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

by lanredahunsi July 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

Company: Beiersdorf AG

Location: Germany / Hamburg

Reference Code: DE_15_0505

Employment Fraction: Full Time

Contract Type: Temporary

Starting Date: 2016

Internship Duration: 3 Months

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

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

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

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

Requirements

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

Selection

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

Apply Now for the Beiersdorf International Internship Challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Beiersdorf International Internship Challenge

July 27, 2015 2 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 15th 2015

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

Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves to think beyond their current scope, to engage others, including those outside of their current networks, and to leverage their own talents to better the world around them.

The Eisenhower Fellowships Africa Program will bring a diverse group of up to 25 ascendant leaders from Africa to the United States for individualized fellowships to develop their leadership skills and foster collaborations with Eisenhower Fellowships’ global network of influential leaders.

Chaired by General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret), EF brings two groups to the U.S. annually, each composed of approximately two dozen outstanding mid-career Fellows (ages 32 – 45), drawn from 53

different countries.

Over a seven-week period, each Fellow receives an intensive, individually-designed program in his or her

professional field. Fellows are interviewed by high-level in-country nominating committees and selected by a committee at the Eisenhower Fellowships ’headquarters in Philadelphia.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eisenhower Fellowships seeks a diverse mix of applicants, ages 32-45, from a wide range of professional sectors.
EF provides a unique leadership development opportunity for individuals who have a demonstrated track record of significant professional and community achievements and who seek to tackle big challenges in the future.
Competitive candidates articulate goals for the fellowship program and propose steps to achieve them.
EF seeks ascendant leaders who are committed to making the world more peaceful, prosperous and just, and who are committed to a lifelong engagement with EF’s network of 1,400 active leaders around the world

Benefits:

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

relevant fellowship opportunities that lead to productive exchanges.

HOW TO APPLY:

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

1. Ghana

2. Kenya

3. Nigeria

4. Rwanda

5. South Africa

6. Tanzania

7. Zimbabwe

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

Timeline:

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

Apply Now for the 2016 Eisenhower Africa Fellowship Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Eisenhower Africa Fellowship Program

July 23, 2015 2 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

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

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

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

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

Eligibility

The challenge is open to:

Active social entrepreneurs who are under the age of 30 at the time of the competition (i.e., born after October 6, 1985) who are a founder, co-founder or top executive of their organization.
Applicants from anywhere in the world.
Those who are already actively engaged in a social enterprise – this is not a business plan contest, but rather one that will reward and accelerate those entrepreneurs already making a difference.
Both nonprofit and for-profit social entrepreneurs – finalists will come from both categories.

Benefits:

Five or six finalists, selected from the complete pool of competitors, will receive a cash award of $100,000 USD.
They will then compete on-stage at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia on October 6, 2015 in front of 2,000 world-class mentors and the best young entrepreneurs and game-changers in the world, as culled from the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.
The overall winner will receive at least $400,000 USD in additional cash and in-kind support, bringing their award total to at least $500,000 USD, and the overall award total to $1,000,000
Five or six $100,000 USD prizes (or equivalent); and
One $400,000 USD prize (or equivalent) to the overall winner
Finalists will be invited to participate in the Under 30 Impact Lab – an afternoon during which the attendees at the Under 30 Summit will work with challenge finalists to help them solve problems and accelerate their growth.

Selection

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

For More Information:

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

July 23, 2015 2 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 3^rd August 2015

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

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

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

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

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who meet the following criteria may apply:

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

The Tech Lab Africa Programme:

7^th September – 4^th December: The Programme

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

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

Themes:

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

Fin Tech Areas of Interest:

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

Digital Health and Heath Information Technology Areas of Interest:

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

Benefits:

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of TechLab Africa Programme

July 22, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31st August 2015

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

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

NEF Country Ambassadors Benefits

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

next-einstein-forum-2016

Eligibility Requirements:

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

NEF Country Ambassadors Responsibilities

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

Selection Guidelines

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

Selection Process

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

Application Procedure

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

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

For More Information:

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

July 22, 2015 2 comments

2016 John Dillon Memorial Fellowship for Developing Countries Students, Australia

by lanredahunsi July 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

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

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

Eligible African Countries

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

Fellowship Worth:

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

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

How to Apply:

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

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

Download Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the John Dillon Memorial Fellowship

July 22, 2015 0 comments

2016/2017 Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

by lanredahunsi July 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 30th 2015

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

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

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

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

ELIGIBILITY :

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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

Download the Application Guideline – English

Download the Application Guideline – French

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

July 20, 2015 37 comments

2015 Alexander Rave Foundation Scholarships for Artists to study in Germany

by lanredahunsi July 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 15th 2015

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

curators
restorers
museum technicians
cultural managers

from transformation and developing countries who have arranged a guest period, a practical training or non-paid work at a museum, at a non-commercial gallery or at a non-commercial cultural institution in

Germany.

The Rave Foundation is an independent charitable foundation administered by the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa). Ifa is a mediating organizati on for German foreign cultural policy

Requirements:

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants

who come from a transformation or developing country and are still living there.
who did not have the opportunity yet to come for a longer stay or did not have further training or working stay in Germany.
who finished their professional training not longer than five years ago and are not yet over 40.
Those still studying or training at the time of application will not be considered for selection.
who have found a non-commercial partner institution in Germany that has agreed to take care of them or agreed to a joint project.
who can provide a positive statement from their own country (reference).
Knowledge of one of the three languages German, English or French is a requirement

Application Procedure:

Application documents

The application should be accompanied by

a fully completed application form
a CV (3 pages max.), including educational qualifications
a project sketch (1 page) developed together with the German institution–informing about tasks and responsibilities of the planned visit to Germany
consent form a non-commercial German institution to care for the applicant during the scholarship period in Germany
a letter of reference from the home country
an abridged report (1 page max.) on the current art scene in the home country
a letter of motivation (1 page max.)

Applications are submitted to the Rave Foundation

c/o Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen

Charlottenplatz 17D-70173 Stuttgart

Fax +49/711/2225194

E-Mail: rave- [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Alexander Rave Foundation Scholarships for Artists

July 15, 2015 2 comments

2015 Global Young Academy for Young Scientists around the world.

by lanredahunsi July 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 11 pm UTC, Sunday 27 September 2015

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

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

Requirements:

Research fields:

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

Excellence:

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

Impact:

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

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

Age/career point:

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

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

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

Diversity:

Application is welcomed from all qualified candidates.

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

Application Procedure:

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

Download Application Form

It should be emailed to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Young Academy

July 15, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi July 14, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline:

Anthem: March 25, 2016

The Fountainhead: April 29, 2016

Atlas Shrugged: October 23rd, 2015

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

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

Anthem:

Eligibility

8th, 9th and 10th GRADERS

Entry Deadline: March 25, 2016
- 1st place : $2,000 1 Winner
- 2nd place : $500 5 Winners
- 3rd place : $200 10 Winners
- Finalists : $50 45 Winners
- Semifinalists : $30 175 Winners
- Select ONE of the following three topics:
  - “It is a sin to write this.” So begins Anthem. What is the significance of this opening line to the story and to the meaning of the novel? What view of morality does it embody? What is Equality 7-2521’s eventual assessment of his sin and why? Explain.
  - Politically, Anthem depicts a collectivist society. What ideas do the rulers appeal to in order to justify their collectivist society? How do its rulers retain their power? What enables Equality 7-2521 to escape his society and envision an alternative?
  - Anthem portrays a totalitarian world of the future. In contrast to other such portrayals, the world of Anthem is technologically primitive. What does this imply about the nature of science and technology and the conditions for technological progress, and how do events of the story establish that view?
Submit Your Essay Now for the ARI Anthem Essay Contest

The Fountainhead Theme

Eligibility : 11th and 12th GRADERS

Entry Deadline: April 29, 2016
Prizes

1st place $10,000 1 Winner

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

Fountainhead Theme:

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

Atlas Shrugged Theme
Eligibility : 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students

Entry Deadline: October 23rd, 2015
Prizes
1st place $20,000 1 Winner
2nd place $2,000 3 Winners
3rd place $1,000 5 Winners
Finalists $100 25 Winners
Semifinalists $50 50 Winners
Topics
Select ONE of the following three topics:
- At his trial, Hank Rearden declares: “The public good be damned, I will have no part of it!” What does he mean? How does this issue relate to the novel’s theme?
- Who is John Galt?
- What is the meaning of money to Francisco d’Anconia? To James Taggart? How do these characters’ views on money relate to the events of the story?
Submit Your Essay for the ARI Fountainhead Essay Contest

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest

July 14, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 14, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:5 November 2015.

If you can dream it you can win it

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

DStv Eutelsat Star Awards is calling all learners between the ages of 14-19 to write an essay or design a poster on how satellites have helped us to understand and take care of our planet.

The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards is part of the ongoing partnership between MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat since 1999. This pan-African collaboration has over the years created meaningful engagement with students, the academic community and the scientific world. Since its inception, the competition has drawn over a 3000 entries across the continent and has invigorated a passion for science amongst the younger generation.

Requirements:

The Awards are open to all students from secondary (high) or combined schools in Africa where MultiChoice Africa maintains operations.
Countries with Multichoice: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad , Comores, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda , Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania
Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Entries may be prepared in English, French and Portuguese.
The awards collateral will also be made available in 3 languages (English, French and Portuguese).

The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards comprises national and international adjudication. The first assessment of entries is at country level with a panel of local judges selecting country winners and runners-up who go through a round of preliminary judging which culminates in the selection of the final winners. A regional panel selects the top four entries.

Last year the panel was chaired by the inspirational European Space Agency Astronaut, Paolo Nespoli, assisted by a panel of industry experts who commended the standard of the competition.

Prize:

Country winners receive exciting country prizes and go on to compete against each other for the overall continental awards.
The overall essay and poster winners are eligible for a once in a lifetime trip for two to the Eutelsat facilities in Paris, with the essay winner traveling onwards to witness a live rocket launch.
Runners up will win a trip to South Africa as guests of MultiChoice Africa. Schools attended by the overall winners will also receive a DStv installation, including dish, television, state-of-the-art PVR decoder and free access to the DStv Education Bouquet.

Winners Announcement:

The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in February 2016

How to enter

You may submit your entry to your nearest MultiChoice Offices or hand it in, in person (only submit entries to country offices specified on this entry form).
Only South African entrants may hand their entries in to MultiChoice Africa, 141 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, Randburg, or post them to MultiChoice Africa, Corporate Affairs, 141 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale Randburg, Attention: Nada Mxube. Entries must reach the collection points by 5 November 2015.

Download the Entry Form Now

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 DSTV Eutelsat Star Awards

July 14, 2015 0 comments

2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit in Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 12, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 30th 2015

2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit in Geneva, Switzerland 19th-20th October 2015

The Merck Africa Research Summit- MARS is being organised by Merck, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Cambridge-Africa Programme at the University of Cambridge, and Universita di Roma, Italy. MARS aims to bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data, and to prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation.

The annual Summit aims to contribute to building research capacity in African research community on health, with special focus on Ebola and emergent infectious diseases, to showcase innovative research taking place in projects, programs and initiatives across African universities, and by the wider African research community.

Whom

Up to 100 scientists / researchers will be able to attend the Summit.
Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in HIV, Ebola and other infectious disease research.
All should be primarily based at African research institutes and Universities.

It provided a networking platform for dialogue on improving global cooperation on health research and narrowing the disparities in health systems performance between developing and developed countries. African researchers network where they exchange experience, knowledge, best practice (especially In Ebola management) and cooperate in future research and development projects. In 2015 the inaugural summit will have a special focus on HIV and Ebola, highlighting how experience gained from investigating the former could inform and drive the rapid understanding of the latter in the recent crisis in West Africa.

Diverse set of speakers from Academia , Research institutes, major funding organizations of health/medical research, Chairs of Medical Research Councils, NGOs, Industry, established and emergent researchers, policy makers, ministries of health and editors of scientific / medical journals.

Speeches, keynote lectures and panel discussion about latest research in the areas of focus to exchange experienceand share information.
Scientific tour around GVA R&D and Manufacturing site.
Workshops will cater for debates that stimulate young Researchers and Innovators to resolve health issues.
Central gallery will provide dedicated space to display, demonstrate and discuss their own research (Posters and abstracts) followed by posters sessions

Benefits:

Up to 100 scientists / researchers will be fully sponsored by Merck to attend the Summit in Geneva. Their selection will be based on their abstract submission.
Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in HIV, Ebola and other infectious disease research.
All should be primarily based at African research institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is encouraged.
All abstracts will be peer reviewed and will be eligible for sponsorship and first three winners will be eligible for further number of research awards:
1st MARS Award : 6month fellowship in Merck R&D hub
2nd MARS Award : 1500 euro
3rd MARS Award : 1000 euro

Application Procedure:

You must write : your name as “author”,the names of all your co-authors
A descriptive title, up to 5 keywords
The topic into which your abstract fits
HIV or Ebola or other infectious diseases.
Please also submit the completed application form with all your personal details required and a copy of your passport will be required later.

Submit you completed application and abstract to this [email protected]

Fill Out the Online Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit

July 12, 2015 0 comments

2015 U.N. CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOR BEST COVERAGE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND U.N. AGENCIES ( $USD60,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 8, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 15th 2015

The prizes amount to over $60,000 to be distributed among the prize categories and winners.WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT GALA EVENT BY THE U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th 2015 AT CIPRIANI WALL STREET, NEW YORK

The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 20th Annual UNCA Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. agencies and field operations.

UNCA is a professional organization of over 200 journalists from dozens of countries representing scores of publications and broadcasters from all regions of the world, plus the major global news agencies.

The awards are open to all journalists anywhere in the world.

The Awards are:

1. The Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, for written media (including online media). The prize is for print and online coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, The Boston Globe bureau chief at the U.N., who died while on an assignment in Baghdad in 2003.

2. The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize, for broadcast (TV & Radio) media. The prize is for broadcast coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Ricardo Ortega, formerly the New York correspondent for Antena 3 TV of Spain, who died while on an assignment in Haiti in 2004.

3. The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for coverage of Climate Change. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of sustainable and equitable management of natural resources and the implementation of innovative and ethical solutions in three main categories: climate change, biodiversity, and water.

4. The United Nations Foundation Prize. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of humanitarian and development aspects of the U.N. and U.N. agencies.

Requirements:

Coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies is specified in each category; the Committee welcomes coverage of all issues particularly on Millennium Developments Goals, peacekeeping operations, and nonproliferation, including the elimination of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio), and online coverage must be published between September 2014 and August 2015, and be related to the U.N. and U.N. agencies.
Entries can be submitted in any of the official U.N. languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian).
For broadcast entries, hard copies should be in DVD (preferably NTSC format), however electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred. A written transcript in English or French will facilitate the judging process.
For print media, each submission should have a maximum of four (4) articles. Electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred.
Multiple or joint entries in different categories are accepted.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY:

Entries are submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form.

You will complete your personal information and upload your photo, and then choose to:

Submit your work electronically by including web links and/or uploading all files directly to the Entry Form

-OR-

Submit your work by postal mail to the address indicated on the form

Fill Out the Application Form for the 2015 U.N. CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.N. CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS

July 8, 2015 1 comment

2015/2016 VLIR-UOS International Master Programmes Scholarships for Study in Belgium

by lanredahunsi July 8, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 16th January 2016

Application is now open for the VLIR-UOS International Master Programmes scholarships for undertaking an accredited English master programmes of 60, 90 or 120 credits, organised at a Flemish university. Selection of a Master as ICP implies the acquirement of and obligation to attribute 12 fully fledged scholarships per intake year, entirely funded through VLIR-UOS, during the five year cycle 2017-2021.

Scholarships for students from developing countries :

The scholarships aim to facilitate the participation of the attendants coming from the VLIR-UOS country list for scholarships. The corresponding scholarship amounts are transferred by VLIR-UOS to the central administration of the Flemish university in the framework of an agreement which is concluded between VLIR-UOS and the Flemish university as a whole.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality and Country of Residence

A candidate should be a national and resident of one of the countries of the VLIR-UOS country

list for scholarships (not necessarily the same country) at the time of application.

Africa: Angola, Algeria,Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea,

Guinee-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali,Mauritania,Morocco,Mozambique,Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Age
The maximum age for a ICP candidate is 35 years for an initial masters and 40 years for an advanced masters. The candidate cannot succeed this age on January 1 of the intake year.
Professional background and experience
VLIR-UOS gives priority to candidates who are employed in academic institutions, research institutes, governments, social economy or NGO’s, or aim a career in one of these sectors.However, also candidates employed in the profit sector or newly graduated candidates without any work experience can be eligible for the scholarship
Fungibility with other VLIR-UOS funding

1 A scholarship within the BTP scholarship programme is not compatible with financial support

within an IUC-or TEAM-project. Candidates working in a university where such projects are

being organized, should submit a declaration of the project leader stating that the department where the candidate is employed is not involved in the project.
Former VLIR-UOS scholarship applications and previously awarded scholarships

A candidate can only submit one VLIR-UOS scholarship application per year, irrespectively of

the scholarship type. As a consequence, a candidate can only be selected for one VLIR-UOS

scholarship per year

Scholarship Worth:

Applicants may request a budget up to a maximum of

€ 150.000 (for 2-year/ 4 semesters / 120 credits Master programmes);
€ 125.000 (for 1,5-year / 3 semesters / 90 credits Master programmes);
€ 100.000 (for 1-year/ 2 semesters/ 60 credits Master programmes); per year of the five-year period 2017-2021.
This funding facility is available for, basically, two general types of expenses:

(1) Costs related to building a strategy to gradually strengthen/build the South dimension of the

ICP through cooperation with partners in the South (planning costs);

(2) Costs related to the operation of the programme aimed at ensuring quality participation by

students and teaching/research staff from the South (operational costs).

Selection Criteria: A proposal will be selected on the basis of a set of 6 selection criteria.

Motivation
Professional experience
Gender
Regional
Social background
Previously awarded scholarships

How to Apply:

Fill Out the Application Form

Proposals must be submitted to the ICOS of the Flemish university association electronically.

Deadline for submission to the ICOS of the association

AUHL: 5 January 2016:
UAB, AUG: 15 January 2016
AKUL, AUHA: please contact the ICOS

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the VLIR-UOS International Master Programmes Scholarships

July 8, 2015 1 comment

2015 World Bank Group Africa Recruitment Drive for African Nationals (Massive Recruitment for Africans to Work at the World Bank).

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31, 2015..

Location: Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office.

The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of Sub Saharan Africans in its work force. This commitment to hire Sub Saharan Africans reflects the Bank Group’s senior leadership commitment for a diverse workforce in which African nationals can play a key role in fighting poverty and increasing shared prosperity.

Employment opportunities will be in various technical areas and professional streams for talented and diverse young professional and mid-career level professional to contribute and grow their skills in a career in international development.

A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity for exceptionally talented individuals with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Bank staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector, and others in developing countries around the world, assisting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of development projects.

Requirements:

Qualifications for the entry level is a Master’s degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. For mid-career professionals, the requirements are a Master’s degree plus 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Ideal candidates for these positions must have a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, the ability to conduct dialogue on relevant development policies and priorities, and
be fluent in English with very good writing and communication skills.

Below are the areas that the World Bank are currently recruiting for. Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office.

To submit your application, please click the area(s) listed below.

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Timeline:

All applications must be received by August 31st 2015.
Qualified candidates will be interviewed at the beginning of September 2015 in locations in Africa and Europe.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 World Bank Group Africa Recruitment Drive

July 7, 2015 43 comments

2015 Siemens Stiftung Empowering People Award (200,000 Euros Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 30th 2015

The “empowering people. Award 2015” is now open for entries! The “Empowering People Award” aims to identify simple and appropriate technical innovations with business potential and make them visible and accessible to everyone.

Siemens Stiftung has initiated this worldwide innovation award to identify appropriate technical solutions for implementation in developmental activities. The combination of technological innovations, entrepreneurial approaches and capacity building is considered to be the key driver in the improvement of living conditions in emerging countries.

The aim of the “empowering people. Award” and the “empowering people. Network” is therefore to connect innovative solutions for basic supply problems in developing countries with potential partners, investors and other key players in development work.

Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated according to:

– Potential of project to help solve basic supply problems

– Technical feasibility with regard to resources at hand, functionality and reliability in local conditions

– (Social) Business concept regarding job creation and replicability

– Financial sustainability potential

– Environmental performance

Prizes:

The Siemens Stiftung will honour the 1^st prize-winner with a sum of 50,000 EUR.
The second prize is valued at 30,000 EUR, the third at 20,000 EUR and a further 5,000 EUR will be awarded to 20 runners up.
A Community Prize will also be awarded with a prize of hardware to the value of 5,000 Euro.
The winners will further receive promotion on an international scale with global public relations activities ensuring wide visibility.
They will become members of an international Network that offers essential support, valuable know-how, helpful insights and connections.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Siemens Stiftung Empowering People Award

July 7, 2015 1 comment

2015 Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition (¥1,600,000 Cash Prize & Full Funded Trip to Japan)

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 11, 2015 at 24:00 (JST)

Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) is sponsoring JFTC Essay Competition 2015 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international importance.

Topic: “Promoting Globalization within Japan: An action plan to attract overseas investment, human resources, and other resources”

After a long period of economic slump in Japan, some encouraging signs of sustainable development finally are appearing, and some analysts are reassessing the value of the Japanese economy.

However, behind the façade of a promising prospect lies the problem of the dwindling population, which has been pointed out as one of the critical issues that Japan must tackle in the medium- to long-term. Japan’s population peaked in 2008 and has been on a declining trend since. There is a strong and deep concern that the decline in the labor force population and the contraction of various domestic industry markets will advance further in the future.

Focusing on the state of Japan in the medium- to long-term, i.e., 20-30 years, please send us your constructive and creative ideas for the “promotion of globalization within Japan” which are not confined merely to the “deregulation theory.”

Eligibility Requirements:

Anyone can apply for the Essay Competition, regardless of nationality or age.

Word-Limit:

English (4,000words) or Japanese (10,000characters).
Each essay MUST BE accompanied by an essay summary of no more than 400words in English/ 800 Japanese characters.

Prizes:

One Grand Prize of ¥1,000,000
Three Prizes for Excellence of ¥200,000 each
The award winners from abroad will be provided with a round trip air ticket to Tokyo, Japan to attend the award ceremony to be held on January 6, 2016.

Submission:

Essays must be submitted in the specified format sheet
all submissions must be original and should be submitted with complete fill out of an entry form

Announcement:

Award winners will be publicly announced on December 11, 2015.
The award winners from abroad will be provided with a round trip air ticket to Tokyo, Japan to attend the award ceremony to be held on January 6, 2016.

Contact

Japan Foreign Trade Council, Inc., Public Relations & Research Group
6th Floor, World Trade Center Building, 2-4-1, Hamamatsu-cho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6106, Japan
Tel: +81-3-3435-5964 E-mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition

July 7, 2015 1 comment

2016 Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute, USA (Full Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 10th 2015

The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is unique among postdoctoral appointments. The Institute has no formal programs or departments. Research is collaborative and spans the physical, natural, and social sciences.

As thought leaders who shape the future of science, Omidyar Fellows participate in a provocative training program structured to develop leadership skills throughout their three-year residencies and beyond.

The program focuses on sustained mentoring relationships with SFI resident and external faculty, skill development workshops, off-campus research and teaching experiences, and the variety of scholarly leadership and science management opportunities at SFI.

Santa Fe Institute offers you:

– transdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers worldwide
– up to three years in residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico
– discretionary research and collaboration funds
– competitive salary and generous benefits
– a structured leadership training program
– unparalleled intellectual freedom

Requirements:

a Ph.D. in any discipline (or expected Ph.D. by September 2016)
strong computational and quantitative skills
an exemplary academic record
a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
a demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary research
evidence of the ability to think outside traditional paradigms

Applications are welcome from:

candidates from any country
candidates from any discipline
women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply

Application Materials:

Interested candidates must submit the following:

Curriculum vitae (including publications list).
Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages) including a short description of the research you would like to pursue and why.
Description of interest in SFI (max. 1 page) that describes your potential contribution to the SFI community and also explains the potential impact of SFI on your research. Consider addressing one or more of the following: What kind of input from other fields would most improve your future research? What type of multidisciplinary workshop might you want to organize during your Fellowship? What aspects of your present or future research are difficult to pursue in a traditional academic environment?
Three letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work. (The letters should be sent independent of the application. When you complete the online application, please be prepared to provide e-mail addresses of the three individuals who will recommend you. SFI will contact them directly with instructions for submitting letters.)
(Optional) A copy of one paper you have written in English, either published or unpublished.

Inquiries: email to [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute,

July 7, 2015 0 comments

2015 International Citizen Media Award (€1000 Euros Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 30th of September 2015

Topic: Our World, our Dignity, our Future – Sustainable Development and Engagement

The International Citizen Media Award 2015 intends to honor tremendous international work in the field of citizen media and its products in the categories VIDEO and AUDIO that have been created by private, non-commercial producers.

The award distinguishes the dedication of citizens of all countries and their audiovisual products and their reporting concerning locally, regionally, globally and socially relevant topics.

Requirements:

Producers: single participants, groups, associations, civil initiatives, school classes and especially producers, actors and editorial teams in the field of citizen media work, resident in any location outside of Germany
Only one product per producer
Production period: between 1st of October 2014 and 30th of September 2015
Duration: No product should be longer than 20 minutes
Language: English

Prizes:

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Registration
There are several ways to deliver your product:

As Video DVD
As Audio CD (only applies to products in the category “Audio”)
As Mini DV tape or DVCAM tape
As File*, saved on one of the following storage devices: DVD, CD, USB flash drive, SD card
Online via FTP download or a filehoster or permanently available on a video portal (like YouTube)

Application Form:

In order to register for the 2nd International Citizen Media Award, you have to sign the application form and send it to us (if you contact us online, provive a scan of the signed form) – in one delivery with your product. Otherwise, your submission will be revoked.

Application form
Application form

Don’t forget to properly mark the storage device (in case you send it online, include all necessary information in the file name):

Your Name
Title of the product
Date of production
Category

By post:

Bürgerhaus Bennohaus
Keyword: ICMA 2015
Bennostr. 5
48155 Münster
Germany

E-mail adress : [email protected] (including a download link to the product)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 International Citizen Media Award

July 6, 2015 2 comments

2015 CCMP Fellowships for Journalists to Attend the UN Climate Negotiations in Paris, France (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31, 2015

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network have launched Fellowship opportunities for journalists to attend the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) being held in Paris, France.

Formed in 2007 by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Panos London and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the CCMP has brought developing country journalists to the annual UN climate summits since 2007.

This has enabled them to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists from around the world, and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change’s global impact. Numerous regional organizations also play a supporting role in the partnership.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for this Fellowship, applicants must:

Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house.
Fill out the application form at the link below, including answering essay questions that illustrate his/her commitment to reporting on climate change issues
Be available to travel to Paris, France with arrival in Paris on November 30, 2015 and leave no earlier than Dec 13, 2015.
Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer or supervisor who can confirm your ability to publish or broadcast your material in an established media organization. Freelancers are welcome to apply, but must provide this letter of support

Benefits:

CCMP will cover travel, lodging and daily subsistence expenses, arrange press accreditation at COP21, and provide other support services.
During the COP 21, the Fellows will benefit from a series of specially designed activities, including an orientation session, daily breakfast briefings, and most likely a field trip and a media clinic.
Please note that, although the costs for visas will be reimbursed, the process of obtaining a visa is a Fellow’s responsibility.

Application:

Criteria for evaluating applicants will include the prospective Fellow’s demonstrated interest in climate change issues; their audience; and the ability of the Fellowship to provide an opportunity for those journalists who might not otherwise have a chance to cover such events.
Journalists will be asked to submit also examples of their work, which can be sent in a native language. Nevertheless, a good command of English is expected in answering the essay questions.
In addition to selecting the initial slate of Fellows, targeted to be announced in September, 2015, a waitlist will also be created to select additional journalists if more funding becomes available.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 CCMP Fellowships for Journalists to Attend the UN Climate Negotiations in Paris, France (Fully Funded)

July 6, 2015 0 comments

2015 CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) Photo Contest

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 9th 2015 midnight EST

Over the past decade, the annual CGAP Photo Contest has documented the remarkable ways that access to formal financial services can improve poor people’s day-to-day activities.

During this time much has changed. New innovations, such as digital financial services, offer great promise for better serving poor customers. Now in its 10th year, the annual CGAP Photo Contest aims to demonstrate the ways financial inclusion can help poor people transition out of poverty and lead more financially secure lives.

WHO:

The 2015 CGAP Photo Contest is open to all photographers at least 18 years old. (The operational team of CGAP, the World Bank, and their immediate families are excluded from participating.)

2015 CGAP Photo Contest Theme:

Digital Finance – Unbanked people are increasingly gaining access to financial services through mobile phones and other digital channels. Show us how poor customers are using digital services.
Smallholders Families – Smallholder farming households represent the largest client segment by livelihood of those living on less than US$2 a day. Show us how smallholder farmers and their families are putting financial services to use.
Women’s Use of Financial Services – Improving access to financial services helps women achieve economic freedom to make better choices – not only for themselves but also for their families. Show us how women around the world are improving their lives with financial services.
Small Business Enterprises – Providing access to finance for a small business owner might allow them to pursue her dream, support her family, and create jobs in her community. Show us how low-income entrepreneurs are using financial services to grow their businesses.

Entries must be:

The original work of the entrant
Non-infringing of the rights of others
Respectful of the rights, sensitivities, and culture of persons depicted
An accurate reflection of the subject matter and scene as it appeared, without alteration (other than standard optimization, including removal of dust, cropping, adjustments to color and contrast, etc.)

Prize:

Grand Prize Winner
US$2000 gift certificate for photography equipment and accessories and a display in Times Square on PR Newswire Jumbotron
Second Prize winner
US$500 gift certificate for photography equipment
Third Prize Winner
US$250 gift certificate for photography equipment
People’s Choice Winner
US$250 gift certificate for photography equipment and accessories. Voting for the People’s Choice Award begins September 10th and ends September 17

Regional Winners
One winner will be chosen from each region, based on the country in which the photo was taken. US$200 gift certificate for photography equipment

Latin America and Caribbean
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Middle East and North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Asia
East Asia and Pacific

HOW:

Up to 20 photographs may be submitted per person. Entries may be entered by uploading digital files.

FILE REQUIREMENTS:

Digital images or scans of prints may be uploaded. Original files of camera-made digital photos may not exceed three megabytes (3 MB).
CGAP cannot be responsible for lost, damaged, late or misdirected entries, or for faulty uploading connections, garbled transmissions, unauthorized intervention, or technical malfunctions.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) Photo Contest

July 6, 2015 1 comment

2016 CIPE /Atlas Corp Think Tank LINKS Fellowship for Young Professionals from Developing Countries, USA (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 15th 2015

CIPE and Atlas Corps have jointly launched the new Think Tank LINKS (Leaders, Innovators, and Knowledge Sharing) Fellowship. This innovative, all-expenses paid program is an opportunity for talented young professionals from developing countries with strong research backgrounds to shadow leading U.S. think tanks for six months.

In addition, Fellows will be enrolled in a professional development training program and join a growing network of nonprofit leaders from around the world.

Eligibility:

CIPE and Atlas Corps are looking for qualified candidates who have:

Demonstrated research background relating to issues of democracy and/or economic reform.
Bachelors degree or higher, preferably in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field .
At least two (2) years of professional experiences with proven record of research-based work.
Proficiency in English (both in writing and speaking).
Age 35 or younger.
Currently working for a think tank, policy research institution, or a similar organization.

After the initial screening by CIPE and Atlas Corps, top applicants will be interviewed and selected by the respective Host Organization’s staff. Preference will be given to non-OECD applicants.

Location:

Fellows will be based at leading think tanks in Washington, DC area for six months (January through July).
They will serve 40 hours per week at their host think tanks, focused on a mutually agreed-upon research topic that relates to democratic and/or economic reforms.
Fellows are expected to publish their research during the program through articles, blogs, and presentations.

Logistics:

CIPE and Atlas Corps will provide Fellows with logistical support regarding visa, health insurance, stipend, and international travel.
Fellows will also receive a monthly living stipend that covers basic housing, food, and transportation for one person.

Responsibilities of Think Tank LINKS Fellows:

Conduct research on a topic that relates to democratic or economic reforms.
Produce research results that meet the thematic and quality criteria set by CIPE, Atlas Corps, and the host think tank.
Contribute to CIPE’s Development Blog (www.cipe.org/blog) to highlight key findings.
Participate in Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab training sessions.
Attend orientation, roundtable discussions, and other activities as required by CIPE, Atlas Corps, and the host think tank.
If selected, pay a USD $250 participation fee, which will be returned upon successful completion of the fellowship.
Return to home country after the Fellowship.

How to apply:

Submit an online application at: bit.ly/FellowApplication.
Select “Atlas Corps-CIPE Think Tank LINKS Fellowship” as the response to the question, “Please let us know where you learned about Atlas Corps.”
Attach a writing sample (in English) that demonstrates your research, writing, and analytical skills. It should be in Word document or PDF file, and it should be no more than 10 pages.
Follow the instructions on the application to attach two (2) letters of recommendations from individuals who know you in a professional capacity and can write about your skills and experiences as well as your potential for success as a Think Tank LINKS Fellow. One of the letters should be from your current employer.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Atlas Corps-CIPE Think Tank LINKS Fellowship

July 6, 2015 0 comments

2015/2016 Harvard Academy Scholars Program for Postgraduate Study at Harvard University, USA(Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 1st 2015

Open to all recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates.

The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.

The Academy Scholars are a select community of individuals with resourcefulness, initiative, curiosity, and originality, whose work in non-Western cultures or regions shows promise as a foundation for exceptional careers in major universities or international institutions.

Academy Scholars are appointed for two years by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard University facilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The competition for these awards is open only to recent PhD (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates.
Those still pursuing a PhD should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before applying to become Academy Scholars; those in possession of a PhD longer than three years are ineligible.

Worth:

Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $67,000, and predoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $31,000.
This stipend is supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage. Some teaching is permitted but not required.

How to Apply

All application materials need to arrive by the deadline of October 1. We do not accept late applications.

The completed application will include:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé
Research proposal (2500 word maximum)
Official PhD program transcript
Three letters of recommendation

The mailing address for the official PhD program transcript is:

The Academy Scholars Program
Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA

For express mail services requiring a telephone number, use 617.495.2137.

Letters should be addressed to the “Selection Committee.”
Letters of recommendation need to arrive by the deadline of October 1.

Questions should be emailed to:
[email protected]

Timeline:

Finalists must be available to travel for a personal interview on our December 15, 2015 interview date.
The Harvard Academy will arrange and pay for all travel and hotel accommodations for the finalists to interview in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Harvard Academy Scholars Program for Postgraduate Study at Harvard

July 6, 2015 7 comments

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Massive Recruitments at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – JULY 2015

by lanredahunsi July 3, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 30th 2015

As part of this renewal process, ECOWAS is pre-occupied with the implementation of critical and strategic programmes and wishes to recruit qualified and capable individuals into the following professional and general positions.

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.

Member countries making up ECOWAS are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’ Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo

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July 3, 2015 0 comments

2015 International Student Competition Scholarships to attend Domus Academy School of Design in Milan, Italy

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Varying

There are number of scholarships available for prosprective students to the Domus Academy in Milan, Italy. Domus Academy is a private school of design in Milan, Italy. It offers post-graduate and professional courses in fashion, industrial design, and design management.

Fashion Brand Communicator Competition

Master in Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising in partnership with Vogue Talents – January 2016

The Fashion Brand Communicator Competition
Visualizing inspirational elements for the Fashion Stylist and Visual Merchandiser

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Brief

Candidates will have to present a comprehensive project, based on the creation of an inspirational moodboard that could be useful to suggest new ideas, in order to foster new creative elements for the Fashion Stylist and/or Visual Merchandiser.

Candidates will act as a magnifier, keeping their eye always open to beauty and originality, in order to reveal and catch different “elements and details” of their town, producing a personal visual inspirational project.

Deadline

The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than September 14th 2015.
Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on October 5th 2015

APPLY ONLINE

Social Kitchen competition

Master in Interior & Living Design in partnership with Bitossi Home – January 2016

Domus Academy in collaboration with Bitossi Home is launching a competition for designing the concept for the future ‘social kitchen’, where the borders between social and personal spaces seem to continuously slide both in conceptual and physical terms.

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Brief

We invite the candidates to explore the concept of a kitchen that is able to answer to the evolving human needs and expectations in relation to social and private living.

Deadline

The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than 2nd October 2015.
Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on 26th October 2015.

APPLY ONLINE

Bastards Everywhere competition

Master in Visual Brand Design in partnership with the brand Bastard – January 2016

Bastard is a Milan-based brand that designs, produces and sells technical clothing and equipment for snowboard, skateboard and streetwear.

Brief

Bastard wants to create new collections of products based on the visual tradition of different countries. Imagine your country is one of these, and design the image of the new brand: a new bastard logo for the collection, clothes tags, a paper or fabric bag to bring the purchase home from the shop, advertising for magazines, a postcard to be distributed in the shop and in selected clubs, special elements or details that would enrich the collection (stickers, pins, gadgets, products containers, shop decorations to celebrate the new collections)

Deadline

The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than 2nd October 2015.
Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on 26th October 2015.

APPLY ONLINE

Paper works must be sent to:
Domus Academy
The Fashion Brand Communicator Competition
Master Program in Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising
Via Carlo Darwin, 20 – 20143 Milan – Italy

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Domus International Student Competition

July 2, 2015 0 comments

2016 National Geographic Society /Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation.

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Nomination Deadline: January 22nd 2016

The National Geographic Society is currently soliciting nominations for the 2016 Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation.

Since 2002, the award has honored the unsung heroes of conservation, celebrating the recipient’s achievements and supporting ongoing work in conserving nature or culture in Africa. The award includes a $25,000 grant.

Past recipients of the National Geographic Society/Buffett Award have conducted

conservation research on elephants and the bush-meat trade in Tanzania,
worked to ensure that local communities in Uganda benefit from conservation initiatives,
developed sustainable agricultural practices for small farmers in Cameroon, and more.
(You can learn much more about past awardees and their work here.)

Nomination Process:

Award recipients are chosen from nominations submitted to National Geographic.
After nominations are screened by advisors and other conservation experts, a selection of names is forwarded to the Howard G. Buffett Foundation for review.
Final selection is made by the National Geographic Society.

The award was established through a generous gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Mr. Buffett is a farmer, businessman, conservationist, and photographer. He serves on the NGS Council of Advisors and in 2007 was named Ambassador Against Hunger by the UN World Food Program.

How to Submit Nominations

To submit a nomination, please complete the online nomination form below, including a description of achievements that merit the award.
Be sure to include details about the nominee’s major conservation successes in the face of unique challenges. Nominations must be received no later than January 22, 2016.
You can also download a nomination form and email it to Dr. Catherine Workman at [email protected].
The award will be presented at National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., in the summer of 2016.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 National Geographic Society /Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation.

July 2, 2015 1 comment

2015 African Economic Research Consortium PhD Thesis Research Awards (US$USD 6,000)

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

Each year African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) offers a limited number of awards with a maximum value of US$6,000 towards PhD thesis research.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration,

The request must come from an African national enrolled in a doctoral degree programme in Economics at a recognized university.
He/she must be in the research and/or writing phase of the dissertation.

Requests should be supported by the following documentation:

Evidence of an attachment to, or sponsorship by, an institution in sub-Saharan Africa engaged in economic management, research and/or training in the public sector.
Evidence of registration in a recognized PhD programme in Economics.
An approved research proposal, complete with clearly defined objectives, substantial literature review and a well-outlined analytical framework, as well as pertinent research methodology.
A statement of limitations and policy relevance of the study.
A letter of reference from the thesis supervisor.
A detailed budget including evidence of any additional financial support that may be necessary to complete the programme.
Curriculum vitae.

Application Processing:

Upon the receipt of the proposal and the supporting documentation, the proposal is sent to two external reviewers, who comment on the adequacy of the proposal.
In the event that the reviewers suggest corrections to be made and give positive feedback, the comments from the reviewers are sent to the students to incorporate the suggested corrections and then resubmit the proposal for a final review.
Once the proposal is cleared by at least two reviewers, the reviewed proposals and the comments of the external reviewers are presented to the Training Sub-Committee of AERC during the Biannual Research Workshops (held in June and December), who go through the recommendations of the reviewers and make recommendation to the Programme Committee to approve for funding.
It is after this that research grants can be awarded.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AERC PhD Thesis Research Awards

July 2, 2015 0 comments

French Tech Ticket Programme for non-french Entrepreneurs to launch their Business in Paris France.

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: Ongoing

French Tech Ticket Programme for startups around the world to launch their business in Paris France.

The French Tech Ticket is a program designed for non-french entrepreneurs from all over the world who want to set-up their startup in Paris.

Eligibility:

Foreign founding teams of up to 3 people : 0 or 1 French people accepted per team.
English or French speaking The program will be held in english.
A startup project : Startups must be in the creation or growth phase.(consulting firms and import-export businesses are not eligible to the Paris French Tech Ticket)
Full-time team in Paris Founders are ready to live in Paris for at least 6 months and devote 100% of their time to their project.

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Benefits:

Prize Money

Prize money of €12,500, awarded to each founder, renewable once at the end of the 6 month program

Resident Permit

Fast-track procedure to obtain a French residence permit.

Mentoring

Tailored program of events and mentoring sessions to support your startup’s development.

Landing Pack

A guide to living and working in Paris to help foreign entrepreneurs relocating to the French capital.

Help Desk

A dedicated contact to help foreign entrepreneurs with administrative procedures.

Incubator

Free office space in the heart of Paris at a leading incubator.

Timeline:

2015 DECEMBER : 50 winners announced

2016 JANUARY : Program begins

2016 JUNE : Progress report & Prize renewals

2016 DECEMBER : End of 2016 batch

Apply Now for the French Ticket Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the French Ticket Programme

July 2, 2015 1 comment

2015 FAO Committe for Food Security (CFS) 42 Youth for Food Security and Nutrition (Y4FSN) Idea Incubator

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

Youth are invited to pitch their idea/initiative which engages youth in agriculture and food systems in a 3 minute video outlining how their initiative will help end hunger and malnutrition. All videos will be featured on the Youth Idea Incubator page of the CFS website.

Ten youth will be selected to deliver their pitch in person to a panel comprised of inspiring individuals working on youth engagement and food security and nutrition, including entrepreneurs, social leaders, academics, and others.
Youth will receive feedback on their ideas and establish contacts with a network of actors engaged in food security and nutrition.
They will also be invited to participate in the full CFS plenary week.

The objective of the event is to facilitate capacity development of youth through feedback from inspiring individuals on their proposals to address food security and nutrition and networking opportunities with key stakeholders.

CFS is looking for youth who are tackling food insecurity and malnutrition. Are you:

Someone with a bright idea about how to engage youth to end hunger and malnutrition?
Are you 15 – 35?
An engaging and inspiring speaker?

How to Participate:

You’re invited to pitch your idea/initiative which engages youth in agriculture and food systems in a (maximum) 3 minute video outlining how your initiative will help end hunger and malnutrition.
Upload the video to YouTube or other video hosting website with the hashtag #Y4FSN_CFS by July 31st, 2015 and send the link to [email protected]

Guidelines for Video Submissions

The format should be MOV, MPEG, AVI, or MP4
The submission must not include images that are copyrighted, obscene, pornographic or libelous
Only one entry per person only

You should introduce yourself and what your idea is and how you would propose to accomplish it. The more passionate you are about your idea the more people will want to engage with you. Tell us how your idea transforms the status quo to engage youth more effectively in ending hunger and malnutrition

Benefits:

Ten entries will be selected to deliver their pitch in person to a panel. Youth will receive feedback on their ideas and establish contacts with a network of actors engaged in food security and nutrition. Selected youth will be notified in early September.
All travel costs and accommodation for youth speakers will be covered by CFS.
All other ideas received will be featured on the official webpage.

Timeline:

Call for Videos is published and disseminated: 1 July 2015
Deadline for video submission, all videos available on CFS website Youth Incubator page: 1 August 2015
Ten youth who submitted videos are contacted to arrange participation in CFS 42: 1 September 2015
Panelists are invited to review youth videos/ideas in advance: 15 September 2015
Event at CFS 42: 12 October 2015, 17.30 – 19.00 Iraq Room, FAO, Rome, Italy

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CFS 42 Youth for Food Security and Nutrition (Y4FSN) Idea Incubator

July 2, 2015 0 comments

2015 Points North Fellowships for Documentary Film Makers

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 24, 2015 @ midnight

The Points North Fellowship is a unique opportunity for five documentary filmmakers (or filmmaking teams) to develop their feature-length works-in-progress through a combination of focused industry mentorship, workshops, meetings and a public pitch session at the Camden International Film Festival.

he fellowship begins with a full day of intensive pitch training and focused industry mentorship prior to the start of the festival. These sessions will prepare filmmakers to pitch their projects to an international delegation of funders, broadcasters, distributors and producers before a live audience at the Points North Pitch on September 19. Each pitch lasts exactly 7 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of critical feedback.

Past panelists include representatives from:

BBC
HBO
A&E IndieFilms
ARTE
POV
PBS
Al Jazeera America
ITVS
Ford Foundation
Sundance Institute
Tribeca Film Institute
Cinereach
Catapult Film Fund
The Fledgling Fund
San Francisco Film Society
Chicken & Egg Pictures
LEF Foundation
Participant Media
Naked Edge Films
The Orchard

Eligibility Requirements:

The Points North Fellowship is open to filmmakers from all regions and nationalities with feature-length documentaries in progress.

Benefits:

Following the festival, all Points North Fellows will receive a ticket to the Cinema Eye Honors (held in mid-January), an invitation to CIFF’s annual Cinema Eye Nominees Party and two nights of accommodations in New York.
Taking place four months after the pitch, these events will give fellows an opportunity to connect with the wider documentary community and follow up on their pitches by setting up targeted one-on-one meetings with industry delegates.
Selected fellows will receive two VIP passes to the festival, four nights of accommodations and a stipend to subsidize their travel to Camden. The Fellowship also includes two nights of accommodations in NYC for additional industry meetings in January 2016, plus tickets to the Cinema Eye Honors.

Apply Now for the 2015 Points North Fellowships for Documentary Film Makers

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Points North Fellowships for Documentary Film Makers

July 2, 2015 0 comments

2015 Alliance for Science Journalism Fellowship at Cornell University,USA

by lanredahunsi July 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing

The Alliance for Science at Cornell University is now accepting applications for its inaugural round of agricultural science journalism fellowships. The fellowship seeks to promote in-depth, contextualized reporting on topics/issues related to food security, crop production, biotechnology, and sustainable agricultural practices.

The Alliance for Science is a communications initiative with the mission to promote access to scientific innovation as a means of enhancing food security, improving environmental sustainability and raising the quality of life globally.

There are two fellowship tracks:

Individual Track: One to three award (s) of $5,000 – $15,000 to individual journalists

Collaborative Track: Award of $25,000 to a collaborative team of two individuals, one from a developing country and one from a developed country.

Application Requirements:

Applications must include the following:

• Indication of Fellowship Track (Individual or Collaborative)
• A description of the proposed project, including indication of media outlet and the distribution plan. Limit 1000 words
• A detailed budget estimate, including a breakdown of travel costs. If you are applying for a Collaborative Fellowship you must indicate how the money will be shared across team members’ contributions
• Three samples of published work preferably representative of the media you propose for the project. In the case of Collaborative Fellowships all members of the proposed team must submit three samples.
• One to two letters of recommendation. Letters from prospective producers or editors encouraged.
• A copy of the resume of each applicant.
• Project start and completion date.

Where to Apply: Please email all documents in a single PDF to [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Alliance for Science Journalism Fellowship

July 1, 2015 0 comments

2015 Miss.Africa Seed Funding for women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields ($USD5,000 grant)

by lanredahunsi July 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 15, 2015

Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy, is announcing a Seed Fund in Africa that will a small grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own initiatives that will increase their digital opportunities in IT related training, jobs and leadership roles.

The program is interested in learning about successful activities that are currently supporting women and girls in STEM, and through this effort, Miss Africa identify how we might support scalability and their impacts.

The 2015 Seed Grant for the amount Five Thousand US dollars ($5,000) will assist the winning initiative to start or expand their capacity.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply for a Miss.Africa Seed Fund grant applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

– Current resident of an African country (including North and Sub-Saharan Africa).
– Application must be submitted in English.
– Applying as an individual (at least 18 years of age), or a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) or social enterprise based in Africa.
– Ability to demonstrate previous experience conducting activities supporting women and girls in computer science or STEM fields.
– Commitment to developing and contributing to a virtual community for supporting women and girls initiatives.
– Demonstrated leadership potential (references will be required for those applying for leadership funds).
– Proposed projects MUST have a tangible impact for women and girls in computer science and/or STEM- related fields.

PROJECTS
Preference will be given to projects that target under-served populations and locations, take a collaborative approach, have a high potential for growth and present an innovative use of technology.

Projects eligible for grant funding include, but are not limited to:

– Computer science workshops and trainings for women and girls
– Early incubation of female tech entrepreneurs
– Programming and app development training programs
– Hackathons and coding boot camps for girls

TIMELINE
July 1, 2015: Miss.Africa Fund Online Application opens
November 15, 2015: Miss.Africa Seed Fund Application Deadline
February 2, 2016: Round One of Miss.Africa grants announced

How to Apply:

To apply, please follow the instructions in the link below and send an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Miss.Africa Seed Funding for women and girls in the STEM Field

July 1, 2015 0 comments

2015 SEED Africa Symposium Enterprise Scholarships to attend SEED 2015.

by lanredahunsi June 30, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 15th 2015

The SEED Africa Symposium is the largest gathering on social and eco entrepreneurship in Africa, and is supported by a variety of partners. The Symposium takes a unique approach that emphasizes cross-sector collaboration and peer-learning. It brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy makers, the community of finance and practitioners to co-create, and build together an effective ecosystem for social and eco-enterprises.

2015 is a special year for SEED, in that it marks the 10th Anniversary of the SEED Awards. The Symposium will be the opportunity to share insights from more than 10 years of experience in promoting social and eco-entrepreneurship.

Are you an entrepreneur with a new start-up addressing social and environmental challenges ?

This year, there will be limited scholarships available to innovative social and eco-enterprises from developing and emerging countries. The enterprise scholarship includes:

Free registration to the Symposium
Participation to hands-on workshops for start-ups
Opportunity to participate in the South-South Exhibition
A selection of enterprises will benefit from 2 nights of accommodation for the duration of the conference

To Apply: Submit your application by 15 July 2015. Only those selected for a scholarship will be informed.

Download the application form here and send it per email to [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SEED Africa Symposium Enterprise Scholarships

June 30, 2015 0 comments

2015/2016 European School of Management and Technology MBA Scholarships for Africans.

by lanredahunsi June 29, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing

ESMT’s MBA scholarship program helps make your goal of an international business career a reality. Supported by its 25 corporate founders, ESMT offers a number of partial-tuition scholarships for MBA applicants. Every year, there are also a limited number of prestigious full-tuition scholarships available.

Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, particularly strong leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. MBA scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and are applied directly to the applicant’s tuition.

Number of scholarships available: three

Value: up to € 15,000

Eligibility:

Candidates with permanent residence in any African country.
Candidates are expected to prove their strong intention to promote business development and pursue professional options in Africa within a reasonable timeframe after completion of the program.

Requirements:

Candidates should complete the scholarship essay as part of their ESMT online application explaining how they qualify for this scholarship.
Candidates will be expected to actively promote the school in their country throughout and after their studies, e.g. by serving as an ESMT mentor.

How to Apply:

To receive a scholarship, MBA candidates first fill out an online application to the MBA program.
All applicants to the MBA program are automatically considered for any available scholarships.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ESMT MBA Scholarships for Africans.

June 29, 2015 1 comment

2015 Ian Perry Scholarship Prize for Young Photo Journalists ( £4,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 14th July 2015.

Ian Parry was a photojournalist who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989. He was just 24 years of age. Aidan Sullivan, then picture editor, and Ian’s friends and family created the Ian Parry Scholarship in order to build something positive from such a tragic death.

Each year, there is an international photographic competition for young photographers who are either attending a full-time photographic course or are under 24.

Requirements

Entrants must submit a portfolio and a brief synopsis of a project they would undertake if they won the scholarship.
The prize consists of £3,500 towards their chosen assignment £500 to those awarded Highly Commended and Commended.
There is no fee for entry.

Benefits include:

The Sunday Times Magazine published the finalist’s work, which shines a spotlight on these young photographers and provides an excellent launch into a professional career in photography.
Canon provides a choice of equipment to the winner
World Press Photo automatically accepts the winner into its final list of nominees for the Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam.
Reportage by Getty Images adds the winner to their on line Emerging Talent group.
Save the Children offers one of the finalists an all expenses paid assignment.
This is a significant prize for any photographer and continues with the support of The Sunday Times Magazine & Canon.

This Scholarship is open to photojournalism students on fulltime courses or recent graduates

It is also applicable to photographers of 24 years old and under

Entry Criteria:

A completed Entry Form
A portfolio of 12 low resolution digital photographs, either a photo essay or individual photos. Include a project synopsis ( Please follow the instructions on the website carefully) include a caption for each image in the metadata with your name and contact details
A detailed written proposal of your chosen assignment should you win.It should be noted that this written section id considered extremely important.
The judges will need to be impressed by your ability to produce a convincing assignment proposal as well as your photography skills

Download and Fill out the Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Ian Perry Scholarship Prize for Young Photo Journalists

June 27, 2015 1 comment

Tony Elumelu Foundation Welcomes 1000 Pan-African Entrepreneurs to $100M Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme Boot Camp

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

I am confident that these entrepreneurs are Africa’s hope for the future,’ Mr. Tony Elumelu says, about the 1000 African entrepreneurs who will be arriving in Nigeria on July 10^th, 2015 for a two-day boot camp.

A thousand entrepreneurs selected from over 20,000 applicants from all over Africa are expected to converge in Nigeria for a two-day boot camp session. This will be the maiden boot camp of thec, a $100m Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative. The event will take place from July 10 -12, 2015 in Ota, Nigeria.

In what is billed to be the largest ever gathering of emerging entrepreneurs on the continent, the boot camp – which is a major milestone of the flagship programme of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) – will see an interaction between established entrepreneurs from different sectors of industry, and the 1000 selectees of TEEP.

Mr. Elumelu who has been vocal about entrepreneurship-led development and the push for a private sector-driven turnaround of Africa says,

“In empowering these emerging entrepreneurs, we are providing the capital, the networks, the training and support for them to drive economic and social transformation throughout Africa, providing solutions to its problems as well as securing their future and that of generations to come.”

In the build-up to the boot camp, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has engaged the emerging entrepreneurs in a 12-week online training programme that culminates in this thrilling two-day session. The boot camp format will be predominately plenary style sessions from speakers with proven track record in business and leadership. The entrepreneurs will participate in sessions including an open mic with Founder Tony O. Elumelu CON and other captains of industry.

Speaking on the ideals of the programme and the need for the training, Parminder Vir, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation says,

“We are excited to be pushing the envelope and providing a springboard for this set of emerging African entrepreneurs to take over the world with their innovative ideas, beginning from their local communities. At the end of this boot camp, we want them to have come, seen and be transformed into full-fledged entrepreneurs and ambassadors for Africapitalism.”

The winners represent 51 African countries and territories, as well as a multitude of value adding sectors ranging from agriculture to education to fashion and ICT.

All five African regions – North, East, Southern, Central and West Africa are represented, as well as every state in Nigeria. Additionally, all major language blocs – Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, and Arabic Africa. More than anything else, they epitomise the opportunity and promise of Africa.

Source: Tony Elumelu Foundation Blog

June 25, 2015 0 comments

Media Credentation for the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Kenya

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 29th 2015

The Governments of Kenya and the United States are pleased to announce the availability of media accreditation applications for the 2015 GES to be held July 24-26, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Launched by President Obama in 2009, GES brings together entrepreneurs and investors from across Africa and around the world annually to showcase innovative projects, exchange new ideas, and help spur economic opportunity.

The 2015 GES agenda will focus on generating new investments for entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on women and youth.

The selection of Nairobi as host city for the 2015 GES underscores how Africa — notably Kenya — has become a center for innovation and entrepreneurship. Kenya is a world leader in mobile money systems, like m-pesa, and a driver of innovation through technology research and incubation labs like “iHub.”

Since 2009, GES has emerged as a global platform connecting emerging entrepreneurs with leaders from business, international organizations, and governments looking to support them. This is the first time GES will take place in sub-Saharan Africa.

ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS

Members of the media wishing to cover the 2015 GES in Nairobi – including limited access to remarks by President Obama and President Kenyatta — and/or enter the press filing center, must apply for a GES media credential no later than 10:00 a.m. EDT / 5:00 p.m. EAT on June 29, 2015.
Only those with both a government-issued photo ID and a GES -issued media credential will be granted access to the GES site. Application for a credential does not guarantee issuance.

Apply Now for Media Accreditation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Kenya

June 25, 2015 0 comments

2015 Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival for Film Makers around the World

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

The Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival will be held Nov. 26 to 29, 2015 in Doha, Qatar.

Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival was established in 2005, and it is an international event by all standards. Since its first edition, it has become a meeting point for filmmakers and innovators worldwide.

The festival showcases a wide range of documentary films that discuss humanitarian, social, economic, and political issues. This is on top of the support it dedicates to young talents that work hard to have a space for expression and production.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all TV channels (Arab and non-Arab), production companies, independent filmmakers and cultural, social and media organizations.

Three Competitions

The festival holds three competitions: a major one dedicated for TV channels; production firms; cultural, social, and media institutions; and independent producers.
It comprises three categories: short films, medium films, and long films.
This is in addition to the New Horizon competition that is dedicated to amateur and beginner directors and school pupils.
Awards are given to each category, and directors and winners are awarded too. The first edition included participants from Arab countries only.

Participants
• TV channels
• Production companies
• Independent filmmakers
• Media, social and cultural organizations

Participation
• Productions taking part in the Festival competitions are limited to documentary films.
• Films produced only within two years prior to the current festival will be accepted.

• A participant may participate in each of the following categories:
1. Short (up to 30 min.)
2. Medium (31 to 59 min.)
3. Long (more than 60 min.)
• Participating films should either be in Arabic or English. If in Arabic, the films should be subtitled into English. Yet, if in another language, they should be translated, dubbed, or subtitled into English. Also, it is preferable to send the film script if available.

• Participants should send 2 DVD (PAL) copies of the documentary operating on a DVD player.

Aljazeera Awards:

• Aljazeera Golden Award

It is offered to each winning film from each of the three categories: Long, Medium, and Short. Each winning film will be granted a cash prize, to be equally shared by the film’s director and producer, as follows:

Long : QR 50,000 (Fifty thousand Qatari Riyals)
Medium : QR 40,000 (Forty thousand Qatari Riyals)
Short : QR 30,000 (Thirty thousand Qatari Riyals)

• The Jury Award

It is offered to each winning film from each of the three categories: Long, Medium and short.
Each winning film will be granted a cash prize, to be equally shared by the film director and producer, as follows:

Long : QR 25,000 (Twenty five thousand Qatari riyals)
Medium: QR 20,000 (Twenty thousand Qatari riyals)
Short : QR 15,000 (Fifteen thousand Qatari riyals)

None of the awards will be shared between two films in any category. In addition, the Award and Certificate of Recognition will not be applicable to films that have already won awards; this also applies to the Certificate of Excellence.

• Best Director Award
It is offered to

the best director in each of the following categories:

Long : QR 25,000 (Twenty five thousand Qatari riyals)
Medium: QR 20,000 (Twenty thousand Qatari riyals)
Short : QR 15,000 (Fifteen thousand Qatari riyals)

• Best Camerawork Award
It is offered to the best camerawork in each of the following categories:

Long : QR 20,000 (Twenty thousand Qatari riyals)
Medium: QR 15,000 (Fifteenthousand Qatari riyals)
Short : QR 10,000 (Ten thousand Qatari riyals)

• New Horizon Award

Two awards will be offered to the best two films directed by students or beginners as follows:

First Award : QR 15,000 (Fifteen thousand Qatari Riyals)
Second Award: QR 10,000 (Ten thousand Qatari Riyals)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival

June 25, 2015 0 comments

2015 Millennium Campus Conference at the United Nations in New York City, USA

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 30, 2015.

When: August 11 – 15, 2015
Where: United Nations in New York City,

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? The Millennium Campus Network (MCN) is thrilled to welcome your application!

The 7th Annual Millennium Campus Conference will be hosted at the United Nations in New York City, August 11 – 15, 2015. MCC will unite 500+ student leaders from 50+ countries to amplify our collective impact on the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Millennium Campus Conference is an annual symposium for university student leaders advancing global development to meet, partner, learn, and connect with a global community. The 7th Annual Millennium Campus Conference will be hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City from 11 to 15 August 2015 in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth.

MCC15 Delegates will meet like-minded peer university student leaders through team-based discussions, get concrete skills putting the ‘organized’ into student organizing, be inspired by professional leaders in the field, join campaign working teams, and launch their ideas at the United Nations.

Eligibility:

For undergraduate university students from around the world to come together to connect, challenge, learn, and grow.

Campaigns:

Apply to MCC15 with your campaign idea! You may have the opportunity to win prize money to implement your campaign! More importantly, you will have the chance to galvanize your peers towards making a meaningful and important difference. Each campaign idea must be tied to one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Here are prizes that are available (submit ideas and apply by June 30th for MCC15):

Millennium Oceans Prize

Millennium Peace Prize

Millennium Health Prize*

Millennium Equality Prize*

Millennium Youth Prize*

Application Process:

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level?

All applications will receive confirmation of receipt and notification of application status within 1 week.

This application should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.

It is recommend you work on this application on a separate document, then enter your information on this form once you are ready.

For technical problems submitting this application, call MCN’s Director of Programs, Abigail Kelble, MPH, at MCN Headquarters: +1-719-377-7528.

Summer I Registration Deadline for Accepted Delegates is June 30, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Millennium Campus Conference

June 24, 2015 1 comment

Apply to become a Youth Delegate to the United Nations – 2015 UN Youth Delegate Programme

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Whether your country has an existing Youth Delegate Programme or you will have to convince your government on the importance of having a youth representative in its delegation to the UN General Assembly, advocate and apply to participate in decision-making of the United Nations.

Participation in decision-making is one of the key priority areas of the United Nations agenda on youth. One form of youth participation at the United Nations is through the inclusion of youth delegates in a country’s official delegation to the United Nations General Assembly and various functional Commissions of the Economic and Social Council.

The youth delegate programme is coordinated by the Focal Point on Youth at the global level, but it is the responsibility of the Member States to establish a youth delegate programme at the national level, and to decide who will represent the young people of their country.

The roles of a youth representative varies from country to country, but normally includes providing input to their delegation on issues related to youth and participate in their delegation’s general work through attending meetings and informal negotiations.

The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme:

Programme aims to:

• Enhance awareness of the global situation of youth and to increase recognition of their rights and aspirations;

• Promote national youth policies, programmes and coordinating mechanisms as integral parts of social

and economic development, in cooperation with both governmental and non-governmental organizations;

• Strengthen the participation of youth in decision-making processes at all levels in order to increase

their contribution to national development and international cooperation;

• Facilitate the coordination of the UN system’s youth-related activities by leading the Inter-Agency

Network on Youth Development.

How to Apply:

Determine if your country has an existing Youth Delegate Programme

Check the list of youth delegates of previous years.

If your country does not have a programme in place to select a youth delegate, your task will be two-fold:

First, you have to convince your country on the importance of having a youth representative in its delegation to the UN General Assembly.
And secondly, once they’ve established the position, you will have to initiate a selection process.

Benefits

Youth delegates can participate in several intergovernmental meetings at the United Nations.
Most official youth delegates participate in the General Assembly, but some also attend functional Commissions of the Economic and Social Council.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UN Youth Delegate Programme

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

Entry Deadline: October 23rd, 2015

Prizes

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3rd place $1,000 5 Winners

Finalists $100 25 Winners

Semifinalists $50 50 Winners

Topics

Select ONE of the following three topics:

Application Deadline:5 November 2015.

Submit you completed application and abstract to this [email protected]

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