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2015 WT Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup for Innovation on Wearable Technologies (USD$200,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: November 15 2015

Submit your solution and become the next WT Innovator of the Year! Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup kicked off!

The WT Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup is the leading worldwide innovation competition in the field of Wearable Technologies. The WT Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup invites contestants from all over the world to submit innovative solutions in the areas of sports & fitness, healthcare & wellness, gaming & lifestyle and safety & security, and in the special categories “Smart Clothing” and “Smart Jewelry”.

 

The competition, with prizes worth over $200,000, is designed to inspire and stimulate excellent next generation solutions with the potential of becoming real marketable products for Wearable Technologies in the categories Sports & Fitness, Healthcare & Wellness, Safety & Security, Gaming & Lifestyle, and the special prizes “Smart Clothing” and “Smart Jewelry”.
A panel of experts will evaluate all concepts based on their level of innovation, chances to be successfully implemented, and marketability.
The Categories
  • Sports & Fitness
  • Healthcare & Wellness
  • Gaming & Lifestyle
  • Safety & Security
  • Special Prize
  • Smart Clothing
  • Special Prize
  • Smart Jewelry
Benefits
  • $3,000 cash for the WT Innovator of the year and overall winner
  • All winners (Overall, Category and Special Prize) will be added to the “Hall of Fame”
  • Opportunity to present your innovation at the European edition of the WT Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 and get an exhibition package worth $3,500.
  • Benefit from extensive promotional activities, public relations, brochures, Internet, Social Media, and movies Accelerate your business with the Wearable Technologies database, our platinum, gold, and silver partners, as well as regional and media partners
  • Participate in the special prizes “Smart Clothing” and “Smart Jewelry” to win an additional award and support of the partners.
  • Get SDKs from STMicroelectronics and MediaTek Labs for free.

 

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2015 International ReSource Award for resilience in water management

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: May 31st 2015

The International ReSource Award for resilience in water management is a prize acknowledging social entrepreneurial thinking and leadership in implementing the principles of sustainability in water management.

The ReSource Award acknowledges social entrepreneurial initiatives which propose to develop, test or scale up new approaches for resolving existing social and/or ecological issues related to sustainable water management practices.

Examples include access to, use and supply of water, sanitation and hygiene in low, lower-middle and upper–middle-income countries as classified by the World Bank.

The prize combines financial and non-financial contributions (coaching/expert advice). Half of the total prize money of USD 150 000 will be allocated to three finalists (USD 25 000 each) from whom the winner (USD 75 000) will be selected. The winner will be supported during the following three years in developing, testing or scaling up his/her social entrepreneurial initiative.

ReSource Award criteria

The short and full proposals submitted will be assessed with regard to the following areas:

  • Social and ecological challenge: The proposal demonstrates a profound and authentic understanding of the social and ecological problem to be addressed.
  • Impact: The expected social, ecological and economic impact is clearly defined and in line with the scope of the ReSource Award.
  • Approach: The proposal outlines a compelling social entrepreneurial approach to address the defined challenge. The defined goal and expected impact can realistically be achieved with the approach presented.
  • Financials: There is a financially viable business plan in place based on clear and logical assumptions.
  • Competencies: A qualified team with appropriate skills and track record is in place.
  • Risk management: All relevant risk drivers and related prevention and risk mitigation measures are defined.

Process

Step I: Short Proposal

  • Participants are requested to answer the online questionnaire on their social entrepreneurial initiative by 31 May 2015, 24.00 CET.
  • All short proposals received by this due date will be assessed in June 2015 by a team of water and business experts based on previously defined criteria (see below).
  • Only forms completed in English will be accepted. Applicants who are unable to submit their application form electronically should contact the Secretary of ReSource Award.

Step II: Full Proposal

  • By end of June 2015, authors of the 10-12 best-ranked short proposals will be invited to submit a comprehensive version of their social entrepreneurial initiative online.
  • The submitted full proposals will be reviewed and assessed based on an extended catalogue of criteria.
  • Oral interviews with the applicants on 17 and 18 August 2015 will conclude the first round of the assessment.
  • The four to eight best-ranked full proposals will be invited for jury assessment.

Step III: Finalists

  • Three finalists will receive financial support (USD 25 000 each) in addition to six months of tailored coaching from experts to help them refine their proposals (October 2015 – March 2016).
  • One representative per finalist will be invited at the end of this period to travel to Zurich, Switzerland, to present their social entrepreneurial initiative to the international jury that will select the winner of the ReSource Award.
  • The decisions of the jury are final. Any recourse to legal action is hereby explicitly excluded.

Step IV: Winner

  • In addition to the USD 25 000 received while a finalist, the winner will be further supported financially (to a total value of USD 75 000, over three years) and non-financially from April 2016 to April 2019 to implement or scale up the winning social entrepreneurial initiative.
  • In all, the winner is supported financially with USD 100 000 and non-financially with specific coaching for up to 3.5 years.

Dates and Deadlines

  • 31 May 2015    Application deadline for short proposal
  • 26 June 2015    Invitation to submit full proposal
  • 31 July 2015    Application deadline for full proposal
  • 17 & 18 August 2015    Oral interviews
  • 30 September 2015    Announcement of the three finalists for the ReSource Award 2016
  • October 2015 to March 2016    Financial and non-financial support to three finalists
  • March 2016    Announcement of the ReSource Award winner for 2016
  • April 2016 to April 2019    Support to 2016 winner

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 ReSource Award Entrepreneurial Solutions for Resilience in Water Management

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2015 Global Peter Drucker Essay Challenge -Stand a chance to attend the Global Peter Drucker Forum in Vienna Austria

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Submission Deadline: July 15, 2015,

Form: Essay (1500 to 3000 words)
Topic: “Claiming our Humanity – Managing in the Digital Age”
Language: English

Open to 2 categories:

  • Students (undergraduates, graduates, MBA, Phd)
  • Professionals (managers and entrepreneurs), future professionals
  • Age 18 – 35

Deadline: July 15, 2015, 16:00 CET

Winners identified: August 31, 2015

Take part in the Global Peter Drucker Challenge contest to qualify for participation in one of the leading conferences on management: The Global Peter Drucker Forum

  • Free registration to the Global Peter Drucker Forum for the best 30 contributions
  • Join the debate with 40 leading international speakers and 400 top decision makers from all over the world
  • Meet with 20 finalists at the Challenge Get-Together
  • Engage in lively discussions at the speakers’ reception and the Gala event
  • Opportunity to participate in a session and an interview by important media
  • EUR 1.000 prize money for 1st prize winners in the two categories
  • Win a one-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review

Global Peter Drucker Challenge is a contest for students and professionals from the ages of 18 to 35. Organized by the Peter Drucker Society Europe, the contest aims at raising awareness of the works and humanistic values of Peter Drucker among young people –  the new generation poised to build on a management philosophy that puts the human being at its center.

The Global Peter Drucker Forum is an annual conference aimed at advancing the development of management thinking and practice in order to respond to the changing requirements in our societies.

The 7th Global Peter Drucker Forum will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 5 and 6 November 2015.
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In 2015  Global Peter Drucker Challenge invite you to think out of the box and to submit an essay covering the topic “Managing Oneself in the Digital Age”. The theme will challenge you to take a look inside yourself to place out the strength that no one else possesses.

Context

The worldwide spread of digital technology and the advent of intelligent machines lead to fundamental questions:

  • What makes us unique as human beings
  • What could human-centered management look like?

A good starting point for understanding ourselves is Peter Drucker’s classic essay, “Managing Oneself.”
(If you don’t have a copy, you can find it here.)

Read this piece and then craft your own essay from there.

Here are just some of the questions you might address:
please include concrete examples

  • How can we leverage the power of digital technology to strengthen human capabilities such as intuition, creativity and continuous learning?
  • How can we leverage technology for innovation and long-term value creation that recognizes and strengthens the unique human element and moves from rationalization to augmentation?
  • How do you see your own personal development in terms of skills, personality, career and expectations for your life, your search for purpose and meaning?
    Can technology help?
    Where might it pose pitfalls?
    Can you prepare for the type of skills required in 15 years from now?
  • If machines are getting smarter and smarter, what will management’s role be in the future?
    How can management capitalize on what humans can uniquely do?
  • How can we avoid drifting into purely technocratic mindsets?

Prizes:

Prices include

  • A cash prize of € 1,000
  • Waived conference fee for 7th Global Peter Drucker Forum on November 5 – 6, 2015
    (including conference documents; buffet lunches and coffee breaks at the conference venue)
  • Funding of travel expenses (airfare plus 3 nights lodging)
  • Invitation to the events on the pre-conference day (Nov. 4) including Drucker Challenge Get-Together
    (with partner) and Speakers reception (with partner)
  • Invitation to the Gala event on Nov. 5 with awards ceremony (with partner)
  • Opportunity to participate in a session and an interview by important media
    (according to jury/media representative decision)
  • Ranking list and publication of essay on www.druckerchallenge.org
  • The opportunity to get a blog with your key thoughts published on www.druckerforum.org/blog
  • One year free membership with Peter Drucker Society Europe
  • One-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review

Second and Third Prize winners in the Contest 2015

(Those who are ranked Nr. 2 or Nr. 3 in the students or professionals category)

Prizes include

  • Waived conference fee for 7th Global Peter Drucker Forum on Nov. 5 – 6, 2015
    (including conference documents; buffet lunches and coffee breaks at the conference venue)
  • Funding of travel expenses to Vienna (airfare plus 3 nights lodging)
  • Invitation to the Drucker Challenge Get-Together and Speakers reception (with partner) on Nov, 4
  • Invitation to the Gala event on Nov 5 with awards ceremony (with partner)
  • Opportunity to participate in a session and an interview by important media
    (according to jury/media representative decision)
  • Ranking list and publication of essays on www.druckerchallenge.org
  • Opportunity to get a blog with your key thoughts published on www.druckerforum.org/blog
  • One year free membership with Peter Drucker Society Europe
  • One-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review

 Finalists ranked on place 4 to 10
Prizes include

  • Waived conference fee for 7th Global Peter Drucker Forum on Nov. 5 – 6, 2015
    (including conference documents; buffet lunches and coffee breaks at the conference venue)
  • Invitation to the Drucker Challenge Get-Together and Speakers’ reception (with partner) on Nov.4
  • Invitation to the Gala event on Nov. 5 with awards ceremony (with partner)
  • Ranking list and publication of essays on www.druckerchallenge.org
  • One year free membership with Peter Drucker Society Europe
  • One-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review for those ranked on places 4 to 6

Deadline
  • July 15 -For essay submissions
  • 31st August – Best contributions identified
  • September : Ranking list published Registration to the Forum Send copy of passport and CV Visa procedure starts
  • November 4: Drucker Challenge get-together Speakers’ reception
  • November 5/6 – Drucker Forum Nov. Gala event with awards ceremony
Submit Your Essay Now for the 2015 Peter Drucker Essay Challenge
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Peter Drucker Essay Challenge
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2015 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington internship program, Washington USA

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:  Monday, May 20, 2015

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

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

Eligibility Requirement:

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

 

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

Benefits:

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

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

For More Information:

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

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2015 Internet Society Africa Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Fellowship Program (Full Funded to Maputo, Mozambique)

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Application Deadline: May 29 2015

The 2015 Internet Society Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Fellowship Program is designed to offer opportunities to qualified applicants to attend the AfPIF-2015 event scheduled for 25 – 27 August in Maputo, Mozambique.

The AfPIF fellowship program provides an opportunity to qualified applicants to attend the AfPIF event in person with the aim to:

  • Share experiences on ways to improve running and administering of a new, or existing IXP
  • Business opportunity to meet potential IXP members
  • Promote public awareness and evangelism of IXPs and peering in general at the national and regional level
  • Advance and influence national/regional policies on peering and cross-border Internet interconnection
  • Provide a face-to-face networking opportunity for peers and experts

Fellowship Award Package

AfPIF fellows will receive partial or full fellowship consisting of;

  • Air ticket to and fro Maputo, Mozambique
  • Hotel accommodation for the duration of the event

Fellowship Eligibility

  • Applicants should be individuals active engaged in Internet policy, business and or technical development relating to peering and transit.

Selection Criteria:

  • Residency in Africa
  • Have the necessary aptitude for public speaking
  • Be actively involved in Internet peering policy, business and technical matters at the country/region
  • Have a Good awareness of the connection landscape within their country/region
  • Have previously performed in, or be working towards the development of an IXP

Restrictions

Consideration is for those resident in Africa

Timeline:
Application Deadline                29 May 2015
Notification of Acceptance       15 June 2015
Acceptance Deadline               19 June 2015

 

Apply Now for the AfPIF Fellowship Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Internet Society Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum

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Wanted: Young, passionate people to speak up at the World Forestry Congress 2015 ( Fully Funded to Durban South Africa)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: 15 June 2015

Forest 2015 is looking for passionate and inspiring youth speakers to make a TEDx-style presentation at the youth special event during the XIV World Forestry Congress. If you are involved in a youth-led initiative or project established and run by young people to engage communities, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

  • The Organizers will pay your travel, accommodation and registration costs for the full week of the Congress, 7-11 September, in Durban, South Africa.

Who can apply?

Are you:

  • 18–35 years old? (this includes students and young professionals in this age group)
  • Actively involved in a youth-led initiative or project created to benefit people, forests and the environment?
  • Interested in sharing your success stories and lessons learned with the global forestry audience?
  • Interested in having your project/initiative profiled at the XIV World Forestry Congress?

How to apply?

To be considered as a youth speaker, please prepare the following:

  • a short informal video (no more than 5 minutes) introducing yourself and the project/initiative – this can be recorded on your cellphone, as it’s what you say and show that counts, not the video quality. You can post your video online and include a link in your submission, or attach the video file to your entry (max 10 MB).
  • a short text about your initiative (no more than 400 words)
  • a photo of yourself and any photos (no more than three) that show your project/initiative

You can submit your video, text and photos by email to yemi.adeyeye(at)fao.org with katherine.clyne(at)fao.org in copy.
Please put ‘Youth Speakers entry’ in the subject line.

Alternatively, entries can be sent by post to:
Yemi Adeyeye
Forestry Department
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy.

If you have already submitted a video as part of the Congress call for abstracts, please let us know and we will include it for review in your submission.

Selection process

All entries will be posted on the #Forests2015 blog. First-level selection will be based on the number of comments and “likes” that your entry attracts. Final selection will be based on the quality of the entry and made to ensure a diversity of speakers (gender, topic, language and continent).

Specifically the organizers will look for:

  • impact and or potential impact of youth-led initiatives
  • Projects that adopt cross-sectorial or integrated land-use approaches (forestry, agroforestry, watershed etc.)
  • projects that bring together young people of diverse backgrounds
  • engaging stories

Key Dates:

15 June 2015: Participation deadline
30 June 2015: Notification of results

Contact

Yemi Adeyeye (Youth Liaison) – yemi.adeyeye(at)fao.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Forests2015 blog

Visit the Official Webpage of the XIV World Forestry Congress

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2015 Caplow Children’s Prize ( $250,000 for saving Children’s lives)

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Application Deadline: June 12 2015

The 2015 Children’s Prize seeks the best and most effective project that proposes to save the greatest number of children’s lives with $250,000.

The Children’s Prize is an open web-based competition focused on under-five child survival with eligibility extending to everyone, individuals and organizations, across the world. Through our entrepreneurial and scientific approaches we are ensuring that more children under the age of five survive and thrive.

The 2015 Children’s Prize seeks the best and most effective project that proposes to save the greatest number of children’s lives.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Anyone can apply.
  • Proposals will be accepted from non-profits (charities), for profits (companies), government programs, academic institutions, and individuals aged 18 years or older.
  • The Children’s Prize is available to anyone worldwide that:
  • works with or for children,
  • could save more children’s lives with more funding,
  • could save those lives within two years, and
  • has an excellent but realistic plan that includes an impact assessment.

Entries will be evaluated based on the:

  • ability to impact rates within a child mortality indicator (U5MR, IMR, NMR, etc.),
  • effectiveness, innovation and scalability of the intervention approach within global health,
  • feasibility of the proposed lives-saved estimate,
  • probability of success,
  • ease of verification, and
  • inclusion of an impact assessment.

Each proposal submitted must clearly define the specific child mortality indicator it will impact. For example, indicators may include:

  • Under Five Mortality Rate (U5MR): also referred to as Child Mortality Rate, is the probability of dying between birth and exactly five years of age expressed as per 1,000 live births.
  • Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): is the probability of dying between birth and exactly one year of age expressed as per 1,000 live births.
  • Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR): is the probability of dying before reaching 28 days of age, expressed as per 1,000 live births in a given year.
  • Perinatal Mortality Rate  (PMR): is the number of perinatal deaths (defined as a stillbirth or an early neonatal death) over the total number of births (stillbirths and live births) per 1,000 total births.

Timeline:

June
Round 1 closes. Review Period. Approximately 10-20% of Round 1 entries will be invited to provide additional information and materials.

July
Round 2 opens and is by invitation only.

August-September
Round 2 closes. Review period. Approximately 10-20% of Round 2 applications will be judged by the expert committee.

 October
Judging Committee convenes in Miami.

December
Winner announced.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Caplow Children’s Prize 2015

 

 

One winner will be awarded the $250,000 prize to directly execute their proposed project, within two years. Think you have the best project idea to save the most children under-five? Apply now,

 

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2015 Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program , USA (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 1st 2015

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program provides leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative framework.

Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized research project. In addition, they attend weekly seminars, explore work of key agencies and foundations, meet with nonprofit leaders and study U.S. and international community foundation models.

Eligibility:

  • The program is geared to young professionals interested in strengthening community philanthropy and building capacity in local Third-sector institutions.
  • Emerging leaders at community foundations and similar place-based grantmaking organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
  • The program is open to practitioners and researchers in the US and overseas.College or university degree and strong spoken and written English language skills are required.
  • TOEFL scores or the equivalent are requested from those whose education was in a language other than English.  Alternately, please provide a statement describing your facility with the English language within your professional sphere.
  •   Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the nonprofit/NGO/grantmaking field.
  • Award recipients must have a strong institutional base and be well-placed to implement research recommendations.
  • Preference is given to candidates who are
  • 1) affiliated with a community foundation or initiatives to support the development of community philanthropy organizations and practice, and
  • 2) who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations and strengthening the local culture of philanthropy.
  • Candidates affiliated with other institutions in the philanthropy sector who submit proposals on current trends and practices in philanthropy (other than community foundations) may apply for consideration on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors.

Benefits

  •  Full fellowship awards cover the costs of tuition, single-room dormitory accommodations with shared facilities at International House (adjacent to Columbia University) in Manhattan, medical insurance, program materials, local meetings, local travel and other selected program-related costs.
  • Tuition-based or institutionally-supported appointments may also be made, pending approval by the selection committe
  • A select number of full fellowship awards are available, which cover tuition, accommodations and other program-related costs.  These are earmarked for citizens of countries other than the United States or for United States citizens from communities under-represented in the grantmaking sector.

Important Dates

Submission Deadlines

  • Monday June 1, 2015 — For citizens of countires other than the United States who are residing outside the U.S.
  • Tuesday June 30, 2015 — For United States residents outside the New York/New Jersey/ Connecticut area.
  • Friday July 31, 2015 — For United States residents of the New York/New Jersey/ Connecticut area.

Notification:

  • Notifications of whether an applicant has been accepted into the program will be forwarded via e-mail on or before of July 7 to each individual who has submitted a complete application package (including a CV and proposal) for consideration.

Apply Now for the Emerging Leaders Programme at the Center on Philantropy and Civil Society

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Emerging Leaders Programme at the Center on Philantropy and Civil Society

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Travel Grants for Journalists to cover the 2015 Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Germany (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 30 2015

  • Travel grants available to meet the world’s brightest mathematicians and computer scientists in Heidelberg! Foundation awards
  • 15 travel grants to journalists for the 3rd Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF)

When: August 23 to 28, 2015,

The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) annually organizes the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), which is a networking event for mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world.
Travel grants available to meet the world’s brightest mathematicians and computer scientists in Heidelberg! Foundation awards 15 travel grants to journalists for the 3rd Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF)For the third time, recipients of the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the Fields Medal, the Nevanlinna Prize
and the Abel Prize gather in Heidelberg to meet with 200 young researchers from all over the world.For one week, the laureates of mathematics and computer science will exchange with young researchers through lectures and workshops, plus a “hot topic” session discussing the socio-ethical challenges of Big Data.The immense success of the past Forums pushes forward and the organizers once again provide the opportunity for journalists to come to Heidelberg and converse with the preeminent scientists of mathematics and computer science.

The 3rd Heidelberg Laureate Forum will take place from August 23 to 28, 2015, with the dates alternating each year between August and September. The HLF was initiated by the German
foundation Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS), which promotes natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, and the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS). The Forum is organized by the HLFF along with the KTS and HITS.
Application:
  • The prestigious HLF offers a select group of young researchers in mathematics and computer science the extraordinary chance to meet the preeminent scientists of their field for one week of cross-generational, scientific dialogue.

Travel Grant:

  • The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation offers 15 travel grants of up to 3,000 euros to enable journalists to report on this unique gathering of the pinnacle in computer science and mathematics. Grants cover the travel costs as well as board and accommodation during the stay in Heidelberg.

How to Apply:

  • Until June 30, 2015, journalists from all over the world are invited to apply, irrespective of their media affiliation (print,  TV, online, radio).
  • The applications must include the following: a short CV, three samples of work ( indicating respective medium), a synopsis of publications to date ( indicating respective medium), planned contributions regarding the HLF as well as a preliminary travel itinerary including estimated costs.
  • Applications must be sent to: [email protected]

 

If journalists wish to register for the HLF without a travel grant they can do so at:

Apply without a Travel GrantFor More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum

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2015 Trust Women Scholarships to attend the Trust Women Conference in London( 17-18 November 2015 in London, United Kingdom)

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Application Deadline: June 26 2015

The Trust Women Scholarship is part of the Trust Women Conference, hosted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation on 17-18 November 2015 in London, United Kingdom.The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the sponsors of Trust Women will award scholarships to exceptional applicants from across the world. Scholarship selection will be based on an objective rating system developed by the scholarship review committee.

The Trust Women Scholarship Programme funds leading women’s rights experts from across the world to attend the annual Trust Women conference.

This year, the Trust Women Conference will award up to 50 scholarships to applicants from diverse disciplines that will bring unique perspectives and help forge tangible commitments at Trust Women.

For global leaders who want to connect and take action, the prestigious Trust Women Scholarship Programme offers access to an influential gathering of NGOs, heads of corporations, lawyers, public servants and philanthropists from around the world.

Eligibility Requirement:

  • The Trust Women Scholarship Programme is open to all applicants working in the areas of human trafficking, slavery in the supply chain, education and women’s rights.
  • Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who will demonstrate their participation at Trust Women will enhance their work in their own communities.
Scholarships will include:
  • Free attendance at the Trust Women Conference, 17-18 November 2015, London, United Kingdom
  • Financial bursary to support travel and accommodation costs (up to £1,000).
  • Biography in the Trust Women Conference booklet
  • Membership Trust Women scholarship alumni network

How to apply

Scholarship applications will be open until  Applications can only be received online.

Apply Now for the Trust Women Scholarship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Trust Women Conference

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2015 Vistula International Art and Design Competition (Scholarships for International Students to study in Poland)

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Application Deadline: May 17th 2015

Applications are now open for the 2015 Scholarships for International Students at Group of Vistula Universities, Poland. The universities are offering up to 10 scholarships for International Students to pursue BA (Bachelor) programme. Scholarships are awarded in the field of Art, Design, Economy, Business, Management, Philology.

This scholarship is awarded through the competition “Perspective” organized by the universities, where the main prize is 100% scholarship for any BA program at the Group of Universities Vistula in Warsaw, Poland.

Criteria

  • The competition is addressed to the pupils of all the upper secondary schools in Poland and their equivalents outside the Polish borders.
  • In the competition may only participate persons of legal age (on the date of the receipt of the Competition Works by the Organizer) having full legal capacity.
  • Applicants from all nationalities are eligible for this scholarship.
  • Technical Requirements for the scholarship:

Each of the authors can submit from 1 to 3 Works, digitalized in a files with the following parameters:

a) JPG format,

b) sRGB profile,

c) the maximum dimension of the long side – 1600 pix.,

d) the size of the file cannot exceed 1.5 MB.

  • CATEGORIESThe subject of the competition are:
  • Photographic works,
  • Works of art,
  • Architectural visualizations related with the theme of the competition.

 

Theme

The theme of the competition is the PERSPECTIVE, that is a method of space on the surface presentation, but also in a broader sense: social, historical, metaphysical. Let your imagination free and unleash your creativity, show us your perspective

Prizes

The total sum of the prizes in the competition is  100,000.00 PLN. It is possible to win educational scholarships and art workshops… but the prize is also the perspective of development, it’s a chance, it’s an opportunity to make dreams come true. Look on the competition individually, see your perspective.


First Prize

  • Educational scholarship equivalent to 25,000.00 PLN. (twenty-five thousand Polish zlotys):
  • Participation in a 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria
  • A cash award of 700,00 PLN (seven hundred Polish zlotys)

Second Prize

  • Educational scholarship equivalent to 15,000.00 PLN (fifteen thousand Polish zlotys)
  • Participation in the 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria
  • A cash award of 500,00 PLN. (five hundred Polish zlotys)

Third Prize

  • Educational scholarship equivalent to 5,000.00 PLN (five thousand Polish zlotys)
  • Participation in the 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria
  • A cash award of 400,00 PLN (four hundred Polish zlotys)

Distinctions

  • Participation in the 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria – for 7 people
  • 10% discount on the amount of the paid tuition fee for the first period of learning for all persons who qualify for the second stage and decide to participate in bachelor studies in the academic year 2015/16 in the Vistula Group of Universities
To Apply: Fill Out the Application Form
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the  Vistula International Art and Design Competition
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2015/2016 DRD Scholarships for Students from Sub-Saharan Africa to study in Germany/South Africa..

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

The South african-German Centre for Development Research (DRD) offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year for applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, to pursue development-related Masters and PhD studies.

Host Insitutions:

  • Ruhr-Univeristy Bochum, Germany
  • University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Scholarship Worth:

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro plus travel allowances for Master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for PhD candidates.

Scholarships:

Scholarships are available for full-time students of

  • the MA in Development Studies (next deadline 31 July 2015, online application platform will be available from April 2015 only!)
  • the Master in Public Administration (next deadline 31 July 2015, online application platform will be available from April 2015 only!)
  • the MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme, next deadline 31 December 2015)
    (separate online application platform, access and guidelines via “How to apply” section of the Bochum programme or via the course homepage)
  • the different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC) (next deadline 31 July 2015, online application platform will be available from April 2015 only!)

Eligibility Requirements:

 

  • Applicants should be from Sub-Sahara Africa
  • Applicants should have an outstanding academic record – at least 70% for your last degree
  • Applicants should apply within 3 years of having completed their previous degree
  • The study must have been completed at an internationally recognised university
  • The previous degree (Baccalaureus or Master) should have been an academic discipline which is related to Development Studies or Public Administration
  • South African students are required to have an honours degree in order to be admitted to a Masters degree course. Other students need the equivalent of a 4 year undergraduate degree
  • Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution
  • Work and/or voluntary experience in your field of interest would be a recommendation
  • Women are encouraged to apply
  • South African students are encouraged to apply
  • Applicants must be able to study fulltime at the UWC for the required period.

Scholarship application procedure for

  • MA in Development Studies
  • Master in Public Administration
  • PhD options at the CDR

For the MADM please refer to the “How to apply” section of the Bochum programme or the course homepage.

Documents that have to be uploaded when using the e-form are:

  • a letter of application
  • a CV: Please use the europass CV form available at https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/home
  • an academic transcript from your last university
  • certified copies of all academic certificates
  • MA applicants will have to write a one page paper about 1 of the following 4 topics:

For additional information on the courses or on registration please write to:

  • [email protected] for the MA and M Econ or PhD in Development Studies and to
  • [email protected] on the MPA course or an PhD in Public Administration or Governance.
  • Britta Niklas for the Master of Arts in Development Management (Bochum Programme)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015/2016 DRD Scholarships for Students from Sub-Saharan Africa.

 

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2015/2016 Edinburg Napier University African Postgraduate Scholarships

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Application Deadline: Ongoing

Students who are domiciled in Africa at the time of application and are self-funding their course are eligible for a merit based scholarships of between GBP £1000 – £3000 for entry onto a full time postgraduate programme in September 2015 and January 2016.

The scholarship amounts for applicants with the qualifications below are usually as follows:

Students with offers for laboratory based courses  (£13,960 course fees)

  • Bachelor degree at 2:1 or above – fee reduction of £3,000
  • Bachelor degree at 2:2 – fee reduction of £2,000

Students with offers for classroom based courses (£12,000 course fees)

  • Bachelor degree at 2:1 or above – fee reduction of £2,000
  • Bachelor degree at 2:2 – fee reduction of £1,000

Students receiving discounted tuition fees from Partner Universities are NOT eligible.

Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first serve basis to students who hold an unconditional offer to their Masters programme and have made their £3500 deposit payment towards their fees.
The scholarship amount will be shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) letter Edinburgh Napier will issue you for your Tier 4 Student Visa application.

Please contact Louise Tracey in the International Office on [email protected]

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2015 Preparing Global Leaders Summit, Moscow Russia ( Scholarships Available)

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Deadline: June 1, 2015 – priority scholarship application

June 15, 2015 – scholarship application and application for all those who need a  visa to enter Russia
July 10 – self-financed application deadline for those who do not need a visa to  enter Russia

Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old

Venue: 25-31 July 2015, Moscow, Russian Federation

Description

PGLS is a component school of Preparing Global Leaders Foundation  (PGLF), an educational non-profit dedicated to changing the paradigm of leadership through intensive institutes, seminars, and summits. PGLF operates programs currently in Russia, Macedonia, Croatia, and Jordan and its program alumni hail from over a hundred countries.

The Preparing Global Leaders Summit (PGLS) is a premiere international educational program for the best young professionals in the world. The program seeks to prepare aspiring global scholar-leaders with the tools that are necessary for effective leadership in an increasingly complex world.

Students will join a distinguished faculty that includes PGLF founder Dr. Sam Potolicchio (Georgetown University, New York University, RANEPA), former Rhodes Scholar and current Columbia University Professor Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Dr. Branden Thornhill-Miller (Oxford, Sorbonne).

Students and young professionals take short courses from internationally recognized faculty and participate in a range of leadership simulations. Specifically, participants will learn how to develop an opposable, interdisciplinary mind with an ability to work with and across ideological, national, religious, class and racial differences.

They will learn how to communicate effectively, think both critically and creatively with a particular emphasis on how to advance the global public good. PGLS 2015 curricula and simulations will cover the following topics: negotiation, strategic thinking, public speaking, networking, persuasion, branding, public policy, statistics, comparative politics, demography, citizenship, civil wars, geopolitical strategy, Russia and the West, and Russian politics and history.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

• be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old;

• be linked to an organization or a network (e.g. youth council, youth NGO, not-profit organization, youth-led organization, community organization, faith-based organization, youth
network or platform, college, university), or be a social entrepreneur, blogger, intern or volunteer;

• possess upper-intermediate English proficiency;

• complete at least first cycle of university studies.

Costs

The total price for PGLS 2015 is 1200 USD. The fee includes welcome and final dinners, accommodations, daily breakfast and lunch, tutorial materials, tuition and transportation to and from the airport.

Scholarships:

  • There are a number of generous merit-based scholarships offered for qualified participants. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by June 1, 2015.

Application

1. Download the PGLS application form: Word Doc | PDF

2. Fill out the application. Save it along with a copy of your resume and letter of recommendation (optional) in a single Zip file.

3. Attach the Zip file to an email sent to [email protected].

You will receive a reply with our decision within 2 weeks of your application submission. Please note, that in case of acceptance you will need to reply within 3 weeks of the decision’s receipt.

As soon as you reply, the PGLS team will send you a contract, the support letter for seeking additional funds in your university, organization or other. For the applicants who need a visa to enter Russia, a scanned invitation letter will be sent within 1 week from the receipt of the payment.

 

Apply Now for the  Preparing Global Leaders Summit (PGLS)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Preparing Global Leaders Summit (PGLS)

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2016/2017 M Literary International Residency Programme (India and China)

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Submission Deadline: June 12 2015

Conceived by M Restaurant Group and Shanghai International Literary Festival founder Michelle Garnaut and writer Pankaj Mishra, the M Literary Residency Program offers two residencies annually, one in Shanghai, China and one in India.

The residencies are each three months long, and candidates should apply for only one.

The M Literary Residency Programme, fully funded by M Restaurants, grew from its Literary Festivals, as heard from writers about what was needed to nurture and produce the best writing in this region.
The Residency was established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities.
The intent of the Residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research. It is not to be used as a base for travel for research or leisure.
Application Procedure:Applicants may apply for ONE of two M Literary Residencies:

  •  Bangalore, India: A 10 week residency at Sangam House, in a rural setting near Bangalore, South India from late 2016 to early 2017. (Please note: Residency dates are set by Sangam House.)
  • Shanghai, China: 8-10 week residency in Shanghai. The residency must be taken up before December 31st, 2016, and be completed in one continuous period.

Eligibility

  • The residencies are open to all writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and dramatic prose.
  • There are no nationality restrictions, however, applicants should be over 21 years old at the time of application and be writing in English.
  • Unpublished authors and past applicants are also eligible.

Funding

The successful applicants will have transportation costs to and from the residencies covered by the M Residency. Applicants are responsible for their travel/medical insurance and visas.

Accommodation

  • Bangalore: a single room and three meals a day will be provided. Accommodation is in a rural village, approximately 45km for Bangalore which some might consider isolated, so applicants should be seeking a period of quiet, sustained work.
  • Shanghai: a studio-style apartment and a stipend of RMB6,000 towards the cost of meals will be provided.
  • Accommodation is centrally located and in the thick of a noisy city. Whilst it is intended that the writer should be seeking a period of sustained work, it must be noted that this will probably not be happening in very quiet surroundings.
  • The accommodation provided in Bangalore and Shanghai is suitable only for single occupancy. The residency intended for a single applicant only.

 

Submit Your Application Now for the 2016/2017 M Literary Residency Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the M Literary Residency Programme

Timeline:

Applications accepted: 1 May – 12 June 2015
Results announced: 31 October 2015

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2015 She Leads Africa business pitch competition #SLAPITCH2015 for Young Female Entrepreneurs (Stand a chance to win $USD50,000 in funding).

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Application Deadline: June 30th 2015
Would you like to participate in the premier platform for Young Female Entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses across Africa?
She Leads Africa is calling on Female Led, High Growth Startups on the continent and the Diaspora to Jointhe Conversation #SLAPITCH2015
The She Leads Africa business pitch competition provides a platform for the most promising female entrepreneurs in Africa to connect to prominent mentors, business funding and new market opportunities.

 

She Leads Africa is looking for businesses:

– With at least one female member on the founding team between the ages of 18 and 35
– Have received less than $50,000 in funding?
– Less than than 3 years old
– Focused on the African market or diaspora
– Have already begun operations. Entrepreneurs at the idea stage are not eligible to apply
Benefits
  • The top applicants will be invited to Lagos to pitch their business ideas in front of a panel of notable business personalities for the chance to win more than $55,000 in cash and in kind prizes including legal services, tablets and computers, data subscriptions as well as exclusive meetings with angel investors, prominent venture capitalists and other leading professional mentors and sponsors.
  • Questions can be sent to [email protected] with “Pitch Competition 2015” in the subject line.

Apply Now for the 2015 2015 She Leads Africa business pitch competition #SLAPITCH2015 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the She Leads Africa business pitch competition #SLAPITCH2015 

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2015 GIJC15 Fellowships for Journalist from Developing Countries to attend the 9th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Lillehammer, Norway (October 8-11, 2015).

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Application Deadline: July 15, 2015.

Working professional journalists in developing and transitioning countries can apply for a fellowship to travel to the 9th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Lillehammer, Norway (October 8-11, 2015).The conference is the seminal event in international investigative reporting and is held only once every two years.
The three-day conference will feature the world’s leading investigative reporters, top data journalists, and experts in security, collaboration, teaching and training, freedom of information, and more.
Eligibility:

  • These fellowships are available both for established and young promising journalists with at least three years of experience who are willing to learn state of the art methodologies and techniques and help us spread investigative journalism around the world.
  • Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in investigative or data journalism.
  • As part of the fellowship, following the GIJC15, grantees are expected to produce a story or give a presentation about the conference in their home countries to help spread investigative journalism worldwide.
  • Applicants must be able to communicate and understand English, as this will be the main language of the conference.

Benefits:

The GIJC15 Fellowships include:

  • Round-trip airfare to Oslo, Norway.
  • Round-trip train fare between Oslo and Lillehammer
  • Hotel room (including meals during conference days)
  • Conference fee

Please note that no per diem will be offered, and participants are expected to cover any extra cost at their own expense.

Deadline: Candidates for a fellowship must submit the application below by July 15, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Investigative Journalism Fellowships for Journalist 

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

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Application Deadline: July 1, 2015

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

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

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

PGLA is a one week program taking place in Amman, Jordan. Participants will benefit academically and socially as they will work closely with other young leaders from around the world and build everlasting relationships.
Delegates will also witness the ancient:
  • Beauty of Jordan including the Baptism site, Petra (named as one of the Seven Wonders of the World),
  • The Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth and home of the world’s largest natural spa), as well as many other of Jordan’s attractions both natural and manmade.
The founder of Preparing Global Leaders Foundation and the academic director of PGLA is Sam Potolicchio a faculty member at Georgetown University and New York University as well the University of National Economy and Public Administration of the Presidential Administration.
Potolicchio was named by the Princeton Review as one of the “Best Professors in America” in 2012, the only one chosen from his field and won the K. Patricia Cross Award from the American Association of Colleges and Universities as one of the future leaders of American higher education in 2011. He is an adviser to governments and top officials all over the globe.
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
  • The tuition of PGLA is 1000 US dollars (USD). This fee includes lodging, 21 meals, transport within Jordan, Wadi Rum camping, Dead Sea events, and the certificate curriculum.
  • Financial aid is available for delegates who cannot cover the full cost.
  • HOW TO APPLY –

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Preparing Global Leaders Academy

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2015 BMCE Bank of Africa -African Entrepreneurship Award ( USD$1 million Dollars for African Entrepreneurs)

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Application Deadline: June 30 2015

  • Are you an African citizen with a business idea that will create jobs and improve lives in Africa?
  • Will it improve education or the environment, or solve a problem that is uncharted?
  • The African Entrepreneurship Award is looking to fund you with a million dollars.


The journey begins Now with submitting your business idea and your story by June 30,

The African Entrepreneurship Award, powered by BMCE Bank of Africa, offers a mentoring journey for business ideas that can impact and improve lives in Africa. The goal of the African Entrepreneurship Award is to inspire African entrepreneurs – living in Africa and abroad – to develop businesses across the African continent, creating jobs that improve lives.

The Award partners with entrepreneurs, business leaders and leading academics from Africa, Asia, Americas, UK and Europe. These partners are mentors who provide coaching to African entrepreneurs at every step of this journey. The journey includes USD$1 million across three categories: Education, the Environment and Uncharted areas – never been done before in Africa.

The African Entrepreneurship Award will help you start or grow your business to create jobs and impact Africa. Every entrepreneur needs more than money. You need mentors to come alongside you, advise you, ask hard questions, encourage you, comfort you, and help you persevere.

Eligibility

You, the entrepreneur, must meet the following criteria as you submit your business proposal:
  • You must be a citizen of an African country
  • You must be a minimum of 18 years old as of October 1, 2015
  • Your business must be applicable in an African country
  • Your business must be relevant to one of these categories:
    • Education – positively impact education in Africa
    • Environment – positively impact the environment in Africa
    • Uncharted – a high-impact business venturing into unexplored territory or untested markets

Additional Information

  • You can submit a proposal as a resident of any country worldwide – keeping in mind that you must be a citizen of an African country
    • For example, a resident of the United Arab Emirates with Egyptian citizenship is eligible for this Award
  • You can submit a proposal if you are of any age over 18 as of October 1, 2015
  • Your business can operate in any African country even if you are not a citizen of that country
    • For example, you can submit a proposal for a different country in Africa than your personal, African citizenship (e.g. a Ghanaian citizen can submit a proposal for a business in Liberia)
  • You can submit a proposal for a business already in operation
  • Your business can operate across borders in multiple African countries
  • Your business should demonstrate the potential to scale beyond one region in Africa to pan-African impact
  • You can operate in multiple countries, but you will be asked to designate a primary community in Africa that will benefit or be impacted by your business.

 

Rounds:

There will be practical mentoring in three Rounds:

  • Round 1 – Regional mentors advise you in May and June on regional issues and decide which ideas most needed in your region
  • Round 2 – Pan-African mentors advise you in July and August on how to get your idea beyond your borders to successfully impact pan-Africa.
  • Round 3 – Global Partners advise you in September on how to become sustainable and scale your idea.
  • Jury – The Final Jury of entrepreneurs, business leaders and academics from Africa, China, and the USA will meet you in person in or by video October to hear your business idea and decide the winners.

Selection

  • The First round finalists will be announced in early July.
  • Final winners will be announced in October 2015.
  • Successful applicants will be notified after July 7, and begin to receive local and international mentoring to shape their ideas.
  • Selected finalist will then be trained to pitch to a Presidential Jury for a financial award of $1 Million, by October 2015.

Submit Your Application Now for the 2015 African Entrepreneurship Award

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 African Entrepreneurship Award

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2015 Young Statisticians Writing Competition (Win Attendance to the 2015 Royal Statistical Society International Conference, UK)

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Application Deadline: 30 May 2015

  • Can you tell a complex statistical story in an entertaining and thought-provoking way?
  • If you think you’ve got what it takes, and are within the first 10 years of your statistical career, we want to hear from you.

Each year, Significance and the Young Statisticians Section of the Royal Statistical Society host a competition to promote and encourage top-class writing about statistics.

It doesn’t matter what you choose to write about, so long as you follow these basic guidelines:

  • The article should be interesting, engaging and easy to read.
  • Technical terms and mathematics should be kept to a minimum, and explained clearly where used.
  • Readers finish the article knowing more about statistics than they did before.

Award Prize:

  • Three finalists will be invited to present their work at a special session of the Royal Statistical Society International Conference (7–10 September, Exeter, UK) and that is where the overall winner will be announced.

Competition rules

  • Entrants must be students, or within the first 10 years of their statistics careers.
  • Articles should be between 1,500 and 2,500 words long, and can include tables, figures, images and photographs.
  • Writing style must be clear and easy to read.
  • Avoid the formal layout of an academic report – the article should read like a magazine feature.
  • Technical terms and mathematics should be used sparingly, and suitably explained.
  • End references are optional, but should be limited to four.
  • Only submissions in English will be considered.
  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere, though we welcome magazine articles based on work in theses or in papers that have been submitted to or accepted by academic journals, provided the two are sufficiently different.
  • All articles will be assessed by a review committee. The judges will be made up of representatives from both the Young Statisticians Section and Significance.
  • Three finalists will win a one-day registration to the Royal Statistical Society Conference 2015 in Exeter, UK – but please note that travel and accommodation costs will not be covered.
  • The winning article will be published in Significance magazine, and online at significancemagazine.com.
  • Runner-up articles will be published on the Significance website, or in Significance magazine, at the editor’s discretion.

 

How to enter

Please email your submissions in a text/Word file or as a PDF, to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Young Statistician Writing Competition

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ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators Competition: Conflict Challenge

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Application Deadline: 15 June 2015

Open to: Participants must be between 18 and 30, and can have either an established startup or the concept for a new one.

Award: Two winners will be invited to join ITU Telecom World 2015 in Budapest, Hungary, October 12-15, 2015 to pitch their ideas, participate in workshops, benefit from a year of ongoing mentorship, and win seed funding.

The ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition is looking for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas on how ICTs can help keep people safe in conflicts. They could work on preventing conflict, improving safety and security in conflicts, rebuilding communities or peacebuilding, among other topics.

Eligibility:

  • Participants must be between 18 and 30, and can have either an established startup or the concept for a new one.
  • Eligible startups could work with many groups, civilians, especially vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly or disabled, refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), soldiers, or police or anyone else. Conflicts could include warfare, terrorism, criminal violence, and rioting, among other forms of organized or collective violence.

At least 200,000 people died in 2014 due to armed conflict. This number may, in fact, be far higher as many reports omit civilian casualties which are notoriously hard to determine or estimate. Beyond direct casualties of conflict, impact on infrastructure, communities and families cause serious harm and threats to the security.

By working to protect individuals and prevent conflict, ICTs can help to make the world a safer and less violent place for everyone. The United Nations and many other international institutions are mandated to work on issues connected to armed conflicts, such as protection, prevention and resolution.

There are roles ICTs can play in conflicts. One is by restoring infrastructure to damaged regions. They can help improve the efficiency and efficacy of healthcare and other emergency responses. ICTs can provide resources for refugees and other vulnerable groups, connecting them with aid services or helping to facilitate and coordinate those services.

They can also be key in helping to rebuild and reunite communities damaged by conflict, working to build more peaceful and orderly societies. Any and all of these are among the topics that successful applications might work on, along with a range of other issues

Benefits:

  • Two winners will be invited to join ITU Telecom World 2015 in Budapest, Hungary, October 12-15, 2015 to pitch their ideas, participate in workshops, benefit from a year of ongoing mentorship, and win seed funding.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators Competition: Conflict Challenge

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2015 World Merit Photo Contest (win a fully funded trip to the Nexus Summit in the United Nations), USA

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Submission Deadline: May 30 2015

Summit Date: July 18th- 25th 2015

Enter Now for the World Merit  photo contest to win a fully funded trip to an incredible youth summit in New York and Washington DC. The 10 people with the most votes will be interviewed by the end of May to measure their ‘Mover, Shaker, Changemaker’ mindset.

World Merit is a platform for young and collaborative global citizens trying to make a positive impact in the world.

Take a picture of you holding this sign, stating you are a Mover, Shaker, Changemaker.

Tip: Be original and be creative to increase your votes. Click here to download the sign.

 

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Benefits

  • Two winners will be selected and join us at the Nexus Summit in the United Nations and at the World Merit Annual Gathering in Washington between July 18th and 25th 2015

Voting

  • Voting opens May 8th – gather as many votes as you can to make it to the top 10.
  • When May ends, the top 10 with the most votes will be interviewed to schedule in a short interview, measuring their ‘Mover, Shaker, Changemaker’ mindset.
  • Two will be selected and be given the prize in the first week of June.

NOTE:

  • To fully enter, it is obligatory that you pledge to be a Mover, Shaker, Changemaker.
  • World Merit wants to reward those people that truly want to make a change and are living up to this promise.
  • Click here to sign and pledge.
  • If you are in the top 10 but have not pledged, you will not be interviewed.

 

Find Out More About the Nexus Global Youth Summit

 

Submit your Entry for the World Merit Photo Contest 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of World Merit

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2015 Hive Global Leaders Program for Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Innovators, San Francisco, USA (Scholarships Available)

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Application Deadline: 9PM PST on June 20, 2015.

When: August 20 – 23, 2015

For Whom: Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Innovators

Tuition: Tuition is $1350 and scholarships are available for those in financial need.

Earlier applications will receive priority review.

Hive brings together top entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators who are working to create a better world. At Hive, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the future of society, reflect on your life’s purpose, learn tools and habits that will help you make a bigger impact, and join a committed network of mission-driven leaders who can help you achieve your goals.

The fifth Hive Global Leaders Program will be held August 20 – 23, 2015 at Cavallo Point Lodge, overlooking San Francisco, California.

The Hive Global Leaders Program is designed to educate and connect extraordinary people who want to make a big positive impact in the world. The curriculum has been built for mission-driven leaders and entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating a future that is radically better than the present.

The Hive curriculum has been influenced by the Harvard Business School MBA program, the Singularity University Executive Program, the Stanford d.school, the Harvard Graduate Student Leadership Institute, Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, The Landmark Curriculum for Living, the Art of Living Foundation, and the work of Google X pioneer, Tom Chi.

The Hive Global Leaders Program is an immersive and transformative three-day educational experience, including interactive sessions, dynamic activities, and thought-provoking discussions.

Founded in December 2013, the Hive community is comprised of 294 alumni from 54 countries including Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Rwanda, Kenya, Sudan, Australia, India, China, Nepal, and Indonesia.

Past attendees have included CEOs of $30M companies, Olympic Gold Medalists, Virgin Galactic astronauts, Stanford lecturers, quantum physicists, renewable energy investors, technology entrepreneurs, and leading social entrepreneurs.

If you’re committed to using your life to make a scalable positive impact, and seek a global support community to help you reach your potential as a leader, Hive is for you.

Tuition:

Tuition is $1350 and scholarships are available for those in financial need.

Apply Now for the 2015 Hive Global Leaders Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hive Global Leaders Programme for Leaders and Entrepreneurs

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2015/2016 IMD Business School MBA Scholarships for citizens of Developing Countries to study in Switzerland.

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Application Deadline: September 30 2015

Every year, IMD supports about half of the MBA class by granting them scholarships or loans. The total amount of scholarships available each year is around CHF500’000 and CHF 1.3 million for loans.

The maximum financial aid awarded per admitted candidate is CHF 65,000.

Nestlé Scholarship for Women (x 1) CHF 25,000

Preference is given to women from developing countries*.

  • Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 750 word essay on:
    Many have argued that greater diversity in the Top Management team of an organization is good for profits and customers. What would you recommend as ways to achieve greater diversity?

IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships (x 3) CHF 30,000

For applicants who demonstrate exceptional leadership understanding.

  • Submit a 750 word essay on:
    It has been said that success in business requires flexibility to be responsive, but also commitment to a recognized set of values. Discuss using your personal and professional experience.

IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships (x 5) CHF 30,000

One scholarship is awarded to a citizen, but not necessarily current resident, of each region: Asia, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Western Europe/North America/Oceania

  • Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 1,000 word essay on:
    Identify one issue in your region / country which you consider a priority to address. Why would you choose this issue? How would you, as a business leader, personally address it and ensure your action has a sustainable impact?
    Essays should be personal and visionary, and include a clear description of how the solution could be implemented in a sustained manner.

Van Oord Scholarship (x 1) CHF 30,000

For citizens of developing countries whose progress has been strongly influenced by its seaside location, struggle against the water, maritime tradition, river transportation system, etc. Preference for those with a technical background / experience related to marine engineering who wish to return to their countries after graduation.

  • Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 750 word essay on:
    How the seaside location of my country can be better used to contribute to economic growth and sustainability?

Jim Ellert Scholarship (x 1) CHF 20,000

Preference is given to citizens from Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and the South-Eastern Asian Peninsula.
Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 500 word essay on:

  • Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application and submit a 500 word essay on:
    Why I would like to do an MBA at IMD?
    The quality of the admission application will also be taken into consideration

Stewart Hamilton Scholarship (x 1) CHF 20,000

For applicants who demonstrate an understanding of corporate governance and corporate responsibility.

  • Demonstrate financial need by completing our Financial Aid Application, read the case study ‘Hollinger and the Downfall of Conrad Black’ and submit a 750 word essay on:
    What failed in the Hollinger corporate governance system and what are your personal learnings from this
    case study?

Scholarship Application:

IMD’s scholarship program offers several type of scholarship according to demographic, geographic or work related criteria. Applicants may apply to several scholarships simultaneously but only one scholarship can be awarded. In order to apply you need to:

All essays should reflect your personal point of view expressed in your own words, if necessary supported by proper citation.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IMD Business School MBA Scholarships for citizens of Developing Countries to study in Switzerland.

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2015/2016 Wellcome Trust Master’s Fellowships in Public Health & Tropical Medicine for low- and middle-income country students, United Kingdom

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Application Deadline: August 19 2015

This scheme strengthens scientific research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, by providing support for junior researchers to gain research experience and high-quality research training at Master’s degree level.

Research should be aimed at understanding and improving public health and tropical medicine of local, national and global relevance. Public health and tropical medicine cover a wide range of health problems, including communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Topics include:

  • demographic, social science and health economic studies
  • epidemiological, field and community-based studies
  • healthcare systems and policy research
  • measurement of infectious and chronic disease burden
  • population studies
  • clinical trials and case-control studies
  • studies of disease mechanisms in the natural host
  • determinants of disease susceptibility and resistance
  • immunity or resistance in natural hosts or vectors.

Eligibility:

You should be:

  • a national or legal resident of a low- and middle-income country, and hold a first degree in subject relevant to tropical medicine or public health (clinical or non-clinical)
  • at an early stage in your career, with limited research experience, but have a demonstrated interest in or aptitude for research.

Benefits:

A Fellowship normally provides up to 30 months’ support. A period of 12 months should normally be dedicated to undertaking a taught Master’s course at a recognised centre of excellence, combined with up to 18 months to undertake a research project.

While undertaking a Master’s course, Fellows will receive:

  • a stipend. Stipends are costed based on the Trust’s Masters students scales, determined by the location of the course (Inside London* – £17 000 per year; UK Outside London – £15 000 per year; Outside the UK – applicants are advised to check with the prospective training institution regarding living costs; Other – for individual cases where additional funding may be required, e.g. dependants accompanying the awardee, please contact the Trust for advice).
    *Inside London covers institutions within Greater London, for example London Universities.
  • travel costs (e.g. outward and return airfares)
  • support for approved tuition fees. Master’s course fees will be paid according to the rate charged by the training institution.

Deadline:

Applications are considered twice a year.

  • Next application deadline: 19 August 2015
  • Final decision by Interview Committee: November 2015

Enquiries: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Wellcome Trust Master’s Fellowships in Public Health

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2015/2016 Georg Forster Research Fellowships (HERMES) for Postdoctoral Researchers to study in Germany (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 15 June 2015.

In providing Georg Forster Research Fellowships (HERMES) for postdoctoral researchers, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly-qualified scientists and scholars from abroad who are just embarking on their academic careers and who completed their doctorates less than four years ago to spend extended periods of research (6-24 months) in Germany.
The research fellowship programme is financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung–BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union ( EU) in the 7th Framework Programme.
Send us your application,
  • if you are a researcher with above average qualifications in a developing or transition country (see list of countries),
  • if you intend to carry out long-term research of your own choice (6 to 24 months) at a research institution in Germany together with an academic host you have chosen yourself,
  • if your research outline includes aspects that are important for the continued development of your country or region of origin and
  • if you want to contribute to the exchange of knowledge and methods between Germany and your country of origin.
A candidate’s academic eligibility is assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
  • academic record and academic performance to date (mobility, determination, breadth of research activities, academic productivity)
  • quality of key publications specified in the application (originality, degree of innovation, applicant’s contribution in cases of multiple authorship)
  • originality and innovation potential of the suggested research outline (significance for the advancement of the discipline, convincing choice of academic methods, prospects for academic development of the applicant, clear focus and feasibility of realization within the requested funding period and at the chosen host institution)
  • the applicant’s future potential (academic potential, further academic development, career prospects)
Application requirements
  • Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than four years prior to the date of application.
  • Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation, however, at the earliest, 6 months prior to the completion of their dissertation
  • Academic publications reviewed according to international standards and printed in journals and/or by publishing houses.
  • Choice of a research outline of major relevance to the future development of the candidate’s country or region of origin
  • Confirmation that research facilities are available and mentoring agreement and a detailed expert’s statement including a statement on ethical issues concerning the planned research stay by an academic host at a research institution in Germany.
  • Expert reviews from the doctoral supervisor and two other academics qualified to give well- founded comments on the applicant’s qualification, preferably including reviewers not working at the applicant’s own institute

Benefits:

  • In addition, the Humboldt Foundation grants up to four Georg Forster Research Awards every year to leading researchers from developing countries.
  • a monthly fellowship of 2,650 EUR for postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within the last four years) or 3,150 EUR for experienced researchers (doctorate completed within the last 12 years),
  • a flexible starting date and – for experienced researchers – the option of splitting the fellowship up into a maximum of three stays,
  • individual mentoring during the sponsorship period,
  • intensive German language course for fellows and their marital partners prior to the fellowship,
  • additional financial support for accompanying family members, for example, or for items like travel expenses or pension plans and
  • comprehensive alumni sponsorship once the research stay has come to an end, such as a Return Fellowship or further stays in Germany.
Application and selection procedure
Applications can be submitted at any time from 01/07/2013 to mid-2015 using the following address:
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Selection Department
Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany
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2015 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) PhD Researcher Programme, Madrid Spain (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 14th June 2015
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME: The selected candidates will be offered a twelve months sponsorship.
LUMP SUM: A monthly lump sum of EUR 2,000 per month, to be paid at the end of each month.
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: 1st August or 1st September 2015
DUTY STATION: Madrid (Spain)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the
promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
In 2015, UNWTO will continue the PhD Research Programme, successfully started in 2014, which
will offer again two PhD students the opportunity to contribute to the UNWTO programme for Sustainable Development of Tourism (SDT).
The main aim of this programme is to support research to advance the general knowledge and further broaden ones’ understanding about the importance of sustainable and resilient tourism at the international level
Programme Details:
  • The PhD Research Programme will be located in Madrid, Spain, at UNWTO headquarters, working with the SDT Programme.
  • Successful candidates will be sponsored for a period of 12 months and are expected to work under the supervision of the Director of the SDT programme and/or another staff member in the programme.
  • Appropriate logistics (i.e., first-hand access to meetings and UN processes; internal access to all UNWTO documents and database and other relevant industry data and processes; own office space, computer and internet accessibility) will be made available.
ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS:
The researchers should possess the following knowledge and skills :
  • Applicants must be enrolled in doctoral studies and be external collaborative PhD students, but should not be in their final year of study.
  • The lump sum should be used to finance the one year stay abroad in Madrid and should not be used for tuition or other fees related to the PhD degree.
  • The successful candidate must have excellent written and spoken English.
  • Applicants must be computer literate in Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010 software,Internet and emerging Web tools,and should be able to operate standard office equipment (e.g. scanner, photocopier, etc.); experience with data management software is an asset; have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
  • Applicants must have academic background in international affairs, sustainable development, international and/or development economics, aviation and transportation management, environmental affairs or related fields.
  • The successful PhD candidate shall conduct himself/herself at all times in a manner befitting his/her status as a holder of a UNWTO research grant. Any serious infringement
    of this general rule may lead, after consultation with the authorities concerned, to the
    termination of the research.
  • Applicants must possess a medical certificate indicating that he/she is in good health and able to undertake the research programme.
  • The researcher shall be in possession of a major global medical insurance coverage to be paid by him/her.
  • The UNWTO is not in any way committed to employ the researcher upon completion of
    UNWTO research.
  • The researcher shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to his/her stay in Madrid.
    PROPOSAL EVALUATION:
    PhD research applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
  • Linkages between original PhD study and UNWTO research subjects
  • Scientific benefit of the PhD research project for UNWTO, conferences and official
    publications
  • Completeness of application
  • Fulfillment of general conditions
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
All applications must include the following documents:
  • Curriculum vitae that includes your contact details
  • 1-2 page motivation letter
  • Linkages between PhD study and UNWTO research
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letter of support from PhD supervisor
  • All applications must be written in English Applications will only be accepted if completed and according to application requirements.
  • Applications should be submitted via email to the following address: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UN World Tourism Phd Researcher Programme

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2015 Global Energy Initiative Global Energy Essay Contest on Climate Change (USD$5,000 plus Fully Funded Trip to GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future)

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Submission Deadline: May 15, 2015, 11:59:59 PM EST.

Essay Topic: “Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement”

Global Energy Initiative is delighted to announce the 2015 Global Energy Essay Contest. This year, GEI is asking students to present their thoughts on the topic “Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement”.

Eligibility

Participants must be:

  • Currently enrolled students (e.g. B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. or equivalent) OR
  • Degree holders who will graduated in either 2014 or will graduate in 2015.

Formatting and Style

  • Length of Essay: 1,000-1,200 words (excluding bibliography and citations)
  • All references must appear as endnotes
  • Students must produce their own work and cite sources properly and consistently
  • Information used for research that is not cited in the essay should be listed in a bibliography page at the end
  • The essay CAN NOT mention the participant’s name, university name, or location of university to ensure anonymity during the evaluation phase
  • The essay must be written in English
  • All submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, double-spaced, with standard one-inch margins and twelve-point font

Awards

All submitted essays will automatically be evaluated for the global and regional awards. The awards consist of two global winners and five regional winners.

The classification of regions is based on university locations in the main geographical regions: Africa, Europe and Russia, The Americas, South Asia and the Middle East, and East Asia and South Pacific Countries.

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  • Contest winners will receive their awards and have the opportunity to present their creative approaches towards building a sustainable energy future at the GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future, which will be held in 2015. Airfare and accommodation will be covered.

How to Enter

Pre-Registration

  • Students should pre-register by filling out Global Energy Initiative’s online form HERE (preferred). Once the form has been successfully submitted, a confirmation receipt will be sent to the email address the student provides
  • If the student is unable to submit the electronic pre-registration, they can email  [email protected]  with the contestant’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the name of the university where they are currently enrolled (alternative)
  • Students should not pre-register by both online form and email

Essay Submission

  • Students should submit their essays through our online submission portal (preferred)
  • If the student is unable to submit through the electronic submission portal, they can email their essay as an email attachment, in Word Document or PDF form, to [email protected]
  • The subject line of the email should read, “Global Energy Essay Contest 2015”
  • Please name the file as follows: First & Last Name_University Name (ex: John Smith_University of Richmond)
  • Essay must include a cover page with the contestant’s full name (with Mr. or Mrs.), address, phone number, email address, and University name

Deadlines

All essays must be RECEIVED by 11:59:59 PM EST, May 15, 2015.

Pre-Register Now for the GEI Global Energy Contest 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 GEI Global Energy Contest

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2015 ICFJ Global Health Reporting Contest for Journalists from Sub Saharan Africa (Win cash prize and a 10-day study tour to the United States

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Application Deadline: May 24 2015

Journalists in Brazil, China, India, Russia and Sub-Saharan Africa have a chance to win a trip to the United States and cash prizes as part of regional competitions to recognize the best media coverage of maternal and child health and other urgent health matters such as Ebola and vaccination.

Stories focusing on these topics published, broadcast or posted online in Brazil, China, India, Russia and Africa between Dec. 1, 2014, and May 24, 2015, qualify for the contest.

Prize:

Six winners will receive a cash prize and a 10-day study tour to the United States.

Contest topics may include:

• Reducing maternal, infant and child mortality.
• Reducing disease transmission from mother to child.
• Preventing malnutrition.
• Improving delivery of care and infrastructure for maternal and child health.
• Responses to the Ebola epidemic.
• Innovative approaches to delivery of vaccines

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Journalists employed by print, broadcast or online media in each country qualify.
  • The contest is also open to affiliated freelance journalists. Submitted work must have appeared in a media outlet based in each region or distributed mainly in the region.
  • Submissions may be made in English, French (Africa), Hindi (India), Mandarin/Cantonese (China), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia).
  • Submissions in other languages must include an English translation.
  • Applicants may submit more than one entry.

Submission:

You may submit one or more of the following for the health reporting contest. There is no limit to the number of submissions.
• Feature articles
• In-depth, investigative or explanatory stories
• Multimedia reports
• Videos, documentaries or discussion programs.
Sending in submissions: In the form below please include all of the requested information.
  • Provide links to websites that published or aired the stories between Dec. 1, 2014, and May 24, 2015.
  • You also can upload stories to YouTube/Vimeo, Dropbox, or SoundCloud and include links in this application.
Emails containing scans of published stories may be sent to ICFJ at [email protected].
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2015 World Nomad Travel Writing Scholarships to San Francisco, USA (Fully Funded)

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Submission Deadline: May 27, 2015 at 2PM (AEDT)

Every year, World Nomads send talented storytellers on money-can’t-buy learning experiences around the world.

World Nomads offer Travel Scholarships in photography, writing, film making and because food and language are such an essential part of the travel experience, these as well.

Winners get the opportunity to learn from industry professionals, experts that have honed their craft over many years and have a passion to give back to aspiring storytellers.

Scholarships provide the perfect platform to turn a passion into a profession. Past winners having gone on to work with in film production, with major publishers, and have had their scholarship work broadcast to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

The Prizes

The 3 scholarship recipients will receive:

  • A 3-day custom travel writing course in San Francisco with mentor and Lonely Planet author John Vlahides
  • A 10-day road trip across the U.S. (including a $3000 USD stipend to spend on food, transport, activities and accommodation)
  • Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to San Francisco, CA
  • Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads

The 3 successful applicants will receive the following;

– Return Economy airfare from nearest international airport to San Francisco, USA

– 3-day workshop with travel writer and mentor John Vlahides in San Francisco

– 3 nights accommodation in San Francisco

– a $3000 USD stipend to go towards food, activities, transport and accommodation on the 10-day road trip around the U.S.

– Cost of any relevant visas and vaccinations

– Travel insurance with WorldNomads.com

The 3 scholarship recipients must attend and participate in all workshop activities (between August 11th-13th) in San Francisco as outlined by mentor John Vlahides.

How to apply

To apply, World Nomads want you to write a mini-guide to one of your favourite places or experiences that you’ve encountered on your travels. They are trying to unearth Travel Discoveries, or hidden gems that you know other nomads would enjoy.

  • Write 2500 characters (including spaces) about your Travel Discovery showcasing your writing skills and your personality in a fun piece celebrating the hidden gems we all seek.Need a little inspiration? Here is an example from one of  WN staff members.
  • Plan your itinerary. Tell us two places in U.S. you would like to visit and write about on your road trip and why.
  • Complete an entry form which includes contact details and a maximum 1500 character essay on why you should be chosen and what the opportunity will mean for you. Your answer will provide considerable weight in the judging process.

One entry per person. The entry must be submitted in English.

Note: Once you apply, you may not go back and edit your entry. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your essay before you submit an application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 World Nomad Travel Writing Scholarships to San Francisco, USA

 

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2015 Expat Youth Scholarship (EYS) Contest ($10,000.00 (USD) for Young Students.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:  April 30 2015 (11:59pm EST)

The Expat Youth Scholarship (EYS) contest is designed exclusively for students aged 13 to 21 experiencing life in foreign countries amidst unfamiliar cultures.  The contest is a testament to Clements’ ongoing commitment to the international expatriate community.  $10,000.00 (USD) in scholarship funds will be awarded to the winners of this year’s contest,

What:

  •  Take a photo visually capturing how you will use your experience living abroad to make a difference in the world, and write an accompanying short essay.

Eligibility:

  • Students ages 13-21 of any nationality who have resided in a foreign country for at least six consecutive months.
  • To qualify for the Ages 17-21 age category, you must be aged 17-21 by April 30, 2015, the deadline for entries.

How to Enter

Go to www.facebook.com/expatyouth and visit the contest application for your age group for more information.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged on the following criteria:

  1. How well the photo visually represents the subject of the entry
  2. How well the caption describes the subject of the entry, including grammar, spelling and style.

Winner Categories

Ages 13-16

  • First Place- $3,000
  • Second Place- $1,500
  • Third Place- $500

Ages 17-21

  • First Place- $3,000
  • Second Place- $1,500
  • Third Place- $500

Timeline

  • Deadline for entries:     April 30 (11:59pm EST)
  • Voting starts:                May 15th (12:01am EST)
  • Voting ends:                 June 15 (11:59pm EST)
  • Winners announced:    July 1 (12:01pm EST)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Expat Youth Scholarships

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2015 UNESCO Young Professional Programme for Young University Graduates/Professionals

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The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) provides the opportunity to young university graduates and young qualified professionals from non- and under-represented Member States to join UNESCO at the early stage of their professional career.

Currently the YP programme is open. UNESCO will receive qualified candidatures from the eligible UNESCO’s NATIONAL COMMISSION. Interested candidates are welcome to contact their relevant NATCOM to apply for the Programme.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Nationality: non- or under-represented Member State in UNESCO.
  • Age:  32 years maximum. Candidates must be born not later than 31th December 1983
  • Education: an advanced university degree in education, culture, science, social and human sciences or communication, or in a field of direct relevance to the management and administration of an international organization.
  • Languages: fluent English or French. Knowledge of both working languages is an asset. Knowledge of Spanish, Russian, Arabic or  Chinese is an additional asset.
  • Experience: initial professional experience is an asset, but not mandatory.
  • Values: Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity and a strong commitment to the UNESCO’s mission.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary

UNESCO offers a competitive package of salaries and benefits which are set by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and are similar across United Nations Agencies.

Salaries are made of two elements :

  • Base salary
  • Post adjustment (a % of the base salary different for each location, to ensure that staff salaries have the same purchasing power at all duty stations worldwide)

Salary scales and Post adjustment indices can be found on the UN salaries and allowances site

Benefits 

International Professional staff may also be entitled to other allowances and benefits, such as:

  • Family/Education benefits – UNESCO provides allowances to help staff with their family obligations and the education of their children.
  • Relocation – UNESCO offers a package of benefits to support  installation costs in the new location.
  • Mobility entitlements  – when a UNESCO staff moves to another duty station, he/she will receive incentives to facilitate and compensate for the move.
  • Holidays and leave – UNESCO staff are entitled to 30 days of leave per year in addition to the official holidays in the duty station.
  • Pension and Insurance – the Organization provides staff with medical coverage and contributes to the Pension Fund established by the United Nations

Application Process:

Submission of application

Candidates send their application to the National Commission/Permanent Delegation of their country of citizenship. UNESCO does not accept applications sent directly to the Organization.

National Commissions review all applications to ensure that the profiles match the required qualifications. The National Commissions then submits a list of a  maximum of 12 shortlisted applicants to the Bureau of Human Resources Management at UNESCO.

Screening of applicants

All applications are reviewed by a  committee which will establish a shortlist based on (1) academic qualifications, (2) motivation/statement of interest, (3) presentation of the application, (4) language and writing skills, and (5) level of professional experience.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Young Professional Programme

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2015 African Youth Union Nelson Mandela Essay Challenge (USD1,500 Prize and win sponsorship to the 2015 AYU Summit in Uganda)

by lanredahunsi
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Submission Deadline: May 15 2015

African Youth Union is working to ensure that every young African is empowered, human capabilities are maximized and the youth’s contribution is recognized and constantly reaffirmed.
This essay challenge was introduced to preserve and honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela for a better Africa. It also aims to inspire young people to learn from Mandela and to think about how each of them can use the Mandela inspiration to make a difference in the world. This competition is going to be an annual event, commencing in 2014 and it will be cantered on the inspiration provided by the late Former President Nelson Mandela.

THEME: “My Role as the Mandela of Today”

Nelson Mandala was an African who made history: after spending 27 years in jail, he served only one term as the President of  South Africa. There is no doubt that Africa needs more leaders like Mandela who are driven by an ethos of selfless-leadership and service. However,questions remain:

  • How do we produce leaders of Nelson Mandela’s caliber?
  • What does Mandela mean to you?
  • How can you use his inspiration in your daily life and inspire others? How can you carry his legacy to future generations? (your essay must  answer all the above questions)

GUIDELINES:

  • Essays may be submitted by any young person under the age of 24 (as of July 18, 2015) in one of the following age categories:
  •  Children (ages up to 14)
  • Youth (ages 15 -25)
  • Essays must be no longer than 700 words in English.

Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. In this case please enclose  a list of participants’ names, ages and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.

  • Entries open on 25 April 2015 and close on 15 May 2015
  • Entries may be submitted be submitted through this form.
  • Essays must be original and unpublished.
  • Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
  • Copyright of the submitted essays will be assigned to the AYU.

DEADLINE:
Entries must be received by May 15, 2015

AWARD:

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

  • 1st Prize: Certificate and prize of R10,000 ($1000)
  • 2nd Prize:Certificate and prize of R5,000 ($500)
  • 3rd Prize:Certificate and gift 5 entrants
  • Honorable Mention:Certificate and gift twenty entrants
  • 1st prize winners will be invited an award ceremony in Kampala, Uganda scheduled for Mandela Day 2015. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizers.)
  • Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, and School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.
  • NELSON MANDELA ESSAY CHALLENGE 2015 All prize winners will be announced on June 18 2015 on the African Youth Union (AYU) website and official social media pages.
  • Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in July 2015

For inquiries, please email: [email protected]

 Submit your Essay Now for the Nelson Mandela Essay Competition
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2015 Confucius Institute International Scholarships for study in China (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: May 10 2015

For the purpose of supporting the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitating international promotion of Chinese language and dissemination of Chinese culture, as well as cultivating qualified Chinese-language teachers and excellent Chinese-language learners, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches a “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to sponsor foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers to study Chinese in relevant universities of China (hereinafter referred to as “Host Institutes” ).

Category of Scholarships:

The scholarship of 2015 is divided into 5 categories:

  • Scholarship for Students of Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages（MTCSOL）,
  • Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-Year + MTCSOL,
  • Scholarship for Students of Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages（BTCSOL）,
  • Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Students,
  • Scholarship for One-Semester Students.
  • Scholarship for Four-Weeks Students.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens in good health, aged between 16 and 35 (Chinese language teachers in post shall be aged below 45, and applicants for BTCSOL scholarship should be aged below 20).

Scholarship Coverage:

  • Scholarship winners are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with monthly living allowance, and comprehensive insurance for foreign students studying in China. Monthly living allowances are provided at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

a. CNY 2,500 for Bachelor’s Degree Students ,One-Academic-Year Students and One-Semester Students.

b. CNY 3,000 for Master’s Degree Students.

Application Procedure:

  • From the issue date of the Procedures, applicants can log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website at http://cis.chinese.cn, set up an individual account, read information and introduction of host institutes and majors, complete and submit the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online.

Application Document:

  • Applicants should log onto the Scholarship website, fill out the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form”, and attach the electronic files of the following materials:
  • Photocopy of passport photo page
  • Photocopies of HSK、HSKK score reports
  • Notarized highest education diploma attained（scheduled graduation proof or official proof of student status
  • Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant legal documents of entrusted legal guardians in China.
  • Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students in China shall submit the certificate of scholarship. Winners of preliminary rounds of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions in their countries shall submit award proof and a reference letter from the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate) in the competition area.
  • Chinese language teachers shall submit the proof of the length of time in teaching and weekly teaching hours provided by institutes they work for.
  • Those applying for scholarship of One-Academic-Year + MTCSOL are required to provide the agreement signed with the Confucius Institute or the institute which they will be working for.

E-Mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Confucius Institute Scholarships

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2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students to study in Mexico (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Agency for International
Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites foreign citizens who are interested in
studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate-level research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program in Mexico, to participate in the 2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.
The scholarships are offered to more than 180 countries through a series of bilateral
conventions, multilateral programs and special agreements. More than 70 Mexican institutions of higher education (IES) participate and all offer academic programs registered with the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) in the National Program of Quality Graduate Degrees. These programs demonstrate the progress made by Mexico in various areas of the sciences and humanities.
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Candidate Profile
Requirements for all applicants:
  • Bachelors, Master’s or Ph.D. degree, as required by the program for which the scholarship is requested.
  • Minimum grade point average of eight (8.0) on a scale of 0 to 10, or the equivalent, for the last academic degree received.
  • Be accepted to or currently enrolled in a program at one of the participating Mexican institutions.
Required Documents
The applicant must submit the documents in the following order:
  • Official nomination of his/her government.
  • Application form.
  • An explanation of why the applicant is interested in studying or conducting research in Mexico.
  • Curriculum vitae ( maximum of 3 pages).
  • Acceptance letter from the Mexican host institution, signed by the responsible party ( Director of the International Affairs Office, Director of Academic Exchanges, Head of the Graduate Studies Department, Graduate Studies Coordinator, etc.), stating the length of the studies with the start and end dates and the type of studies.
  • For research, the acceptance letter should also state that the candidate will receive the mentoring needed for the research project and, if possible, the name of the advisor.
  • Coy of the diploma for the highest degree received.
  • Copy of the transcript for the last degree received showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 8/10. If a different scale is used, the equivalent on a 10-pointscale must be submitted.
  • For mobility scholarships, a letter from the applicant’s institution agreeing to give academic credit for the classes or course of study that will be taken in Mexico.
  • For research grants, a copy of the academic document showing the applicant has
    finished or is currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program.
  • Candidates already in Mexico must have a current immigration document, with a
    Temporary Resident Student Visa (card).
  • If Spanish is not the applicant’s native language, include certificate of an advanced level of proficiency in Spanish from a university or language center.
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Copy of passport.
  • Medical certificate of good health in the original issued by a public or private institution no more than three months prior to submitting the documents. Independent health certificates will not be accepted.
  • recent original photographs (not digital), full face on a white background, 3cm x
    3cm , with name and nationality noted on the back.

 

Scholarship Benefits
  • Monthly stipend of 4 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for undergraduate mobility scholarships, specializations, master’s degrees or master’s-level research
  • Spanish language or Mexican culture courses, currently the equivalent of $8,412.00 pesos (approximately US $546.234).
  • Monthly stipend of 5 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for doctoral studies and research, postdoctoral fellowships and medical specializations and sub specializations, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$ 681.90).
  • Registration fees and tuition, as established by the program at each institution( see the academic programs offered by the participating IES).
  • Health insurance from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting in the third month of the scholarship ( the scholarship recipient must have health insurance that covers both major and minor medical expenses and provides international coverage for the first three months in Mexico).
  • Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
  • Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution and back at the start and end of the scholarship, if studying outside of Mexico City
Expenses Not Covered by the Scholarship
  • Academic costs (registration and tuition) if not waived by the academic institution or authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Laboratory fees, workshops, language courses or other academic activities that are part of the academic program and are not waived by the academic institution.
  • Fees for transferring academic credits and course revalidation.
  • Cost of printing the thesis.
  • Fees for obtaining the diploma and/or certificate.
  • Registration in the National Registry of Foreign Citizens
  • Any other expense not mentioned above.

How to Apply:

The entire scholarship application process must be done at the Mexican embassy in the
applicant’s country or at the concurrent embassy. Directory of Mexican Embassies:
Application Deadline:
  • Applications for the scholarship will be accepted from April 15 to August 31, 2015.
  • The results will be announced starting in November 2015 by Mexico’s diplomatic offices abroad.
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2015 Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarships for International Study in South Korea (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 12 2015

The program provides opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full-time postgraduate study in Korea and fields of study are targeted to address agreed development needs of partner countries, such as International Development, Women and Development, Public Policy, Fishery Science, Agriculture and Rural Development, etc., in line with Korea’s bilateral aid program.

In order for KOICA to run the program effectively and efficiently, KOICA is collaborating with excellent and specialized universities in Korea, and is making great efforts to provide opportunities to study in Korea. With the skills and knowledge in the development field, KOICA will give opportunities to people from developing countries to contribute to the development of their countries by implementing this program.

General Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must:
  • – Be a government official, an employee in the public sector, or a researcher in a state institute working in his/her home country with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • – Be nominated by his or her government.
  • – Have sufficient command of both spoken & written English to take classes conducted entirely in English and to write academic reports and a thesis in English.
  • – Have a positive attitude and a strong will to get adjusted to a multicultural environment and to understand the hosting country’s culture.
  • – Have good moral characteristics to endure student life on campus.
  • – Be in good health, both physically and mentally, to undergo the program.
  • * Pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participating in this program.
  • * Having tuberculosis or any kind of contagious disease is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participation in this program.
  • – Have not previously received a scholarship or participated in a scholarship program, including a KOICA Scholarship Program, from the Korean government.

Eligible Countries

Sudan,Madagascar,Morocco,Algeria,Angola,Zambia,Zimbabwe,Cameroon,Tunisia,Cote d’Ivoire,DR Congo,Ghana,Kenya,Nigeria,Senegal,Ethiopia,Tanzania,Egypt,Rwanda,Uganda,Libya,Gabon,Mozambique

Scholarship Benefits

  • KOICA provides a wide range of benefits to the grantees (attendees) covering living expenses while in Korea for the minimum period required to complete the program. The benefits include:
  • – Air travel fare: Economy class, round-trip airfare via the most direct route to and from Korea
  • – Full tuition fees
  • – Accommodation (mainly the dormitory of a training institute)
  • – Living allowance
  • – Textbooks and materials
  • – Study visits, field trips, etc. during the program
  • – A medical checkup after entry into the program
  • – Overseas traveler’s health insurance: Expenses for medical treatments and hospital care due to diseases or accidents within the scope and limit of insurance coverage

What can I study?

  • KOICA provides full-time graduate studies at participating Korean universities to support the capacity development of the participants’ countries. KOICA focuses its aid programs on priority sectors in which Korea has significant experience and top notch expertise, such as Public Policy, Economic Development, International Development, Fishery Science, Agricultural Development, etc.
  • The fields of studies are determined by KOICA annually, and KOICA is running 20 different scholarship programs for 379 participants in 2015. KOICA will expand the volume of scholarship programs continuously to satisfy the development needs of the participants’ countries.

Application Process

  • There are usually two selection rounds annually. There are two rounds for each selection: the document review and the telephone interview (an “essay test” may be included in some cases). After being nominated by his/her government, the applicant should submit the application package to the KOICA office or the Embassy of Korea in his/her country.
  • KOICA Headquarters receives applications only through diplomatic channels, which means that one cannot send application documents directly to KOICA Headquarters or universities.

For further information, please consult with the KOICA office or the Embassy of Korea in your country.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KOICA Scholarship Program

 

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2016/2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals, USA (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

What: A Program for young and mid-career professionals sponsored by the US. Department of State

The Humphrey Program brings young and mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars.

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Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the Program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. If you are interested in broadening your perspectives and becoming a global leader, the Humphrey Fellowship is for you.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

  • An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
  • A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
  • Limited or no prior experience in the United States
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • A record of public service in the community
  • English language ability

Benefits:

The Fellowship provides for:

  • Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
  • Pre-academic English language training, if required;
  • A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
  • Accident and sickness coverage;
  • A book allowance;
  • A one-time computer subsidy;
  • Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
  • A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

How to Apply:

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures and deadlines.

Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 

 

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International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) ENTER 2015 Conference, Lugano Switzerland

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Dates : February 3 – 6, 2015

Conference Venue : USI – Università della Svizzera italiana via Buffi, 13 Lugano Switzerland

Organized by the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT), ENTER 2015 will be the 22nd annual ENTER Conference. The conference offers a worldwide and unique forum for attendees from industry, academia, government, and other organisations to actively exchange, share, and challenge state-of-the-art research and industrial case studies on the application of information and communication technologies to travel and tourism.

The conference brings together the research community with industry and it is organised in three streams namely, industry, destinations and research tracks. The conference also features 6-8 world class keynote speakers.

At ENTER 2015, the theme is «eTourism: Transforming Mobility». The conference will explore eTourism opportunities and challenges within the eTourism mobility context, exploring information and communication technologies concepts, applications, and business models in travel and tourism. Issues to be covered at the conference include, but are not limited to, the following areas

Social Networking, Social Media and Social Inspiration
Context and Location Based Services
Augmented Reality and Gaming
Advanced Distribution Systems
Electronic Marketing and Analytics
Big data and Cloud computing
Information Search and Retrieval
Travel Search and Meta-Search
Technology Acceptance
Consumer Inspiration through ICTS
Information Interfaces and Presentation
Crisis and eTourism
ICT Adoption, Use, and Value Creation
Intelligent Systems
Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
Distribution Strategies
ICT-enabled Partnerships and Segmentation
Legal and Social Aspects
Website Design and Evaluation
E-Learning and distributed learning
Cultural Heritage and Sustainability
Mobile Services
Context-Aware Systems
E-strategy and e-Business models
ICT for Regional Development
Recommender Systems

ENTER 2015 Local Organiser

SOTELL
via Trevano, 55
Lugano
Switzerland

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ENTER 2015 Conference

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The 2013/2014 OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development) Scholarship Award.

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Deadline: 1 May 2013
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2013.

The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support students or candidates for Master’s degree studies. The applicant must be from a developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s (graduate) degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a tuition support of up to US$50,000.

The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2013.

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Host Institution(s): Any accredited university/college in the world

Field of Study: Any field of study related to Development or Energy Studies

Number of Scholarships: The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies.

Target Group: The applicant may be from any developing country:

In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,  United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:

Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic,   Comoros, Congo  DR ,  Republic of Congo,  Cote d’lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt,  Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,  Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho,  Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania,  Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,  Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania,  Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Value/inclusions: The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a tuition support of up to US$50,000. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.

A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.

Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

Eligibility: OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants:

tipsMust be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
tips Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
tips Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
tips Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2013, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
tips Must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
tips Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields. PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

tipsApplicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

tipsOFID will not consider applications received through a third party.

tipsPlease do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.

tipsPlease note that only the winner will be notified.

tipsAll materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicants must complete the on-line application.

Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received (you will, in any case, receive an automated confirmation) or to inquire about your status. Only the winner will be notified by 13 June 2013 at OFID’s website.

It is important to  visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for the OFID Scholarship Award 2013/2014

 

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2013/2014 Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme for Africans.

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The Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme aims to build capacity in areas where Tullow’s host countries (Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville, Ethiopia, Mauritania, )experience significant skills gaps, especially, but not exclusively, around their oil and gas industries. The Scheme is aligned with Tullow’s aim of supporting long-term socio-economic development in countries where it operates.

Scholarships are available to those who are committed to making a contribution to their own country’s development. The Scheme gives candidates a chance to receive a high standard of education from internationally recognised institutions, which can then be applied in the scholar’s home country.

The Scheme is managed by the British Council, which has a great deal of experience in running similar programmes. Further details on eligibility and the application process can be found on the Tullow Group Scholarship website.

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