development. A substantial amount of time will be dedicated to feedback, active listening and reflection, and together we will create a safe space for you to explore your approach to driving social change. You will be an active participant in several seminars and workshops that touch on topics that are important and relevant to you – such as diversity, human rights, transparency and tolerance. You will also take part in practical group assignments and project work throughout the module. You will get the opportunity to attend at least one study visit to a relevant Swedish organisation or institution..

Module 2 (location to be decided, 13–19 October, 2018)
Module 2 takes place a few months after the end of Module 1, after you’ve had time to start implementing the lessons from the first module into your work. The focus  will be to maintain, build and expand the network, to continue the learning journey and follow up the development of your work.

Application – step by step

Apply
Date: 9 Nov 2017 – 5 Dec 2017
Evaluation of applications
Date: 6 Dec 2017 – 19 Jan 2018
Interviews
Date: 19 Jan 2018 – 26 Jan 2018
Admission
Date: 20 Feb 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Swedish Institute’s Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) 2018 

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Al Alfi Foundation Sustainable Development Fellowship Program 2018 for Egyptians (Funded)

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Application Deadline: April 15th 2018

Al Alfi Foundation Sustainable Development Fellowship is jointly offered by the Al Alfi Foundation and AUC, represented by the Center for Sustainable Development. The program is designed to identify and prepare future leaders who are Egyptian nationals and who have strong knowledge and skills in science, engineering, business, policy and social sciences. Fellowship applicants must possess professional experience and exceptional skills, as well as an outstanding passion for sustainable development.
The program enables qualified Egyptian applicants to the Master in Science in sustainable development to receive a waiver of tuition fees. Three candidates will be accepted into the program on a yearly basis. The long-term objective of the program is to develop a new cadre of entrepreneurial leaders who are capable of filling critical positions in industry, public sector and civil-society organizations in Egypt, and who can successfully integrate technical, business and social skills to contribute to comprehensive sustainable development in Egypt and beyond.

Eligibility

  • Egyptian nationals
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Candidates must also have a background in science, engineering, policy, business or social sciences.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent of gayed gidan (very good)
  • Meet AUC graduate admissions requirements, including submission of AUC graduate application and needed documents
  • Submit an International TOEFL iBT exam score or academic IELTS exam score as per the cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions
  • Provide a written statement that outlines their research and/or professional experience, as well as their future career goals.
  • Financial need

Duration

The fellowship is awarded for up to two years with a review every semester for satisfactory academic performance.

Award

The fellowship covers:

  • A full or partial tuition fees
  • Student services and activities fees
  • Cost of books

Responsibilities of Fellows

Complete the program in two years and participate in a number of relevant extra-curricular activities (events, seminars, workshops, training sessions, volunteering and community service) in order to enrich their experience and become leaders in sustainable development. In support of their training, fellows are assigned 12 hours per week of related academic work.

By accepting this externally funded fellowship, the fellowship recipient agrees to respond to any reporting requests received from AUC by the deadlines communicated to the awarded fellow.  This may include a request for photos or academic progress information to be used for reporting purposes, or attendance of fellowship events including any meetings or events with donors as requested by the relevant university entities.
To Apply

Deadline

April 15 for the Fall semester

For more information about the program, email [email protected] or call +2.02.2615.3072

For inquiries, email [email protected]

Instructions to Fellowship Application
Apply to Graduate Fellowship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Al Alfi Foundation Sustainable Development Fellowship Program 2018

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United Nations Office for Disarmament Affaires /OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security- Vienna,Austria (Funded)

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Application Deadline: 16 November 2017

The OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security is a joint initiative of OSCE and United Nations Office for Disarmament Affaires at Vienna in partnership with a number of organisations whose work contribute to disarmament, non-proliferation (DNP) and development-related issues.

The initiative offers a training programme providing foundation skills and knowledge on non-proliferation, disarmament and development related issues. In particular, it also focuses on conflict prevention, arms control and confidence and security building measures implemented in accordance with the commitments in the OSCE area.

The programme consists of two components:

Online foundation course lasting 8 weeks on:

  • Weapons of mass destruction
  • Conventional weapons
  • Disarmament and development
  • Gender and disarmament
  • Impact of conflict on neighbouring regions
  • Multilateral security coopearation initiatives

In-depth in-person course lasting one week to be held in Vienna (Austria) with:

  • Workshops
  • Case studies
  • Lectures
  • Visits to Vienna based organisations

The space available for the course is limited, registration is reserved to nationals of OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation.
A total of 70 scholarships are available to facilitate participation of young professional woman and men from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation. The participation to the in-person training is reserved for women, all genders are encouraged to apply for the online course scholarship.

Requirements:

  • Early career professionals from various fields from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation. It is not required to have previous knowledge of the issues of disarmament, non-proliferation and development.
  • Age 22-32 at the time of application
    Nationals of OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation are eligible Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan
    Qualifications A university degree or equivalent qualifications (which could for example be constituted of a degree obtained with minimum 2 years of higher education, combined with relevant professional experience).
    Language The training courses will be conducted in English only. All applicants are required to be fluent in English.

Scholarships

  • 15 full scholarships covering registration cost for the online and the in-person courses as well as travel and accommodation to attend the in-person course;
  • 35 partial scholarships covering registration cost for the online and the in-person courses
  • 20 online course scholarships covering registration cost for the online course

What do participants need to follow the training courses?

Online:

  • a computer or mobile device, with audio
  • reliable internet connection
  • no special software is required

In-person:

  • travel to Vienna, Austria to attend workshops and training sessions for five days

What kind of certification will the participants receive?

Certificate of completion: all participants successfully completing the training course will receive an official certificate of completion.

Voluntary diploma: eligible participants who successfully pass the additional voluntary examination will receive an official diploma from UPEACE, carrying university credits.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affaires /OSCE Scholarship 

 

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Women in News (WIN) Leadership Development Programme 2018 for Women Journalists from MENA Region.

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Application Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2017

Women in News program (WIN) at the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is pleased to announce that its call for nominations for the third year of the program in the Middle-East and North Africa is now open.

WAN-IFRA seeks high potential women journalists for Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine, especially those who work in print and digital media to be part this leading leadership development program.

WIN works with media companies and their high potential female employees to overcome the gender gap in management and senior management positions. The program seeks to equip women media professionals in middle and senior management positions with the right skills, knowledge and attitudes to help advance their careers. WIN provides them the support networks they need to take on a greater leadership role within their organizations and works with their organizations to create environments for
high potential women to succeed.

Applicants should be working as full-time journalists at a media organization published in one of the four countries or managing their own project. It is required that the application be signed and approved by direct supervisor or chief editor of the applicant.

The program will run from December 2017 till June 2018 and successful applicants will benefit from the following:
– Two weeks of Media Management Training certified by the American University in Cairo
– One-on- one coaching sessions with national coaches
– National and regional networking events
– Peer mentoring

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested applicants should download the application form through clicking on womeninnews.org/join
Please fill the application and send it to [email protected]

Note: Successful participants will be expected to travel on specific occasions throughout the program.
Your availability for this will be crucial for the overall success of the program.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS OCTOBER 31, 2017.
Successful applicants will be contacted during the fourth week of November 2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women in News (WIN) Leadership Development Programme 2018

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Danish Government Long-Term Scholarships 2018/2019 for Master’s & PhD Study in Denmark.

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Application Deadline: March 1, 2018.

The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark.

Long-term scholarships of 3-12 months are offered to exchange students from higher education institutions in the following countries:

Scholarships are only available to master’s and ph.d.-level students. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two years.

Please note that scholarships are only offered to students enrolled in full-degree studies at higher education institutions in the countries listed above.

Ph.d. students must likewise be employed at, or affiliated with, higher education institutions in the above-mentioned countries.

Applications from candidates affiliated with higher education institutions in countries other than those listed will not be taken into consideration.

Scholarship amount

Scholarships include free tuition and a monthly stipend of DKK 6,500.

Some Danish higher education institutions may choose to charge a fee in conjunction with ph.d. courses.

Danish Government Scholarships can be used to cover travel, visa, accommodation, food, and other living expenses. The scholarships are for one person only. Additional amounts for accompanying family members are not available.

Participants may be liable to pay tax on their scholarship in the Kingdom of Denmark.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Danish Government Long-Term Scholarships 2018/2019

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Udacity/Google Web and Android Scholarship Program 2017 for developers.

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Application Deadline: October 15, 2017

Applications are now been accepted for the Google Web and Android Scholarship Program for developers. The program takes place 100% online. You can work from wherever you want to, as long as you have a working internet connection.

The scholarship program is structured in two parts:

Phase 1: 60,000 Challenge Scholarships

The first phase of this scholarship provides 3-months of access to one of four Udacity courses: Intro to HTML + CSS, Offline Web Applications, Android Basics and Developing Android Apps. Scholarship recipients in these courses will receive a robust community experience supported by dedicated Community Managers, Udacity mentor support, and a chance to qualify for a full Nanodegree scholarship.

Phase 2: 6,000 Nanodegree Scholarships

The top 6,000 students in the program earn an additional 6-month scholarship to one of four Nanodegree Programs: Front-End Web Developer, Mobile Web Specialist, Android Basics Nanodegree and Android Developer. The full-scholarships will include project reviews, mentorship and community support.

Requirements:

  • To receive one of these scholarships, you must be a current resident of one of the 28 EU countries, 4 EFTA countries or Russia, Egypt, Israel and Turkey.
  • You must also be at least 18 years old and complete the application in fu

How to Apply

  • Applications Due : October 15, 2017
  • Recipients notified: October 30, 2017
  • Recipients begin program : November 6, 2017

It only takes 10 minutes! There is a single application for all scholarships. We’ll help you decide which path is right for you.

It’s absolutely fine if you don’t know the answers to every question or haven’t taken any programming classes before.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Udacity/Google Web and Android Scholarship Program 2017

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Chevening OCIS Fellowship Program 2018/2019 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

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Application Deadline: November 7th 2017

The Chevening programme grants awards to outstanding individuals with leadership potential from around the world. A Chevening OCIS Fellowship Award offers financial support to individuals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies to undertake independent study and research at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.

The fellowship starts in October 2018 for a six-month period of independent, self-driven research at OCIS. Fellows will need to develop their own research-project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applications are invited from individuals from the following countries:

To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:

  • Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence.
  • Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential.
  • Be a citizen of one of the above listed countries, who will return to your home country at the end of the period of fellowship.
  • A postgraduate (PG) level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application;
  • Significant professional and/or academic research experience (5+ years);
  • Applicants who have previously received financial benefit from an HMG funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG  funded award and are required to demonstrate their career progression from that point;
  • Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
  • Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British (other than for nationals exempt from this requirement listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants).
  • Not be employees, employees’ relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of Her Majesty’s Government including the FCO (including FCO posts), the British Council, DFID, MOD, BIS, UKTI and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or OCIS or any of their wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Benefits

The Chevening OCIS Fellowship includes:
6 month period of research at OCIS
Monthly stipend for living expenses for the duration of the Fellowship
Return economy airfare from their home country to the UK
Allowance package for study related activities

How to apply

Applications for Chevening Fellowships can be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on this page.

Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Fellowship please ensure you have the following ready:

Essential:

  • Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English
  • Valid passport/national ID card
  • University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate)

Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.

Optional:

  • English language (if already met the requirements)

You can submit your initial application without the optional document and upload them to your application at a later date.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening OCIS Fellowship Programme 2018/2019

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Swedish Institute Alexandria (SwedAlex) Water Diplomacy Training 2017 for Young Professionals- (Funded to Alexandria,Egypt)

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Application Deadline: August 27th, 2017.

Swedish Institute Alexandria (SwedAlex), in close cooperation with the University of Twente, the Netherlands, is inviting motivated young professionals to a training on water diplomacy 29 October – 02 November 2017 in Alexandria.

Sustainability, Climate and investing in the Future”, is a key theme of Swedish Institute Alexandria, SwedAlex aims to create a state of dialogue and exchange on the importance of sustainability for societies. The training builds on acknowledging the crucial role of water diplomacy in achieving global sustainability, safety and   security. Tackling the complex water challenges, such as pollution, scarcity, droughts and floods, requires a set of “diplomatic” skills to incorporate the diverse, and often conflicting, interests of the actors involved. This training aims to provide such skills to young professionals working in the field of water and sustainability, with an ultimate goal of forming a network of water diplomats from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Europe.

Costs:

Swedish Institute Alexandria will cover the travel and accommodation costs of participants.

About the Training:

The training consists of three interrelated elements, which emphasize the cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral dimensions of water diplomacy:

  • Communication through a water dialogue across borders: How can we better communicate to understand each other’s opinions, perceptions and presumptions about water?
  • Cocreation through transdisciplinary water thinking: What are the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary tools to cocreate the knowledge for dealing with complex water problems?
  • Collaboration through multi-scale water governance: How to involve the stakeholders from different governance levels, from local to global? How do we establish cross-sectoral collaboration and inclusive approaches at the same time?

The training will start with a virtual preparation period of 4 weeks, during which the participants will familiarize themselves with the programme content and complete several assignments. Then, the on-site phase will be carried out through a five-day course. After the completion of the on-site phase, the participants will be enrolled within the programme for another period of 8 weeks to co-create several outputs within teams. Thus, the total duration of the training will be three months.

Eligibility Criteria:

The training targets water professionals, including parliamentarians, government officials, practitioners, scientists, activists, journalists and artists. Accepted participants will have a master-level university degree or at least two years of full-time work experience in a relevant field, and a concrete interest in social, political, legal and communicative aspects of water.

Preferred fields of education: Water Management and Resource Governance/Environmental Policy and Law/Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development.

Target countries: The training aims to contribute to the Euro-MENA dialogue, which is more necessary than ever in the field of water. Accordingly, the countries in these regions are targeted. Preference will be given to participants from Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Yemen, Iraq and EU member states.

Preference will be given to countries of the MENA region.

Age group: While the age of participants will not be a final criterion, the training aims to involve professionals between 25 and 35 years old. For applicants with children, the upper age limit is 40.

Language requirements: Participants must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Timeline:

Deadline for Submission 27th August 2017
Announcing participants 31st August 2017
Travel Arrangements 01 – 30th September 2017
Training at SwedAlex 29 October – 02 November 2017

How to Apply:

You must present all the below requirements in one PDF document:

  • Application Form
  • If you have a master degree: Abstract of your master thesis
  • If you don’t have a master degree: An evidence of your   relevant work experience, such as a professional publication, or a reference letter from former/current employer.
  • Copy of passport
  • Contact information sheet with a table, including your full name, age, passport number, city of departure, mobile phone number


Send queries and your application package to [email protected]

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please submit your application no later than August 27th, 2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Swedish Institute Alexandria (SwedAlex) Water Diplomacy Training 2017 

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Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2018/2019 for study in the UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 7 November 2017

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a partnership between the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Clore Leadership Programme, offering mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector an exceptional opportunity to undertake an individually tailored leadership programme in the UK. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office funds up to six international fellows to become part of a cohort of approximately 25 fellows, from across the UK and internationally, on the Clore Leadership Programme. The Programme has been shaping exceptional cultural leaders for the last 13 years.

The fellowship brings together some of the most creative and dynamic cultural leaders in the UK and beyond for a life-changing adventure – it is an intense personal and professional learning experience unlike any other. The fellowship will support you to be the leader you have the potential to be, through in-depth learning tailored to your individual needs, aspirations and circumstances. Give yourself the space to think, learn and do.

Fellows take up to seven months to focus on their leadership development while staying connected to their workplace. They benefit from a diverse peer group, access to experienced leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists, experts and extensive networks.

Requirements:

From artists and entrepreneurs to heads of established institutions, the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowships nurture dynamic and diverse leaders. The participants are drawn from a range of specialisms including:

• Visual and performing arts;
• Film and digital media;
• Libraries, museums, archives, and heritage;
• Cultural policy.

Applications are invited from individuals from the following countries:

To be eligible for a Chevening/Clore Fellowship, you must:

  • Intend to return to the country they were selected from at the end of the period of study.
  • Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree or have equivalent professional training and/or experience.
  • Have completed at least five years’ (or higher as required by the Clore Leadership Programme) work, or equivalent experience, by the end of September in the year prior to the academic year for which the fellowship applies (e.g. by September 2017 for courses starting from September 2018).
  • Have not already received or be receiving financial benefit from an HMG funded scholarship or fellowship.
  • Meet one of the minimum requirements in accordance with the main fellowships scheme; OR where agreed, an English language assessment audit will be made based on the applicant’s written application and by observing the Chevening Clore interview
  • Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British (other than for nationals exempt from this requirement listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants).
  • Not be employees, employees’ relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of Her Majesty’s Government including the FCO (including FCO Posts), the British Council, DFID, MOD, BIS, UKTI and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or the Clore Leadership Programme or any of their wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Structure of the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship

The structure of the programme includes residential courses, an extended placement, individually selected training and mentoring. The Fellows have proved to be a self-sustaining network in a growing international family.

As a part of the Clore Leadership Programme, each international fellow will undertake an individually tailored programme based in the UK which will include:

  • Attendance at two mandatory intensive residential leadership courses (lasting two weeks each) with their group of Clore Fellows; the first takes place in September/October at the start of the academic year and the second in June/July at the end of the academic year;
  • A period of secondment for approximately eight weeks at a cultural institution in the UK;
  • Participation in courses and conferences in the UK;
  • Support from a mentor in the UK.

The majority of the fellows’ individual training and development programmes, including their secondments, mentoring, attendance at courses and conferences, and the second residential course will take place in the period between April and July of 2019; the fellowship will be completed by 31 July 2019.

The fellowship starts in September 2018 and runs throughout the academic year, with fellows travelling between their home country and the UK to undertake the fellowship.

Benefits

A Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship includes a training budget of up to £14,000 to cover:

  • Up to two return economy flights from your home country to the UK to undertake fellowship activities
  • Accommodation while in the UK
  • Living expenses while in the UK
  • A period of secondment for approximately eight weeks at a cultural institution in the UK
  • Individually tailored fellowship learning plan which may include participation in courses conferences and other professional development activities in the UK
  • Course and conference fees within the UK
  • Training and development costs within the UK
  • Travel in the UK

Apply Now for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship

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DAAD/Goether Institut training workshop 2017 for journalists in Egypt (Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 25th 2017

The project “Schreiben über Wissenschaft” is a cooperation between the Goethe -Institut and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The goal of the project is to foster the relationship between the sciences on the one side and journalism on the other in order to support the transfer of knowledge to a broader public and to enhance the general response to the achievements of researchers from all disciplines.
The Workshop In the realm of this project, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Goethe-Institut Cairo are organizing a three-day workshop for ten science journalists or journalists interested in writing about scientific topics. During the first two days of the workshop, the participants will learn more about the methods of science journalism as well as innovative methods in the field, about how to make science attractive to the greater public and how to interact and attract the younger generation in particular.
At the same time, they will have the possibility to exchange experiences with science journalists from Germany. On the third day, the workshop will be held together
ten scientists from different academic fields.
Requirements:
  • The workshop will be held in English.
  • Transportation from the Goethe-Institut in Doqqi, Cairo, to the place of the workshop and return will be organized and provided by the Goethe-Institut.
  • The Goethe-Institut will also cover the costs for the full-board accommodation.
  • For the participation in the workshop and the writing and publishing of a scientific article, each participant will receive a small allowance. The participant will receive the all owanceafter the submission of the article.

Eligibility

  • Science journalists or journalists interested in writing about scientific topics who fulfil the following criteria:
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a journalist
  • Currently working as a journalist-Regularly publishing articles (online or in journals/newspapers)
  • Very good English skills
  • Strong interest in writing about scientific topics
Benefits:
  • The workshop will take place from September 30-October 02, 2017 outside of Cairo withthe last day in Cairo. Transport and accommodation will be provided by the Goethe-Institut.
On the basis of the encounters with the scientists during the last day of the workshop, the
journalists will produce a scientific article which they will publish. In a competition, the best
article will be awarded during the final conference in November 2017
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Call for Bids: Inspire Egypt Programme Fund 2017/2018 for social entrepreneurship in Egypt.

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Application Deadline: 15 JULY 2017.

The Inspire Egypt Programme Fund aims to provide support for the voluntary and social entrepreneurship sectors in Egypt, through supporting innovative initiatives. It supports British Embassy (BE) Cairo’s Inspire Egypt Campaign .

We welcome bids for projects in the following areas:

  1. Building leadership capacity for volunteer, start – up and civil society organisations, e.g through trainings, mentoring and creating forums for collaboration.
  2. Encouraging volunteering and community engagements to address social challenges e.g creating platforms to connect volunteers with causes, volunteers’ trainings or building the capacity of community organizations.
  3. Supporting start – up, volunteer and civil society organisations working in other British Embassy priority areas e.g improving the business environment, improving skills & jobs for women and men and prompting human rights.

The overall fund available for Inspire Egypt projects amounts to £75k for FY17/18

The Inspire Egypt projects bids are shortlisted and approved by the British Embassy’s Post Programme Board. To apply for funding, interested organisations must submit a project concept note (please see the form and contact information below) by 15 JULY 2017. This should entail the basic information required to enable the Post Programme Board to make an assessment on whether or not the proposal will be shortlisted.

All the British Embassy Programme Fund projects must clearly demonstrate how they:

  • Support the above priorities
  • Deliver value for money (VfM)
  • Meet OECD criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding and aim to complete 90% of the budget spend by the end of December 2017
  • Demonstrate gender equality.
  • Comply with NGO law (if relevant)

The assessment criteria will be based on the following:

  • financial and operational capacity
  • relevance
  • methodology
  • sustainability
  • budget and cost-effectiveness

Managerial and Financial Aspects

  • Any organization can apply for funding. We do not accept project bids submitted by individuals
  • Please note that we cannot make pre-payments; the successful bidders should make the payment and then ask us to reimburse these expenses. The implementer must have an active bank account in the name of the organisation to which we can electronically transfer reimbursements.
  • Organizations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner; the Embassy may request reports by auditors.

Co-financing

  • a partnership framework to support the broader engagement of a project can strengthen your bid other sources of funding should be specified
  • Evaluation of project bids
  • the application must relate to one or more of the priority objectives mentioned above
  • the aim of the project should be concise, feasible and sustainable
  • the expected outcomes should be measurable and the target group should be clearly defined and involved in project implementation

Approval and reporting

If the Project Concept Note is successful, we will invite the implementer to submit a full Project Proposal. The full conditions of grants will be outlined once final decisions have been made by the Post Programme Board.

The Embassy will require monthly financial reports and quarterly project progress reports from implementers. The first payment will be made upon the receipt of monthly financial report. When the project has been completed the implementer shall prepare and send a final report to the Embassy within the period specified in the contract. Implementation time frame

Successful applicants will implement their projects from August 2017 until March 2018. All payment requests and reporting should be finalized in the first week of March 2018, the supplier should aim to spend 90% of funding by December 2017, with full spend by March 2018, and you are advised to plan project activities accordingly.

Contact

Completed concept notes should be sent by email to [email protected] by 15 JULY 2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Call for Bids: Inspire Egypt Programme Fund 2017/2018

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Ford Motor Company’s Conservation & Environmental Grants Programme 2017 for MENA Region

by OFA
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Application Deadline: July 13, 2017, 09:00PM KSA local time.

Ford Motor Company’s Conservation & Environmental Grants programme has become an annual event in the Middle East. Since its inception in 2000, the GCC/Levant chapter of the Ford Grants has supported at least 204 projects with $1.61 million granted to date.

The programme was created to empower individuals and non-profit groups donating their time and effort to preserve the environmental well-being of their communities. By providing necessary funding and visibility, we hope to encourage the multiplication of similar grassroots efforts that will serve as catalysts for change across the globe.

Over the past 16 years, Ford’s green initiative has seen support and praise from various governmental and non-governmental environmental authorities including the World Wide Fund for Nature, the Emirates Wildlife Society, the Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

In 2015, the programme was extended to cover Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.

The Ford Grants support ongoing and non-profit projects focused on Conservation Engineering, Protection of the Natural Environment and Environmental Education. For 2017, a total of US$100,000 is available for deserving initiatives in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen.

Past projects that have benefited from the Ford Grants in the Middle East include whale and dolphin research projects in Oman, saving coral reefs in Kuwait, growing environmental clubs in schools all around the region, cleaning up beaches in Jordan, cleaning up rivers in Lebanon, protecting mangroves in Saudi Arabia, saving Arabian Leopards in the mountains of Oman and many more.

Requirements:

  • Entries are accepted from ongoing and not-for-profit projects from the following countries only: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen.
  • Projects that are still in the planning or proposal stages cannot be considered.

This programme accepts entries from all types of not-for-profit conservation initiatives that are currently being implemented and need additional funding support. Projects that are still in the planning stages will not be considered.

Who can apply?

  • Individuals
  • Civil society organisation/NGO’s
  • Schools, Colleges or Universities

What categories are open for this year?

  • Protection of the Natural Environment – Projects to conserve flora, fauna and/or their respective habitats.
  • Conservation Engineering – Projects to reduce the rate of consumption of natural resources and/or pollution.
  • Environmental Education – Projects aimed at creating or increasing environmental awareness.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please download the form here  and email it to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ford Motor Company’s Conservation & Environmental Grants programme

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Civil Society Leadership Awards 2018/2019 for Social Change Agents (Fully Funded Master’s Degree Scholarships)

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Application Deadline: July 15th 2017

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provides fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of an eligible country
  • Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
  • Have a bachelor’s degree awarded before July 15, 2017 and an excellent academic record
  • Demonstrate professional experience in a relevant area
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities
  • Be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2018 and start their degree program in August or September 2018
  • Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country
  • Demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development

The awards are available to citizens of the following countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Cambodia
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Laos
  • Libya
  • Myanmar/Burma
  • Republic of Congo
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan

Benefits:

CSLA grantees will receive financial and administrative support for the following:
  • Pre-academic preparation via summer schools;
  • Program-related travel;
  • Tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
  • Accident and sickness insurance during the program;
  • Funds for educational materials and professional development;
  • Attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference;
  • Accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

Awards are available for study in the following areas:

  • Communications, Journalism & Media
  • Culture, History & Society
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education Management & Leadership
  • Environment & Natural Resource Management
  • Gender Studies
  • Human Rights
  • Law (including Human Rights law)
  • Politics & International Studies
  • Public Health Policy & Health Management
  • Public Policy & Administration
  • Social Work & Social Policy

Selection and Notification Cycle

  • Applications must be submitted by midnight, July 15, 2017, Eastern Daylight Time.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status via email in September 2017.
  • Applicants selected as semi-finalists will be invited for an in-person, Skype, or telephone interview to be held in October or November 2017.
  • Semi-finalists will be required to take an official language test by the end of November 2017; all candidates invited to an interview are entitled to one (1) language test, arranged and paid for by CSLA.
  • CSLA will have a final selection meeting in November 2017, and results will be sent via e-mail by mid-December 2017.
  • Finalists will be notified of their recommended host university placement; some finalists may be asked to submit separate applications to potential host universities at this time.
  • CLSA will confirm placement of finalists at a CSLA host university and the CSLA grant will be offered via email in Spring 2018.

Download Files:

Online Application

All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online if possible using Submittable, an online platform. To apply online, please register on Submittable and then follow instructions.

Paper Application

Paper applications may be accessed in the Download Files section of this page. Please download the application form before completing or printing, and review the accompanying materials before submitting your application.

If you have further questions, please first consult the Frequently Asked Questions. If you do not find answers there, you may email us at [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Civil Society Leadership Awards 2018/2019

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U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative (HEI) – Public University Scholarships 2017/2018 for Egyptians (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 15, 2017.

The USAID-funded Public University Scholarships program through the U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative is a scholarship for high school graduates to attend excellence programs at public universities in parallel with specially-designed supplementary enhancement activities such as English, leadership training and career planning, as well as internships, community service, and study abroad.  The program will interweave the private sector and practical experiences so that graduates are primed to enter and contribute to the workforce in Egypt, in sectors that are critical to the economic development of the country.

Scholarship privileges:

  • Studying in excellence programs at universities: Cairo, Ain Shams, Assuit, Mansoura, and Alexandria.
  • Studying in the fields that are crucial in building the future economy of Egypt (Engineering, Commerce, Nursing, Science, Information Technology, Agriculture, Law, Mass Communication, Education and Economics).
  • There are limited opportunities for faculty of commerce, (Priority for students of Arts section)
  • Applicants for faculty of Agriculture will have priority.
  • Costs covered by the scholarship: (tuition fees, books, laptop, enhancement courses on basic skills, accommodation, and transportation).
  • 65% of the students will study a semester abroad in the United States.
  • Summer training sessions and community projects.
  • Intensive English courses, leadership skills, and entrepreneurship.
  • The program qualifies students to gain the practical experience needed for the job market.

Course:

The scholarship provides opportunities in specializations important for the future of Egypt. So, there are scholarships for the excellence programs in the Faculties

  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Science
  • Agriculture
  • Law
  • Commerce
  • Nursing
  • Mass Communication
  • Economics

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Egyptian young men and women enrolled in Thanaweyya Amma in government schools including STEM schools.
  • Student achievers in their first and second secondary results.
  • Participated in community activities.
  • Includes scholarships specifically for disabled applicants.

Scholarship Worth:

  • Tuition fees and ongoing academic support
  • Intensive English and study skills program
  • Leadership, character building, and business development training
  • Mentoring and networking activities
  • Internship and summer training in field of study
  • Semester / Study summer at a univeristy  abroad
  • Support at job search and placement after graduation

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Public University Scholarships 2017/2018 for Egyptians.

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Ms. Geek Africa Competition 2017 for African Girls in STEM (Funded to Rwanda)

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2017

Ms. Geek is a competition designed to inspire African girls to be part of solving the continent’s challenges using technology and encourage them to choose a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Finalists undergo a week long intensive development program which equips them with presentation, public speaking and critical thinking skills to ensure they are prepared for competition day.

Since 2014, finalists have presented their ideas before a high level panel of judges. Last years’ finalists presented their ideas in the presence of The First Lady of Rwanda, Jeanette Kagame. This year, Girls in ICT Rwanda is proud to partner with Smart Africa to expand the competition to all its member states to crown the first ever Ms. Geek Africa. The Transform Africa Summit provides an opportunity for the girls to compete and collaborate with peers as well as participate in dialogues that influence Africa’s digital transformation.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Female between ages of 13 and 25 years’ old.
  2. Be a citizen of any of the Smart Africa member states: Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cote d’ivoire, Chad, Gabon, Mali, Senegal, South Sudan, Benin, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea, Niger, Togo.
  3. Contestants must be available between 5th – 12th May 2017.
  4. Contestants must be in Rwanda to attend Ms. Geek training and Transform Africa 2017.

Benefits

  • The best solution from each member state shall be selected into the top 17 by Girls in ICT and Smart Africa Secretariat.
  • All 17 participants shall participate in a week long training and the top 5 shall compete on the final day for the Ms. Geek Africa 2017 title.
  • Girls in ICT Rwanda is a group of women professionals in STEM, who have come together to be role models for Rwandan girls and encourage them consider careers in STEM fields.

Selection Criteria

  1. The document must describe the solution in detail, including the conceptual design, what technologies should be used to develop it, the role of various users, how content will be generated, and ultimately how knowledge is transferred.
  2. The technology solution must be original, but may partially include the integration of existing technologies.
  3. Please consider that your users will have varying Internet access in terms of how frequently they can use it and which devices they will use (laptop, tablet, mobile phone).
  4. A graphical presentation must accompany the concept note, demonstrating how the solution will work and an example of the user interface.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ms. Geek Africa Competition 2017

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Coca-Cola Company MENA Scholarship Program 2017 for study in the United States (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 20th 2017

The Coca-Cola Company and the United States Department of State are pleased to announce the MENA Scholarship Program for 2017

The Coca-Cola Company & the U.S. Department of State are partnering for the 6th consecutive year to sponsor 100 university students from 7 different countries across the Middle East and North Africa to attend a month-long business program focused on entrepreneurship at Indiana University’s prestigious Kelley School of Business, one of the top-ranked business programs in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

All Candidates must:

  • Have nationality and currently reside in the country from which you are applying and must have a valid passport for international travel
    Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine or Tunisia (Citizen and reside in the Country.
  • Zero to limited travel experience to the United States preferred
  • Be able to travel from June 24th – July 28th
  • Successful receipt of the J-1 visa for the United Stated
  • Be currently enrolled in a university and between 18-24 years old
  • Be fluent in English and have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • All real of study are eligible to apply.

Benefits:

  • 100 university students from 7 different countries across the Middle East and North Africa to attend a month-long business program focused on entrepreneurship at Indiana University’s prestigious Kelley School of Business,

Selection Criteria:

  • The Coca-Cola Company will review all submissions and award applicants the opportunity to complete a formal application based on the strength of the applicant’s submission.
  • Additionally the 25 ideas with the most votes will automatically be awarded the opportunity to fill out a formal application which will be reviewed by The Coca-Cola Company and local U.S. Embassy or consulate

    Does the idea address a business issue in the local market?
    Is the idea centered around a product or service?
    Characteristics of strong business ideas are: Innovative, Unique, Sellable Competitive

How to Apply:

  • All you have to do is share your business idea on how to Make Tomorrow Better in your country.
  • The 25 ideas with the most votes will automatically make it to the semi-final round.
  • Following the semi-finals, 14 final winners will be selected and will win scholarships to attend the program at Indiana University.
  • Submit your ideas before the application closes on March 20th.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Coca-Cola Company MENA Scholarship Program 2017

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AWARD GAIA AgTech Innovation Challenge 2017 for West & North Africa.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 9th March 2017

  • Do you have a big idea that could transform agriculture and agribusiness in West or North Africa?

The efficiency of African agriculture is hampered by a persistent gender gap. Gender in Agribusiness Investments for Africa (GAIA) ensures visibility, commercialization, and scaling up of agricultural research innovations (AgTech) with the potential to bridge the gender gap in African agriculture by focusing on agribusinesses that demonstrate clear benefits to groups that are often marginalized in agriculture including women smallholder farmers and other women value chain actors.

AWARD are pleased to announce that GAIA is now accepting applications from institutions and enterprises for the 2017 AWARD AgTech Innovation Challenge for West and North Africa. GAIA has been launched by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) to increase agribusiness investments in technological and business model innovations that help bridge the gender gap in African agriculture and particularly those that enhance the positive participation of African women in agricultural value chains across the continent.

Do you have a big idea that has been piloted successfully in West or North Africa?
West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia

Eligibility

AWARD GAIA is looking for enterprises that:

  • Serve the agriculture or allied sectors;
  • Demonstrate clear benefits to groups that are often marginalized in agriculture including women smallholder farmers and other women value chain actors;
  • Have an innovative technology or business model;
  • Have a clear for-profit business model with high potential for scale;
  • Have some proof of concept on the ground, conducted pilots and are preferably generating revenues;
  • Are seeking funding to commercialize or scale.

Benefits

  • The top 25 companies will participate in an in-depth boot camp, and then be showcased to investors, incubators, and other support organizations in Accra, Ghana from March 29-31, 2017.
  • The goal of this challenge is to increase agribusiness investments in technological and business model innovations that have the potential to help close the gender gap in African agriculture.

Application Procedure:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AWARD GAIA AgTech Innovation Challenge 2017

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Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) non-resident fellowship program 2017 for Young Professionals from MENA Region.

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Application Deadline: April 14th 2017

The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is publishing an open call for applications to the non-resident fellowship program. TIMEP non-resident fellows contribute to TIMEP’s mission to inform international policymakers and influence global policy discussions on developments happening in the Middle East and North Africa.

The call seeks applicant proposals for non-resident fellows, who will contribute to TIMEP’s mission through development of research, analysis, and policy advisement in coordination with the TIMEP team. Potential fellows should be mid-career professionals with demonstrated expertise and commitment to TIMEP’s mission and principles.

TIMEP’s mission places great importance on the value of bringing local perspectives to policy discussions; thus, preference will be given to those living or working in the region.

Applications will be considered for proposed work in Libya, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt, as well as regional, transnational, and comparative studies. TIMEP is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in the fields of:

  • Economy and Development
  • Security Sector Reform
  • Digital Security
  • Social and Labor Movements
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Development and Good Governance

The fellowship term will consist of a period of six months, with review of the terms of agreement at the conclusion of the six-month period. The position is a non-resident position, with preference for a fellow with local presence in the region; TIMEP will facilitate a one-week site visit to TIMEP’s Washington, DC, offices (outlined below). The fellow will receive a stipend commensurate with experience.

Potential Duties and Obligations

  1. Contribute analysis articles (around 1,000 words), on mutually agreed topics, for publication on the TIMEP website over the course of the term of the agreement.
  2. Be available to consult with TIMEP team on developments regarding area of focus, to keep them apprised and to offer assessment of the developments.
  3. ​Participate in monthly phone conferences with relevant TIMEP staff.
  4. Advise on the strategic direction of TIMEP’s research and advocacy initiatives, in coordination with TIMEP’s Research and Executive Directors and Advocacy and External Relations Manager.
  5. Provide written and oral review of TIMEP-drafted documents (no more than ten pages per month, including analysis pieces, primers, profiles, briefs, etc.).
  6. Facilitate meetings and site visits for TIMEP staff during research and advocacy trips.
  7. Conduct one visit to TIMEP’s Washington, DC, office over the course of the term of the agreement, to include events, advocacy meetings, and site visits, to be determined in coordination with the Advocacy and External Relations Manager.
  8. Indicate affiliation with TIMEP when doing interviews, speaking on panels, or publishing pieces in other news outlets.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of relevant work or academic experience in a field related to the proposed are of study.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with preference given to those who have graduate research experience.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English, with working proficiency in Arabic.
  • Demonstrated commitment to TIMEP’s mission and principles.

To Apply

To apply, candidates should submit the following to [email protected]:

  1. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter: The cover letter should indicate the candidate’s desired area of focus and relevance to TIMEP’s mission.
  3. ​Plan of work: The plan of work should consist of no more than two pages, indicating a general description of research, advocacy, or action initiatives with specific outputs to be developed over a six-month period. These may include desired meetings to be held, field research, reports, analysis pieces, events or workshops to be organized or attended, or other relevant proposals.
  4. Writing Sample

All application materials should be submitted in English. References may be requested upon review of materials.

TIMEP will review applications on a rolling basis until April 14, 2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TIMEP non-resident fellowship program 2017

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Civil society Facility South Dialogue Fellows Programme 2017 for Young People from MENA Region (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 12 March 2017 (6:00 pm, Tunis Local Time).

Young people have played a significant role in demanding basic rights for building their future towards sustainable processes.
The Fellowship programme invests in the mobilisation of youth as drivers of change and democracy: it aims at involving Youth into policy making and dialogue in the Southern Mediterranean region. It will support existing youth networks and Youth fellows, to share experience, monitor progress and provide mutual support.

This programme is targeting 30 young CSO representatives aged 24 – 36 years old willing to work at regional/international levels to promote youth role in policy making and dialogue. Participants will come from Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine1, Tunisia and Syria.
For this 2017 programme, there will be a specific focus on: peace and partnerships (advocating for CS space; employment and social business), and preventing violent extremism.
3 workshops will take place in the region between April and October 2017.
There will be online coaching between the workshops by CS experts and with the Fellows of the 2016 programme, at local level. Activities in Brussels related to the Civil Society Forum – Neighbourhood South are also to be foreseen.

Location:

activities to be held mostly in the European Neighbourhood South and Brussels.
Implementation: This programme will be managed by the Civil Society Facility South (CSFS), based in Tunis on behalf of the European Union (DG NEAR), in close collaboration with partner CSOs from the region and EU Delegations.

Nationalities or Countries of origin to be Eligible:
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine2, Tunisia and Syria

Profile Requirements:
Eligible CSOs from eligible countries can nominate ONE participant based on these requirements:

  • 1 applicant /participant per organization (CSO);
  • Proposed applicant should be within the age limits of 24-36 years old;
  • Proposed applicant has at least 3 years-experience being involved in sectorial projects, specifically in actions of advocacy and policy dialogue;
  • Good Command/ Proficiency in English or/and French language proficiency in addition to Arabic will be required.

Required Documents to Apply:

  • Application forma fully filled out- with recommendations from the applicant’s CSO supporting the candidacy;
  • Motivation letter by the applicant in Arabic; translated in either English or French, and co-signed by the CSO;
  • Curriculum vita of the applicant;
  • Copy of passport or ID (with birth date).

Benefits:

  • Costs related to participation will be covered (flights and visas, accommodation, meals);
  • Selected applicants will receive a confirmation of selection by email. They will have to confirm their presence to all activities. Invitations for obtaining visas will be sent.
  • Workshops will be held mostly in Arabic with translation and interpretation in English and French: a good command of English or French is required.
  • Submission deadline is 12 March 2017 (6:00 pm, Tunis Local Time). To be sent to: [email protected]

Application Procedure:
Applications to be submitted to [email protected] by 12 March 2017 in Arabic, English or French (for the ones in Arabic, a summary of the cover letter and profile should be translated in French or English).Trainings’ fees will be fully covered by the EU.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Civil society Facility South Dialogue Fellows Programme 2017

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