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Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme 2019/2020 for study in Ireland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 30 November, 2018.

The Fellowship Training Programme was Irish Aid’s first scholarship programme, begun in 1974. Since that time, it has brought suitably qualified candidates from developing countries to undertake Masters degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland, with further students supported for similar courses in their own region.

Awards are made in fields such as development studies, rural development, health care, education and law with the aim of supporting and enhancing the contribution recipients can make to Irish Aid’s partner organisations. Fellowship eligibility requirements aim to ensure close alignment with Irish Aid’s programmatic approach.

The scholarship award covers course fees, required flights, accommodation (for out of country study), monthly allowances, insurance and other incidental expenses. Eligible Masters programmes in Ireland commence in the period August to September each year and, depending on the course, scholarships will run for between 10 and 16 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must

  • be a citizen of one of Irish Aid’s partner countries (i.e. Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia), or of Cambodia, Kenya, Liberia, Palestine, Myanmar, Rwanda or Zimbabwe.
  • be resident in that country.
  • have achieved the necessary academic standard to be accepted onto a Master’s degree course in a higher education institution in Ireland or within their own region.
  • be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of their home country.
  • have identified relevant college courses in a higher education institution in Ireland or within their own region. For study in Ireland, you must select courses from the Irish Aid Directory of Eligible Postgraduate Courses
  • be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a course they have already commenced or which will begin before fellowship awards have been notified.
  • be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year 2019/2020.

For study in Ireland, applicants must also

  • be able to demonstrate skills in academic English by achieving an appropriate score on a recognised test (IELTS 6.5)
  • contact the Irish Embassy to confirm that the courses they have chosen from the Directory of Postgraduate Courses accord with the Embassy’s priorities in their country (see contact information below).

All applicants who apply to study in Ireland and are selected to go forward to second stage will be required to sit an IELTS exam, unless they are already in possession of an IELTS certificate that is less than 12 months old at the time of application which shows the applicant has achieved the necessary score for the course they intend to apply to. Early preparation for the IELTS exam is strongly advised, even for native English speakers.

Eligible Countries:
Cambodia
Ethiopia
Kenya
Laos
Liberia
Malawi
Mozambique
Myanmar
Palestine
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Uganda
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Eligible Courses:

Relevant Masters programmes in Ireland and regionally.  A directory listing suitable courses for study in Ireland is available to applicants, covering programmes in up to 12 subject areas.

Before finalising your course choices and submitting your application, please confirm with the relevant Irish Embassy that they remain fully satisfied that the courses you have chosen from the Irish Aid Directory of Eligible Postgraduate Courses accord with the Embassy’s country priorities. Embassy contact details are available below.

Contact

Click on your country below to contact the relevant Embassy of Ireland / Mission.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme 2019/2020

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Call for Proposals: World Bank Group/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA)

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Application Deadline: November 30, 2018

The governments of six African countries, the World Bank Group, and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are calling for proposals from eligible higher education institutions to become a Regional Anchor University (RAU) with a focus of addressing skills and knowledge gaps in agriculture facing Sub-Saharan Africa.

The proposals are part of the preparations for the Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA) project, which aims to strengthen linkages between selected African universities and regional agricultural sector needs for developing required human resources needed to accelerate agri-food system transformation in Africa in six countries across the continent.

The six participating countries are Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique. With an expected $190 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA), the project will support the selected universities to become RAUs designed to meet regional agricultural sector needs in human resource development required for accelerating this transformation through partnerships with other tertiary education institutions, including post-secondary agricultural vocational institutions, and key agricultural sector actors both public and private.

SHAEA complements the Africa Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project with a focus exclusively on agricultural higher education, and particularly emphasizes its integration with the agricultural sector. The project aligns with the region’s development priorities as outlined in: Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want; the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024; the 2014 Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation; and the global Sustainable Development Goals.

All proposals must also address at least two of the following six regional key gap areas:

  • Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
  • Agri-food Systems and Nutrition
  • Rural Innovation and Agricultural Extension
  • Agricultural Risk Management and Climate Change Proofing
  • Agricultural Policy Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis, Foresight and Data Management

How to Apply:

As a regional project, SHAEA will be governed by its Regional Steering Committee (RSC), including government representatives from participating countries, and facilitated by its Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU) – RUFORUM.

All proposals must be submitted to the RFU through their respective governments.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA)

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Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) Regional Pitch Competition 2018 for SMEs in East Africa

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Application Deadline: September 1, 2018, 23.59h CEST.

Are you a nutrition sensitive SME in Malawi, Ethiopia or Kenya ? Does your product/service/concept address a local diet quality gap and increase the consumption of safe and nutritious foods ? Apply and stand the chance win a trip to Nairobi to compete in the Scaling Up Nutrition Pitch Competition (Africa Edition)!

The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has organized the first edition of the Scaling Up Nutrition Pitch Competition. The SUN Pitch Competition will be held during the Nutrition Africa Investor Forum (NAIF) in Kenya on the 16th of October 2018.

The objectives of the SUN Pitch Competition is to;

+ Build a pipeline of quality ‘nutrition investments’ with a focus on SMEs that can respond to pressing local nutrition priorities and improve access to nutritious and safe foods for low consumers.

+ Leverage partnerships to provide capital / technical assistance to promising local nutrition sensitive SMEs.

+ To scale innovative nutrition investments and showcase sustainable market based solutions that address nutrition issues which can be adopted and scaled up regionally.

With the generous support of partners a series of initiatives will be organized to select SMEs from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Nigeria to compete at the SUN Pitch Competition. For this particular application process, SBN in partnership with BoPinc will select the cohort of SMEs from Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi that will participate in the SUN Pitch Competition.

Application Process and Timeline

1) Applications

Use the online application link to apply before September 1, 2018, 23.59h CEST. Application are only open to eligible SME’s from Malawi, Ethiopia and Kenya (see eligibility criteria). Please note, during the shortlisting and selection process additional information will be requested from long listed applicants.

2) Pitching training

Four (4) selected SMEs will then be trained by BoP Innovation Center from September through to mid-October to help them develop and refine their pitch. Training includes providing each company with materials and feedback, remote training sessions, remote rehearsal sessions and a final face to face training session in Nairobi. All travel and accommodation expenses in Nairobi will be covered. All SMEs that are selected are expected to participate in all the pitch preparation sessions over the course of September and October.

3) Final Event

The SUN Pitch Competition will give SMEs a chance to present an investment opportunity to a panel of judges. Competing SMEs will be drawn from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi,Zambia, Mozambique and Nigeria. The judges will award prizes to the top three SMEs that have been generously contributed by partners.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant is a citizen of Malawi, Ethiopia or Kenya. The applicant has a fully registered start-up or growth stage Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) with annual revenues of up to USD 1 000 000 and whose products and/or services promote nutrition and food safety in Malawi, Ethiopia or Kenya.

The applicant is a for profit company including association and cooperatives if they are functioning as businesses.

Be available to participate for the pitch training boot camp from mid -September to mid- October (dates to be communicated soon). All applicants are expected to be fluent in spoken English.

Business must comply with SBN principles for business engagement and by the UN Business Sector Guidelines. Priority will only be given to businesses whose operations abide by these guidelines.

Selection Criteria

Selection of winners will be based on the following criteria:

1. Nutrition impact: Proposed investment opportunity addresses a key diet quality gap/need.

2. Commercial Viability: The business model is economically viable. The ability of the investment opportunity to provide adequate returns to potential investors. High growth market opportunity and high barriers to entry. The ability of the management team to deliver value to investors.

3. Scale: The magnitude of impact on vulnerable population target groups

4. Innovation: Proposed investment opportunity is introducing or scaling accessible and disruptive innovations that address and identified diet quality gap/need in the market.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) Regional Pitch Competition 2018

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SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops 2018 for eco-inclusive Entrepreneurs –Malawi

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Application Deadline:26th August 2018

The SAG-SEED Replicator brings successful eco-inclusive business models that provide proven solutions to sustainability challenges to various geographic locations. The programme supports the uptake and adaptation of proven business models to different markets in order to multiply positive sustainability impacts. Get inspired, meet peers and kick-off your business in just one day!

Workshop #1: 04 September 18 | Blantyre | Agriculture
Workshop #2: 05 September 18 | Blantyre | Energy, Waste Management

The SAG-SEED Replicator Programme targets both originators and (future) entrepreneurs who wish to imitate eco-inclusive business models:

Originators are supported through the identification of replicable features of their business model and a matchmaking process which enables them to find potential replication partners. Further, they will be showcased as a SEED originator. For this purpose, SEED collaborates with experienced originators from different sectors around the world and identifies replicable key components of their business models. Their eco-inclusive business models are tested and proven to be viable; create relevant economic, social and environmental impacts and are easily adaptable to different geographic locations at a low risk.

During SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops, future entrepreneurs (adopters) are inspired and capacitated to adapt proven business models to their local context. Each adopter selects a SAG-SEED Replicator Workbook that comprises readings on proven business models as well as tools to adapt them to their market. Afterwards, they receive the possibility to pitch their adapted business idea to originators who are looking for replication partners. Selected adopters qualify for further SEED Support (SAG-SEED Starter Package).

SEED Practitioners’ Labs on Replication

In order to provide tailored replication support services and catalyse the replication of business models, SEED aims to develop a shared understanding of the diverse challenges of actors involved in the replication process and stimulate knowledge exchange between various ecosystem stakeholders. To that end, SEED hosts Practitioners’ Labs on Replication that take place regularly in various settings, engaging various stakeholders of the replication support ecosystem.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops 2018 for eco-inclusive Entrepreneurs –Malawi

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ICFJ Covering Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health Program for Young International Journalists (Funded to New Delhi, India)

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Application Deadline: Aug. 21st 2018 11:59pm

This new ICFJ program aims to elevate coverage of women’s and children’s health issues, by bolstering the knowledge and skills of young journalists. Participants will learn from top international experts, and amplify the conversation around these critical topics in their own countries.

The program will bring 25 to 30 young international journalists together with 1,200 partners dedicated to supporting women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health at the 2018 Partners’ Forum in New Delhi. They will also have the opportunity to tell their own stories about why covering these health topics matter and how the public health community can better work with journalists.

The well-being of women, children and adolescents determines the success of future generations. Participants in this program can play an important role in raising the profile of these essential issues.

Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate is a professional journalist under 30 years old with experience covering health issues and an interest in women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health. Broadcast journalists and those with public speaking experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • The Forum will be conducted in English, Spanish and French.
  • Journalists from Afghanistan, Cambodia, Chile, Germany, Guatemala, Malawi, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sierra Leone, South Africa and the United States are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Journalism students are not eligible for this program.

Benefits:

  • Journalists will travel to New Delhi in December to attend the 2018 Partners’ Forum, hosted by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) and the Government of India. Journalists will have the opportunity to cover the Forum and exchange knowledge with stakeholders in the fields of women’s and children’s issues. ICFJ will hold an orientation to prepare the journalists to cover the conference and help develop their story ideas.
  • Airfare, lodging and meals during the program will be covered by the organizers.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please submit an application, complete with a short video of no more than 15 to 30 seconds explaining why you would be a great participant in this program. Videos longer than 30 seconds will not be considered.

Key dates:

Aug. 21 11:59pm: Application deadline

Dec. 11: Orientation in New Delhi

Dec. 12-13: PMNCH Partners’ Forum

Dec. 14: Program closure

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ICFJ Covering Women’s, Children’s & Adolescents’ Health Program

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World Bank ACE II Masters Scholarship Program 2018 for young African Female students (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 4th 2018

The World Bank is partnering with eight Governments in Eastern and Southern Africa in an innovative project with the aim of improving the quality of training and research in higher education, and reducing the skill gaps in key development priority areas. The Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE II) Project supports the governments of Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia in strengthening selected African Centers of Excellence (ACEs) to deliver quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in the following priority areas: (i) Industry, (ii) Agriculture, (iii) Health, (iv) Education, and (v) Applied Statistics.

The ACE II Project implements three components, namely (i) strengthening the 24 higher
education institutions into regional ACEs in Eastern and Southern Africa in a set of defined regional priority areas (US$ 140 million); (ii) providing capacity building support to these ACEs through regional activities (US$3 million); and (iii) supporting coordination and management of the implementation of components (i) and (ii) (US$5 million).

To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level, IUCEA wishes to implement a Fellowships Program aimed at providing competitive Masters Scholarships to academically deserving future talents to promote regional female student mobility. Eligible female applicants who can demonstrate interest and ability in the priority areas are encouraged to apply for the 30 Fellowships available for the 2018/2019 academic year.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be eligible for this Fellowship, the applicant must:
i) be a female national of one of ACE II participating countries ( Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi,
Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) or Burundi
ii) be under the age of thirty five (35) years
iii) be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours
iv) have been admitted in any of the 24 ACEs to study full-time in any of the priority disciplines
of the ACE II Project:
(i) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or Industry,
(ii) Agriculture,
(iii) Health,
(iv) Education, and (v) Applied Statistics;
v) have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards,if any.
The Fellowship Award
The provided financial support for each Fellowship Program will cover:
i) University tuition fees: Approximately USD 3,000 per year (payable directly to the Host University according to an official invoice)
ii) Stipend: USD 800 per month to support living expenses such as housing, food, utilities, local
transportation, medication and settlement expenses
iii) Research: USD 4,800 to support student research, payable upon approval of research proposal
iv) Allowance: USD 2,000 one-off allowance to cover visa, laptop andbooks
v) Air ticket: A round-trip economy fare for the most direct route between the beneficiary’s home country and the study destination of Host University
Note: Candidates must complete all academic work within the specified period of the programme as the scholarship cannot be extended beyond a maximum of 24 months
Application Process and Procedures
  • To apply for this Fellowship, interested candidates are advised to fill in the application form found at www.iucea.org or ace2.iucea.org attach all requested documents, and send by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].
  • All applications must be received not later than 5.00 PM East African Time on June4 2018.
  • For proof of eligibility, an applicant should ensure that the following are provided:
i) Completed application form
ii) Recent passport-size photograph
iii) Summarized CV with names and contacts of two referees
iv) Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
v) Certified copies of passport or national identity card indicating citizenship
vi) Copy of admission letter from one of the host universities (please refer to the attached table on Countries, ACEs and Universities)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank ACE II Scholarship Program 2018

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Commonwealth Medical Fellowships 2018 for Mid-Career Medical Professionals to Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 23.59 (BST) on 21 May 2018

Commonwealth Medical Fellowships are for mid-career medical staff from low and middle income countries, to enhance their clinical skills.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Medical Fellowships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. These fellowships are offered under the second of the CSC’s six themes:

  1. Science and technology for development
  2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
  3. Promoting global prosperity
  4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
  5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises
  6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

Eligibility

To apply for these fellowships, you must:

Eligible Commonwealth countries

Bangladesh
Cameroon
The Gambia
Ghana
India
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Rwanda
Samoa
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia

Fellowship Worth

Each fellowship provides:
  • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
  • Research support grant, payable to your host university hospital
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,627 per month, or £2,019 per month for those at university hospitals in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2017-2018 levels)
  • Reimbursement of the fee for a single English language test and the fee for General Medical Council (GMC) registration
  • Warm clothing allowance
  • Study travel grant towards the costs of approved travel within the UK
  • If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £457 per month for the first child, and £112 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK

How to apply

You must apply to one of the following nominating body in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these fellowships:

All applications must be made through a nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications.

You must make your application using the CSC’s application system. Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the eligible nominating bodies listed above. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the CSC’s application system to a nominating body in your home country.

All applications must be submitted by 23.59 (BST) on 21 May 2018 at the latest.

You must provide the following supporting documentation, which must be received by the CSC by 23.59 (BST) on 28 May 2018 in order for your application to be eligible for consideration:

  • Academic references from at least two individuals

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Medical Fellowships 2018

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School of Data’s 2018 Fellowship Programme for data-literacy practitioners/enthusiasts ($1000 USD per month stipend)

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Application Deadline: May 6th, 2018, midnight GMT+0

School of Data is inviting journalists, data scientists, civil society advocates and anyone interested in advancing data literacy to apply for its 2018 Fellowship Programme, which will run from May 2018 to January 2019. 8 positions are open, 1 in each of the following countries: Bolivia, Guatemala, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, The Philippines. The application deadline is set on Sunday, May 6th of 2018. If you would like to sponsor a fellowship, please get in touch with School of Data.

The Fellowship

Fellowships are nine-month placements with School of Data for data-literacy practitioners or enthusiasts. During this time, Fellows work alongside School of Data to build an individual programme that will make use of both the collective experience of School of Data’s network to help Fellows gain new skills, and the knowledge that Fellows bring along with them, be it about a topic, a community or specific data literacy challenges.

Similarly to previous years, our aim with the Fellowship programme is to increase awareness of data literacy and build communities who together, can use data literacy skills to make the change they want to see in the world.

The 2018 Fellowship will continue the work in the thematic approach pioneered by the 2016 class. As a result, we will be prioritising candidates who:

  • possess experience in, and enthusiasm for, a specific area of data literacy training
  • can demonstrate links with an organisation practising in this defined area and/or links with an established network operating in the field

The School of Data is looking for engaged individuals who already have in-depth knowledge of a given sector or specific skillsets that can be applied to this year’s focus topics.. This will help Fellows get off to a running start and achieve the most during their time with School of Data: nine months fly by!

The areas of focus in 2018

The School of Data have partnered with Hivos and NRGI to work on the following themes: Procurement and data in the extractives industry (oil, mining, gas). These amazing partner organisations will provide Fellows with guidance, mentorship and expertise in their respective domains.

Ghana

The Fellowship in Ghana with be focused on extractives Data through the Media Development Programme at NRGI. For this position, School of Data is looking for someone with: an interest in supporting or working within the civil society sector, experience working with financial (or related) data for analysis experience as a trainer and/or community builder, interest and/or experience in the extractives sector, demonstrated skills as a data storyteller or journalist

Malawi

The Fellowship in Malawi will be focused on public procurement data through the Open Contracting Programme. For this position, School of Data is looking for someone with: experience with delivering technical and data-driven projects, experience with facilitating training activities, experience with data collection projects, basic understanding of the public procurement process

Kenya

The Fellowship in Kenya will be focused on public procurement data through the Open Contracting Programme. For this position, School of Data is looking for someone with: experience with delivering data-driven projects, experience with user research and data storytelling, experience with explaining complex topics to varied audiences. Candidates with the following optional interests and experience will be appreciated: interest in or experience with supporting civic projects and civil society organisations, experience with facilitating training activities.

Tanzania

The Fellowship in Tanzania will be focused on public procurement data through the Open Contracting Programme. For this position, School of Data is looking for someone with: experience with delivering data-driven projects, experience with facilitating training activities, experience with explaining complex topics to varied audiences. Candidates with the following optional interests and experience will be appreciated: experience working with journalists or as a journalist, interest in or experience with supporting civic projects and civil society organisations, experience with writing pedagogical content

9 months to make an impact

The programme will run from May to January 2019, and entail up to 10 days a month of time. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1,000 USD a month to cover for their work.

Key Information:

  • Available positions: up to 8 fellows, 1 in each of the following countries: Bolivia, Guatemala, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, The Philippines
  • Application deadline: May 6th, 2018, midnight GMT+0
  • Duration: From May 14th, 2018 to January 31st, 2019
  • Level of activity: 10 days per month
  • Stipend: $1000 USD per month

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the School of Data’s 2018 Fellowship Programme for data-literacy practitioners/enthusiasts 

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Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2018 for Southern Africans to Study in the UK/South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: May 31st 2018

The Beit Trust offers annually a number of Postgraduate Scholarships abroad (excluding MBAs and Ph.Ds.) to graduates who are domiciled in and are nationals of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe (and only to graduates in these three countries). Scholarships are taken up at a partner university in the United Kingdom or South Africa, for study in a subject of the individual’s choice appropriate to the needs of their country.  Duration is normally for a one-year taught Master’s in the UK and two years in South Africa. 

Postgraduate Scholarship expenses are shared between The Beit Trust and the following Universities:

UK

Cambridge

Edinburgh

Glasgow – University of Glasgow (Biomedical Scholarships)

Glasgow – University of Strathclyde (Engineering Scholarships)

Leeds

Oxford (Wadham College)

South Africa

University of Cape Town

Rhodes University

Stellenbosch University

Requirements:

  • By Act of Parliament, the Beit Trust sponsors ONLY students who are nationals of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe, and currently live there. In addition, the Trust cannot consider applications from those who have already begun a course.
  • All applicants (except medical and veterinary doctors) must be under 30 years of age on 31 December of the year of application. Some experience of work after completion of a first degree is essential. Doctors and vets must be under 35 years of age on 31 December and should have completed 18 months of internship and a one-year, preferably rural, posting in the relevant country.

Prospective applicants, who must hold at least an upper second class degree (2:1): i.e. Merit or Distinction

Benefits:

  • Fees, tuition costs and related academic expenses are paid by the Trust direct to the universities.
  • Payment of a personal allowance, index linked in accordance with guidance from an independent authority, covering maintenance support.
  • Other allowances are paid for: arrival, a laptop, printing of a thesis, and return home.
  • Economy Class air passages are provided by the Trust for the initial journey to the place of study, and on final return.

Application Procedure:

Zimbabwe and Malawi: Application lists open on 1 March (online link below).  Please read these guidance notes before you go online.

Zambia:  Application lists open on 1 March and should be made to: The Secretary, The Beit Trust, Beit House, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5JB, ENGLAND.   E-Mail: [email protected]

Please note that all documents, including independent references, must be received by The Beit Trust by 31 May.

Zimbabweans – the application form can be obtained from https://beitrust.wufoo.eu/forms/zzhmurj1dwav1p/

Malawians –  the application form can be obtained from https://beitrust.wufoo.eu/forms/zzhmurj1dwav1p/

Zambians – you will need to complete an initial application form using this online initial application link.  Applicants are urged to submit the online form as early as possible to establish whether they would qualify to apply. If you do qualify, a form will be emailed to you and you will be required to provide additional information and details. This information will include, but may not be restricted to, the following:-

  • A fuller application
  • A medical certificate from your doctor
  • A certified transcript of your degree results
  • A certified document of evidence of residency (National Registration Card or birth certificate)
  • Current CV showing all work experience
  • A current photograph (not a passport photo) 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2018 

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2018 for Students from Developing Countries for study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 23.59 (BST) on 17 April 2018

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study on selected courses, jointly supported by UK universities.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Shared Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six themes:

  1. Science and technology for development
  2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
  3. Promoting global prosperity
  4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
  5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises
  6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
  • By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
  • Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high income country
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

Eligible Commonwealth countries

Bangladesh

Cameroon

Ghana

Guyana

India

Kenya

Kiribati

Lesotho

Malawi

Mozambique

Nigeria

Pakistan

Papua New Guinea

Rwanda

Samoa

Sierra Leone

Solomon Islands

Sri Lanka

Swaziland

Tanzania

Tuvalu

Uganda

Vanuatu

Zambia

Benefits:

VALUE
Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities. Each scholarship provides:
  • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed) – arranged by the university; funded by the CSC
  • Approved tuition and examination fees– funded by the CSC
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,065 per month, or £1,306 per month for those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2017-2018 levels) – paid and funded by the university
  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable – paid and funded by the university
  • Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas– claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC
  • Excess baggage allowance, up to an annual approved limit, when returning home–claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC
  • Reimbursement of the cost of a mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test, where required for a visa application (receipts must be supplied)– claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC. Additional allowances for spouses or other dependants are not usually available

How to apply

  • You should apply to study one of the taught Master’s courses offered in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme. These scholarships do not cover undergraduate courses, PhD study, or any pre-sessional English language teaching, and are usually tenable for one year only. View a full list of eligible courses
  • All applications must be made through your chosen university. You must check with your chosen university for their specific advice, admission requirements, and rules for applying. Some universities may require you to complete their own admissions application form as well, which may have a separate closing date. You must take the necessary steps to secure admission to your course at the same time as applying for a Shared Scholarship. View a full list of university contact details
  • You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS), in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your chosen university. View full information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides
  • You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
  • All applications must be submitted by 23.59 (BST) on 17 April 2018 at the latest. Each university has its own closing date for applications, and most are before this date. Any applications submitted after a university closing date will not be considered; please ensure you apply via the EAS before your university closing date. View a full list of university closing dates

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2018

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Ruth First Educational Trust Scholarships 2018/2019 for Southern Africans to study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 15th 2018

The aim of the Ruth First Educational Trust is to enable southern African students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Durham. Southern Africa is defined for this purpose as comprising the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Scholarships make an important contribution towards social, educational and economic development in the region. In addition to their value to individuals they have wide developmental impact, within and beyond southern Africa.

Ruth First Scholars have played positive leadership roles in their communities and are chosen for their active commitment to good causes, as well as for their academic ability.

Eligibility Requirements:

Geographical Criteria

Applicants must be a national of one of the following countries:

  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Republic of South Africa
  • Swaziland
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Level of Study

Taught Master’s Degree programmes

Mode of study

Full time

Year of Entry

Applications for programmes commencing 2018/19 Accepted from 8th January 2018

Programmes

All programmes EXCEPT MBA

Further Information

Applicants should:

  • hold a relevant honours degree of sufficient standard to be admitted to your chosen Master’s course; and
  • not hold a Master’s degree, nor have previously studied at a university outside southern Africa, and
  • show evidence of active involvement in and commitment to voluntary work for the benefit of causes such as rural or urban community development; young people or educational projects; charitable organizations; health or AIDS awareness projects; student welfare or guidance; the defence of human rights; the promotion of equal opportunities or social justice; environmental sustainability. If you have a paid job that involves working in such areas, you should show evidence of leadership and commitment beyond the requirements of the job.

Benefits:

* Full payment of tuition fees
* Stipend for living expenses – 12 monthly payments
* one return air ticket from the home country to the UK and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City
* Fully funded accommodation and meals at St Chad’s College
* ‘Settling in allowance’ on arrival
* A contribution towards the cost of a UK visa and the UK Health surcharge

How to Apply:

Please use this Application form to Apply for this Scholarship.

 

Application deadline

15th March 2018

When candidates will hear the outcome of their application

Mid-May 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ruth First Educational Trust Scholarships 2018/2019

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Canon Collins Scholarships for Masters Study in the UK
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Canon Collins Trust Scholarships 2018/2019 for Masters Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Sunday 18th March 2018.

Canon Collins Trust offers scholarships to support taught masters degree programmes at certain UK universities.

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Canon Collins Trust partner with SOAS to co-fund one scholarship annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application.
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

University of Sussex
Canon Collins Trust partner with the Mandela Scholarship Fund at the University of Sussex to co-fund two awards annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application.
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

University of Edinburgh, MSc in African Studies

This scholarship is co-funded by Canon Collins and the University of Edinburgh. It is limited to the MSc in African Studies. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application.
  • Be applying for the MSc in African Studies.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

Scholarship Worth:

  • All these scholarships cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.

Apply Now for the Canon Collins Trust Scholarships 2018/2019

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarships 2018/2019

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Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships 2018 (for low and middle income countries) to Study in the UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 23.59 (GMT) on 15 February 2018

Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six themes:

  1. Science and technology for development
  2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
  3. Promoting global prosperity
  4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
  5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises
  6. Access, inclusion and opportunity

Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Be registered for a PhD at a university in your home country by the time your scholarship is confirmed. Your final qualification will be awarded by your home country university (not your proposed UK university). This scholarship will not support your period of study at your home country university.
  • Ensure that an institutional or departmental link exists between your home university and your proposed UK university. This link must be greater than simply a collaboration between individuals.
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
  • By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

Eligible Commonwealth countries

Antigua and Barbuda
Bangladesh
Belize
Botswana
Cameroon
Dominica
Fiji
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Rwanda
Samoa
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
St Helena
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Swaziland
Tanzania
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia

Scholarship Worth:

Each scholarship provides:
  • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
  • Approved tuition fees
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,065 per month, or £1,306 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2017-2018 levels)
  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
  • Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
  • If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £458 per month for the first child, and £112 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
  • The CSC’s family allowances are intended to be only a contribution towards the cost of maintaining your family in the UK. The true costs are likely to be considerably higher, and you must be able to supplement these allowances in order to support any family members who come to the UK with you.
HOW TO APPLY
  • You should apply to study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC. Part funding agreements are at the discretion of individual universities. For a list of universities that have agreed to part fund Commonwealth Scholarships, visit http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/uk-universities/part-funding
  • You must make your application directly to the CSC using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS. Information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships-low-middle-income-countries
  • All applications, including full transcripts detailing all your higher education qualifications (with certified translations if not in English), must be submitted by 23.59 (GMT) on 15 February 2018 at the latest.
  • You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the EAS will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.
  • You must provide the following supporting documentation, which must be received by the CSC by 23.59 (GMT) on 19 February 2018 in order for your application to be eligible for consideration:
  • Supporting statement from your supervisor at your home country university, highlighting current institutional links
  • Supporting statement from your proposed supervisor at a UK university, highlighting current institutional links
  • Reference from at least one other individual
  • Copy of your valid passport showing your photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship
  • You are not required to apply via a nominating body for these scholarships.

How to use the EAS

You are not required to apply via a nominating body for these scholarships.

Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its Electronic Application System (EAS), and it does not charge organisations to nominate candidates.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships 2018

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British Council/Stimulus Africa Creative Enterprise programme 2018 for young creative entrepreneurs

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Application Deadline: 17th of December 2017

Stimulus Africa in partnership with the British Council present the 2018 edition of the Creative Enterprise Skills Workshop Series in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia and Botswana.

Are You a Creative? Is your main income derived from your artistic work? Do you lack sufficient business skills and need training and support to turn your art into a viable business? If you answered YES this programme is for YOU!

The Stimulus Africa Creative Enterprise programme in partnership with the British Council is designed to assist creative professionals to turn their creative skills into a viable business. The programme is an enterprise development tool that helps start-up, micro and small businesses in the Creative Industry develop and grow a viable business through teaching them basic business skills, providing coaching and mentorship support and connecting them with other creatives and networks. The workshop is participatory, allowing people to explore and develop their own values, skills, ambitions and confidence while building a strong business model.

The overall programme will be providing business essentials training for creatives in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia and Botswana in 2018.

The programme aims to train and equip young creative entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35.

For more information email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +263 777887112

For More Information:

Visit the official Webpage of the British Council/Stimulus Africa Creative Enterprise programme 2018

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U.S. Department of State’s Office of Citizen Exchanges 2018 Investigative Journalism program for Sub-Saharan Africa (Fully Funded to the United States)

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Application Deadline: December 10th 2017

Applications are now being accepted for Role of Independent Media in Promoting Government Accountability: Investigative Journalism program for Sub-Saharan Africa. Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Citizen Exchanges and implemented by World Learning, the exchange creates and supports a collaborative network of journalists from the region, working together to strengthen their skills and impact.

The program will:

– Explore best practices in promoting and ensuring press freedom and independence
– Examine the complex and multidimensional connections between the media, democracy, good governance, and peaceful development
– Evaluate the role of a free and independent media in keeping governments accountable and preventing corruption
– Analyze media strategies for developing unbiased political reporting
– Assess methods for countering fake news, particularly in the age of digital and social media

The U.S. based program can include an orientation and overview of the issues, professional fellowship placements, training workshops, learning labs, and participation in relevant industry events. Fellowship placements will be in media companies, and non-profit organizations or university institutes across the United States.

Placements will focus on topics such as development of applications to disseminate information and promote open responsive government, multi-media storytelling, creation of integrated multi-channel messaging, ethical journalism, investigative reporting, and the nexus of digital and mainstream journalism. Professional development will be supplemented through an online platform, offering social media resources and MOOCs. To enhance program sustainability and effectiveness, participants will create and implement individual follow-on projects in their home countries. Action plans for these projects will be developed throughout the course of the U.S. program. The U.S. program will be followed by an event in the region, focusing on increasing the impact of investigative journalism and supporting positive influencers.

Requirements:

  • A total of 14 participants will be selected through an open competition process to come to the United States for an 18-day long professional exchange program, scheduled from March 18-April 4, 2018.
  • Participants should work and reside in one of the following countries: Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Selection will be based on the overall quality of the candidates, as well as their willingness and preparedness to contribute to the program. Candidates from other countries should not apply.
  • Candidates for the program should be journalists and media managers as well as representatives of civil society who use investigative journalism tools to promote government accountability and combat corruption.

The programs will be conducted in English.

Additional selection criteria include:

• English language competency
• Minimum two years professional experience in a relevant field
• Stated commitment to free and fair information flow
• Ability to disseminate information to a wide and diverse audience
• No travel within the United States since April 2015 (preferred)

Benefits:

  • Accommodation in the United States will consist of double-person shared hotel rooms.
  • A small stipend will be provided to participants while in the U.S. to cover basic living expenses.
  • The cost of international and domestic travel, program-related ground transportation, cultural activities, and all other programmatic and logistical arrangements will be covered as part of the exchange program.

Application

  • The application must be completed entirely in English.
  • The deadline for submitting the application is December 10, 2017.
  • Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
  • As a precondition for the application to be considered, applicants must join the program’s existing communication network https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediaafricanetwork/

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Citizen Exchanges 2018 Investigative Journalism program

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Global Health Corps Yearlong Paid Fellowship 2018/2019 for Young Professionals (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: January 17, 2018

Applications for the Global Health Corps 2018/2019 Fellowship program are now being accepted.

Global Health Corps is building the next generation of diverse health leaders. GHC offer a range of paid fellowship positions with health organizations in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia and the opportunity to develop as a transformative leader in the health equity movement.

Eligibility Requirements

By the start of the fellowship, June 24, 2018,  fellows must:

  • Be 30 years or younger.
  • Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
  • Be proficient in English.

Benefits:

Travel

Global Health Corps handles all travel logistics or provides an equitable travel stipend to all fellows for Training Institute, quarterly workshops, and the End of Year Retreat.

Professional Development

Fellows are eligible to apply for up to $600 USD during the fellowship year from the GHC Professional Development Fund in order to pursue study or activities that contribute to their professional development.

Living Stipend

GHC fellows receive a living stipend that varies based on location and placement organization. The annual review of stipends takes into consideration the cost of living, peer organization and fellowship salaries, and the compensation package for full-time employees at placement organizations.

For Africa-based positions
The living stipend may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization. Stipend amounts are post-tax. The monthly stipend in each country is:

  • Malawi: $650
  • Rwanda: $650
  • Uganda: $550
  • Zambia: $700

Completion Award

Fellows who complete the entire fellowship year in good standing and participate in the End of Year Retreat are eligible for the $1500 completion award.

Housing

For Africa-based positions
Either GHC or the placement organization arranges housing for fellows that meets our minimum housing standards. Housing varies depending on location and the placement organization. Possible housing scenarios include living with other GHC fellows, living with a co-fellow, living with other members of the placement organization, or living alone. Additionally, some fellows may live directly on the premises of the placement organization while others may be live in villages, towns or cities. If the partner is not arranging housing, national fellows may live in GHC-arranged housing or receive a housing allowance. Applicants will be informed of specific housing details at the time a fellowship offer is made.

Insurance

For Africa-based national positions
Fellows will be placed on their placement organization’s employee health insurance. In the event that a placement organization does not have employee health insurance plan, the fellow will be enrolled in a national health insurance scheme by GHC.

Timeline:

  • Applications open Dec 6, 2017

    Before then, you can view our application preview if you want more time to prepare your materials and begin drafting essays.

  • Applications close Jan 17, 2018

    Applications close at 11:59pm EST/ 6:59am CAT/ 7:59am EAT. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can!

  • Rec forms due Jan 15, 2018

    GHC require one recommendation form submitted directly by your reference by 11:59pm EST January 15, 2018 (6:59am CAT/7:59am EAT). We can’t consider your application without it!

  • Selecting our new crew!

    GHC read applications in January and February, conduct interviews in March and April, and make offers on a rolling basis in April and May. The fellowship starts at our Training Institute at Yale University from June 24-July 6, 2018.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Health Corps 2018/2019 Fellowship program

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Hivos collaboration grants 2018 for coworking and creative hubs in Africa

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Application Deadline: 10 December 2017

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

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

Grants

Hivos will provide the following two type of grants:

  1. Knowledge exchange grants

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

Examples:

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

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

  1. Collaborative projects grants

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

Examples:

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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

Process

Step 1: Submission of grant proposals by 10 December 2017

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

Step 3: Contracting by the end of January

Step 4: Activity period February – May

Format

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

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

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the following criteria:

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

Requirements and reporting

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

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

Deadline and other Requirements

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hivos collaboration grants 2018

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International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme 2018 (Funded to Germany/3.000 Euros Stipend)

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Application Deadline:

International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) offer a bursary to up to six young Southern African (SADC-Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe + Kenia) and up to five young German journalists. For two months the Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany. They will be integrated into the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while also researching stories for their home media.

It is assumed that all candidates have a strong command of the English language. German language abilities are an advantage but are not mandatory.

The Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme is a multiyear effort to shape an integrated understanding of the other country and region and to foster relations between Africa and Germany. It has been offered as a response to concerns about an increasing political and cultural detachment between Africa and Europe. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural as well as the social fabric of the host country.

The bursary is named in honour of the former Federal President Horst Köhler and his exemplary dedication to the intensification of German-African relations.

Benefits:

  • The Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of 3,000 Euro. This is expected to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses. No further payments will be made: delegates are expected to use their own funds for any further costs.
  • Payment for their work with the host media is not envisaged. To receive the full grant participants are obliged to write a report of at least three pages and provide copies of their published journalistic work after returning home.

Application Procedure:

All journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenia) between the age of 25 and 40 who regularly work for a media organisation can apply.

1. Enclose a CV with a passport photograph.

2. Write a 800 word essay addressing the following topics:

  • Why you would like to work in Germany
  • What you expect from IJP and what you think you can contribute to it?
  • What are the 3 research topics you want to pursue during the fellowship?
  • What role you expect to play at your home media in the future?
  • How you will spend the bursary?

3. Include a one-page resume detailing your education and work experience, your standard of German and English (copies of certificates/ e.g. Goethe Institut/Toefel), plus 2 copies of articles written by you (TV and radio journalists must type up their reports since no audio or video tapes can be considered)

4. A journalistic reference from your editor or head of department is required (freelancers should submit a reference from a senior journalist). It should also guarantee your leave of absence for the duration of the program.

Applicants are asked to send the application documents (E-Mail) not before December 15th, 2016 and until February 15th, 2017 to the following address:

sa-application(at)ijp.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme 2018

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AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) 2018 Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme

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Application Deadline: November 30th 2017

  • Are you passionate about making a change in your community?  
  • Do you want to make a difference in the lives of key populations and people living with HIV or TB?
  • Are you committed to advocating for a human rights-based response to HIV, TB and sexual and reproductive health?
  • Do you wish you had the knowledge and tools to strengthen your advocacy work for a rights-based response to HIV, TB and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)?
The Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) programme is held on an annual basis for a maximum of 36 participants (two from 18 countries in Southern and East Africa: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) with a view to developing a pool of human rights advocates with expertise on HIV, TB, SRHR and human rights in the region. This in turn contributes to increased advocacy on HIV, TB, SRHR and human rights in these countries and at the regional level. The programme comprises of the following modules:
  • A five-day trainers workshop on human rights, HIV, TB and SRHR: 19-23 February 2018;
  • A five-day workshop on project management: 21-25 May 2018;
  • A five-day workshop on HIV and TB prevention an
  • d treatment literacy: 20-24 August 2018; and
  • A five-day advanced training of trainers workshop: 5-9 November 2018.

The training of trainers programme will equip participants with:

  1. A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between health and human rights and the importance of a rights-based response to HIV, TB and SRHR;
  2. A better understanding of the international and regional treaties, declarations and guidelines that can be utilised to shape national responses to HIV, TB and SRHR;
  3. Guidance on how to use law and policy to promote human rights based response to HIV, TB and SRHR;
  4. Examples of good practice in advocacy for a rights-based response to HIV, TB and SRHR in Southern and East Africa;
  5. Latest science and advancement in HIV and TB prevention and treatment; and
  6. Project planning and management skills.

People living with HIV, women, key populations (such as sex workers, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) people or people who use drugs) and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit the following documents: 

  1. Your résumé/curriculum vitae;
  2. A one-page letter of motivation explaining how you would benefit from participating in the ARASA Training of Trainers programme and outlining how you intend to use the knowledge and skills acquired in your own country;
  3. A letter of support from another organisation working on HIV, TB or SRHR in your country; and
  4. A letter of support from the director of the organisation you are currently working with.
Applications must be submitted to Bruce Tushabe at [email protected] and copy Soraya Mentoor at [email protected]. For more information, contact Bruce at [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ARASA 2018 Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme

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U.S. Department of State Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2018/2019 (Global UGRAD) for Study in the United States (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2017 5pm EST

Country: Global  | Duration: November 2016 to April 2019 | Funder: U.S. Department of State

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) brings future leaders to the U.S. to experience the U.S. educational system, share their culture, and explore U.S. culture and values.

Global UGRAD is administered by World Learning on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Global UGRAD provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.

Since 2008, World Learning has provided this opportunity to approximately 2,000 Global UGRAD students.  Participants leave the U.S. with the tools to become leaders in their professions and communities. Global UGRAD alumni go on to receive Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships, and work in business and government in their home countries.

Program Goals

To promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries.

  • Provide a fulfilling exchange experience to drive academic, cross-cultural, and leadership competencies for students from Global UGRAD countries.
  • Enhance students’ academic knowledge and professional skills needed to pursue long-term academic and career goals.
  • Cultivate students’ comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the U.S.
  • Facilitate opportunities for students to establish social networks with U.S. host institutions and local communities.
  • Empower students to engage constructively in the civic life of their local and global communities

Program Eligibility

Global UGRAD is open to all academic fields of study and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disability. Competition for the program is highly competitive and merit based. Finalists will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, and their preparedness for study in the U.S.

The Global UGRAD Program is open to anyone who is/has:

  • over 18 years of age;
  • a citizen of a Global UGRAD participating country*, currently residing in that country;
  • enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the Global UGRAD program;
  • completed secondary education in their home country;
  • a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible);
  • able to begin studies in the U.S. in August 2018 or January 2019 (selected participants may not defer to a later date);
  • eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;
  • cleared by a physician to participate in the program;
  • committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.

Participating countries/locales include: Algeria, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2018/2019 

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OSISA Scholarships 2018 for African Women Media Leaders at Rhodes University – South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:November 24th 2017

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA), an African institution committed to the creation of open societies through support for democracy, human rights and good governance, invites applications for 10 postgraduate scholarships from Southern African women media leaders who wish to study media management at Rhodes University’s Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) for Media Leadership in 2018.

 The PDMM is a one-year,  fulltime programme designed to provide people who work or aspire to work in the media industry with critical skills and knowledge they need to perform more effectively and strategically in their organizations and to fast-track their careers to management positions.

 The PDMM is equivalent to an honours degree — it is pegged at Level 8 on the National Qualifications Framework set by South Africa’s qualifications-setting agency SAQA — and combines rigorous theoretical and practical grounding, a mid-year management internship and a comprehensive academic portfolio at the end of the year.

Requirements:

  • Applicants should be from Angola, Botswana, the DRC, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
  • Successful applicants will register for the SPI’s intensive, one-year-long fulltime Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM), the only formal media management qualification in Africa and the developing world.
  • Candidates must already possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised university in order to pursue postgraduate study.

Benefits:

The OSISA scholarships cover:

 The full cost of tuition

  • Accommodation and meals in one of Rhodes University’s postgraduate residences
  • All learning materials
  • A modest monthly subsistence allowance
  • Medical aid
  • Mid-year media management internship costs.

Application details and procedures:

Only women candidates who are already working in the media industry in the 10 Southern African countries of OSISA listed above are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Candidates should already have an undergraduate degree from a recognised university.

The application deadline for these scholarships is 24 November 2017.

  Students wishing to apply for these scholarships need to:

• Complete the Rhodes University’s standard External Honours Application form (available at  http://www.ru.ac.za/postgraduategateway/honours/honoursapplication/, which must be submitted directly to the Registrar’s Division at Rhodes University and a copy emailed to Wendy Dyibishe ([email protected]) at the Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) for Media Leadership. They must also complete the application form for the Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM), which is also available on http://www.ru.ac.za/postgraduategateway/honours/honoursapplication/ and send it to the Registrar’s Division and the SPI.

 • Submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including email and phone contact details. This is sent to the SPI only.

 • Submit certified academic transcripts of ALL tertiary qualifications (these are sent to both the SPI and Registrar’s Division at Rhodes University); and

• Submit to the SPI (through Wendy Dyibishe at [email protected]) a 1,000-word letter of motivation, which explains why the student is interested in doing the PDMM, how the PDMM will assist the student’s career and why the student believes she/he qualifies for the OSISA scholarship.

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the applications close at noon on 24 November  2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2018 OSISA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN WOMEN

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Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Fellows Program 2018 for University Faculty

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Application Deadline: November 10, 2017

The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program is now accepting applications for the 2018 DHS Fellows Program. The DHS Fellows Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is designed to increase the capacity of countries to conduct further analysis of DHS data. The primary objectives of the program are:
  • To teach Fellows to analyze and conduct research with DHS data;
  • To strengthen skills that Fellows will use to integrate DHS data into their teaching;
  • To increase the ability of Fellows to build the capacity of others to use DHS data at their home universities
Eligibility and Requirements
  • Applications are only being accepted from faculty members at universities in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Myanmar, Nepal, South Africa, Timor-Leste, and Zimbabwe. All team members must be based full-time at the home university.
  • Applications must be from teams comprised of three faculty members from the same university who teach in departments of demography, public health, economics, sociology, geography, or other social sciences.
  • Individuals who have already participated in a DHS data analysis workshop conducted by The DHS Program are not eligible, although individuals who have only participated in a Service Provision Assessment (SPA) or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workshop facilitated by The DHS Program are still eligible to apply.
  • Teams must include one senior1 faculty member. All three team members must be available to attend two workshops organized by The DHS Program (see anticipated timeline below).
  • Each fellow must bring a laptop that will be used for the duration of each workshop.
  • The statistical software package Stata 15 will be provided for use during the workshop.
  • The language for the program is English. Each team will be expected to jointly complete a publishable-quality manuscript in English on policy-relevant questions that are primarily related to one or more of the following topic areas: reproductive health, family planning, fertility, maternal and child health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, sexual behavior, or gender issues. Papers must use data from DHS surveys.
  • Completed manuscripts that meet the required standards will be published by The DHS Program in the Working Paper series.
Awards
  • The DHS Fellows Program for 2018 will select six teams based primarily on the merits of their research proposal and on the applicants’ potential for building the capacity of their home university to use DHS data.
  • Additional factors considered will be gender balance and previous experience in statistical analysis.
  • Each fellow will be awarded a $2,500 stipend to cover research expenses which will be paid in installments based upon satisfactory completion of the deliverables.
  • In addition, each Fellows team will be provided up to $1500 to be used on their capacity-building activities at home university
Anticipated Timeline
November 10, 2017
Applications are due
Late November, 2017
Selected candidates are notified
January 29 – Feb 9, 2018
First workshop (location TDB) to prepare Fellows to use DHS datasets, refine research questions, and begin data analysis
March 9, 2018
Fellows submit interim drafts of their papers
March 26, 2018
Fellows submit first report on capacity-building activities implemented at home universities
March 28 – April 6, 2018
Second workshop (location TBD) for Fellows to finalize their papers
May 14, 2018
Fellows submit final papers and respond to reviews and edits throughout the publication process
August 17, 2018
Fellows submit second report on capacity-building activities implemented at home universities
August 24, 2018
Fellows submit the working paper to a peer-reviewed journal
Application Procedure
Each team should submit a single application that contains the following items:
  1. A completed team application form (on-line)
  2. A brief, original research proposal (3 to 4 pages) with the following sections clearly described 1) introduction and rationale, 2) literature review on the topic, 3) research question(s), 4) scope of analysis (including how DHS data will be used to answer the research questions), and 5) potential policy implications.
  3. A brief plan for internal capacity-building (1 to 2 pages) that describes realistic activities the applicants will undertake during the fellowship. These activities should enable fellows to pass on knowledge and skills learned through the program to students and faculty at their home university. The brief description of each proposed activity should include a summary of the objective, target group, timing, and measurement of progress or outcome. The proposed activities should be implemented before August 17th, 2018, as detailed in the timeline.
  4. In addition, the joint application should include the following from each team member:
    1. A curriculum vitae with complete contact information, a list of publications, and names and contact information for three references
    2. Proof of status as a current university faculty member and duration of employment
If selected, each candidate will be asked to provide evidence, such as a letter of approval from their department chairperson, that the university/department agrees to her/his participation in the fellowship program, including full-time participation in both workshops.
Contact Information
Applications must be completed on-line at “https://dhsprogram.com/What-We-Do/Workshops/workshop-fellows0118.cfm“.  Please send inquiries to The DHS Program, ICF, 530 Gaither Road, Suite 500, Rockville, MD USA 20850. Email: [email protected].
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Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2018 for Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2017

The Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides yearlong awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Eligibility Criteria

The program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.  Candidates with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:

  • be a citizen and legal resident of China,  Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Mexico, or Peru at the time of application
  • have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights
  • have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered)—a degree must be awarded by the application deadline
  • have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights
  • be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
  • be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2018
  • be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2018
  • be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
  • demonstate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities

Participating Institutions

Fellows will be clustered if possible at select institutions that demonstrate cutting-edge capacity for legal education in international disability rights, and that are interested in forming a consortium of schools dedicated to developing this field and deepening their own capacity with an international perspective.  In nurturing such a network, the Program strives to encourage faculties to incorporate disability rights into existing human rights curricula and participate in collaboratively-designed workshops and research efforts in the field.   Participating schools include:

  • Faculty of Law, McGill University, Canada
  • School of Law, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
  • School of Law, University of Leeds, UK
  • College of Law, Syracuse University, USA
  • Washington College of Law, American University, USA

Fellowship worth:

The fellowship provides:

  • tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
  • program-related travel;
  • accident and health insurance during the program;
  • funds for educational materials and professional development;
  • all costs associated with pre-academic summer program and annual conference;
  • support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for participating in the program of study.
 Application Guideline:

For further details, see the complete guidelines and submit an application online, or contact the appropriate regional coordinator below.

Residents of Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda

Centre for Human Rights
(c/o Mr. Jehoshaphat Njau)
Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 002, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3587
Email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2018 

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Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme 2018/2019 for study in Ireland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

The Fellowship Training Programme was Irish Aid’s first scholarship programme, begun in 1974. Since that time, it has brought suitably qualified candidates from developing countries to undertake Masters degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland, with further students supported for similar courses in their own region.

Awards are made in fields such as development studies, rural development, health care, education and law with the aim of supporting and enhancing the contribution recipients can make to Irish Aid’s partner organisations. Fellowship eligibility requirements aim to ensure close alignment with Irish Aid’s programmatic approach.

Eligible Courses:

Relevant Masters programmes in Ireland and regionally.  A directory listing suitable courses for study in Ireland is available to applicants, covering programmes in up to 12 subject areas.

Before finalising your course choices and submitting your application, please confirm with the relevant Irish Embassy that they remain fully satisfied that the courses you have chosen from the Irish Aid Directory of Eligible Postgraduate Courses accord with the Embassy’s country priorities. Embassy contact details are available below.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must

  • be a citizen of one of Irish Aid’s partner countries (i.e. Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia), or of Cambodia, Kenya, Liberia, Palestine, Myanmar, Rwanda or Zimbabwe.
  • be resident in that country.
  • have achieved the necessary academic standard to be accepted onto a Master’s degree course in a higher education institution in Ireland or within their own region.
  • be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of their home country.
  • have identified relevant college courses in a higher education institution in Ireland or within their own region. For study in Ireland, you must select courses from the Irish Aid Directory of Eligible Postgraduate Courses
  • be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a course they have already commenced or which will begin before fellowship awards have been notified.
  • be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year 2018/2019.
  • provide a letter of reference from their employer and a completed Employer Endorsement Form.

For study in Ireland, applicants must also

  • be able to demonstrate skills in academic English by achieving an appropriate score on a recognised test (IELTS 6.5)
  • contact the Irish Embassy to confirm that the courses they have chosen from the Directory of Postgraduate Courses accord with the Embassy’s priorities in their country (see contact information below).

Benefits:

  • The scholarship award covers course fees, required flights, accommodation (for out of country study), monthly allowances, insurance and other incidental expenses.
  • Eligible Masters programmes in Ireland commence in the period August to September each year and, depending on the course, scholarships will run for between 10 and 16 months.

How to Apply:

The Application Form and Directory of Postgraduate Courses are both available for download by ticking the box below.

Applicants from Tanzania should email [email protected] to request the list of courses they are eligible to apply for.

Click on your country below to contact the relevant Embassy of Ireland / Mission.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme 2018/2019

 

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One Acre Fund Young Professionals Program 2018 for young Africans (Paid Internship & Fellowship)

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Application Deadline: October 15th, 2017.

Start Date : January 22, 2018
Duration : Mid Jan – April 2018, extensions available at your manager’s discretion
Team : Various teams
Location: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia
Location Type: Various location types
Career Level: Field and Support
Professionals: Open to National applicants only

One Acre Fund is looking to place a cohort of paid interns and fellows in several departments in 2018.  For twelve to twenty-four weeks (January to April/January to July), interns and fellows will work on impactful projects, receive mentorship from organizational leaders and provide support to One Acre Fund’s operations. Interns and fellows will be given substantial work assignments and asked to produce high quality deliverables. Opportunities may be available in the following departments:

  • Business Development & Communications  – tells the story of One Acre Fund’s smallholder clients to donors, supporters and the world.
  • Finance, Audit – supports our operation with financial advice, reporting. Reduce waste and inefficiency by improving processes
  • Field Operations – serves farmers directly with training, input delivery and loan servicing
  • Government Relations and Policy  – builds and maintain relationships with government and other stakeholders. Help shape rural development policy.
  • Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics – sources and delivers the quality inputs and supplies our farmers need each season
  • Product Innovations, Monitoring and Evaluations, Ag Research – conducts research that measures the impact of our core program and finds the next innovative solution for our farmers
  • People Operations  – supports the rapidly growing One Acre Fund family of leaders, finds the next generation of talent.
  • Systems – Manages the data and business processes that help us reach farmers efficiently.
  • Tech –  build the software and tools that help us serve more farmers

Interns and Fellows are valued members of the One Acre Fund family and we are looking for the best of the best – less than 1% of applicants will be placed. We ask all staff to take a “Farmers First” attitude and approach their work with humility. Specific projects may change with the needs of the organization.

Eligibility

This program is designed to provide meaningful work opportunities for East and Southern Africa’s brightest young professionals. You are eligible to apply for this opportunity if you meet the below criteria:

  • You will be a university graduate (first degree) by January 15, 2018.
  • You can speak and read English fluently.
  • You hold citizenship or work authorization in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi or Zambia. 

Desired Qualifications

One Acre Fund are looking for truly extraordinary candidates for several competitive positions. No prior experience is required and candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Citizenship in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi or Zambia – you will be asked to submit a copy of your passport biodata page or your national ID card
  • Exceptional recent college graduate or young professional
  • Strong work experiences. Examples include part-time or full-time jobs, internships, fellowships or research positions while at school
  • Leadership experience at work, school clubs, volunteer organizations etc.
  • Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA/Marks on your application)
  • Strong interest in One Acre Fund’s work serving smallholder farmers
  • Strong desire for personal and professional growth
  • Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks
  • Ability to work both independently and part of a team
  • Fluent in English and relevant African languages (e.g. Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Bemba, Chichewa, etc.)

 

Professional Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills- even at the intern and fellow level. Your manager will invest time in your professional development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and a final performance review upon completion of the internship period. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to help develop the skills that would put you on your desired career track.

Compensation

  • This is a paid program. Interns/Fellows will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract.
  • Those based at rural sites will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing. Internships are a recruiting initiative.
  • Historically, about 40% of interns/fellows are hired on to full-time roles.

To Apply

  • Complete this application form by October 15th, 2017. Submitting a CV is optional but you must complete the application form including two essays and proof of work eligibility.
  • As part of the application process, candidates will be required to complete written assessments, a phone interview and in-person interview at one of our offices. Final selection will be made in December 2017.
  • All candidates will be contacted – please do not email for an update on your application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the One Acre Fund Young Professionals Program 2018

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Canon Collins Scholarship 2018 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Funded)

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Application Deadline: Monday 21 August 2017.

Canon Collins Trust seeks to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in Southern Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society.

In 2015 the Trust revised its South African scholarship awards policy. For the next 3 years we will be offering scholarships only to those studying in three areas:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education: policy and practice
  3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts

Applications for courses that are not within these areas (for example MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences, applied sciences) will be rejected.

Eligibility Requirements:

In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this programme you  must:

  • be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • be normally resident in one of the above countries
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a South African university

Benefits:

  • In 2018 most awards will be valued at R70,000 for each year of study at Masters and PhD level. In exceptional cases we may offer up to R100,000 per year.
  • Canon Collins Trust support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins Trust also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold several smaller events throughout the year.
  • Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to our network.

Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for these named scholarships:

Apply Now for the Canon Collins Scholarship 2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarship 2018 

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SANBio FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme 2017/2019 for Female-owned Bio-Businesses (ZAR 250 000 Prize & Funded to South Africa & FInland)

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Are you an ambitious female leading a business in the Biosciences arena (human/animal nutrition or health)?

Would you like to speed up your business growth, receive training and mentoring, marketing exposure, funding and an SANBio/BioFISA II sponsored trip to Slush (Europe’s leading startup event in Finland) and the 2017 SA Innovation Summit (Cape Town)?

If you answered YES to these questions, we invite you to apply now to participate in the SANBio FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme.

The FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme has been created to develop leadership, technological and business skills in female-owned businesses in the SADC region to support deal-making and business acceleration in the Biosciences arena.

A call for leading female entrepreneurs or senior managers in bioscience-based companies in any of the 12 SANBio member states (South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Botswana) has been launched.

The Programme is in three phases, with the first part executed in a 2-day pitch training workshop for selected applicants. This training will take place between April and June 2017 and the top participants will be selected to move to phase 2.

The second phase will take the top performer through a mentorship programme, with plenty of opportunities along the way and will be concluded by a pitching event at the SA Innovation Summit in Cape Town in September. The final phase will take the best performer through-out the programme on a journey to Europe’s leading start-up event in Finland-  Slush and receive a seed cash prize of ZAR 250 000 to develop the business With support from SANBio BioFISA II Programme.

Requirements:

  • You are a female founder or senior manager in a bioscience-based company (human/animal nutrition & human/animal health);
  • Your business is in the growth phase;
  • You are passionate about your business and have a strong desire to accelerate at an even faster pace;
  • The business is based in one of the 12 SANBio member states (South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Botswana).

Your Commitments:

Participants in the Programme must be able to commit to the following:

  • 2 days in-country training, preparing and pitching your business to various audiences (rolled-out in various SANBio member);
  • 5-day boot camp in South Africa, (Pretoria, South Africa) (June/ July 2017);
  • Participation in continuous online mentorship and weekly online meetings between 1 June and 15 August 2017;
  • Finalist session from 6 – 7 September 2017 (Cape Town);
  • Slush 2017 (31 Nov – 1 Dec) and SA Innovation Summit 2017 (6-8 September 2017).

Benefits:

If selected for participation:

  • You will receive FREE 2-day training on moving your business forward through pitches and presentations;
  • You will belong to a network of like-minded people across borders;
  • Your business will receive marketing exposure;
  • You have a chance to be selected for the next phase of the Programme, to receive two and a half months of intensive business mentorship and training;
  • Top performers will have the opportunity to meet investors, business experts and potential mentors;
  • The top performer will receive a grant of R250 000 to move the business forward;
  • Top performers will visit Cape Town to participate at the 2017 SA Innovation Summit;
  • The top performer will receive a trip to attend Slush 2017 in Finland, where international opportunities await!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SANBio FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme

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University of Sheffield Southern Africa Student Scholarship Fund (SUSASSF) 2017 for study in the United Kingdom (Funded)

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Application Deadline: Friday 5 May 2017.

In partnership with SUSASSF, the Department of Geography are pleased to offer a scholarship for a taught postgraduate student from Southern Africa.

Scholarship Award

The scholarship offers the following support:

  • A full tuition fee waiver
  • Maintenance for University accommodation and a monthly stipend

Eligibility Criteria

1. You must have applied to study on one of the following courses to study at the University of Sheffield, starting in 2017:

2. You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
3. You must be self-funded to receive this award, i.e. not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity or any similar organisation.
4. This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.
5. Your mode of attendance must be full time.
6. Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.
7. Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2017.
8. You must be a national of and permanently domiciled, in one of the following countries or territories:

South Africa Zambia
Zimbabwe Malawi
Lesotho Botswana
Swaziland Namibia

Selection process

This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful; a panel of senior members of staff will select the strongest application.

The panel will be looking to see in particular if you have:

  • provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield,
  • outlined challenges to academic progress and detailed how these barriers have been overcome successfully,
  • outlined examples of work experience in the field of International Development,
  • clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning will benefit others from your country.

The outcome of your application will be announced, via email, before Friday 30 June 2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  University of Sheffield Southern Africa Student Scholarship Fund

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Government of ​Brunei Darussalam Scholarships 2017/2018 for Foreign Students (Fully Funded to Brunei)

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Application Deadline: March 13th 2017

 The Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, for the 2017/2018 academic session. Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, the aim of the scholarship awards is to provide applicants, with the opportunity to study at University of Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Islam Sultan Sharif Ali university [UNISSA] and Brunei Institute of Technology [ITB].

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 25 for undergraduate programmes and not exceed 35 for postgraduate programmes on the 31 July 2017.
  • The award is not eligible, to Brunei Permanent Residents and foreigners residing in Brunei Darussalam.

Scholarship Worth:

The scholars are exempted from paying tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees as determined by the university for the duration of the programme.

  • One return economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam will be determined by the Brunei Darussalam Government. No additional assistance will be provided towards other travel expenses.

Allowances payable will include:

  • Monthly personal allowance of BND500.00
  • Annual Book Allowance BND600.00
  • Monthly food allowance of BND150.00
  • Upon completion of the program, Baggage allowance to a maximum institution of BND250.00 to ASEAN region and BND500.00 to non ASEAN region.
  • An accommodation at respective institution residential college is provided. If the scholar opts not to live in the provided accommodation, no additional allowance will be given in the lieu of board and transport
  • Outpatient medical and/or dental treatment is at any Brunei government hospitals, However an administrative charge is payable for each consultation with the government general practitioner or specialist.
  • Should the scholar seek further medical or dental treatments at any private hospital or clinic, all expenses are to be borne by scholars themselves.

Commonwealth Member Countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British) and Zambia.

Application Process:

  • Application forms can be downloaded from the following link  http://www.mofat.gov.bn/Pages/BDScholarship.aspx
  • Application forms must be duly completed and endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the National Focal Point for Scholarships of the applicant’s country.
  • Applicants are required to also submit a security clearance statement from their National Security Agency(ies) Police Station (ie a statement/report certifying that applicants are clear from any covol and criminal charges)
  • Completed application forms are to be emailed to the following address: [email protected]   *Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application thorugh https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/
  • Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
  • The closing date for the reception of completed application forms,together with certified copies of relevant certificates and documents is, not later than 1600 hours (Brunei Time) on 13 March 2017

Application Forms:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of ​Brunei Darussalam Scholarships 2017/2018 

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Ruth First Educational Trust Scholarships 2017 for Southern Africans to study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 9 March 2017

The aim of the Ruth First Educational Trust is to enable southern African students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Durham. Southern Africa is defined for this purpose as comprising the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Scholarships make an important contribution towards social, educational and economic development in the region. In addition to their value to individuals they have wide developmental impact, within and beyond southern Africa.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants should:

  • hold a relevant honours degree of sufficient standard to be admitted to your chosen Master’s course (further conditions apply to the MBA programme), and
  • not hold a Master’s degree, nor have previously studied at a university outside southern Africa, and
  • show evidence of active involvement in and commitment to voluntary work for the benefit of causes such as rural or urban community development; young people or educational projects; charitable organizations; health or AIDS awareness projects; student welfare or guidance. If you have a paid job that involves working in such areas, you should show evidence of leadership and commitment beyond the requirements of the job.

Applicants must be a national of one of the following countries:

  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Republic of South Africa
  • Swaziland
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Scholarship Worth:

  • Full payment of tuition fee
  • Stipend for living expenses – 12 monthly payment
  • one return air ticket from the home country to the UK and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham Cit
  • Fully funded accommodation and meals at St Chad’s College
  • Settling in allowance’ on arriva
  • a contribution to the cost of sending belongings home before departure

Timeline:

Application deadline

9 March 2017

When candidates will hear the outcome of their application

July 2017

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ruth First Educational Trust Scholarships 2017

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YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellowship Program 2017 for Southern Africans- Cohort 8 & 9 (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 5th 2017

Cohort 8:
Start Date: June 12th 2017 to July 7th 2017
Cohort 9
Start Date: August 14th 2017 to September 8th 2017

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.

Who will empower and lead these young Africans? Who will shape the future of business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management? In order to answer these questions, YALI promotes three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and now the establishment of Regional Leadership Centers across Africa.

The conceptualisation, development and curriculum content of the Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) as led by the University of South Africa (Unisa) were heavily influenced by the developmental, political and economic dynamics of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

The RLC SA will develop the young African leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship Development; Civic Leadership; and Public Management and Governance through a hybrid of innovative and complimentary approaches that include contact sessions; online mentoring; online self-paced tuition; industry placements and experiential learning.

The RLC SA will, in collaboration with its partners, develop the 21st century skills that are the indispensable currency for participation, achievement and competitiveness in the global economy.

In pursuit of these ideals, the RLC SA aims to:

  • Create critical thinkers
  • Solve complex and multidisciplinary problems
  • Foster entrepreneurial thinking
  • Innovative use of information, knowledge and opportunities
  • Encourage communication and multicultural collaboration
  • Create awareness of contemporary African issues

Requirement:

The program is open to young African leaders aged 18 – 35 years old depending on their level of experience and track record in their chosen sector.

Participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Age (18-35)
  • English language proficiency
  • Portuguese speaking participants will be accommodated in the Mozambique Hub at UEM
  • A commitment to positively impact Africa, their own countries as well as communities
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in Public Management, Entrepreneurship Development and Civic Leadership
  • Commitment to serve the development agenda of the African continent

Young leaders from the following countries are eligible to participate in the programme: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Selection Process and Criteria

Selection for participation in the YALI RLC SA will be conducted by a selection panel which will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

Requirements:

  • A proven record of leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement. They can be new entrants in public and private service institutions looking to develop their leadership abilities.
  • Proven record of knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
  • Proven record of active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • Selected participants applying for the contact session must be willing to travel to the RLC SA in Midrand, Johannesburg or Maputo for the duration of the program.
  • A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

Skills:

  • Good interpersonal and communications skills
  • Knowledge of youth leadership and development issues
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a small or large team setting
  • Proven computer skills
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Positive attitude
  • Dedication, responsibility and reliability

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellowship Program 2017 for Southern Africans

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Canon Collins Scholarships 2017/2018 for Masters Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:Friday 24 March 2017.

Canon Collins Trust offers scholarships to support taught masters degree programmes at certain UK universities.

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
partner with SOAS to co-fund two scholarships annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Sussex

The Canon Collins Trust partner with the Mandela Scholarship Fund at the University of Sussex to fund three awards annually. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course in any subject.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

University of Edinburgh, MSc in African Studies

This scholarship is co-funded by Canon Collins and the University of Edinburgh. It is limited to the MSc in African Studies. Applicants must:

  • Be a national of, and normally resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be in possession of a good Honours degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for the MSc in African Studies
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant file

Benefits:

  • All these scholarships cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.

How to apply

Canon Collins are now accepting applications. Please read the guidelines carefully before you start your application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarships 2017/2018 for Masters Study in the UK

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Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp 2017 for African High School Girls, Malawi (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Monday, February 13, 2017 at 23:59 UTC/GMT.

Join other girls from around the world for a unique educational opportunity and rich cross-cultural experience at the 2017 WiSci Girls STEAM Camp held in Malawi from July 30 – August 15, 2017. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, and Mathematics. The camp will include a STEAM curriculum led by experts in their fields, as well as leadership development activities and learning excursions within Malawi.

Girl Up is proud to partner with the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships, with the support of the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, to announce the third annual Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp (STEAM= Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, and Mathematics), to be held in Malawi during the summer of 2017.

A public-private partnership, WiSci Malawi will bring together 100 high school girls from the African continent and the United States to work together to enhance their STEAM skills, empower them to develop their leadership potential, and build camaraderie and networks that will propel them to new opportunities in STEAM fields.  The theme of WiSci 2017 is using technology to create a safer, more secure world, with a focus on preventing gender-based violence.

The WiSci Camp aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to achieve gender equality and empower all girls and women, and supports the U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls and the U.S. Strategy to Respond and Prevent Gender-based Violence Globally. The WiSci Camp is a component of the Let Girls Learn initiative, which was launched by the White House to open the doors of education for girls around the world.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be citizens and residents of Malawi, Liberia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or the United States of America, self-identify as female and be between the ages of 15-18 to apply.
  • Applicants must have the expressed permission of a parent or guardian to apply for this opportunity.
  • It is required that applicants have at least one year of secondary school still left to complete, and can commit to attend the full duration of camp.
  • Applicants should also have regular access (at least once per week) to internet at a home, school, community center, internet café or other location.

  • Malawi – students in Form 1, Form 2, or Form 3 in the current term
    Liberia – students in grade 9, grade 10 or grade 11 in the current term
    Rwanda – students in Senior 3, Senior 4, or Senior 5 in the current term
    Tanzania – students in Form 1, Form 2, or Form 3 in the current term
    United States – students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 in the fall 2017 academic year
    Zambia – students in grade 9, grade 10 or grade 11 in the current term

Benefits:

  • All selected participants will receive a scholarship to attend the camp free of charge. All costs associated with lodging, food, and activities during the camp are covered through the support of partners, in addition to transportation to/from the capital city of your home country (origin of departure). However, selected participants will be expected to pay for transportation to their country’s capital city from their hometown for their departure flight to Malawi.
  • Similarly, selected participants will be expected to pay for transportation to their hometown from their country’s capital city following their return flight from Malawi. This means: 

·         U.S. participants must pay for their costs to travel to/from Washington, D.C. to travel together to Malawi

·         Rwandan participants must pay for their costs to travel to/from Kigali to travel together to Malawi

·         Tanzanian participants must pay for their costs to travel to/from Dar Es Salaam to travel together to Malawi

·         Liberian participants must pay for their costs to travel to/from Monrovia to travel together to Malawi

·         Zambian participants must pay for their costs to travel to/from Lusaka to travel together to Malawi

·         Ugandan participants must pay for their costs to travel to/from Kampala to travel together to Malawi

Limited need-based financial assistance is available for direct costs associated with travel to the capital city to fly to the camp. In the application, applicants are asked to indicate their family’s income level. The answer to this question will not impact the status of the application.

Participants can bring a limited amount of spending money for small souvenirs and snacks if they wish.

Selected participants be notified?

Applicants will be notified of their application status by mid-March.

Applications:

E-Mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp 2017

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Canon Collins Trust Master of Laws (LLM) Scholarships 2017 for study at the University of London.

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Application Deadline: 13 January 2017.

These scholarships allow individuals to study for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance learning, at the University of London. Applicants can start at any level, and do not need to complete the whole programme. For example, applicants can start at Postgraduate Certificate level and work their way through to the LLM, or can stop after completing the PG Certificate. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree may start at LLM level, skipping the PG Certificate and Diploma.

Please see here for information on the eligibility requirements of the university.

Applicants for this scholarship must be:

  • a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • normally resident in one of these countries
  • in possession of the necessary qualifications required for admission to the programme;
  • currently employed in full or part-time work;
  • able to commit a minimum of 10 hours to study per week.

Please apply only if you are eligible.

Benefits

  • These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the University of London, who will waiver full tuition and examination entry fees for four scholarship recipients.
  • Local examination fees are not included. Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete the programmes, and continued registration on the course is dependent upon satisfactory progress and academic reports. For more information on the course please view the prospectus.
  • The University of London and Canon Collins Trust will jointly select the recipients of this award.

Apply Now for the Canon Collins Trust (LLM) Scholarships 2017

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Master of Laws (LLM) Scholarships 2017

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Open Society Inclusive Education Scholarship Program 2017 for Study in the United States of America (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 2, 2016.

The Inclusive Education Scholarship Program offers awards to individuals from China, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and selected countries in Africa and Latin America for an 18 month Master of Education degree.

The program’s objective is to provide education advocates and professionals with a foundation in the principles, values, and practices of inclusive education so that they will be equipped to lead reform of education policy and practice in their home countries.

With the knowledge and networks gained through the program, we expect that Fellows will deepen their understanding of all aspects of inclusion and play active roles in devising and implementing inclusive practices and policies.

Participating Institution
Fellows will study at Syracuse University School of Education, which demonstrates cutting-edge capacity for leadership in inclusive education, as well as legal education in disability rights.

Eligibility

The Program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Candidates with disabilities and those from marginalized communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The competition is merit-based and open* to those meeting the following criteria:
• be a citizen and legal resident of China; Czech Republic; Ukraine; Kenya, Malawi,
Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe; Argentina, or Peru at the time of application;
• have work experience in education with a demonstrated interest in advancing inclusive
education;
• have an excellent academic record with a bachelor’s degree in teaching, public
administration/policy, anthropology, social work, psychology, or related field—degree must be awarded by application deadline;
• have demonstrated leadership in the field of education;
• be proficient in spoken and written English and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests;
• be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in Summer 2017;
• be able to begin the graduate program in August 2017;
• be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit to the United States;
• demonstrate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing
inclusive education in their national contexts.

Fellowship Terms
The fellowship provides:
• tuition and mandatory university fees;
• monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
• program-related travel;
• accident and health insurance during the program;
• funds for educational materials and professional development;
• all costs associated with pre-academic summer program and annual conference;
• support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for
participating in the program of study.
The fellowship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members.

University Placement:

Finalists must be officially admitted to the host university program before becoming an official program grantee and being offered an award. Upon receiving the university
placements, students are responsible for securing required visas for both the summer school and for the host university.

Participant Responsibilities

  • Pre-Academic Summer Program: Grantees are required to participate in a four-week intensive preprogram (location to be determined) before starting study at Syracuse University in August 2017. The program consists of classes in academic writing, social science, and humanities-based seminars. Immediately after the summer program, finalists attend a pre-departure orientation.
  • Fellowship: Fellows must uphold the academic standards of the host institution and undertake fulltime study for the program’s duration. Failure to maintain academic and professional standards as defined by the host university may result in dismissal from the program.
  • Failure to follow the laws governing foreign students in the host country will result in dismissal from the program.

How to Apply

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Open Society Inclusive Education Scholarship Program 2017

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2017 Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:15 November 2016 23.59 (GMT)

Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:

  • Master’s (one-year courses only)
  • PhD

Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
  • Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2017
  • By October 2017, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
COMMONWEALTH PhD SCHOLARSHIPS
  • Up to 36 months’ support towards completion of a three-year full-time doctoral postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK university.

COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

  • 12 months’ support towards completion of a full-time taught postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK university.
  • The CSC funds one-year Master’s programmes only, and does not fund MBAs.

Scholarship Worth:

Each scholarship provides:
  • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
  • Approved tuition and examination fees
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,034 per month, or £1,268 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels)
  • Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
  • Warm clothing allowance
  • Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
  • For PhD Scholars, fieldwork grant towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (usually the cost of one economy class return airfare to your fieldwork location)
  • For PhD Scholars, paid mid-term visit (airfare) to your home country (unless you have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse and/or child allowances during your scholarship, or have received a return airfare to your home country for fieldwork)
  • If your scholarship is at least 18 months long, the following family allowances:
  • Spouse allowance of £222 per month if you and your spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless your spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship)
  • Child allowance of £222 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your spouse and children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
  • If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent (irrespective of the length of your scholarship), child allowance of £444 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK

How to apply

You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:

Eligible African Coutries and Nominating Agencies:

Botswana – national nominating agency details

Cameroon – national nominating agency details

Ghana – national nominating agency details

Kenya – national nominating agency details

Lesotho – national nominating agency details

Malawi – national nominating agency details

Mauritius – national nominating agency details

Mozambique – national nominating agency details

Namibia – national nominating agency details

Nigeria – national nominating agency details

Rwanda – national nominating agency details

Seychelles – national nominating agency details

Sierra Leone – national nominating agency details

South Africa – national nominating agency details

Swaziland – national nominating agency details

Tanzania – national nominating agency details

Uganda – national nominating agency details

Zambia – national nominating agency details

All applications must be made through your nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications.

You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the EAS will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

You must provide the following supporting documentation to be received by the CSC by 6 January 2017 in order for your application to be eligible for consideration:

  • References from at least two individuals
  • Transcripts
  • For PhD candidates only, supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on your application form

How to use the EAS

Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its Electronic Application System (EAS), and it does not charge organisations to nominate candidates.

Choosing a university/course

You may find the following resources useful when researching your choices of institution and course of study in the UK:

The CSC is not responsible for the content of external sites

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017 Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK

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OFID Scholarships to Attend the 2016 One Young World Summit in Ottawa, Canada (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 5th 2016

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is the development finance institution established by the Member States of OPEC in 1976 as a collective channel of aid to the developing countries. OFID works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all disadvantaged regions of the world.

OFID is a long standing supporter of One Young World and has enabled 100 young leaders to participate in One Young World Summit since 2011. This year OFID will sponsor twenty successful applicants to participate in the One Young World Summit 2016 which takes place in Ottawa, Canada from 28 September – 1 October.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to apply you must be:

  • Aged 18 – 30
  • A national of one of the listed eligible countries.
Algeria Guatemala Nigeria Syrian Arab Republic
Botswana Iraq Palestinian Territory, Occupied Tanzania, United Republic of
Burkina Faso Jordan Paraguay Tunisia
Cambodia Lebanon Philippines Venezuela
Cameroon Libya Qatar Vietnam
Congo, The Democratic Republic of Malawi Rwanda Zambia
Egypt Mongolia Saudi Arabia
Eritrea Morocco Sierra Leone
Ghana Nicaragua Somalia

Benefits:

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2016 in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 28 September and 1 October
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  • Summit hand-outs and support materials.
  • The cost of travel to and from Ottawa.

Successful candidates will excel in the following areas:

  • Evidenced commitment to the sustainable development of their country. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service.
  • Leadership ability
  • Concern for local or global issues
  • Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas
  • Teamwork

How to apply

  • Submit an online application in English before midnight 5 August.
  • If you already have a One Young World candidate profile, you do not need to create a new application to apply for this scholarship, you will be considered for it automatically.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the OFID Scholarships to Attend the 2016 One Young World Summit in Ottawa, Canada

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2016/2017 Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa

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Application Deadline: Monday 15 August 2016.

Canon Collins Trust seeks to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in Southern Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society.

In early 2015 the Trust revised its South African scholarship awards policy. For the next 3 years we will be offering scholarships only to those studying in three areas:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education: policy and practice
  3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts

Applications for courses that are not within these areas (for example MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences, applied sciences) will be rejected.

Eligibility Requirements:

In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this programme you  must:

  • be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • be normally resident in one of the above countries
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a South African university

Benefits

  • In 2017 most awards will be valued at R65,000 for each year of study at Masters and PhD level.
  • In exceptional cases we may offer up to R100,000 per year. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins Trust also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold several smaller events throughout the year.
  • Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to our network.

Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for these named scholarships:

Apply Now for the Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa 

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2017 United Nations /Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme

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Application Deadline: 9 September 2016

The United Nations – The Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme
~ Human Resources Development and Advancement of the Legal Order of the World’s Oceans

The objective of the fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced education and research in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science in support of management frameworks, to Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States, so that they may obtain the necessary knowledge to assist their countries to formulate comprehensive ocean policy and to implement the legal regime set out in UNCLOS and related instruments.

Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows should have an advanced awareness and understanding of key issues and best international practices in ocean affairs and are expected to return to their home-countries to contribute their experience to assist with the effective implementation of UNCLOS and related instruments and programmes.

Programme Structure

The 9-month Fellowship Programme is composed of two consecutive phases which provide Fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities in their chose fields:

  • Phase One: 3-month Research and Training – normally undertaken at DOALOS at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
  • Phase Two: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study – undertaken at one of the prestigious participating Host Institutions and under the guidance of subject matter expert(s) who have recognized in-depth expertise in the Fellows’ chosen field of study.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must:

  • Be Nominated by their Government, employer or competent organization;
  • Be between the ages of 25 and 40;
  • Possess a first university degree in a related discipline, and have a demonstrated ability to undertake independent advanced research and studies in an academic context;
  • Be mid-level professionals who can demonstrate the they work directly on ocean issues;
  • Be in a position to accept placement with host institutions for a period of no less that nine consecutive months;
  • Be in a position to obtain all relevant visas including transit visas.
  • The Programme is conducted in English and can accommodate Francophone fellows.

Application Procedure:

  • Do you work directly on law of the Sea and Ocean Affairs issues, including marine scientific aspects?
  • Could you benefit from a nine-month research and study fellowship which will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills?
  • Will your Government or employer or competent organization confirm the above by nominating you?

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017 United Nations /Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme

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Road to Nairobi 2016 Project for Youth Entrepreneurs.

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  • Are you a young entrepreneur who is making waves in your industry?
  • Are you a leader and changemaker in your community?
  • Are you in need of mentorship and support to take your enterprise one step further to new heights?
  • Then The Road to Nairobi 2016 is for you!!

The Building Bridges foundation is currently running a project ‘The Road to Nairobi 2016′ project which will see the fostering of youth empowerment and employment in 8 African countries (South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya). We aim to do this through a bus tour starting in South Africa and ending in Kenya over 100 days.

In each country, the country team and the core team will tour the country for 10 days, meeting 10 pre-selected youth entrepreneurs from across each country, on the ground and discussing some of the challenges they have faced as youth entrepreneurs in the business environment in their country as well as some enabling factors.

Once this has taken place, some of these entrepreneurs will be invited back to the capital city to pitch their businesses  at out Multi-Stakeholder event to dignitaries, private sector, NGO’s and UN entities amongst others. They also stand the chance to be invited to the High Level Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya to speak on their experiences.

Eligibility
In order to apply you need to match the following criteria:
  • You must be between 15 and 35 years old.
  • You must be a national or a resident of the following African countries:
    South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda.
  • Your business must be up and running. The Road to Nairobi 2016 project is not for great
    ideas or business plans – you must have already started and be able to prove it!
  • Your business, invention, or social project can be in any field or industry
    (science and technology, industry, agriculture, water, etc.).
  • Individuals who apply must be one of the founding members of the business.Benefits:
  • Upon being selected as participant of the Road to Nairobi 2016 project the youth entrepreneur will gain the following

Benefits:

  • Have their story and enterprise covered in a book called “Young African Entrepreneurs”.
    The book will be published in early 2017.
  • Present at the multi-stakeholder event in your country of residence that brings together
    young entrepreneurs, policymakers and other government officials, successful members
    of the private sector, and UN entities.
  • Stand a chance to be chosen as one of the five entrepreneurs to present their venture to
    policymakers and CEO’s from all over the world during the 2nd High Level Meeting of the
    Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation in Nairobi.
  • Have the opportunity to join the Global Shaper Community of the World Economic Forum
    in your city / country of residence.
  • Have the opportunity to link with stakeholders who will have access to mentorship and
    funding opportunities.

Apply Now for the Road to Nairobi 2016 Programme for Youth Entrepreneurs.

For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the Road to Nairobi 2016 Programme for Youth Entrepreneurs.

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