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Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Namibia. 

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Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Namibia?

Main tasks: 

  • Organising EU coordination meetings, incl. drafting agenda, annotated agenda, and meeting minutes (political, cultural, consular/Schengen) ;
  • Contributing to the drafting of political reports ;
  • Drafting speeches, talking points, briefings for hierarchy ;
  • Researching specific topics of relevance in Namibia in relation to political and economic developments ;
  • Support the organisation of public diplomacy and media events ;
  • Support coordination of communication of the delegation.

Requirements

  • Young graduates with at least a bachelor Diploma (or equivalent) in Political Science, Africa Studies, Communication, Journalism or related
  • Strong analytical and drafting skills
  • Strong social media and digital communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Fluent spoken and written English 

Benefits

  • A traineeship of 6 months within the Head of Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Namibia, starting in May 2025.
  • Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee. 

How to Apply

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-namibia-hoa@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political, Press and Information Section – EUD Namibia

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Namibia. 

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Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 for early to mid-career Namibian Professionals (Fully Funded Study in Ireland)

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Application Deadline: July 30, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme. The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. 

Eligible Countries:  Namibia

Eligible Courses: 

Masters programmes at Irish higher education institutes in the areas of Law and Human Rights.

Benefits

  • The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Seán MacBride Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2024, applicants must:

  • Be a resident national of Namibia.
  • Have a minimum of two years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.
  • Be working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, the Ministry of Justice (including the Office of the Judiciary), the Ministry of Defence or the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Protection in Namibia.
  • Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2012 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
  • Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2023/24.
  • Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2024.
  • Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland.
  • Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from Sections C and D of the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
  • Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen.
  • Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
  • Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2024/2025.

The Fellowship covers the recipient only. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included within the scope of the programme.

Applications

Please read the Applicant Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country. 

The application process consists of three stages:

  • Stage 1   Preliminary Application;
  • Stage 2   Detailed Application;
  • Stage 3   Interviews.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme

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Deloitte Audit Article Trainee Programme 2025 for Young Namibians.

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Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2025 Deloitte Audit Article Trainee Programme. Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Deloitte has been operating in Namibia since 1959 and has grown to be recognized as a leader in professional services locally and regionally.

 looking for talented Namibian candidates who are performance driven and results orientated to join our successful Audit Practice.

Your Position and Role will include:

  • Forming part of the Audit team on our portfolio of large multinational and local clients
  • Performing and analyzing substantive and analytical procedures;
  • Performing tests of control and evaluating clients overall control environment
  • Providing clients with relevant insights and staying up to date with pertinent global and local issues to provide clients with cutting edge service

Qualifications

  • Completed CTA/PGDA from a SAICA accredited University or Institution or candidates who have completed 9 ACCA modules 
  • Candidates in possession of a CTA/PGDA who are required to complete 36 months training experience
  • Candidates actively studying towards becoming a Chartered Accountant / ACCA designation 

Additional Information

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
  • Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others;
  • Strong client delivery focus;
  • Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease;
  • Focus on quality and risk;
  • Sound problem solving ability;
  • Good administration and Organizational skills;
  • Ability to work methodically & produce accurate meticulous work;
  • Proactive self-starter and able to work unsupervised; and 
  • Ability to resolve queries timeously.
     

Candidate should be fluent in English and have a valid drivers’ license.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Deloitte Audit Article Trainee Programme

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2024 UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange (German international cultural voluntary) Program for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 10, 2024 (12 p.m. cet)!

Applications are now open for the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program. From 12.02. Until March 10, 2024 (12 p.m. CET), women* from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia as well as young people from Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia and Togo can apply online for kulturweit incoming. The stay in Germany will take place from the end of August to November 2024.

The international cultural voluntary service as part of the German UNESCO commission offers young people from Germany aged 18 through 26 the opportunity to get involved in the foreign culture and education policy for the duration of six or twelve months. During the course, all volunteers are financially supported and accompanied by seminars – this way kulturweit is open to all young people!

Formal Prerequisites

  • the participants must be at least 18 years and not older than 26 years during the entire time of the voluntary service, i.e. they are not allowed to turn 27 during their assignment period
  • the primary place of residence must be Germany (i.e. volunteers should have spent the majority of the past two to three years in Germany, however, German citizenship is not a prerequisite)
  • German native or excellent knowledge of the German language (proficiency level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • good basic knowledge of the English language, as well as ideally some basic knowledge of a language spoken in the host country
  • a good health and physical condition that is adequate for the stay abroad
  • a passport that is valid until at least six months after the scheduled return

Personal Prerequisites

  • open-mindedness
  • sense of responsibility
  • analytical skills
  • demonstrate interest in and commitment to cultural relations and educational policy
  • demonstrate commitment and enjoy project work
  • adaptability to different living conditions

Benefits

  • Organisation and implementation of the accompanying pedagogic programme.
  • Enrolment for and payment of travel health insurance, liability and accident insurance as well as German social securities.
  • Other programme expenses such as the payment of allowances and travel contributions, language class as well as room and board.

selection process

After a preliminary selection by the German Commission for UNESCO, the application documents are submitted to the respective partner organisations for final selection. After the final selection of applications is completed, applicants will receive an assignment offer.
 

assignment proposal

About six months before the scheduled departure, all future volunteers receive an assignment proposal.
 

assignment location

The applicants who received an assignment proposal will have about one week to decide whether to accept or decline the assignment offer. Assignments that are declined will be offered to the next applicant on the wait list.

Selection Process:

  • The kulturweit team of the German Commission for UNESCO is carrying out a preliminary selection process within the next four to six weeks.
  • After the preliminary selection phase, all applicants will receive a notification about the status of their application by email.
  • At this time, rejections or positive intermediate notifications are being sent to the applicants, which will be taken into account in the second phase of the selection process.
  • Then all remaining applications will be handed over to one of kulturweit’s partner organisations for final selection. The selection process will be completed within ten to twelve weeks.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program

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Mobile telecommunication company (MTC) Bursary Programme 2024 for young Namibians.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: October 31st, 2023

Mobile Telecommunications Limited is Namibia’s leading telecommunications company, with over 2,500,000 active subscribers. MTC now provides coverage to all major towns in Namibia and reaches an estimated 95% of the populations.

Requirements:

  • Namibian Citizenship
  • Registration at recognized tertiary institution within SADC
  • Primarily targeting second, third and fourth-year students
  • Above 70% average academic performance during the 2023 academic year

Qualifying courses:

  • 2nd year Bachelor of Accounting
  • 2nd year Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • 3rd year or 4th year Bachelor of Laws degree
  • 3rd year Bachelor in Data Science
  • 3rd or 4th year Bachelor of Accounting

Scope of Bursary:

All is inclusive within the scope of the MTC Bursary Programme.

A written letter of motivation with a comprehensive CV and academic records must be submitted to:

MTC Head Office
Att: Loide Martin
E-mail address: lmartin@mtc.com.na
P O Box 23051, WINDHOEK
C/O Mose Tjitendero & Hamutenya Wanahepo Ndadi Streets
Olympia, WINDHOEK

Application forms available at MTC Head Office reception, MobileHomes countrywide or download here.

Namibians from previously disadvantaged groups with strong academic track records who are in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mobile telecommunication company (MTC) Bursary Programme 2024

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Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships 2024 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 7 September, 2023

Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Sol Plaatje Educational Project invite applications for the postgraduate study in South Africa 2024. Canon Collins Trust will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.

In 2024, Canon Collins Trust will be making awards only to those studying in three areas:

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

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must:

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

Benefits

  • In 2024, the value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. We support both full and part-time Masters and PhD level study at a South African university and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins Trust also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to the network.

Documents

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships 2024

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UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program 2024 for young Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2023

kulturweit is the international voluntary service for german cultural and educational foreign policy.

With kulturweit-Incoming, the German Commission for UNESCO invites young people from Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo to spend three months from the end of February to the end of May 2024for culture and nature, education and sport in Germany. The places where the participants sit in for three months include UNESCO project schools, biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, theatres, museums and foundations, sports and cultural clubs, universities and Goethe Institutes. The project is carried out subject to the allocation of funds by the donor. During their internship, the participants support their assignment locations, for example in event organization, in public relations or implement projects with children and young people.

Eligibility Requirements

  • People can participate who – are of legal age in their home country at the time of the internship (18 years or older), – have their center of life in one of these countries: Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo,
  • Proven good knowledge of German (min . Language level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference),
  • Are in good health for the stay abroad,
  • Have a valid passport to apply for a Schengen visa, – and want to volunteer in the areas of culture, nature, education or sport

selection process

The kulturweit team of the German UNESCO Commission carries out a pre-selection within four to six weeks. After this first stage of selection, all candidates receive an email concerning the progress of their application. At this time, refusals or positive intermediate decisions are sent to the candidates who will be taken into account in the second phase of the selection process.

Apply Now for the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program 2024

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Co-Creation Hub/GIZ Make-IT in Africa Uni:nnovators Startup-in-Residence Program 2023 for student-led innovators.

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Application Deadline: 4th of August, 2023

Co-Creation Hub through the program will support 30 student-led innovations in Nigeria, Namibia, and Kenya in an effort to strengthen and accelerate the participation of academic institutions in the emerging innovation ecosystem across Africa. The selected startup teams will benefit from capacity-building sessions to improve on their research-based innovations and build prototypes focused on Greentech and smart city solutions in specific sectors – Agriculture, Energy, Circular Economy, Water, and Healthcare. Eighteen of these student-led teams who emerge after the pitch demonstration will participate in a knowledge exchange with leading researchers in their fields and get the opportunity to travel to Germany for physical sessions to help to strengthen their prototypes. They will then receive funding and advisory services towards building and deploying their MVPs in the marketplace and in partnership with the industry where applicable.

The program will culminate in a two-day summit in Nairobi, Kenya where startups will pitch to an international audience of investors and stakeholders as we try to showcase the critical role that Higher Education Institutions play in the broader innovation ecosystem on the continent.  

Co-Creation Hub will work with six Higher Education institutions in the three chosen countries. The institutions are the University of Ibadan (Nigeria), University of Lagos (Nigeria), University of Namibia (Namibia), Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia), Riara University (Kenya), and the University of Nairobi (Kenya). 

Eligibility

  • Student: You must be a student of one of the aforementioned universities.
  • Degree: You must indicate whether you are studying for a Bachelor’s, Masters or a Doctorate
  • Travel: You must be able to travel within your country and abroad, thus having a valid passport by the date of travel.
  • Creativity & Innovation: Your idea must be innovative and unique, preferably research-based.
  • Viable and Feasible: Your idea must be realistic and logical i.e. solving a specific problem for a niche of customers with a sizeable market size.
  • Scope: Your idea must fall within the scope of the challenge as stated in the program overview. 
  • Team: Ability or skill set to build out the proposed solution.

Timeline:

  1. Design Sprint (6 Weeks): Participants will attend three workshops in the space of 6 weeks, spaced every two weeks. These workshops will focus on ideation, design thinking, and human-centered approaches to designing solutions and prototype development.
  2.  Demo Day: Each team will have the opportunity to present their solutions and prototypes to a panel of industry experts including investors, industry stakeholders, and the university community. Of all 30 startup teams, only 18 teams will proceed to the next phase of the program.
  3. Knowledge Exchange & Trip to Germany: In partnership with Make-IT in Africa, CcHUB will identify leading research institutions and HEIs in Germany in line with the fields of focus of the startup teams and are interested in providing research mentorship for the students and teams.
  4.  Industry Deployment Sprint (8 Weeks): The 18 selected startups will have the opportunity to work and reside in innovation hubs located within their campuses for a two-month period where we will work directly with them to deploy these solutions to the marketplace for real customers.
  5. Grand Demo Day + Summit in Nairobi: Finally, there will be a grand demo day to be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya where all the 18 startups from all three countries will pitch a demonstration of their product or solution, the traction they have gained in the marketplace and projections for their startups.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Co-Creation Hub/GIZ Make-IT in Africa Uni:nnovators Startup-in-Residence Program

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Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2024/2025 for early to mid-career Namibian Professionals.

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Application Deadline: July 30th, 2023

The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months.

The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality, equal opportunity, and welcomes diversity. Our Development Policy is aligned with SDG 16 on building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, and we are encouraging applications from the broadest possible base. The Programme welcomes applications from applicants with disabilities, and applicants who belong to a minority or disadvantaged group. We would like to increase the representation of female applicants and those whose gender identity does not align with the male/female gender binary.

The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. 

The Programme is intended to support graduates on their return home, through the skills they develop, to contribute to capacity building in their home countries and to become one of the next generation of leaders in their respective fields. It is also envisaged that they will contribute to building enduring positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland, promoting institutional linkages.

The Government of Ireland continues to work with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in Namibia to provide capacity building in the area of international relations/conflict resolution.  The Government of Ireland wishes to extend this relationship to the Ministry of Justice (including the Office of the Judiciary), the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Protection; the areas of capacity building are extended further to include human rights and international law.

Seán MacBride was a former Minister for External Relations in Ireland and also served as the UN High Commissioner for Namibia during an important period in Namibia’s history pre-independence. Mr. MacBride was also a leading jurist and human rights activist. In celebration and in memory of the contribution of Seán MacBride, and towards deepening the links between Ireland and Namibia, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs – through the Embassy of Ireland in Lusaka – is offering one fellowship for master’s degree level study in Ireland in the areas of international relations, conflict resolution, human rights and international law.

This scholarship has been established as part of a broader range of initiatives and engagements to further strengthen collaboration and cooperation with the Government of Namibia across a range of mutual interests.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Seán MacBride Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2024, applicants must:

  • Be a resident national of Namibia.
  • Have a minimum of two years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.
  • Be working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, the Ministry of Justice (including the Office of the Judiciary), the Ministry of Defence or the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Protection in Namibia.
  • Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2012 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
  • Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2023/24.
  • Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2024.
  • Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland.
  • Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from Sections C and D of the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
  • Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen.
  • Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
  • Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2024/2025.

The Fellowship covers the recipient only. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included within the scope of the programme.

Applications

Please read the Applicant Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country. 

The application process consists of three stages:

  • Stage 1   Preliminary Application;
  • Stage 2   Detailed Application;
  • Stage 3   Interviews.

All applicants who are selected to progress after the second stage will be required to sit an online Duolingo English Test. If shortlisted after the interview stage, all applicants will be required to take another English language test, normally the IELTS exam, unless they are already in possession of an IELTS certificate that is dated 2022 or later which shows the applicant has achieved the necessary score for the course(s) they intend to apply to. Early preparation for the IELTS exam is strongly advised, even for native English speakers.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2024/2025

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BOOST UP Startup Support Programme 2023 for startup entrepreneurs in Southern Africa

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2023

Boost Up is a three-part startup support programme organised by the Southern Africa Innovation Collective (SAIC) in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The programme targets startups that use technology and innovation to solve a societal challenge and are looking for skills that could help them to pitch their business and become more investment-ready. 

The Boost Up series comprises Set Up training events, Stand Up pitch competitions, and the Scale Up incubation programme. 

Requirements

  • Your startup is a registered business located in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zambia.
  • Technology and innovation play a key role in your business model to address a societal challenge in Southern Africa.
  • You have a scalable business model.
  • You are developing or finalising a prototype, or have a prototype ready.
  • You or your startup have not won a SAIS 2-associated national pitch competition and participated in the Boost Up Bootcamp in 2022 or 2019, Slush Global Impact Accelerator 2018, or been sponsored by SAIS 2 to participate in Slush 2017.

Set Up  

Boost Up Set Up provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to package their business idea and develop a pitch to attract their target market. The Set Up training is organised separately in each of the BOOST UP countries: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. 

Stand Up pitch competitions  

At Boost Up Stand Up, committed startups who are eager to make an impact, have a scalable business model, and want to become more investable will compete in national pitching competitions in their countries. Connected Hubs representatives will select about 10 startups per country from the Set Up participantZAs that completed the training and invite them to pitch at Stand Up. At the pitching competitions, panels of expert judges will select the top startups to advance to interviews. After the interviews, one to two promising startups per country will be selected to take part in the Boost Up Scale Up incubator. 

Scale Up incubation programme  

Boost Up Scale Up is an incubation programme for impact-driven startups eager to become more investable. Scale Up includes an online incubation programme (September – November) and an on-site Bootcamp in Nairobi in Kenya.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the BOOST UP Startup Support Programme 2023

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Sanlam Bridge Programme 2023 for Namibian-owned SMEs (N$50,000 in seed capital)

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Application Deadline:19 June 2023 at midnight.

Sanlam Namibia through the Sanlam Bridge programme aims to provide grant seed funding to 5(five) innovative and scalable Namibian-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), solving real problems or addressing various customer needs.

Sanlam Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, is calling young aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas to apply for the 2023 Sanlam Bridge Programme, a launchpad for future business leaders.

This programme is intended for future entrepreneurs who either already have a registered business not older than one year or have a feasible business idea but lack the financial resources they require to grow their business or turn their ideas into reality.

Funded by Sanlam and facilitated by the Investment Board, the programme is intended to empower young citizens with the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to run their businesses and receive the essential seed capital to get them started.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. The business should be registered under the Companies Act 28 of 2004
  2. Should not be in operation for more than 1(one) year
  3. The owner of the business should be between the ages of 18-35
  4. The business should be addressing a real problem or addressing customer needs.
  5. The business should be committed to working with Sanlam Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board for a period of 6(six) months 

Benefits

  • As part of the programme, Sanlam annually selects five businesses from across the country, from different industries, each receiving N$50,000 in seed capital coupled with training and mentorship. “All five businesses will automatically benefit from branding masterclasses, financial symposiums, digital boot camps, business support weeks, and the Start Improve Your Business Training Programme,” she said.

An overall winner will be announced by the end of the year to receive an additional N$50,000.

Applicants must be willing to participate in the programme facilitated by NIPDB for 6 months. For additional information, interested applicants can contact Laurencia at 061 294 7528 or Maria at 0833338600 or email at marketing@sanlam.com.na. T

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Sanlam Bridge Programme 2023

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German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) 2024 for young University Graduates (700 euros per month & Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)

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Application Deadline:  July 15, 2023

Every January, the German Bundestag invites politically and socially committed university graduates from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to a scholarship program in Berlin.

In cooperation with the Freie Universität, the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and the Technische Universität Berlin, the German Bundestag awards up to 120 scholarships for young university graduates from 50 nations every year.

The idea

  • Since 2020, the German Bundestag has been offering a scholarship program for talented and politically interested young university graduates from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Starting in the 2024 program year, committed young people from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda who are interested in the German parliamentary system and who are actively committed to democratic values ​​in their home countries will also be able to take part.
  • In a four-week compact program, up to 16 scholarship holders can get to know the German parliamentary system and political decision-making processes in the German Bundestag up close.

Experience parliamentary democracy in Germany!

Every January, the German Bundestag invites politically and socially committed university graduates from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to a scholarship program in Berlin.

The program

  • The program takes place annually from January 1st to 31st.
  • The core of the program is a one-week internship in the office of a member of the German Bundestag.
  • For this purpose, knowledge of parliamentary democracy and the workings and function of parliament is imparted in a compact preparation. In addition, the issues of a pluralistic society, the protection of minorities and a culture of remembrance are addressed as a political mandate. A workshop on project management is intended to help people develop their own project ideas with the aim of promoting democracy and civil society in the respective countries of origin.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizenship of a participating country
  • younger than 30 years at the beginning of the scholarship on January 1st
  • completed university studies
  • Good knowledge of the German language (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • Pronounced interest in political contexts and social/political commitment

Benefits

  • The scholarship includes a monthly payment of 700 euros, free accommodation, and health, accident and liability insurance. It also covers the cost of travel to and from Berlin. The International Parliamentary Scholarship programme is funded by the German Bundestag.

Application Procedure

Your application should be sent in German and contain the following scanned documents:

  • application form
  • Passport photo (please insert on the 1st page of the application form);
  • Proof of good German language skills, not older than 2 years;
  • Letter of motivation in German with your handwritten signature (maximum two pages);
  • Copy of passport or copy ID;
  • Degree certificate from the university in the original or as an officially certified copy in English or German. The original or the officially certified copy of the original must be presented in the event of a possible selection interview.
  • a current  letter of recommendation  in German or English (from a university lecturer or employer, in which the professional qualification of the applicant for the program is assessed)

Please send your applications to the German diplomatic mission in your home country by July 15, 2023 .

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) Scheme 2024

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Deloitte Audit Article Trainee Programme 2024 for young Namibians

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Application Deadline:  Ongoing

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit and assurance, tax and legal, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500® and thousands of private companies.

As an Audit Trainee, you form part of the team on our portfolio of large multinational and local clients.  Your role will include analyzing substantive and analytical procedures and performing tests of control and evaluating clients overall control environment. You will also be providing clients with relevant business insights by staying up to date with pertinent local and global issues.

Job Description

Deloitte is looking for talented Namibian candidates who are performance driven and results orientated to join our successful Audit Practice.

Your Position and Role will include:

  • Forming part of the Audit team on our portfolio of large multinational and local clients
  • Performing and analyzing substantive and analytical procedures;
  • Performing tests of control and evaluating clients overall control environment
  • Providing clients with relevant insights and staying up to date with pertinent global and local issues to provide clients with cutting edge service

Qualifications

  • Completed CTA/PGDA from a SAICA accredited University or Institution or who have completed 9 ACCA modules 
  • Candidates in possession of a CTA/PGDA who are required to complete 36 months training experience
  • Candidates actively studying towards becoming a Chartered Accountant / ACCA designation 
  • Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English

Namibian citizens and permanent residence holder/domicile preferred, but all applications that meet requirements will be evaluated. 

People with disabilities are welcome to apply

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Deloitte Audit Article Trainee Programme 2024

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De Beers Group Trailblazer Accelerator Programme 2023 for female Entrepreneurs

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Application Deadline:  March 31st, 2023

Female Entrepreneurs are the job creators and economy builders of the future and will forge paths to meeting these goals for a better tomorrow. Join the De Beers Group Trailblazer Accelerator – an in-residence programme for women-led tech or tech-enabled businesses creating positive impact in waste reduction, green energy transition, water and hygiene, nature-based solutions, and biodiversity conservation.

The De Beers Group through their 2030 ‘Building Forever’ framework aims to create a positive and sustainable impact that will endure well into the future, and is driven by 4 goals: 

  • Leading ethical practices, 
  • Partnering for thriving communities, 
  • Protecting the natural world; and 
  • Accelerating equal opportunity

WomHub, a boutique eco-system builder for Women-led businesses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing & Mining (STEM), focuses on the development and support of female entrepreneurs through incubation and acceleration for meeting their ambitions and goals.
The De Beers Group in partnership with WomHub is excited to invite applications to their De Beers Group Trailblazer Accelerator – a niche, in-residence programme for women-led tech or tech-enabled businesses.

The De Beers Group Trailblazer Accelerator programme kicks off in May 2023 and is a nine-month hybrid leadership and business development opportunity for women based in South Africa, Namibia or Botswana who have founded businesses within technology with a sustainable environment focus. The hybrid masterclass series will focus on idea and business incubation, leadership development, funding, and pitch readiness, as well as mentorship, well-being and financial coaching. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Women who serve as founders or co-founders of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing & Mining (STEM) business.
  • Applicants must be citizens of either Botswana, Namibia or South Africa; their innovation must be based and registered in the aforementioned countries. 
  • Applicants need to be over the age of 18. There is no upper age limit.
  • The applicant’s business/innovation can be any new or innovative product, technology, or service, based in STEM with a focus on waste reduction and circularity, green energy transition, nature-based solutions and biodiversity conservation
  • Applicants must be able to commit to the duration of the programme commencing in May 2023 to January 2024.

Why Apply

Together our mission is to grow existing sustainable tech businesses through access to: 

  • Deep insight into sustainability challenges and initiatives on the African continent
  • ​Customized learning and development experiences tailored to Founder’s specific needs. 
  • Access to mentorship, industry expertise and leading-edge technology skills

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the De Beers Group Trailblazer Accelerator Programme 2023

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International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme 2023 in Germany (3.000 Euro Stipend)

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Application Deadline: February 15, 2023

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

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

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

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

Requirements

  • For all selected IJP fellows the programme starts with an introductory conference. This will allow the participants from Southern Africa to familiarise themselves with the host country. After that they will work for several weeks with media houses before going out to undertake individual research within Germany.
  • Applicants are asked to submit their preferences for the newspaper, radio or TV station or news agency they would like to work with. The possible location will be chosen by the IJP organisers in dialogue with each delegate. It is expected that former and new participants assist one another with regard to accommodation and contacts.

Benefits

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

Application Procedure

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

1. Enclose a CV with a passport photograph.

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

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

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

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme 2023

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YALI Southern Africa Regional Leadership Program 2023 (Cohort 21 Hybrid) for young Africans

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Application Deadline: December 18, 2022

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa. The RLC SA aims to create critical thinkers who can solve complex, multidisciplinary problems; foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, and encourage cross-border communication and multicultural collaboration. The RLC SA develops the skills of young African leaders by providing core training in contemporary African issues, as well as specialized training in three key areas: Business and Entrepreneurship; Civic Leadership, and Public Management.

Requirements

• Age (18-35)
• Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent
• Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
• Citizenship of: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
• Ability to commit to a two-weeks online and three-weeks residential programme
• English language proficiency

Rural based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
• Young leaders with disabilities
• Women
• People who are HIV positive or who are living with AIDS
• Individuals that represent and advocate for the rights of LGBTIQ communities across the region
• Other minority groups
• English language proficiency

The cohort 21 is hybrid, consisting of both online (13 March – 26 March 2023) and in-resident (10 April – 30 April 2023)  

Application for Cohort 21 Programme is open until the 18th of December 2022 (23:59 South Africa Standard Time).

Apply Now for the YALI Southern Africa Regional Leadership Program 2023

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI Southern Africa Regional Leadership Program 2023

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Call for ApplicationsNamibia

 Youth Wildlife Conservation Program 2022 for emerging Namibian Environmental Leaders

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Empowerment Works is implementing a State Department public diplomacy program for emerging environmental leaders in Namibia and connecting them with peers in the U.S. The program will begin in fall 2022 and will run until July 2023.

The U.S.-Africa Green Leaders Academies are eight-month programs designed to train and connect emerging environmental leaders in the United States and Africa. With the generous funding from the Department of State, via the U.S. embassy in Namibia, we are convening 30 U.S. university students (virtual program) and 30 Namibian university students (virtual and in-person program) for eight months of environmental leadership training and collaboration.

The program will include the following elements:

  • November 2022-January 2023 – Online Green Leaders Academy – preparing emerging youth leaders to understand key environmental issues, develop their leadership skills, and learn how to use the civic engagement to effectively address environmental challenges.
  • February-March 2023 – Specialized training on wildlife conservation.
  • March-June 2023 – Community projects in Namibia implemented by students in-country with virtual support from the U.S. students.
  • June-July 2023 – Community presentations in Namibia.

Program Commitment

U.S. and Namibian students who enroll in the program will be expected to join the complete the following activities:

  • Complete approximately 20 hours of program content and assignments between November and January. Most of the course will be asynchronous.
  • Complete approximately 10 hours of program content and assignments between February and March.
  • Join 1-2 monthly calls with your team from November 2022-June 2023.
  • Collaborate with your team from March-June 2023 to research, design, implement, and evaluate a community project meant to address an environmental challenge related to wildlife conservation in Namibia.

Benefits

The benefits of enrolling in the program include:

  • Developing a global network of potential environmental leaders. 
  • Access to world-class environmental leadership training.
  • Building tangible career skills and knowledge. 
  • Recognition as a Department of State program participant. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Youth Wildlife Conservation Program 2022

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The World Heritage Futures Lab: Southern and Eastern Africa for creative technologists (Fully Funded to Cape Town, South Africa)

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Application Deadline: 30th October 2022

Electric South, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) invite you to apply and participate in the new World Heritage Futures Lab: Southern and Eastern Africa Edition.

The “World Heritage Futures Lab: Southern and Eastern Africa Edition” has been conceived as part of “The Next 50”, a year-long interdisciplinary reflection on the future of World Heritage organized in the context of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The aim of the project is to ensure an increased appreciation and understanding of the rich World Heritage in Southern and Eastern Africa. It will harness XR technology to develop and disseminate new narratives, and engage digital content and products on World Heritage sites in the two regions.

The lab will enhance participants’ capacities in immersive digital technologies, key principles of UNESCO World Heritage Convention and interpretation of World Heritage values in Southern and Eastern Africa.

The project will continue in 2023 to provide production funding and exhibition opportunities for innovative immersive media content around Southern and Eastern African World Heritage, subject to further funding.

Requirements

  • World Heritage Futures Lab is looking for creative technologists from each of the eligible countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe to participate in a 3-day ideas development lab in Cape Town, South Africa, in December 2022.
  • The creative technologists will work with community representatives living in and around World Heritage sites selected by Electric South and UNESCO.

Benefits

All flights, accommodation, meals, visa costs and ground transport costs are covered by the programme.

Selection Criteria

  • Applicants will be selected based on their creative and digital skills, as well as their commitment to explore and develop new narratives about Southern and Eastern African World Heritage through immersive technologies.

Timeline:

  • Interested participants with the outlined qualifications should submit their application no later than Sunday, 30th October, 2022 by 23h59 SAST.
  • All applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday, November 4th, 2022.

Successful applicants will be expected to participate in a residential lab to in Cape Town, South Africa, from Tuesday December 6 — Thursday December 8, 2022.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Heritage Futures Lab: Southern and Eastern Africa

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The Fashion Lab Namibia Incubation Programme 2022 for Namibian-founded startups

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Application Deadline: August 5, 2022

 Startup Namibia is looking for ambitious Namibian-founded startups who are actively trading to join the 12-week incubation programme.

Startup Namibia alongside Fashion Lab Namibia will be hosting a programme for young and vibrant designers in the fashion industry. The 10-15 young designers that are selected will be awarded the opportunity to be mentored under the Fashion Lab Namibia as well as be taken through a 3 month long programme that will take them from the ideation stage of business right through to the stage where they can enter the market.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Fashion Lab Namibia Incubation Programme 2022

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Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2023/2024 for early to mid-career Namibian Professionals.

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Application Deadline: July 31, 2022

The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality, equal opportunity, and welcomes diversity.

The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. 

The Programme is intended to support graduates on their return home, through the skills they develop, to contribute to capacity building in their home countries and to become one of the next generation of leaders in their respective fields. It is also envisaged that they will contribute to building enduring positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland, promoting institutional linkages.

The Government of Ireland is working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in Namibia to provide capacity building in the area of international relations/conflict resolution.

Seán McBride was a former Minister for External Relations in Ireland and also served as the UN High Commissioner for Namibia during an important period in Namibia’s history pre-independence. In celebration and in memory of the contribution of Seán McBride, and towards deepening the links between Ireland and Namibia, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs – through the Embassy of Ireland in Lusaka – is offering one fellowship for master’s degree level study in Ireland in the areas of international relations and conflict resolution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Seán MacBride Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2023, applicants must:

  • Be a resident national of Namibia.
  • Have a minimum of two years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study, depending on the country (see Pages 6 and 7 for details).
  • Be working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in Namibia.
  • Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2011 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
  • Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2022/23.
  • Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2023.
  • Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland.
  • Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
  • Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen.
  • Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
  • Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2023/2024.

Eligible Countries: 

Namibia

Eligible Courses: 

Eligible postgraduate programmes in the areas of international relations and conflict resolution are available in Section C of the Ireland Fellows Programme Directory of Programmes.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2023/2024

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Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships 2022/2023 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Funded)

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Application Deadline:  22nd August 2022.

Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Sol Plaatje Educational Project invite applications for the postgraduate study in South Africa 2023. Sol Plaatje Scholarships will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.

In 2023, Sol Plaatje Scholarships will be making awards only to those studying in three areas:

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

Interdisciplinary courses and doctoral studies may sometimes defy easy categorisation. Applicants are urged to use their judgement in assessing whether to apply. But applications that clearly do not fall within these areas (for example MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences and applied sciences) will not be considered for an award.

In 2023, climate justice will be a priority. Climate Justice related scholarship applications may be in a science or applied science field as long as the application can demonstrate its relevance to climate justice related matters.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must:

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

Benefits:

  • In 2023, the value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances.
  • Sol Plaatje Scholarships support both full and part-time Masters and PhD level study at a South African university and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships 2022/2023

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German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) Scheme 2023 for young University Graduates (500 Euros/Month & Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2022

Applications are now open for the German Bundestag (ISP) International Parliamentary Scholarships Programme for applicants from selected Southern African States.

The IPS Programme for African Countries is intended for highly qualified young people from the countries of
South Africa, Botswana and Namibia who are interested in politics and are keen to return home at the end of the programme to make an active contribution to democracy and a vibrant civil society in their home countries.


The German Bundestag is offering you the opportunity to get to know the German parliamentary system during an intensive programme. A one-week work placement with a Member of the German Bundestag allows you to experience the work carried out in their office and to come into contact with political decision-makers.
Successful candidates will be chosen by the German Bundestag’s independent selection panel.

This fully-funded programme is intensive four-week experience in which eight selected participants will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the German parliamentary system and political decision-making processes. The climax of the whole programme will be a one-week work placement in the office of a Member of the German Bundestag. For selected participants, the programme will start on January 1 and end on January 31, 2023 in Berlin, Germany

The IPS programme is coordinated at parliamentary level by the rapporteur group of the Commission on Internal Affairs set up by the German Bundestag’s Council of Elders.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Citizenship of one of the three participating countries: Botswana, Namibia and South Africa
  • Under the age of 30 at the start of the scholarship
  • University degree
  • Very good knowledge of German
  • An interest in politics, and social/political commitment

Benefits

Accepted applicants will be eligible for the following benefits

  • Selected participants for the programme will receive a monthly scholarship grant worth 500 euros.
  • The German Bundestag will also cover the costs related to health, accident and personal liability insurance.
  • All participants will receive accommodation in an apartment complex for the full duration of the programme
  • The programme will also cover the costs related to travel to and from Berlin.

Application Procedure:

Interested eligible applicants must send their fully completed online application documents by email as a PDF-file. The PDF file name should consist of the applicant’s surname followed by their given name. Applications must be mailed to the German mission in the applicant’s home country.

The complete application must include the following documents

  • Complete the Application form available on the programme website
  • You must include evidence of sufficient knowledge of German
  • Also include a Copy of your passport or ID card
  • You must also include a Certified copy of university degree certificate
  • Request a Letter of recommendation in either German or English from a university professor or current employer

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) Scheme 2022/2023

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US Dept of State Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program 2022 for high school students and adult mentors.

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Application Deadline: April 5th, 2022

The Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) is a four-week virtual exchange for high school students and adult mentors. The primary program themes are civic education, community service, entrepreneurship, and youth leadership development. Through a virtual platform, participants will directly engage with U.S. host communities to take part in leadership and civic education workshops, visit U.S. community organizations, explore project planning and development, and participate in cultural and community-building activities. The program will bring participants together virtually for live synchronous sessions two days a week. Participants will complete asynchronous content and activities independently in between synchronous sessions. Assistance with internet access and devices required to participate in the program is available.

Eligibility requirements for Student Applicants:

  • Be a citizen or legal resident living in Namibia (applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered)
  • Be between 15 and 18 years old on the start date of the exchange;
  • Have proficiency in English;
  • Demonstrate good academic performance, an interest in community service and volunteer activities, leadership potential, good communication, and a positive attitude;
  • Work cooperatively in a team setting and appreciate the opinions of others; and
  • Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the program.

Eligibility requirements Adult Mentor Applicants:

  • Be a citizen or legal resident living in Namibia (applicants with dual U.S. citizenship are not eligible for PAYLP);
  • Be teachers, trainers, and/or community leaders who work with youth and have a demonstrated interest in assisting youth to become productive and responsible members of society;
  • Have proficiency in English.
  • Demonstrate positive leadership and service, and exhibit a high level of open-mindedness, flexibility, and interpersonal skills;
  • Work cooperatively in a team setting and appreciate the opinions of others;
  • Willing to take on the dual role of mentor as well as exchange participant; and
  • Commit to the continued mentorship of the youth participants for follow-on activities.

Sample Application forms: –

  1. PAYLP Youth/Student Application Form Application: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2022/3/PAYLP_English_Application_-_YOUTH_Sample.docx
  2. PAYLP Adult Mentor Application Form Application: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2022/3/PAYLP_English_Application_-_YOUTH_Sample.docx

Please email completed applications to Mr George M Beukes at  by 5 April 2022 (- latest by 11 April 2022).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program

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2022 Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) for young African Creatives (SADC Region) – Fully Funded

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Application Deadline: 4 February 2022 at 23h59 (CAT)

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has committed US$1 Million towards a Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) in Sub-Saharan Africa that will provide financial support to African creatives to access quality tertiary education in film and TV-focused disciplines at sought-after academic programmes/institutions. This is part of Netflix’s ongoing efforts to invest in Africa’s creative industries and for more diverse and new voices to tell African stories.

For the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, Netflix has partnered with social investment fund management and advisory firm Tshikululu Social Investments as implementing partner/fund administrator, with the responsibility of successfully executing the project in Southern Africa.

The CESF is designed to provide financial assistance through full scholarships at partner higher educational institutions (HEI) in South Africa, as listed below, to support the formal qualification and training of aspiring creatives from the SADC region.

Benefits

The scholarship will cover the costs for tuition, accommodation, study materials and living expenses at institutions to which beneficiaries have gained admission to pursue a course of study in the TV & film disciplines. 

Requirements

This scholarship opportunity is open to:

  • Final year undergraduate students completing their degree in 2022; or Postgraduate students pursuing a one-year qualification in 2022
  • Students wishing to study at one of the following HEIs:
    • AACA Film and Acting School
    • AFDA
    • Boston Media House
    • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    • City Varsity
    • Durban University of Technology
    • Tshwane University of Technology
    • University of Cape Town
    • University of Johannesburg
    • University of KwaZulu-Natal
    • University of Pretoria
    • University of the Witwatersrand
  • Students from a SADC region country that wish to study in South Africa, and are able to obtain the necessary permissions to do so
    • Students from the following countries will be eligible: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
  • Students with a minimum academic average of 60% to date
    • For students applying for a one-year postgraduate course, undergraduate studies must have been completed between 2019 and 2021   
  • Students that can demonstrate financial need and have been unable to secure meaningful financial aid from other sources (e.g. National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2022 Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF)

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FirstRand Namibia FirstJob Internship Programme 2022 for unemployed Namibian graduates

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Application Deadline: December 6th 2021

FirstRand Namibia has launched the FirstJob Internship Programme in line with the leading financial services group’s purpose and broader Namibian talent development drive, and especially towards starting to address the cries of the many Namibian graduates without work and professional mentorship.

FirstJob, a programme focused on kick-starting a career to change a life, is a 12-month internship contract for unemployed graduates; focusing on improving the employability of successful candidates. Throughout the programme, previously unemployed graduates will have an opportunity to build workplace confidence and competence through contributing their learning and perspectives to business objectives and deliverables within RMB and FNB Namibia.

Application Requirements

  •  Applications to form part of the pilot first year intake of 20 Interns to the FirstJob Programme are open to all unemployed, but degreed, Namibians between the ages of 18 and 31, in the fields of study of Finance, Business, Process Engineering, Project Management, Data Sciences/ Applied Mathematics, Marketing, Political Sciences, Economics, Banking, Robotics, Law and Compliance Risk Management.

Application Procedure

  • Applications are open until 6 December 2021, to begin at either RMB, FNB Namibia in January 2022
  • Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, ID and Qualifications to LRossouw1@fnb.co.za by 6 December 2021.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FirstRand Namibia FirstJob Internship Programme 2022

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CcHUB Seedr Programme 2021 for Early Stage Namibian Startups.

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Application Deadline: 5th November 2021 

As part of CcHUB’s mandate to support and contribute towards the growth and development of startups across Africa, the Seedr programme was birthed.

The Seedr programme is a 6-month acceleration programme for early-stage technology startups, in emerging ecosystems, with the potential to scale and create impact. Through the Seedr programme, CcHUB aims to work with impact-driven founders, to develop their startups into sustainable entities and raise funding through its syndicate platform.

The Seedr programme will kick off in Namibia with an initial cohort of five early-stage tech startups with high growth potential. Applications are now open and interested startup founders/teams should have the following to be eligible:

  • A registered entity with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) in Namibia.
  • A revenue-generating startup with users/customers and high growth potential.
  • An innovative functional product that leverages technology.
  • Have been in operations (since launch date) for at least 1year
  • At least one full time and dedicated team member

The 6-month Seedr Programme will be broken into two phases with a duration of 3 months each. The first phase will be focused on helping the selected startups improve their product, build efficient teams, initiate & navigate partnerships and build a structure that makes the companies attractive to investors 

The program will be delivered by CcHUB in collaboration with StartUp Namibia as the local technical partner.

Are you an impact-driven founder looking to grow, expand & attract funding?

Don’t miss the deadline!  APPLY before 5th November 2021 and stand a chance to be one of the five Innovative startups to join the Seedr Programme.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CcHUB Seedr Programme 2021

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Namibia Chamber of Environment (NCE) Bursary 2022 for young Namibians.

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Application Deadline: October 22nd 2021

One of the operational objectives and a strategic programme area of the Namibian Chamber of Environment is to build environmental skills in young Namibians through training and mentorship. The bursary and internship programmes for young men and women with a keen interest to serve in the environmental and related socio-economic sectors gives validation to what NCE stands for and contributes towards youth empowerment.

The Bursary and Internship programme was initiated in the last quarter of 2017 for implementation in the 2018 academic year. The programme provides financial support to outstanding young men and women who have chosen to study for a career in the fields of environment and sustainable development.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
This is based on the financial situation of the applicant, chances of success in post-graduate studies based on
performance to date, the current position help by the applicant, the applicant’s track record of commitment and
self-motivation, leadership potential, the course being pursued, and availability of NCE funds. The Fund will only
assist students for the 2022 academic year.

CRITERIA

  • Applicants must have completed at least a primary degree and preferably an honors degree or equivalent.
  • Applicants must be accepted as full- or part-time students at an accredited university in the SADC region.
  • Students wishing to study outside the SADC region may be supported at the level of those studying in the sub-region and the onus will be on the applicant to raise additional funds.
  • Applicants must be Namibian citizens.
  • Preference will be given to motivated students with good academic track records who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
    APPLICATION PROCESS: Bursary applicants must provide electronic copies of the following:
  • Completed and signed application form; clearly marked as attachment 01.
  • Copy of Namibian ID (does not need to be certified); clearly marked as attachment 02.
  • Latest degree and or certificates, clearly marked as attachment 03.
  • Transcript of results (do not need to be certified); clearly marked as attachment 04.
  • Official proof of acceptance / enrollment from the university or institution, or proof of application; clearly marked as attachment 05.
  • Proof of fees from the university; ( Prospectus will not be accepted), clearly marked as attachment 06.
  • If applicant is successful, a bank confirmation letter must be provided with banking details from the university / institution to which the funds should be transferred.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Namibia Chamber of Environment (NCE) Bursary 2022

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Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Undergraduate Bursary 2022 for young Namibians

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Application Deadline: October 29th 2021

Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (PTY) Limited invites applications for bursaries from
suitable young Namibians who wish to pursue full-time tertiary studies at accredited
universities within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The
bursaries are full coverage bursaries.

  1. Mechanical engineering
  2. Computer science
  3. Safety management
  4. Metallurgical engineering
    The undergraduate bursaries below are exclusively for the host community and only
    Oshikoto Region applicants will be considered.
  5. Clinical psychology
  6. Public health management

    Benefits

    THE BURSARIES WILL COVER THE COSTS LISTED BELOW:
    • Travel.
    • Medical aid.
    • Personal allowance.
    • Registration, tuition, and residential fees.
    • Prescribed textbooks and equipment.
    ELIGIBILITY MINIMMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    • Applicants should be Namibian citizens.

A Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of 65% in all subjects.
• Tertiary students should have achieved a 60% minimum pass mark in all subjects.
• Admission to a recognised University or University of Technology within the SADC
region.
• Proof of income of parents or guardians and if self-employed, latest financial
statements. If unemployed an affidavit.
• Selection of candidates will strictly be based on academic merit and financial needs.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Undergraduate Bursary 2022

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Bank of Namibia Graduate Accelerated Program (GAP) 2022 for young Namibians.

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Application Deadline: October 29th 2021

In line with its social responsibility and commitment towards human resource development, the Bank of Namibia provides Namibian students, who completed their studies in 2020 or will be completing their studies in 2021, with an opportunity to gain relevant work experience in various areas of the central bank through the Graduate Accelerated Program (GAP).

 The programme will commence in February 2022.

Students complying with the following criteria may apply:

• Namibian Citizenship
• Holder of a Bachelors / Honors / Master’s Degree in the fields of:- Economics- Accounting/Finance- Corporate Law- Investments- Computer Science (Cyber Security / Artificial Intelligence / Algorithms, Data Analytics)- Statistics/Mathematics- Industrial / Software / Mechatronics / Data Engineering
• Willingness to enter into an 18-month employment contract
• Must not be serving contractual obligations with other institutions

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bank of Namibia Graduate Accelerated Program (GAP) 2022

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Goethe Institut Namibia Upcycling Competition 2021

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Application Deadline: 15th September 2021.

The theme for this year’s World Library and Information Congress is “Working together for the future“. Goethe Institut know that collaboration breeds innovation. Many great inventions have come from linking existing ideas. Libraries create analogue and digital spaces that bring creative people together to work on the challenges facing our societies and find solutions together. Two of these challenges are Sustainable Living and Generating Revenue for Start-ups in the Cultural and Creative Industries. The Upcycling workshop aims to address these two themes. 

Upcycling (“up” and Recycling / “Reuse”) is the process of transforming waste or (apparently) useless materials into products of new value. In contrast to downcycling, this form of recycling results in the recovery of materials. By recycling or reusing existing materials, the use of raw materials can be reduced (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upcycling). By reusing and converting used materials, unusual and everyday objects will be creatively redesigned and thus upgraded or brought into a different context.

The Goethe-Instituts in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region support the creative exploration of the topic of upcycling and want to contribute to sustainability through various measures. Goethe Inat therefore launching this Goethe-Upcycling Call for ideas.


Concepts and ideas for upcycling should be submitted. The selected ideas will receive financial support of up to EUR 1,000. The Goethe-Upcycling competition is open to all creative people, Librarians, Craftsmen, Artists, Designers and anyone who has a good idea that meets the competition criteria.

HOW IT WORKS:

There are no restrictions on theme or content. The focus is on the theme of upcycling and the creative process. The new objects or library or community projects to be designed can serve a practical and/or purely artistic purpose. Mostly recycled materials and only a few new materials should be used.

THE PRIZE:

A Jury consisting of representatives from the field of upcycling, cultural and creative industries, among others, will select the 8 best ideas, the realisation of which will be financially supported with 1.000 Euros.

The presentation of the submissions and the winners will be done digitally, subject to Corona. A maximum of two projects ideas can be submitted per participant.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

To apply, participants are invited to submit the following documents:

  • A presentation poster with pictures, drawings, collages of the object or a description of the upcycling project…).
  • Simplified curriculum vitae, if necessary with other work in PDF
  • Cost estimate for the creation of the object or the realisation of the project
  • A statement/description of the object/project with text and video 
  • Applications must be submitted in digital form only. By submitting your application, you give the Goethe-Institut permission to publish all entries on its websites and social media. (All participants automatically agree to this rule when submitting.)

The deadline for submissions is 15th September 2021.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe Institut Namibia Upcycling Competition 2021

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Africa Data Science Intensive (DSI) Program 2021 for young African Students (Fully Funded Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa)

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Application Deadline: 30 September 2021.

The Africa Data Science Intensive (DSI) program is a hands-on skills training data science course based on solving real-world problems.

Big Data, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving a revolution around the world as companies rush to take advantage of their data and turn it into a competitive advantage. However there is a shortage of skilled data scientists and managers worldwide and this shortage is much worse in Africa. In this program, participants will master the data science process, from statistics and data wrangling, to advanced topics like machine learning and data storytelling, by working on real projects.

Program details

REQUIREMENTS:

Honours, Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent industry experience.

PROVISIONAL DATES:

January to May 2022 (Exact dates TBC)

WORKSHOP VENUE:

Cape Town

COURSE STRUCTURE:

11 weeks (3 x 3-week online modules and
1 x 2-week workshop in Cape Town)

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Full awards covering course tuition and travel and living expenses to attend the 2-week workshop are available for qualifying African students.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Full awards covering tuition for the complete course and travel and living expenses to attend the 2-week workshop are available for qualifying African students.

Applications for scholarships will only be accepted from students in:

  • South Africa,
  • Botswana,
  • Ghana,
  • Kenya,
  • Madagascar,
  • Mauritius,
  • Mozambique,
  • Namibia, and
  • Zambia.

INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Some spaces may be allocated to industry participants depending on demand. If you as an individual or a company would like to send staff on this workshop please send an email to linda@dsi-program.com for further information.


Exposure to the latest algorithms and techniques in data science

covering topics in Big Data (BD), Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Under the expert guidance of our team of PhDs and MBAs

as lecturers and tutors, you will receive a mix of lectures and tutorials covering the core aspects of data science.

Team work

the majority of your time will be spent working in small teams to solve real-world problems, giving you deep, hands-on experience with cutting edge algorithms while equipping you with the skills to contribute effectively as part of a dynamic, agile team.

Emphasis on real-world skills

including management of data science projects; cleaning of data; and business problem solving skills.

The solutions you generate

will be presented to industry experts who will give real feedback, helping further sharpen your readiness for the real world.

Networking events

giving you the opportunity to network with potential employers.

This program is based on more than 22 highly successful workshops run using the same model and philosophy over the past decade.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Data Science Intensive (DSI) Program 2021

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Women’s Political Leadership Programme 2022 for emerging women Leaders (Fully Funded to Sweden)

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Application Deadline: 31 August 2021.

If you are a local political leader in Africa, Asia or Eastern Europe, a woman and most importantly, an agent of change – this programme is for you

The 12-months training focuses on developing politicial leadership skills and is open only to women who hold an elected seat in a local government. All parts of the training are based on equity, participation, transparency and accountability, and the goal is to strengthen democracy in the organisations taking part in the training, primarily by strengthening the politician herself, as well as capacitating women politicians in general to be good role models and to get a higher involvement of underrepresented groups in decision making bodies. 

The training is implemented in cooperation with the Swedish Association of Local Authoroties and Regions (SALAR). 

The following countries are eligible for the programme: Albania, Botswana, Georgia, Indonesia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Namibia, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The programme period: January – December 2022

Programme objectives

The programme aims to provide the following changes in the participant: 

  • Empower the participant with improved leadership skills  
  • Help the participant to fully utilize the power and influence of her position  
  • Strengthen her as a role model to encourage political participation among marginalized groups  
  • Give her access to a network of women in similar positions

During the training, the participant will work on her change process and implement a strategy to make the local authority equitable, participatory, transparent and accountable. 

Benefits:

  • Valuable exchange of knowledge and experiences
  • Extended regional and international networks
  • Improved skills as a “change agent” in initiating and implementing instituational change
  • Skills and abilities to communicate and advocate on issues of inclusive governance
  • Two-day study-visit in a Swedish municipality or region
  • Support to improve participation, equality, transparency and accountability in the local governance
  • Advanced training in communication, strategic planning and leadership
  • Swedish mentorship including an individual two-day study visit in a Swedish municipality or region
  • International exposure to different political experiences
  • An opportunity for your municipality to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Costs

All training costs pertaining to lectures, literature, documentation, study tours and certain social activities as well as accommodation and food will also be covered by the organiser. All international travel costs related to the programme will be covered by the programme organiser. Costs for personal expenses are not included and are the responsibility of the participant or her organisation.

VISA

Participants are responsible for obtaining all relevant visas during all scheduled parts of the programme. The costs for obtaining visas are to be borne by the participant.

Insurance

All participants are covered under a group insurance while on scheduled parts of the programme. Medical and dental checkups are not included.

Certificate

Participants who successfully complete all scheduled parts will be awarded a Certificate of completion of training.

How?

  • Through skills training workshops on site or digitally
  • Identification of challenges and finding solutions to issues faced by women politicians
  • By offering strategic support and coaching from ICLD staff and mentors
  • In sharing of professional obstacles and successes in an inclusive environment

Programme structure

The training consists of three compulsory workshops, of which all three are full time scheduled trainings. Periods between workshops are homebased. The total duration of the programme is 12 months.

When:
The Inception workshop will be held in February 2022
The Sweden Phase workshop will take place in June 2022
The Final workshop will take place in December 2022

Where:
All workshops except the Sweden Phase workshop will be held in the participating countries. The Sweden Phase workshop will be carried out in Sweden.

Phase 1: Inception workshop

(5 days including travels)

More exact location to be decided

After confirmed selection, the participants will be contacted by a programme manager at ICLD and invited to the Inception workshop.

The participants and the programme management develop a shared understanding of the content, structure, methodology and management of the programme. Topics addressed in this workshop, among others: teambuilding and networking, developing the change process, and introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals. The tuition during the inception workshop consists of group discussions and lectures with a combination of Swedish and/or international experts from the region.

The Inception workshop will be held over the course of three days in one of the participating countries.

Work with the Change Process (3 months, in home country)

Back in their respective local communities the participants will continue to develop their Change Process. Participants will actively use web-based tools for interaction with facilitators and other participants.

Phase 2: Sweden Phase workshop

(2 weeks in Sweden including travels)

Participants will meet in Sweden for a cultural exchange, advanced leadership training, introduction to Swedish women politicians/mentors and a two-day study visit to a Swedish municipality or region. Topics of study will include, among others: the Swedish model of governance, suppression techniques and countermeasures, and how to be a good role model. Tuition consists of interactive lectures and group discussions with Swedish and international experts combined with study excursions, group work and discussions.

Phase 3: Final workshop

(5 days including travels)

More exact location to be decided

The participants and the Swedish mentors meet in one of the participating countries. The goal of this workshop is to summarize and share the challenges, opportunities and
lessons learned throughout the programme. The participants will present their Change Process results. The programme also includes study visits and lectures provided by the ICLD and relevant lecturers. This workshop marks the formal end of the programme.

Learning processes

The programme employs a mixture of pedagogical methods such as lectures, group work, forum discussions, study visits and facilitated support by the assigned mentors. Support for planning, implementation and evaluation of the Change Project is mainstreamed throughout the whole programme. The number of participants is limited to 25 in order to ensure a close working relationship between participants, ICLD-staff, mentors and lecturers.

For More Information:

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South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) 2021 for Southern Africans (ZAR 3 million in grant)

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2021

The South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) is pleased to announce a call for independent media organizations from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to apply to join the cohort.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) was established in 2017 by Media Development Investment Fund as a multi-year initiative to accelerate digital innovation and sustainability among select independent media outlets in South Africa. The program has provided a mix of financing (grants/equity) and capacity building to a total of 24 independent media companies, non-profits and start-ups.

The program now seeks to expand this cohort to include a small number of new entrants from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

To diversify, strengthen and support innovation among independent media initiatives in Southern African countries, through a mix of project funding, technical support, and capacity building over a three-year period.

ELIGIBILITY

This call for applications is limited to entities based in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Applications are open to existing independent media companies and non-profit organizations, as well as new ventures that are less than a year old.

Funding focus areas include:

  • Developing new approaches to reporting and storytelling that embrace the possibilities of technology.
  • Serving underserved audiences, especially along the lines of race, gender, age, income or location.
  • Supporting new models for distributing news that save costs, add value, or reach new audiences.
  • Creating new sources of revenue that can support media sustainability and independence.

Benefits

SAMIP aims to enroll five new organizations through this call.

Project grants of USD 5,000-15,000 per organization.

Technical assistance grants of up to 1000 USD per organization.

Capacity-building through mentorship, coaching, workshops, and training.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) 2021

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Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2022/2023 for early to mid-career Namibian Professionals.

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Application Deadline: August 1st 2021

The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality, equal opportunity, and welcomes diversity.

The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. 

The Government of Ireland is working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in Namibia to provide capacity building in the area of international relations/conflict resolution.

Seán McBride was a former Minister for External Relations in Ireland and also served as the UN High Commissioner for Namibia during an important period in Namibia’s history pre-independence. In celebration and in memory of the contribution of Seán McBride, and towards deepening the links between Ireland and Namibia, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs – through the Embassy of Ireland in Lusaka – is offering one fellowship for master’s degree level study in Ireland in the areas of international relations and conflict resolution.

This scholarship has been established as part of a broader range of initiatives and engagements to further strengthen collaboration and cooperation with the Government of Namibia across a range of mutual interests.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Seán MacBride Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2022, applicants must:

  • Be a resident national of Namibia.
  • Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2022/2023.
  • Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
  • Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen.
  • Have identified and selected two programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the list in Section C of the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
  • Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2022.
  • Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2021/22.
  • Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2010 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
  • Be working with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in Namibia.
  • Have a minimum of two years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.
     

The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Irish Government and is offered under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The Programme aligns with the Irish Government’s commitments under Global Ireland and the national implementation plan for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Global Island: Ireland’s Foreign Policy for a Changing World, A Better World: Ireland’s Policy for International Development, and Ireland’s International Education Strategy. The programme is managed by the relevant Embassy responsible for eligible countries. Programme implementation in Ireland is supported by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS).
 Eligible Countries: NamibiaEligible Courses: 

A directory of eligible postgraduate programmes in the areas of international relations and conflict resolution will be made available when applications open.

For any queries, please contact the Embassy of Ireland in Zambia at Zambiafellowships@dfa.ie.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Seán MacBride Fellowship 2021

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Goethe-Institut Sound Connects Fund 2021 for creatives in Southern Africa

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Application Deadline: 25 July 2021.

The Music in Africa Foundation (MIAF) in partnership with Goethe-Institut invites organisations in the Southern Africa creative and cultural industries to apply for grants from the recently launched Sound Connects Fund, which aims at accelerating development and increasing the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in Southern Africa. The first call for applications is open from 17 June to 25 July 2021.

Operating under the banner; ACP-EU Culture Programme (Southern Africa) – Sound Connects Fund, the initiative is made possible with funding from the ACP-EU Culture Programme, a project implemented by the Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and funded by the European Union (EU). The programme is co-funded by the Goethe-Institut.

The Sound Connect Fund is implemented by the MIAF in partnership with Goethe-Institut South Africa and the Siemens Stiftung, a founding partner of the MIAF, is also a partner of the fund.


The Sound Connects Fund is a multifaceted initiative that aims to accelerate development and increase the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in Southern Africa by offers financial support in the form of different sized grants and a comprehensive capacity-building programme to eligible creative and cultural industry organisations based in Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe; and operating in the animation, film, gaming, performing arts, photography, videography and visual arts sectors.
 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe-Institut Sound Connects Fund

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Canon Collins Trust/University of the Witwatersrand Scholarship 2022 for Economic Justice

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Application Deadline: 9th August 2021

Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand and the Institute of Economic Justice, is offering scholarships for a Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022. These scholarships seek to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in Southern Africa, and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working towards advancing economic justice, and promoting equitable economic development that realises socio-economic rights for all. Funding for these scholarships has been made possible through support received from the Sol Plaatje Educational Project (SPEP).

We offer funding towards your Masters course, an opportunity to enhance your networks and strengthen your leadership skills through organised events, and a 6-month paid internship at the Institute of Economic Justice, a progressive economics think tank committed to building a more just economy.

Successful applicants will be expected to apply for the 2022 Wits University Postgraduate Merit Award.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must:

  • be a resident national of South Africa, Namibia or Zimbabwe;
  • be applying for a full-time Masters of Commerce in Applied Development Economics at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022;
  • hold an honours’ level academic qualification with a minimum grade point average of 75%, or be in their final year of Honours study in the year of the application;
  • demonstrate a commitment to apply their skills and qualifications to advancing social justice, and promoting equitable economic development that realises socio-economic rights;
  • be available to undertake a 6-month paid internship at the Institute of Economic Justice immediately after completion of study.

Benefits

The Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice includes:

  • a contribution towards your costs for the duration of your study period (R60,000 per academic year);
  • a 6-month paid internship at the Institute for Economic Justice, a progressive economics think thank located in Johannesburg that works at the intersection of policy, research and advocacy to build a more just economy; and
  • an opportunity to enhance your networks, and strengthen your academic and leadership skills through organised events.

How to apply

  • Applications for this scholarship opens on 30th June 2021 and closes 15:00 BST on Mon, 9th August 2021.
    Late applications will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust/University of the Witwatersrand Scholarship for Economic Justice

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YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellowship Program 2021 for Southern Africans- Online Cohort 11

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Application Deadline:5 February 2021 (23:59 South Africa Time)

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

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

The centre will have year-long access to the state-of-the-art facilities at the Unisa School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa for the English speaking participants. The same program will be replicated in Mozambique for Portuguese speaking participants as a way of reaching and opening access to the disadvantaged lusophone communities. Contemporary African issues such as HIV/AIDS, gender, responsible leadership and technology will also be infused into the program to develop young and transformative African leaders. The productive partnership with the local and USA universities; private sector partners as well as the regional bodies such as SADC and the African Union will contribute to the improved quality of the program as well as the access, reach and delivery mechanisms.

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

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

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

Objectives of the RLC SA

  • To provide the platform and tools to empower dynamic young Africans
  • To awaken their innate leadership potential for the benefit of Africa and its global partners.

Eligibility Requirements

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

Participants must meet the following criteria:

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

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

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

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

Requirements:

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

Skills:

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

Over and above, the intended beneficiaries of the program include the following:

  • Rural based and economically disadvantaged communities
  • Young leaders living with disabilities
  • Young leaders in lusophone countries
  • Women
  • People who are HIV positive or who are living with AIDS
  • Organisations that represent and advocate for the rights of LGBTI communities across the region

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellowship Program 2021

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Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme RE: innovation challenge 2020 for African startups ( EUR 50,000 per project)

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Application Deadline: Sunday, 27 September 2020 at 23:59 CAT.

The Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS 2) RE: innovation challenge is now calling for proposals from projects to pilot and validate solutions to make Southern African startup ecosystems more resilient and better able to face an uncertain future.

A maximum of six (6) applications will be selected for grant funding of between EUR 30,000 and EUR 50,000 per project for a maximum of five months. A matching funding minimum of 20% (10% cash and 10% in kind) is required from the applicants.

Startup ecosystems play a critical role in providing an environment in which African startups can thrive and grow. In many countries, these systems are still young and are often vulnerable to unforeseen events such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Unexpected shocks can interrupt the operation of startups, incubators, universities, and even large firms for a significant time. Therefore, it is vital to strengthen the ecosystems’ ability to rapidly recover from negative events. Such resilience is also the key enabling factor to ecosystems’ development and growth.

For this reason, SAIS 2’s RE:innovation challenge is looking for visionaries who can offer technology-enabled solutions that strengthen innovation and startup ecosystems in Southern Africa. 

SAIS 2 recognises technologies in the line of the fourth industrial revolution, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things, and advanced wireless information and communication technologies, as empowering technologies driving the scalability of startup innovations and the resilience in ecosystems.


Are you a visionary with a possible solution?

How winning projects will benefit from participating in the RE:innovation challenge

  • A maximum of six (6) projects will be selected pilot testing or validating the proposed solution.
  • Each selected project will receive a SAIS 2 grant of between EUR 30,000 and EUR 50,000 per project, depending of the project budget proposed. The applicant has to provide at least 20% matching funding to counter the SAIS 2 grant (10% cash and 10% in kind).
  • Selected projects will have a maximum of five (5) months start and finish their project, including the project launch, piloting/validation, and final reporting.
  • Selected projects will have an opportunity to present the solutions and the results to a network of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem stakeholders, which could lead to new opportunities for the proposed solution.

To answer the RE:innovation challenge call, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • You have identified a challenge to and a solution that strengthens the resilience of a startup ecosystem in one of the following countries: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zambia.
  • The solution is technology-enabled and easily adapted for quick implementation.
  • You have a project consortium comprising innovation support organisations such as incubators, hubs, labs, and accelerators as well as research/academia, private sector and public entities, and/or NGOs hosting and supporting youth entrepreneurship and startups.
  • Your project consortium must have at least one innovation support organisation as a member, which will also act as the project coordinator.
  • Your project coordinator is a registered legal entity in one of the five SAIS 2 partner countries (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAIS Support Programme RE: innovation challenge 2020

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2020 Jamlab Accelerator Programme for southern Africa creative journalists and media makers.

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Application Deadline: August 2nd 2020

Are you working on something that you think could reshape media or journalism in southern Africa? Do you have skills you could apply to creating great new media? Do you have the energy and commitment to create something great?

We are looking for committed and creative journalists and media makers who are passionate about fixing what isn’t working in southern African media, who want to create new media to serve new audiences, or bring new conversations or ideas to the public.

Jamlab is Africa’s first journalism and media accelerator and innovation lab. Our six-month hothouse accelerator programme for journalism and media innovators offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your initiative. It will provide you with the tools, facilities, contacts, and support necessary to realise your ideas and ambitions.

We welcome applications from the following southern African countries: Angola; Botswana; eSwatini; Lesotho; Madagascar; Malawi; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Seychelles; Zambia and Zimbabwe.

This is the first southern Africa programme we are running and will largely take place virtually due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions imposed by numerous countries in Africa and the rest of the world. The programme will run from September 2020 to February 2021 and is supported by Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct and Civicus.

The six teams which selected from southern Africa will receive the following:

  • Virtual mentorship and coaching from experienced media, start-up and tech experts and entrepreneurs.
  • Free places on a three-month media entrepreneurship course
  • Access to a technical support development team.
  • Opportunities to pitch to potential investors, funders and various stakeholders with a MVP (minimum viable product).
  • Access to network which includes but not limited to Programme Alumni.

Sixteen teams have taken part in three iterations of the Jamlab Accelerator Programme in South Africa and five of them succeeded in securing additional investment immediately after the programme.

How do you apply?

Complete this short application form to capture your details and confirm your eligibility and ability to participate.

You will be asked to write a short pitch setting out your idea for a new journalism start-up or describing your existing venture and your ideas for growing and developing it further. Include in this pitch why and how your venture is innovating in the space.

You will also be asked to provide short resumes of your key team, including a line on each one’s role in the venture.

Successful teams will need a steady internet and have a good command of speaking and writing in English.

Deadline for Applications

The deadline for applications is 17:00 (South African Time), Wednesday 2 August 2020.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to pitch in August, 2020.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2020 Jamlab Accelerator Programme southern Africa

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Women in Engineering (WomEng) Southern Africa Fellowship 2020/2021 for young graduates (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 31 July 2020, 23h59 SAST.  

Applications for WomEng Southern Africa Fellowship is now open! WomEng Southern Africa Fellowship develops leadership, innovation, employability and well-being skills required by young graduates to succeed in the engineering industry and beyond.

In 2020, WomEng is redesigning WomEng Southern Africa as an online programme; materials and tools will be supplied to fellows to learn in your own space and time. This will be supplemented with regular online chats via WhatsApp and live masterclasses. The programme will be run in four (4) modules between September 2020 – March 2021 with an assignment and feedback required at the end of each module.  There will be thinking, discussing, writing and reflecting tasks. The programme is designed to help shape the way you think about yourself as engineering professional and leader.

The four (4) modules to be covered include:

  • Module 1: Leadership Now – Unlocking Your Story and Style
  • Module 2: Innovation – Developing Skills for the Future of Work
  • Module 3:  Mental Space – Learning to Recharge and Look After Yourself
  • Module 4:  Employability – Thriving in the Workplace

Engaged fellows will be invited to in-person networking events with leaders from De Beers Group in your country (South Africa, Botswana or Namibia) in 2021.

Benefits

  1. Gain exclusive access to WomEng developed resources for leadership, innovation, employability and well-being skills.
  2. Grow your professional network.
  3. Access to mentorship opportunities.
  4. Engaged Fellows will have an opportunity to attend an in-person networking event with leaders from De Beers Group in your respective country (South Africa, Namibia or Botswana) in 2021.

Eligibility

  1. Applications are open to all engineering, technology and built environment students that identify as women.
  2. Applicants must be studying full-time at a university or university of technology in South Africa, Botswana or Namibia. Applicants that are not citizens of South Africa, Namibia or Botswana are eligible to apply.
  3. Applicants must be in the second last to final year of undergraduate studies or full-time postgraduate studies i.e. entering the workplace in 2021 or 2022.
  4. Applicants must be able to commit between 7-9 hours each month between September 2020 – March 2021 to participate in the programme. The programme is designed taking into consideration foreseen academic workloads.
  5. WomEng Fellowship alumni are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process

  1. Applications must be completed online. It is recommended that responses are completed offline first as you cannot save your application and return. You can download the questions here. 
  2. The deadline for submission of completed applications is 31 July 2020, 23h59 SAST.  
  3. An expert panel will screen and shortlist applicants. Successful applicants will be contacted by end of August 2020.
  4. Further details regarding the programme delivery will be communicated directly to successful applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the WomEng Southern Africa Fellowship 2020

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