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Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2022 for Young Africans.

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Application Deadline: April 3, 2022, 11 PM CET.

The Global Citizen Scholarship Program empowers young, active global citizen leaders who are engaged for the SDGs and may otherwise not have access to valuable educational opportunities, networking experiences, and peer-to-peer exchange. The Scholarship includes the opportunity to attend a specialized academic training, join international fora, network with high-level changemakers, attend expert skills trainings and workshops, benefit from one-on-one mentoring, and profit from peer-to-peer exchange.

In 2022, the Ban Ki-moon Centre will select 15 young African global citizen leaders for the program who are passionate about taking action for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Learn about past scholarship cohorts here. 

Scholars will attend the University of Bordeaux’s Summer School on “Sustainable African Cities” and additional special skills trainings with MCI the Entrepreneurial University.

The selected scholars will also be responsible for proposing and implementing their own SDG Micro-Project in their community during the scholarship period (May – December 2022). SDG Micro-Projects are localized projects addressing one or more of the SDGs in a given community and context. Scholars will receive a 500€ seed grant to support their project and will receive project management training and guidance throughout the project proposal and implementation process.

Eligibility Requirements

  • African youth from one of 5 African countries with rising cities experiencing rapid urbanization: Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco.
  • Age group 20-35 Applicants must be graduate or doctoral/post-doctoral students OR be recent graduates of a master’s level degree or higher.
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong dedication to the SDGs (particularly SDG 11) and the ideals of global citizenship.
  • Applicants must provide evidence that they may otherwise not have access to such an opportunity.
  • Applicants must provide proof of a minimum English level B2 (European Standards)


Program Components

  • Full cost coverage for summer school training with the University of Bordeaux and coverage of skills trainings with MCI as well as other expert workshops.
  • A 500€ seed grant to support the implementation of an SDG Micro-Project to be distributed after the successful submission of a project proposal.
  • Certificate of Achievement awarded after the successful completion of the SDG Micro-Project signed by Co-chairs of the Ban Ki-moon Centre.
  • Alumni Network membership for scholars who successfully complete the program and earn their certificate.
  • Further platforming of scholars and selected projects on RELX’s SDG Resource Centre, the BKMC website, social media, and international forums.

Application Procedure:

Please submit the following materials to [email protected] by April 3, 2022, 11 PM CET.

  • Current CV, including date of birth and nationality
  • Scan of passport or other formal ID
  • Proof of academic titles and/or enrollment confirmation
  • Letter of motivation (max 500 words)
    • Why do you want to receive this scholarship?
    • Why do you want to attend the “Sustainable African Cities” summer school with the University of Bordeaux?
    • What makes YOU a global citizen?
    • Why would you otherwise not have access to this opportunity?
  • SDG Micro-Project pitch (max 500 words)
    • Describe a project that you would like to implement for the SDGs in your community, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It does not need to be a formal proposal; however, it should include a short description of a challenge you wish to address and a manageable project idea that you could implement with the available financial resources (500 euros seed funding) and whatever other funds you may be able to gather. If you can already think of partners who you would like to work with (local NGOs, schools, companies, city councils etc.), please list these. Should you be chosen for the scholarship, you will be able to adjust and revise the idea as you go through the program.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2022

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Facebook Community Accelerator Program 2021 for Community Leaders ($50k USD in funding)

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Application Deadline: May 31st 2021

Facebook Community Accelerator Program is a global program that helps leaders harness the power of their community to turn impactful ideas into action.

Requirements

  • This program is open to communities that have a presence in Facebook Groups with leaders who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the following countries: Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Brazil, United States, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco & India. Communities must have existed for over one year and must have a minimum size of 1,000 members.
  • The program will be conducted in Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Colombia, Chile, Peru, Mexico & Argentina), German (Germany, Switzerland & Austria), and English for all the other markets.

Participants of the 2020 Community Accelerator are not eligible to apply. Participants in other Facebook programs are welcome to apply as long as they meet the program requirements.

Funding

  • Facebook will work with GlobalGiving to fund participants’ project plans & to help set them up for success in the program. Selected participants will each receive up to $50k USD for their participation in the program and to fund their community initiatives during the eight-month program and could be eligible to receive part of the $1 million USD of additional funding available to further fund their community initiatives. Up to $7.5 million USD will be awarded to program participants in total.

What Participants would Learn

  • Community Identity Foundations:
  • Participants will develop and/or refine their community’s mission, member and stakeholder engagement strategy, Theory of Change, and more.
  • Leading Action-Oriented Communities:
  • Participants will learn skills to lead effective teams, engage members in projects that further community goals, manage volunteers, and more.
  • Sustainability:
  • Participants will learn best practices for community income generation and options for organizational structures that help maximize community impact.

For general program inquiries, please contact at [email protected].

For press inquiries, please contact at [email protected].

For More Information:

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British Council Morocco: Leadership for Gender Equality Program 2021

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Application Deadline: 15 February 2021.

The British Council in Morocco is pleased to announce an open call for proposals for Digital collaboration partnership grants under the programme “Leadership for Gender Equality”.

National organizations/entities/institutions working on Gender Equality, in Higher Education, Women Rights Organisations, and/or Social Development sectors in Morocco are welcome to apply.

The ‘Leadership for Gender Equality’ programme focuses on addressing the gender gaps in leadership as well as building leadership skills among young people for progressing gender equality. The programme is working in selected countries in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), South Asia, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.

The Digital Partnership strand aims to provide grants to organisations in the UK and selected countries in Sub Sahara Africa, Middle East and North Africa to collaborate digitally in delivering projects or events aimed at promoting gender equality and equity through leadership, including women’s leadership in the Creative and Social Enterprise sectors in SSA and Higher Education and Development sector in MENA.

The Digital collaboration partnership grants is one component of the programme Leadership for Gender Equality and will provide up to £7,000 to organisations in participating countries (Morocco) and the UK to work jointly and undertake small projects that address gender equality in leadership/women’s leadership.

Eligibility

This is a restricted and targeted funding opportunityopen to organizations/entities/institutions working on Gender Equality, in Higher Education, Social Development and Women Rights Organizations, and/or Social Development sectors in Morocco.

We encourage applications to form partnerships that build upon and take advantage of organizational strengths and meet the following requirements:

  • Registered organizations or companies working on gender equality in Morocco. Registered organizations/companies will have to submit the requested legal documents according to the system in country.
  • Registered organizations or entities working in Higher Education, Women Rights Organizations, and/or Social Development sectors in Morocco.
  • Applications must be a partnership between at least one UK organisation/entities and organizations/entities based in Morocco.
  • There must be one lead applicant, but this does not need to be the UK organisation
  • Registered organizations or entities must have a registered business bank account.
  • Individuals as either lead or collaborator are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply?

Please read carefully the guidelines and submit the application form enclosed below via the email: [email protected] by the response deadline 15 February 2021.

Documents

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council Morocco: Leadership for Gender Equality Program 2021

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ITC’s SheTrades Initiative 2021 for young women Entrepreneurs.

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Application Deadline: February 15th 2021

ITC’s SheTrades initiative is a global initiative to connect three million women entrepreneurs to the marketplace by 2021. SheTrades works with governments, businesses and business support organizations to conduct research, define supportive trade policies and regulations, facilitate financing, and expand access to government procurement and supply chains.

The project will provide technical assistance to SMEs owned and managed by women, operating in the agrifood sector, in order to strengthen and improve their value chain and diversify their product offering, consolidate existing markets and access new new markets while optimizing the services offered by Trade Support Institutions (TSIs) in the sector.

A unique platform for women-owned businesses, organisations, companies and ITC SheTrades partners to:
  • Be part of the global SheTrades network
  • Sell your products and services and source from women-owned businesses
  • Learn new skills with our range of free webinars and e-learning materials
  • Participate in workshops, trade fairs and other business events made possible by our partners and sponsors
  • Stay up to date with activities, news, success stories, videos, publications and more!

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ITC’s SheTrades Initiative 2021

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U.S. Department of State Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2021/2022 (Global UGRAD) for Study in the United States (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: February 8th 2021

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by World Learning.

Since 2008, World Learning has provided this opportunity to over 2,500 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 and regions.

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

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.

Apply Now for the U.S. Department of State Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2021/2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.S. Department of State Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2021/2022

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U.S-MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Scholarship Program 2021/2022 for North Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 2, 2021

Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) Program is a MEPI initiative aiming at offering students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) a unique opportunity to pursue higher education and earn a master’s degree through leading American University with U.S. accreditation in the MENA region. TLG equips graduate students with professional experience needed to advance knowledge and contribute to the achievement of socially relevant outcomes through research that furthers the professionalization of emerging leaders while supporting and increasing scholars’ knowledge in gender issues in specific in the various fields of study.

Graduate Students work closely with leading faculty in their field on research agendas crafted in line with the MEPI-TLG goals. Starting as graduate research assistants while taking their graduate courses, students gain solid research skills that prepare them to conceptualize and conduct their own full-fledged research.

Grounded in common foundational principles such as gender and intersectionality , as well as community service and leadership, the program provides participants with opportunities to engage in related extra-curricular activities. These activities create a sense of belonging and connections to an elite group of humanist and social entrepreneurs, with common concerns and leading roles. Those connections are expected to live beyond the span of the program study years as the participants become alumni of both, the TLG program, and the University. Over the whole path, students and graduates are treated as fellows of the program.

Benefits

  • Full coverage of all applicable charges for enrollment, tuition and fees;
  • Medical insurance coverage;
  • A monthly living allowance;
  • Student housing;
  • One laptop for the duration of the program;
  • A yearly book allowance;
  • Two round-trip tickets from and to home country, where applicable;
  • Exposure to and engagement in different community development projects and/or internships in host country, and/or their home countries to learn about different forms of intervention and apply such learning back in their respective countries;
  • Academic advising, mentoring services, and learning services;
  • Professional training on leadership and gender.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply, you must:

  1. Be committed to complete your Master’s degree within two-years;
  2. Be committed to pursue hands-on public policy research and work as part of your Master’s program;
  3. Demonstrate academic excellence;
  4. Be a citizen of: Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Iraq, Syria (residing outside of Syria) Tunisia, or Yemen.
    Note: American citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are not
    eligible to apply    .
  5. Demonstrate financial need status per MEPI and host university Financial Aid policies. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students and should submit the relevant Financial Aid application.

Participating Universities

AUB: www.aub.edu.lb/MEPI-TLG

LAU: https://mepitl.lau.edu.lb/programs/graduate/

Application Process

We are now receiving applications for admissions in Fall term 2021.

Submit your Fall 2021-2022 application directly to your university of interest!

AUB: www.aub.edu.lb/MEPI-TLG

LAU: https://mepitl.lau.edu.lb/programs/graduate/

The deadline for application submission is March 2, 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.S-MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Scholarship Program 2021/2022

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Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative Advanced Startup Training & Swiss Business Development Camp 2020 (Fully Fully to Marrakesh, Morocco)

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Application Deadline: June 28th 2020

  • Bring your science based startup to the next level!
  • Maximise the potential of your booming startup with a fast-track Afri-Swiss acceleration program.

Get your seat for the Advanced Startup Training & Swiss Business Development Camp.

If you are an entrepreneur with academic background or a startup from an African innovation hub in the field of Mobile health, Pharmacometrics, Innovative Financing or Digital Humanities (knowledge transfer) then join the Swiss Africa Business and Innovation Initiative.

The Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative (SABII) aims to boost the entrepreneurial know-how and exposure of African graduate students – entrepreneurs seeking growth opportunities by offering a unique program bringing entrepreneurs to innovation hotspot in Morocco and Switzerland.

Offered free of charge to ambitious young entrepreneurs with academic background, this highly competitive program comprises a 3-days workshop for advanced innovation entrepreneurs, and for the top eight candidates, a 4 days intense business development program in the Swiss startup and business ecosystem.

Eligibility

  • Open to graduate students – entrepreneurs and startups from African innovation hubs, with a strong link to academia, developing products or services in the fields of mobile health, pharmacometrics, innovative financing and digital humanities (knowledge transfer).
  • Your project or company must be based on research or technology developed at a local university/research institute.

Planning 2020

  • Deadline for applications: June 28th, 2020
  • Selection of participants: July 20th, 2020
  • Advanced entrepreneurs workshop in Marrakesh:
    October 14th – 16th, 2020
  • Business development bootcamp in Switzerland
    November 30th to December 3rd

Program of the 3-days workshop in Marrakesh

  • Day 1: Learn to deliver a unique customer value, master a convincing pitch and define a striking business plan
  • Day 2: Shape a winning team and secure funding for growth
  • Day 3:Individual coaching sessions, followed by presentation to an African – Swiss jury and selection of eight candidates for a 4-days action packed entrepreneurial development week in Switzerland.

Conditions

– The program is free of charge. Flights, transport and accommodation expenses on site in Marrakesh are covered by the program. For the Swiss week, flights, transport and accommodation in Switzerland will also be covered by the program.
In case of a further lock down due to Covid19 or flight restrictions for Morocco or participants’ countries this workshop will be offered online.

For further information please contact Nicolas Briner ([email protected]).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative Advanced Startup Training

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Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp 2020 for African High School Girls (Fully Funded to Ifrane, Morocco)

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2020 11:59 ECT

The Women in Science (WiSci, for short!) Girls’ STEAM Camps are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school girls from around the world to dive into the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, Mathematics) subjects alongside their peers and develop their leadership skills, in a unique cross-cultural environment, with all expenses paid.

WiSci Camps are a safe, supportive, and girl-centered environment, bringing together 100 teen girls from three or more countries, to live and learn for two weeks together, girls are the heart of the WiSci program. WiSci facilitators teach girls to value taking risks, to bounce back after failing, and to build the reliance to keep trying again.

Those who will identify as first-generation college students upon entering college/university are highly encouraged to apply, as well as those applicants who have not traveled internationally previously. Applicants are encouraged to share if they face any personal and/or financial barriers to furthering their interest in learning about and pursuing educational and extracurricular opportunities STEAM fields. Additionally, applicants should be willing to have an open mind and interest in cross-cultural learning experiences. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about being a camper.

Requirements

To attend WiSci Morocco 2020 as a camper, applicants must:

  • Self-identify as a girl.
  • Be 15-18 years old by June 15, 2020.
  • Have at least one year of high school/secondary school remaining after camp.
  • Be a resident of Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire, or the USA.
  • Be able to stay for the duration of the camp from July 15-28 2020

CAMPERS:

Self-identifying girls, ages 15 to 18 by the first day of the camp, with at least one full year of high school remaining after camp ends, who are citizens of participating countries. Those who will identify as first-generation college students upon entering college/university are highly encouraged to apply, as well as those applicants who have not traveled internationally previously. Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in learning more about STEAM and have limited financial resources or access to other learning opportunities.

WiSci Camps are a safe, supportive, and girl-centered environment, bringing together 100 teen girls from three or more countries, to live and learn together for two weeks  while exploring their interests in STEM. Camps include expert facilitators in STEM and girls’ leadership who provide a first-class classroom curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and skills training. Campers learn to value taking risks and to bounce back after failing, in a fun camp environment.

Since 2015, WiSci Camps have been made possible thanks to private-public partnerships between Girl Up and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, Intel, Google, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and many other incredible partners who are committed to closing the gender gap in STEAM.

Apply Now for WiSci Morocco

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The L’Oréal UNESCO 2019 Maghreb Fellowships For Women in Science (Fully Funded to Morocco)

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2019.

The L’Oréal UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships For Women in Science aim at promoting the participation of young women in science. This program determines and rewards young talented female researchers in the Life Sciences (biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, biotechnology, ecology, biochemistry) and the Physical S ciences (physics, chemistry,mathematics, engineering, information sciences, earth and universe sciences).

Founded in 2007, the L’Oréal UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships aim to distinguish young
women researchers for the quality of their works and to encourage them to pursue a brilliant career in science. The L’Oréal UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships For Women in Science 2019 are set to be awarded to 5 young women scientists from 4 different countries of the Maghreb: Algeria,Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

The Maghreb Fellowships Programme is established within the framework of a partnership between the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.

Requirements:

Eligible for the fellowship applicants who are:
• Applying for a PhD or post doctoral studies.
• Not working p ermanently in 2019.
• Working on a PhD or having obtained it and willing to pursue research in one of
the fields cited in paragraph 1.
• Working in one of the 4 countries listed in paragraph 1.
• Max 35 year old at the closing date of the call for application s (31 July 2019).

Fellows’ Engagement
The Fellows will engage to:
• Continue their research work for which the L’Oréal UNESCO Maghreb Fellowship
For Women in and Science has been obtained
• Write a report on the research, subject of the fellowship, to be given to L’Oréal
Maroc and to UNESCO in t he following 2 years after the awarding of the
f ellowship (optional).
• Write a report on the use of the grant, to be submitted to L’Oréal Maroc and
UNESCO in the 2 years following the award of the fellowship (optional).
• Take an active part in L’Oréal’s a nd/or UNESCO’s dedicated programmes related
to gender and sciences, aimed at promoting women’s social role and recognition in society in general, and women’s involvement in scientific career and trainings in
particular.
• Attend the Maghreb Fellowships award ing ceremony to be held in Morocco, in
November 2019.
• Participation in the ceremony is required. The cost of traveling and
accommodation* for Fellows non residents in Morocco will be provided by
L’Oréal Maroc.

Selection Criteria
As established by the regional jury, the selection criteria are the following:
• The excellence of the applicant’s academic portfolio (including number, quality
and impact of their publications, conference presentat ions, patents …).
• The scientific quality of the research project.
• The innovative and promising character of the research work (relevant, original,
unique …) and its implementation in science.
• The socio economic impact of the project/ research.
• The candidate ’s professional experience

Application
Applications can only be submitted through the online platform: www.fwis.fr by the
applicants themselves. An application is considered complete when it consists of all the following documents, in English or in French:
• A detailed resume (Curriculum Vitae) filled directly in the website www.fwis.fr.
• Copies of diplomas obtained starting from the BS.
• A copy of an official transcript of undergra duate and graduate studies.
• A detailed abstract / description of the research project of maximum 2 pages.
• Other research projects in progress.
• A suggested project of the grant’s use, including a draft budget.
• The list of publications and patents.
• Recommendation letters from supervisor(s) and/or director of the scientific
institute or school where the thesis has been carried out.
• Letter of acceptance from the host laboratory for post doctoral studies.

Preliminary schedule
• Call for applications: from April 24 to July 31 2019.
• Deadline for Applications: July 31 2019.
• Evaluation of the applications and selection: August 1 st to September 30.
• Awards ceremony: November 2019.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the L’Oréal UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships For Women in Science

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Microsoft Interns4Afrika Internship Programme 2017/18 for Young Africans (multiple positions across Africa)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

The Microsoft Interns4Afrika program offers talented young people a unique experience with a dynamic and agile technology organization on the African continent. You will work for 6 months with a Microsoft partner on real projects, collaborating and learning from your colleagues. Whether you’re aspiring for a future in sales, marketing or technology, this is your chance to kick-start your future

To give you the best chance of success 4 weeks of your internship will be dedicated to developing world class business and technical skills. Microsoft support you to rapidly develop your capabilities through the (virtual) classroom and the great work you will do.The competition for a place on Interns 4Afrika is tough but if you are entrepreneurial with a passion for technology, are keen to continue learning and have a flexible can-do attitude we want to hear from you. Join us today, and help shape the Africa of tomorrow.

Requirements:

  • You are able to commit to completing full time internship for 6 months
  • You are currently in education or have graduated from an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course within the last 12 months
  • You have a BA/BSc in a business related or IT degree
  • You have right to work in the country in which you are currently located

Available Positions

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Ghana

Ivory Coast

Kenya

Mauritius

Morocco

Nigeria

Rwanda

Senegal

Tanzania

Tunisia

Uganda

Zambia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Interns4Afrika Internship Programme 2018

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Anna Lindh Foundation Internship Program 2017 for Youths from the Euro-Mediterranean Region (Euro 400/Month)

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Application Deadline: 24th of February 2017.
Duty location: Alexandria, Egypt.

The Anna Lindh Foundation announces the launch of the Internship Programme for 2017. This programme aims at fostering interdisciplinary knowledge as well as practical know-how building,  targeting talented youth willing to gain practical experience in a field relevant to the Anna Lindh Foundation activities through their full involvement in the Foundation daily work.

Through the Internship Programme, ALF benefits from the input of young enthusiastic, motivated graduates, who can give a fresh and up-to date academic knowledge.

Applicant(s) must be nationals of one of the 42 member countries of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership, with a maximum age of 35.

Non-EU

Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Target group: Graduates who have less than 2 years of relevant working experience.

Profile and skills Required:

  • Must hold a Bachelor degree.
  • Must have good knowledge of standard computer software (MS Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint and Outlook®).
  • Must be good in spoken and written English with French/Arabic  as an asset.
  • Creative and Flexible.

Contract Duration: 6 months with an assessment at the end of month 3.

Benefits

  • Compensation: Non paid for the first 3 months.
  • In case of satisfactory performance assessment, from month 4 will be paid a monthly compensation of Euro 400.

Expected Contract Starting Date:  1st of April 2017.

Interview:  Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should complete and send the following at the latest the 24th of  February 2017, by midnight Egypt-time:

  1. Complete the Online Application Form.
  2. Upload a one-page letter of motivation in English. A shorter version in French or Arabic is also welcome.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Anna Lindh Foundation Internship 2017

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MINDS North and West Africa Regional Civic Education Workshop 2016 in Elections and Governance – Dakar, Senegal (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Friday, 19 February 2016, 12pm (midday) South African time

The workshop will take place on the 19th – 20th April 2016 in #Dakar, #Senegal.

Applications for the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) North and West Africa Regional Civic Education Workshop 2016 in Elections and Governance are now open.

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies hosts regional training workshops in Civic Education on Elections and Governance across the continent. The aim of the workshops is to create awareness, enhance knowledge and develop relevant skills in electoral and governance processes and leadership among participants, in order for them to effectively communicate and apply them in influencing and mobilizing other youth to actively participate in the processes and other community and national development activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The North and West Africa Civic Education workshop will take place in April 2016.
  • The workshop is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 45 who are from ‎Algeria‬, Benin‬, ‪‎Burkina Faso‬, ‪‎Cameroon‬, ‪Cape Verde‬, ‪‎Chad‬, ‪Cote‬ d’Ivoire, ‪Egypt‬, ‪Equatorial‬ ‪Guinea‬, ‪Gabon‬, ‪Gambia‬, ‪Ghana‬, Guinea ‪Bissau‬, GuineaConakry, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, SierraLeone, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia or Western Sahara.
  • The workshop is fully funded.

Selection Criteria:

  • Successful applicants will receive further correspondence from MINDS by Friday the 11th of March 2016.
  • If you applied and have not received any communication by then, consider you application unsuccessful.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MINDS Regional Civic Education Workshop 2016 in Elections & Governance for North and West Africa

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2016 New Zealand Africa Development Scholarships for Study in New Zealand (fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline:

15 April 2016 (paper application)
30 April 2016 (online application)

The New Zealand Aid Programme offers scholarships to people from eligible African countries who are motivated to make a difference at home.

In 2016 New Zealand Development Scholarships applications can be made online from 1st February 2016. Applications close on 30th April 2016. Any eligible country can apply online.

Qualification types

New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
  • Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
  • PhD (up to 3.5 years)

Eligibility

Candidates must meet all the scholarship eligibility criteria including:

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.
  • Be a citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship and have resided in that country for at least the last two years.
  • Agree to return to your home country for a minimum of two years on completion of the scholarship.

Eligible countries in Africa include: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the development of their home country.

Preference is also given to candidates who are 39 years of age or younger at the time of commencing their scholarship.

Preference will be given to candidates who apply to study in academic disciplines relating to one or more of the following:

Agriculture development

  • Agri-business management, agricultural economics, agricultural systems and management, rural development, domestic supply chains and distribution, Natural Resource and Environmental Management
  • Biology, vegetable production, livestock/animal husbandry, crop management, sericulture (silk production), forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, agricultural pest management
  • Phytosanitary, bio-security, biotechnology, agricultural trade,
  • Food production, food sciences/technology, post-harvest processing, food storage and packaging, food safety
  • A list of postgraduate qualifications relevant to Agriculture Development is available here [PDF, 422 KB]

Renewable energy

  • Geothermal, solar, hydro engineering and wind energy, renewable energy distribution systems
  • A list of postgraduate qualifications relevant to Renewable Energy is available here [PDF, 392 KB]

Scholarship Worth:

  • Economy class air ticket for me by the most direct and economical air travel route between an international airport in my home country nominated by MFAT and an airport in New Zealand close to the Education Institution
  • Airport reception and accommodation on arrival;
  • Establishment allowance;
  • A stipend to meet basic living expenses for the duration of my scholarship;
  • Full cost of tuition fees including compulsory enrolment, orientation and student union fees (course-related costs are excluded);
  • A return, standard economy class air ticket if I am eligible for reunion travel or home leave entitlements (as determined by MFAT)
  • insurance which includes health care and travel cover;
  • For PhD awardees and Masters awardees where research comprises 120 credits or more of the Masters programme and as authorised by MFAT; a research and thesis allowance, and provision for overseas fieldwork travel to the home country; and
  • At the completion of my scholarship, an economy class air ticket f
    or me by the most direct and economical air travel route from the international airport closest to my Education Institution to an international airport in my home country.

Application Procedure:

Step One: Confirm your eligibility

Before you start your application, check your eligibility against the requirements.

Step Two: Decide the type of institution and qualification

If you are eligible, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information, please click on the Frequently Asked Questions.

Step Three: Apply

If you are applying for a New Zealand Pacific Scholarship, New Zealand Development Scholarship, New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship and/or a New Zealand Regional Development Scholarship, please pick up an application form from the New Zealand High Commission or Embassy in your country.

Please submit your application to your nearest New Zealand Embassy or High Commission so that it arrives by the final closing date of 15 April 2016.

Documentation required

If you are successful in reaching the shortlist, you will be required to provide the following official documentation:

  1. One of the following:
    • Verified copy of passport
    • Verified copy of birth certificate
    • Verified copy of other official government issued ID
  2. Verified copies of relevant academic transcripts
  3. Verified copies of relevant completion certificates
  4. Contact details of most recent employer + two most relevant other employers – does not apply to School Leaver applicants
  5. A non-verified copy of an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) which will be verified by MFAT online using the TRF Verification Service OR an original copy of a TOEFL test result form. Whichever is provided must have been completed in the last 24 months.

Also at the shortlist stage, you may be required to undertake aptitude testing. You will be notified if this applies to you.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 New Zealand Africa Development Scholarships

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Between the Lines International Writing Program (IWP) for Young Writers at the University of Iowa, USA (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: February 17th 2016
When: June 25 – July 9th 2016
Where: June 25 – July 9th 2016

Between the Lines is a component of the International Writing Program (IWP) that brings young writers, aged 16-19, to the University of Iowa for creative writing study and cultural interaction. Between the Lines is a summer program that brings young writers 16-20 to the University of Iowa (the writing university) for creative writing study & cultural exchange.
Eligibility:
  • Talented young writers, between age 16-19 years, who show promise to become future literary figures in their respective countries and in their own native languages.
  • Applicants must be proficient in Arabic and English (reading, writing and speaking);
  • Past experience in creative writing both in English and Arabic;
  • Ready to develop and share new writing techniques
  • Citizens of Morocco, Tunisia,
  • The selection preference will be given to talented young writers candidates with limited or no travel experience outside of their home country.
Program:
  • During this program in the U.S., the selected participants will take part in creative writing workshops, seminars on literary topics, cultural visits, and local events.
Required Application Documents:
  • A writing sample of 6-8 pages of prose and/or poetry in Arabic.
  • A writing sample of 6-8 pages of prose and/or poetry in English.
  • A brief one-paragraph statement of purpose in English describing why writing is important to your life, and what you hope to learn at BTL.
  • A writing sample of 2-5 pages of prose and/or poetry in either language in response to one of the following writing prompts:

During breakfast you are startled by a heavy knock at the door. It is someone who demands something from you. Who is it, what does he/she need, and what happens next? Write a short story or poem.

  • Write a short story or poem that contains three of the following objects and one place:
Objects: old bicycle, uncomfortable couch, leaking canoe, sleeping puppy, love note, truth
serum.
o Places: cruise ship, forest with a lake, empty street at dawn, deserted dance club.
Application Process:
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Please e-mail applications to [email protected] no later than February 17, 2016
Morocco
Please e-mail applications [email protected] no Saturday, February 15, 2016 at midnight, GMT.
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OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) 2016/2017 Scholarships for Student from Developing Countries (US$50,000/Student)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: May 1, 2016. 

OFID is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2016/2017.

OFID scholarships will be awarded to four students or candidates for master’s degree studies. Applicants must be from a developing country (except OFID Member Countries), and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
  • Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
  • Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2015, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
  • Must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
    Eligible Countries: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Botswana,Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cape Verde, Congo D.R , Congo Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea
    Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda,  Sao Tome & Principe,  Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Benefits

  • The winners of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$50,000.
  • The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2016/2017.  

Required Documents

  • A completed on-line application form.
  • A scanned copy of the applicant’s passport.
  • A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
  • A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year).
  • A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
  • A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how
  • you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
  • Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Apply Now for the OFID Scholarship Award 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the OFID Scholarship Award 2016/2017

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2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards for Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges (Cash Prize of $USD20,000 Prize)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 13.00 GMT January 15, 2016.

Each year, the WISE Awards recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. Since 2009, WISE has received more than 2,850 applications from over 150 countries.

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of QATAR FOUNDATION, invites applications for the 2016 WISE Awards.

The 2016 WISE Awards will identify, celebrate, and promote six innovative projects for their positive contribution to education and society. The Awards highlight initiatives found to be most creative and effective in finding solutions to education challenges at any level and in all environments. In bringing forward these models, WISE is helping build a network of recognized change-makers to inspire change in education.

Representatives of projects are invited to submit applications to demonstrate the nature and reach of their activities. Nominations of projects are also invited. Past winning projects have addressed a wide range of concerns and pursuits, including access to quality education, life-long learning opportunities, and the use of technology.

Today, 42 projects have been awarded, from a wide variety of sectors and locations for their innovative character, their positive contribution and their potential for scalability and adaptability. These projects represent a growing resource of expertise and sound educational practice.

Year by year, WISE is building a community of educational innovators which offers a fertile environment for groundbreaking collaborations. Today the WISE Awards network comprises pioneering projects that are helping bring real change to societies and communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The 2016 WISE Awards submission procedure accepts both applications and nominations. Ongoing/existing education projects run by any type of organization
1 in any education sector
2 and from any part of the world can apply or be nominated for the WISE Awards.
  • Applications can only be for original works and original projects and must be submitted by a project representative working within the project.
  • All applicants must therefore guarantee that their organization, or they themselves, originated the project, and can not hold QATAR FOUNDATION liable for any action or claim from a third party with respect to the project submitted.
  • Nominations can be submitted by persons outside the organization running the project.
  • Nominators will be requested to identify themselves in the submission form; this information will be kept confidential by QATAR FOUNDATION.
  • Nominators may or may not request information from the project in order to best complete the nomination form

Selection Process:

  • Project representatives from any region, educational sector or level may submit applications which demonstrate the quality and impact of their activities in accordance with the criteria.
  • Following this global annual call for applications, a Pre-Jury composed of education experts assesses the submissions to select the Finalists.
  • Following this, a Jury bringing together leading personalities from the education world chooses the six Award winning projects. Winners receive global visibility along with a prize of $20,000 (US) and are honored at the annual WISE Summit.

Benefits:

The winning projects each receive international recognition, as well as a cash prize of $20,000 (US). The six winners and Finalists are given support and visibility through:
– The WISE ed.hub
– WISE media and communication channels
– WISE and Euronews film productions
– Participation in the annual WISE Summit
– The WISE Books

Members of the WISE Awards network gain global visibility and are given an opportunity to collaborate through various platforms:

WISE Communications: Projects recognized by WISE are featured on the website, showcased and shared with the WISE community via social media. WISE media partner Euronews also promotes the Award-winning projects on the weekly television magazine Learning World.

Multimedia productions: Special documentaries and videos are produced to showcase the work of the winning projects.

WISE Books: Several WISE Awards finalists and winning projects have been featured in WISE Books which explore current challenges and solutions facing 21st-century education.

The Annual Summit: Representatives from Award winning projects are also given the opportunity to present and discuss their work at a dedicated Summit session during the annual WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar. In addition, projects are offered an opportunity to participate in global events organized in collaboration with WISE.

Timeline:

  • The deadline for submission of applications is January 15, 2016, 13.00 GMT.
  • The Pre-Jury will then review all eligible applications.
  • The shortlisted 15 Finalist Projects will be announced in April 2016.
  • The 15 Finalists may be visited onsite by the WISE film team.
  • An independent Innovation Assessment will be organized, as described below.
  • The Jury will review all the 15 Finalists and the evaluations conducted onsite.

Submit Your Project Now for the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards

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2015 Startupper of the year by Total Challenge for Young African Entrepreneurs

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 31st 2016

IF YOU’RE CURRENTLY PREPARING A BUSINESS PLAN OR ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF CREATING YOUR OWN BUSINESS, YOU’RE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER OUR CHALLENGE!

In Africa as elsewhere, many young people aspire to start their own business and build a brighter future, which is why we’ve created the « Startupper of the year by Total » challenge.

Ideas deserve support, especially great ones. And promising ideas deserve a helping hand.

Google, Facebook, Daily Motion, Twitter, Deezer, Airbnb and other leading names in the 2.0 economy all started as the brainchild of inspired young people. There’s no shortage of startuppers in Africa — iCow1, Afate 3D Printer2, CardioPad3, Obami4, Sense Ebola Follow up5 and M-Iouma6 are already shaking up the continent.

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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Are you under 35 years old? Do you want to create a business or develop one that is less than two years old? Are you a citizen of one of these 34 African countries: Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Guinea, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe?* If so, this challenge is for you!
  • Total is interested in all your projects, regardless of the type of business or activity, as long as they share the characteristics common to creative start-ups: innovation, competitiveness, growth boosting and job creation.

Award:

  • To get their business project off the ground or develop a business less than two years old, each winner of the “Startupper of the year by Total” challenge will receive individual coaching.
  • On completion of the coaching, Total will also provide financial support for their project.

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Jury:

  • In each of the 34 countries in which the “Startupper of the Year by Total” contest will be held, a jury of businesspeople led by a chairman will be created. It will have at least 10 members, including the CEOs of Total’s affiliates in the country.
  • The jury will include managers from national and international companies drawn from a wide variety of business sectors (banking, finance, industry, service, etc.), representatives of public and semipublic organizations, officials from institutions, officials from national and international organizations and/or recognized experts and analysts. The jury will receive, evaluate and select the projects.

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  • On completion of the pre-selection stage, the jury in each of the 34 countries will select up to 10 finalists of the best projects submitted.
  • The finalists will then be invited to present their project orally to the jury, which will select up to three winners.

Application Procedure:

To enter, create your profile and provide the required information online. To support, justify and illustrate your project, you can attach as many documents as you wish to your application, including:

  • your résumé,
  • your business plan,
  • your financing plan,
  • your partnership strategy,
  • an executive summary,
  • a marketing brochure,
  • your logo,
  • your graphic standards,
  • and/or a photo or video presentation, etc.

Participate Now in the 2015 Startupper of the year by Total Challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Startupper of the year by Total Challenge

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IWMF African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative 2016 for Women Journalists. (Reporting Trip to DRC,Rwanda & Uganda- Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 3rd 2015

REPORTING TRIP DATES:
Rwanda/DRC: January 26 – February 12, 2016
Uganda: January 26 – February 8, 2016

The International Women’s Media Foundation is pleased to announce its first ever cross-border reporting trip to Rwanda/DRC and second reporting trip to Uganda.

Ten women journalists will report on conservation and sustainable agriculture in Rwanda/DRC from January 26 – February 12, 2016.

Concurrently, a group of six journalists will cover themes of democracy and governance in Uganda from January 26 – February 8, 2016.

These opportunities are part of the African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative, created in 2014 and designed to support women journalists interested in pursuing stories that go beyond the well-established narratives of political instability, armed conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in the region.

Over the next four years, the IWMF will continue to lead groups of women journalists to the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. By 2019, more than 250 reporters will have together reshaped traditional media narratives about this complicated region full of promise.

All Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where they will complete comprehensive security training and an orientation about the African Great Lakes region and focus countries. Fellows then depart for about one week of in-country independent reporting from Rwanda/DRC or Uganda, where they will have the opportunity to network with local journalists, collaborate with international peers, and meet with sources and discover sites relevant to their reporting.

Eligibility:

Eligibility Criteria

  • Women journalists of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
  • Applicant must be a woman journalist.
  • Applicant must have at least 3 years professional experience in journalism. Journalists working in print, broadcast, or digital media, including freelancers, are eligible.
  • Non-native English speakers must have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program.
  • Applicant must be able to demonstrate support from an editor or have a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets.

Worth:

  • The IWMF arranges travel and in-country logistics for all Fellows. The IWMF also covers fellowship-related costs within the framework of the reporting trip including travel, lodging, meals, and fixers/interpreters, unless a selected journalist’s news organization wishes to assume these costs.
  • Visa costs will also be covered, but fellows living outside the U.S. are responsible for procuring all necessary visas.

Application Guidelines

  • Applicant may not submit one application for multiple countries or trips. She must submit a complete application and story plan for each country for which she wants to apply.
  • Applications include basic details, a statement of interest including a researched story pitch, CV, work samples, and either a letter of support from an editor or a proven track record of publication.
  • All applications materials must be submitted in English.

Apply Now for the Rwanda/DRC reporting trip

Apply Now for the Uganda reporting trip

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IWMF African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative 2016 

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Netherlands Nuffic Fellowships Programme 2016 for study in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 20th 2015

The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) offers fellowships to participate in training courses in The Netherlands. The aim is to promote capacity building within organisations in eligible countries via training and education for professionals.

The following courses are from 1 September open for Nuffic scholarships.

Integrity and Anti-Corruption (7 – 18 March 2016)
Multilevel Water Governance (4 – 15 April 2016)
Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance (23 May – 3 June 2016)

Types of study programmes

Dutch providers offer the following types of NFP study programmes:

  • short courses
    2-52 weeks, in English and sometimes French
  • master’s degree programmes
    9-24 months, in English
  • PhD studies
    partly in the Netherlands, partly in the country of origin
  • TMT (Tailor-Made Training) programmes
    designed to meet specific needs of a requesting organisation in an NFP country

In order to qualify for a NFP Scholarship, you need to meet the following selection criteria. You must:

  • be a national of, and working and living in one of the 51 countries on the NFP country list;
  • not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff-development, for example:
    multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft),
    large national and/or a large commercial organisations,
    bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid),
    multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organization, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB),
    international NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
  • must have an official passport that will still be valid after completion of the training;
  • must not receive more than one fellowship for courses that take place at the same time;
  • English Language skills: The short courses are taught in English. Therefore, it is important that your English language skills (writing and speaking) are good.
  • Work experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required, working with or for local or regional authorities. It is to your advantage if the work/experience is related to the content of the training.

Prepare a Government Statement

For some countries, applicants must provide a government statement that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established. Please check the Overview Government statements to determine if you need a Government statement.

If you do need a Government statement, you have to provide one using one of the following prescribed formats: NFP Scholarship.

Prepare your Employer Statement

All applicants must provide an Employer Statement according to the format that Nuffic prescribes. Your Employer Statement consists of 3 parts and together this must form 1 (one) PDF document which is no larger than 2MB.

The 3 parts are:

  • Declaration by your employer (Permission to participate)
  • Motivation by your employer and your own motivation
  • Implementation plan (with clear goals and deadlines)

E-Mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Netherlands Nuffic Fellowships Programme 2016 

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AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 Video Contest ( $10,000 Prize and Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 30th, 2015 at 10 am EST.

  • Events
    International Green Week Fair (January 15-24, 2016) and AGCO Africa Summit (January 18, 2016)

Applications are now been accepted for the The AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 video contest.

  • Do you have an innovative agribusiness concept you have developed or implemented? Does it benefit smallholder farmers, women or youth?
  • Do you enjoy ‪Public Speaking‬? Enter the video contest and be our next Ambassador!

Eligibility

The Program is only open to persons who are over twenty-one (21) years of age during the Submission Period and who meet all of the following minimum requirements as listed below:

Minimum Requirements

  • Proof of African origin and valid passport from an African country.
  • Present residence in an African country g Fluent in spoken English.
  • Some experience with speaking in front of a large audience.
  • No record of criminal behavior including crimes of moral turpitude or which might bring AGCO into disrepute.
  • No membership in extreme, radical or violent groups including but not limited to groups which advocate the violent overthrow of any government.
  • No human rights offenses.
  • Must be available to participate in both Events: International Green Week Fair (January 15-24, 2016) and AGCO Africa Summit (January 18, 2016)
  • Must be eligible to receive a visa to enter Germany during the Event
  • May not be an employee or immediate family member of an employee with AGCO
  • Men and women are welcome to participate in the contest.

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Prize:

  • Hosting the AGCO Africa Summit on January 18, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
  • Representing your continent for AGCO as an AGCO Africa Ambassador at the International Green Week fair in Berlin, Germany from January 15-24, 2016.
  • Responsibility in regular reporting (bi-weekly) about trends and developments in African agriculture and economy as well as AGCO‘s activities in Africa on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in posts, uploads and video messages during the one year contract period (when appropriate, participation at AGCO events in Africa).
  • $10,000.00 cash award at the beginning of the one-year contract.
  • Reimbursement for all reasonable traveling expenses solely related to participation as
  • the AGCO Africa Ambassador.
Winning
  • Qualification for the contest begins on August 28th, 2015 at 10 am EST and ends on October 30th, 2015 at 10 am EST.
  • Submissions will be approved, judged and decided on by the AGCO marketing team. The announcement of the winner takes place on November 27th, 2015 on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/AfricaAmbassador. Eligible Participants accept and acknowledge that the decision of the Judges is final.

Video Submission:

Eligible Participants may enter the Program by creating and submitting a video of themselves explaining why they should be chosen to act as the AGCO Africa Ambassador to Germany during the Event.
  • The video must not contain obscenities or other objectionable content.
  • Eligible Participants may enter as many times as they choose so long as each Submission offers different content and perspective from a previous Submission by the Eligible Participant. Multiple entries of the same Submission will result in disqualification.
  • Your video should be uploaded on the Youtube page youtube.africa-ambassador.com as a video response to the contest video, posted on our AGCO Africa Ambassador Facebook page www.facebook.com/AfricaAmbassador or Twitter page www.twitter.com/AGCOAmbassador or sent directly via email to [email protected].
  • Submissions must be no less than thirty (30) seconds and/or no more than three (3) minutes in length.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 Video Contest

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

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Submission Deadline:

Anthem: March 25, 2016

The Fountainhead: April 29, 2016

Atlas Shrugged: October 23rd, 2015

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

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

Anthem:

 

  • Eligibility

    8th, 9th and 10th GRADERS

    Entry Deadline: March 25, 2016

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

The Fountainhead Theme

 

  • Eligibility : 11th and 12th GRADERS

    Entry Deadline: April 29, 2016

  • Prizes

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

Fountainhead Theme:

  • Select ONE of the following three topics:

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

 

  • Atlas Shrugged Theme

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

    Entry Deadline: October 23rd, 2015

  • Prizes

  • 1st place $20,000 1 Winner

  • 2nd place $2,000 3 Winners

  • 3rd place $1,000 5 Winners

  • Finalists $100 25 Winners

  • Semifinalists $50 50 Winners

  • Topics

  • Select ONE of the following three topics:

    • At his trial, Hank Rearden declares: “The public good be damned, I will have no part of it!” What does he mean? How does this issue relate to the novel’s theme?
    • Who is John Galt?
    • What is the meaning of money to Francisco d’Anconia? To James Taggart? How do these characters’ views on money relate to the events of the story?
  • Submit Your Essay for the ARI Fountainhead Essay Contest

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Application Deadline: August 10th 2015

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

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

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

Santa Fe Institute offers you:

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

Requirements:

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

Applications are welcome from:

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

Application Materials:

Interested candidates must submit the following:

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

Inquiries: email to [email protected]

For More Information:

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

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2015 European Training Foundation (ETF) Call for good practice: Towards excellence in entrepreneurship and enterprise skills

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Application Deadline: July 3rd 2015

The  European Training Foundation (ETF) is seeking applications from organisations that established a good practice in one of the following areas:

  • training for youth entrepreneurship,
  • training for women’s entrepreneurship,
  • training for internationalisation of small and medium-size enterprises.

The areas are priority themes in the Small Business Act for Europe.

The call builds on earlier phases of a pilot project that aims to improve access to quality-assured good practice in entrepreneurship and enterprise skills. This call for good practice particularly targets training providers.

The ETF – European Training Foundation is an EU agency that helps transition and developing countries to harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education, training and labour market systems in the context of the EU’s external relations policy.

The call for good practice and the corresponding assessment tools were elaborated and road-tested over a
3-year period by training providers from EU member states and ETF partner countries, working in teams. Training providers involved in the pilot phase of the ETF good practice initiative may re-apply.

Eligibility Requirement:

Training providers must be from organizations that design and deliver training (or mentoring and coaching) in the three thematic areas.

This could include:

  • Business support organisations with a developed training profile (e.g. Chamber of Commerce, SME agency);
  • Training organisations that develop training for specific target groups (private training providers, public employment service, vocational education schools, training centres, specialist NGOs);
  • SMEs that have in-house training to promote knowledge, competences or skills (this could include more innovative ways to promote human resources e.g. staff rotation, on-the-job mentoring, e-learning).
  • ETF Partner African Countries : Algeria,Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia,
 Benefits
The training providers who participate in the call and who are selected as a good practitioner will benefit in a number of ways, including:
  • through constructive peer review, identify areas of the training programme to be improved;
  • opportunities to have your good practice show cased at international level;
  • possibility to enhance your networking through ETF’s international network across the EU 28, ETF’s 30 partner countries and beyond;
  • possibility to enhance your market position through ETF’s website, the good practice international on-line platform, the participation to events and other initiatives your training programme will be widely spread.

How to Apply:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  (ETF) Call for good practice: Towards excellence in entrepreneurship and enterprise skills

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

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Application Deadline: June 29th 2015

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

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

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

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

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

ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS

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

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

For More Information:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme:

Programme aims to:
• Enhance awareness of the global situation of youth and to increase recognition of their rights and aspirations;
• Promote national youth policies, programmes and coordinating mechanisms as integral parts of social
and economic development, in cooperation with both governmental and non-governmental organizations;
• Strengthen the participation of youth in decision-making processes at all levels in order to increase
their contribution to national development and international cooperation;
• Facilitate the coordination of the UN system’s youth-related activities by leading the Inter-Agency
Network on Youth Development.
How to Apply:

Determine if  your country has an existing Youth Delegate Programme

  • Check the list of youth delegates of previous years.

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

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

Benefits

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  2015 UN Youth Delegate Programme

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Apply Now: 2015 International Reporting Trip for Journalists to Ecuador

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Application Deadline: August 7, 2015.

The International Reporting Project (IRP) is pleased to announce a group reporting trip focusing on health and development issues in Ecuador on October 18-29, 2015.

Ecuador, a country of nearly 16 million, has made major strides in healthcare and development, including dramatic improvements in healthcare efficiency.

Yet many challenges remain. There are discrepancies between the quality of care and resources available at public and private facilities. Residents of rural areas may not receive the resources available in urban centers, and neglected tropical diseases persist.

Fellows on the twelve-day reporting trip will examine a range of issues related to health and development in Ecuador.

Eligibility:

  • The Ecuador trip is open to innovative journalists, bloggers, influential social media practitioners, and other media professionals. Unfortunately, this trip is not open to students.
  • Priority will be given to applications from citizens or residents of Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States

Benefits:

  • The IRP will purchase the fellows’ roundtrip air tickets to Ecuador and will pay for visas, hotel costs, local transportation and several meals.
  • Fellows who wish to extend their stay after the fellowship will have the option to arrange that at their own expense.
  • All fellows on the Ecuador trip are required to participate in the sessions arranged for the group program.
  • Much of the value of a group reporting trip comes from both meetings that IRP arranges and the interactions the fellows have with each other. Some independent reporting time will be included in the schedule.

How to Apply

  • All candidates must complete an application form and provide a detailed essay of at least 800 words describing the types of stories they might pursue.
  • Participants will be expected to post frequent stories – such as articles, blog posts, infographics, interactive stories, slideshows, social media posts, video and audio clips – before, during and after the trip.

Apply Now for the IRP Reporting Trip to Ecuador

For More Information;

Visit the Official Webpage of the IRP Reporting Trip to Ecuador

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Call for Proposals: 2015 Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program

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Application Deadline: 24th July 2015

The Bloomberg Initiative (BI) Grants Program was started in 2006 to support projects that develop and deliver high-impact, evidence-based tobacco control interventions.

The BI Grants Program provides funding to government ministries and agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations, and universities in more than 60 countries.

The Bloomberg Initiative Global Initiative to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries was launched in 2006 with funds from Michael R. Bloomberg. A competitively awarded grants program is an important part of the Initiative. The grants program supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions.

The grants program is managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Tobacco kills more than 14,000 people every day. Unless urgent action is taken, tobacco will kill 8 million people a year by 2030, 80 percent of them in developing countries.

To address this global public health crisis, Michael R. Bloomberg, philanthropist and mayor of New York City, launched a global initiative to fight tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries, where more than two-thirds of the world’s smokers live.

Requirements:

  • While applications are welcome from all low- and middle-income countries (as categorized by the World Bank), the Initiative places a priority on countries with the greatest number of tobacco users.
  • Approximately two-thirds of the world’s tobacco users live in fourteen countries: China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Ukraine, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Who can apply for a grant?

Governmental and non-governmental organizations based in eligible countries can apply for grants.

  • Governmental organizations include, but are not limited to, national Ministries, state/provincial authorities and affiliate offices.
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with relevant advocacy experience aimed at changing or implementing policies including but not limited to civil society organizations and educational institutions.
  • Applicants must be recognized legal entities capable of entering into contractual arrangements, receiving foreign funds and assuming legal and financial obligations.
  • NGO applicants cannot be the recipients of financial support from any tobacco product manufacturer or the parent, subsidiary or affiliate of a tobacco product manufacturer.

Funded Projects:

  • Proposals must focus on achieving policy change that will lead to substantial reductions in tobacco use.
  • The grants program gives priority to projects that lead to sustainable improvements in tobacco control laws, regulations, policies and programs at the national or sub-national level

Funding:

Proposals can be submitted for grants from US$50,000 up to a maximum amount of US$500,000.  Short-term, one-year or two-year project proposals will be considered.

How to submit Idea:

  • Applicants should first submit a short “Project Idea” using the online system at: www.tobaccocontrolgrants.org.
  • Applicants may submit more than one Project Idea.
  • Duplicate proposals will be deemed ineligible.
  • The deadline for submitting Project Ideas is 12:00 hours, US Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5 hours) on Thursday, 24 July 2015 (to see what time that is in your country please check www.timeanddate.com).
  • Applications can be accepted only in English.

Apply Now for the Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program

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2015 Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship Program for study in Japan (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 31st of August 2015.

Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980.

Currently, MIF is receiving application for Research Fellowship Program until the 31st of August 2015.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.
  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by MIF as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
  • Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.
  • Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
  • Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.
  • Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by MIF.
  • Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan

Period & Number of Fellowships:

  • For a period of from three to six months; the number of fellowships is about 20 persons each year.
  • Applicants indicate the period of Fellowship with the length of stay needed for the Research Project  between 3 months to 6 months, and the commencing month and ending month between April 2016
    to March 2017. (e.g. 5 months from June 2016 to October 2017)

Host Institution In Japan:

  • Applicants are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry)

Fellowship Details:

  • Stipend for research and stay, Insurance, Air transportation (a round-trip air ticket to/from Tokyo) and Lump sum on arrival

Application:

Download and Fill Out the Application Form

For More Infomation:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship Program

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2015 International WaterCentre (IWC) Masters Scholarships for study in Australia

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Application Deadline: 1st August 2015

The IWC Masters Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to become future water leaders. Scholarships are available to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM).

The International WaterCentre (IWC) will be offering up to three scholarships for international candidates for full-time study of the MIWM program starting in Semester 1, 2016. These include:

Eligibility requirements

To apply for a scholarship, you must have all of the following:

  • A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution;
  • At least two years of professional experience (paid work or volunteering experience) relevant to the program;
  • International candidates must also demonstrate English Language Proficiency (see UQ’s Policy including minimum scores for IELTS, TOEFL or PTE). A proof of English language proficiency needs to be uploaded with the online application form.

Scholarship Details:

  • Each scholarship is valued at approximately AU$ 89,811 and will cover:
  • Full tuition fees for full-time study of the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management
  • program commencing in 2016 (valued at AU$ 49,920 over 18 months)
  • Return air travel to Australia (single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route up to a maximum of AU$ 2,500)
  • Cost of student visa for a single student (valued at AU$ 535)
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (valued at AU$ 856 for 18 months)
  • Living costs stipend (valued at AU 36,000 for 16 months) payable in equal monthly instalments

Submit Your Applications Now for the International WaterCentre (IWC) Masters Scholarships

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  International WaterCentre (IWC) Masters Scholarships

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2015 RFI/France 24 Visa d’or for the best Web documentary ( € 8000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: July 27th, 2015

Visa pour l’Image–Perpignan is launching the seventh competition for the Web Documentary Visa d’or award sponsored by RFI & France 24. The Visa d’or for the best Web documentary will be awarded for the best story produced with original, innovative use of multimedia tools.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Entry in the competition is open to all candidates aged 18 years or over, regardless of gender or nationality.

Selection:

The web documentaries submitted should, in particular, open up new ways of using the Web to
understand the news.
The selection process will therefore take the following criteria into account:
• the web documentary must be related to a recent news topic
• the web documentary should demonstrate a journalistic and/or documentary approach to the treatment of a topical news item. The choice of subject treated in the web documentary will be taken into account in the selection process;
• the web documentary should demonstrate a multimedia approach with, in particular, combined use of several media-video, text, photos and sound-for online distribution. Photo slideshows will not be accepted.
• the web documentary should allow for true interactivity and should innovate in this domain. The user should be able to react to and become involved with the web documentary as well as able to adjust his / her navigation.
• through their web documentary, candidates should innovate and develop or contribute to a new, innovative and easy-to-access way of exploring news on the Web;
• production quality

Prizes

  • Among the Pre-selected Candidates, the jury will give the Award to the winner as concerns the relevance, quality and originality of the web documentary.
  • Images Evidence will award the winner a prize of € 8000.
  • The winner must be able to attend, when possible, the award ceremony, which will take place in Perpignan during the 2015 Visa Pour l’Image – Perpignan festival.
  • The amount of € 8000 will be given to the author(s) of the web documentary and not to the producer(s). Charge to the authors, if there are several, to share this amount.
Requirements:
Entries must comply with the following conditions:
  • Entry in the competition is open to all candidates aged 18 years or over, regardless of gender or nationality.
  • The competition is not open to people employed by Images Evidence.
  • Web documentaries produced by Images Evidence cannot enter the competition.
  • And their application must include the following items / documents:
    1 -The internet URL where the web documentary is available;
    2- The electronically signed competition entry form;
    3 – a scan of the candidate’s ID papers;
    4 – a cover letter from the candidate containing a description of his/her entry;
    5- a curriculum vitae .
    The web documentary must be in either French or English and must have been published online between July 27, 2014 and July 27, 2015
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2015 Celeste Prize -International, Contemporary Arts Prize for emerging and mid-career artists. – € 20,000

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Application Deadline:Wednesday 15th July 2015.

Celeste Prize is an international, contemporary arts prize which every year awards 20,000 € and rewarding benefits to emerging and mid-career artists.

Entry is open to artists, photographers and creatives worldwide, without limits of age or experience. Works should contain an exciting and profound mix of contemporary perspectives and a creative use of artistic languages.

Prizes:

43 finalist works and projects will be chosen by a jury of top art curators and critics, curated by Koyo Kouoh. Prizes are awarded according to voting by the finalist artists themselves at the final exhibition.

  • 20,000 € cash prizes
  • Project Prize, 4,000 €
  • Painting & Drawing Prize, 4,000 €
  • Photography & Digital Graphics Prize, 4,000 €
  •  Video & Animation Prize, 4,000 €
  •  Installation, Sculpture & Performance Prize, 4,000 €

Benefits:

Exhibition opportunities are just some of the benefits which everyone can gain when entering the prize.

If you enter you could be selected for

  • A group exhibition in one of our partner art galleries and residencies
  • Inclusion in ‘Editors’ choices’, our weekly, online showcase of 5 prize works
  • Active promotion of your artwork in our internet social media channels

If you are a finalist

  • Your work will be presented to each of the 150 past jurors of Celeste Prize
  • Your work and personal presentation will be published in a printed catalogue
  • Your work will be exhibited in a top, Milan location which is followed by the city’s art crowd
  • You benefit from the communications whirlwind in the international art press

If you are a winner

  • We shall send a dedicated email about you and your work to everyone in the community
  • A dedicated video interview about you and your work
  • A dedicated news article in Celeste Network
  • A personal web portfolio in Viewbook
  • A part of 20,000 € cash prizes

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Celeste Prize -International, Contemporary Arts Prize

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2015 MOFCOM Scholarship for study in the People’s Republic of China

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Application Deadline:15th June 2015.

MOFCOM Scholarship is set up by Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China to further strengthen the communication and cooperation between China and other countries as well as to develop talents for developing countries.

Starting from 2015, MOFCOM Scholarship mainly sponsors the young and the middle-aged talents from recipient countries to pursue their postgraduate degree education in China and entrusts China Scholarship Council to administer the Scholarship.

What:

MOFCOM Scholarship supports Master’s program for 2-3 years or PhD program for 3-4 years. Scholarship winners must register for English-taught program if such program is available. When only Chinese-taught program is available, students should take Chinese language training courses for one to two years before moving on to their degree study.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must:

-be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health;

-be a bachelor’s degree holder when applying for master’s program;

-be a master’s degree holder when applying for doctoral program;

-be under the age of 45 when applying;

-have sufficient English or Chinese proficiency which meets the academic requirements of the program.

Scholarship Worth:

-tuition waiver;

-on-campus accommodation;

-stipend:

3000RMB per month per master student,

3500RMB per month per PhD student;

-medical insurance

-one-time round-trip international air tickets

Application Documents:

1. Application Form for MOFCOM Scholarship;

Ensure you have both submitted it online and printed the hard copy via www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org

For more application instructions, please check Attachment I.

2. Photocopy of highest diploma;

3. Photocopy of academic transcripts;

4. A Study Plan or Research Proposal with a minimum of 400 words;

5. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form;

Admission :

Scholarship winners will get the admission package from ECCO of the Chinese Embassy by the end of August, 2015, and must register at the host university before the deadline which is usually September, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MOFCOM Scholarship for study in CHINA

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2015 CTA Web 2.0 and Social Media for Development Paid Internship, Wageningen, the Netherlands.

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Title: Intern – Web 2.0 and Social Media Development
Starting date: 1 September 2015
Duration: 6 months (renewable once)
Location: Wageningen, the Netherlands
Closing date for application: 15 June 2015

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU). Its mission is to advance food and nutritional security, increase prosperity and encourage sound natural resource management in ACP countries

Since 2009 CTA has successfully implemented a series of training events known as Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunities in 42 ACP countries. This has resulted in approximately 3,900 trained people, 38% of whom women. Feedback from beneficiaries (individuals and institutions) has been extremely positive. In May 2013 the project was awarded the WSIS Project Prize 2013 in the category e-agriculture.

Each event lasts for 5 days and accommodates approximately 25-28 trainees who are selected on the basis of applications submitted after an open call. One day of the training is devoted to the introduction to the IMARK module ‘Social Media for Development’. This allows trainees to perfect their skills through self-learning. In 2014/2015, CTA will extend the initiative to additional ACP countries in partnership with local host institutions.

Eligibility Requirements:

A CTA team coordinates the implementation of the project. The auxiliary staff will work under the guidance of the project team leader and in collaboration with the other team members.

  • Recent graduate, 29 years old maximum.
  • National of one of the ACP or EU States signatory to the Cotonou Agreement (79 African, Caribbean and Pacific States – http://www.acp.int/content/secretariat-acp – and the European Union Member States).
  • University degree in ICT or communication-related disciplines.
  • Experience and keen interest in the area of ICTs, Web 2.0 and Social Media.
  • Knowledge in managing CMS (Joomla) is welcome.
  • Experience in designing and administering online survey instruments is welcome.
  • Good organization, inter-personal and communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of one of the Centre’s two working languages (French or English) and a satisfactory knowledge of the other.

BENEFITS

  • Participation in CTA activities will give you an invaluable experience at international level.
  • Internship stipend (€ 800 per month for holder of a Bachelor’s degree, € 1,000 for holder of a Master’s degree).
  • Payment of travel costs when joining and leaving the Centre.
  • Medical coverage for emergency cases of sickness and accident during the internship.

DUTIES

Under the guidance of his/her mentor, the intern will carry out the following activities:

  1. Assist in the organisation and follow-up of the Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunities.
  2. Assist in the selection of participants for distance learning courses.
  3. Interact and collaborate remotely with consultants, host organizations and beneficiaries using cutting edge technology.
  4. Assist in gathering and processing data for M&E purposes and for assessing project impact.
  5. Contribute to the gathering of feedback from beneficiaries including stories about success and failures.
  6. Contribute to the analysis of the results of impact assessments.
  7. Maintain the Web2fordev.net web site
  8. Promote Web 2.0 and and related social media platforms.
  9. Report on project activities via social media.
  10. Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send the documents listed below via email to Pascal Deleu, Human Resources Officer. Email: [email protected]

Please indicate in the “Subject” of the email the title ‘ICT4D and Web2forDev internship application’.

  • A letter of motivation (maximum one page explaining why the candidate considers that he/she is in a position to successfully contribute to project implementation and what he/she expects to gain from the internship. The date of earliest availability should be specified as well);
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae, preferably EUROPASS format ;
  • Copies of the highest diploma/degree as well as training certificates related to the position. Original documents are to be presented once a candidate is selected.
  • Two letters of recommendation and/or references.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ICT4D and Web2forDev internship

 

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The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program (Scholarships for secondary school students to study abroad in the United States of America!)

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The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program was established by Congress in October, 2002 in response to the events of September 11, 2001.

The program is funded through the U.S. Department of State and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA) to provide scholarships for high school students (15-17 years) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the U.S. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures. YES Abroad was established to provide a similar experience for U.S. students (15-18 years) in selected YES countries beginning in 2009-10.

The first class of YES students arrived from Egypt, Gaza, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, West Bank, and Yemen. The program has continued to expand to accept students from the following countries for the 2012-13 academic year:

Afghanistan, Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Egypt, Gaza, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel (Arab Communities), Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, West Bank, and Yemen.

YES Abroad has sent students to the following countries:

Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Mali (semester only), Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Thailand, and Turkey with plans to add South Africa and Tunisia in 2013.

List of Participating Countries

BE A KENNEDY-LUGAR YES STUDENT

Scholarships for secondary school students to study abroad in the United States of America!
Select the country you will apply from to learn more!

 

 

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The Coca Cola Scholarship Program: One Month Business Training to the USA ( For Algerians,Egyptians,Morrocans and Tunisians)

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The Coca-Cola Company & the US Department of State are once again partnering to sponsor 100 university students from 8 different countries across the Middle East, North Africa and Near Asia to attend a month-long business program at Indiana University’s prestigious Kelley School of Business, one of the top ranked business programs in the United States.

This multi-faceted, immersion scholarship program is designed to give a group of students the opportunity to learn about business education through an accelerated curriculum. The program, which begins in June 2013, is fully funded including travel to and within the United States, accommodations, meals, and university and visa fees.

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The 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leader Programme.

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TechWomen, an initiative of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is now accepting applications for the Emerging leader Programme.

Eligible TechWomen participants are women who are engaged or rising in professional careers that require significant expertise and knowledge of STEM fields and/or innovative application of these skills, and who already are –or show promise of being—role models for women and girls.

TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2013 program from women who are permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen and Zimbabwe.

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2013 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

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LEAD Africa with IBM: MBA Leadership Development Programs.

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LEAD Africa IBM

LEADAfrica with IBM is for high-potential, recently qualified or experienced graduates, pursuing leadership roles in Africa. This six-month program has been designed to provide accelerated career development in multiple functions (sales, consulting and finance) using an innovative approach that blends hands-on work experience with industry leading certification classes for IBM sales and services professionals.

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