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

by OFA November 10, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 13.00 GMT January 15, 2016.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eligibility Requirements:

The 2016 WISE Awards submission procedure accepts both applications and nominations. Ongoing/existing education projects run by any type of organization

1 in any education sector

2 and from any part of the world can apply or be nominated for the WISE Awards.

Applications can only be for original works and original projects and must be submitted by a project representative working within the project.
All applicants must therefore guarantee that their organization, or they themselves, originated the project, and can not hold QATAR FOUNDATION liable for any action or claim from a third party with respect to the project submitted.
Nominations can be submitted by persons outside the organization running the project.
Nominators will be requested to identify themselves in the submission form; this information will be kept confidential by QATAR FOUNDATION.
Nominators may or may not request information from the project in order to best complete the nomination form

Selection Process:

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

Benefits:

The winning projects each receive international recognition, as well as a cash prize of $20,000 (US). The six winners and Finalists are given support and visibility through:

– The WISE ed.hub

– WISE media and communication channels

– WISE and Euronews film productions

– Participation in the annual WISE Summit

– The WISE Books

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

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

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

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

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

Timeline:

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

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

For More Information:

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

November 10, 2015 2 comments

Call for Participants: 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

by OFA October 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 12^thOctober 2015 – 23.59 pm (GMT+1)

Encouraged by the success of the previous Africa-Europe Training Courses and the demand for capacity building opportunities expressed by youth leaders in the Africa-Europe Youth Co-operation, the North-South Centre will run the 11th edition of this programme. The course is organised in co-operation with the European Youth Forum, the Pan-African Youth Union and the Network of International Youth Organisations in Africa.
After last editions of the course held in Tarrafal, Cape Verde (2002, 2009); Mollina, Spain (2004); Coimbra, Portugal (2005, 2008) Almada, Portugal (2006), Polokwane, South Africa (2010) Mindelo, Cape Verde (2012, 2013) and Nairobi, Kenya (2014) this 11th Africa-Europe Training Course will be held 8 – 15 November 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.
During the course, participants will develop competences and tools to strengthen their political participation in the context of the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership and develop competences for the capacity-building of their organisations as civil society actors in the development process.

The 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations to be held between 8 November and 15 November 2015 Nairobi, Kenya In the framework of the 7th African University on Youth and Development.

The training course aims to:

strengthen the role of youth organisations as civil society actors and enable youth to organise and take action;
reinforce its political participation in Africa-Europe co-operation;
promote the global citizenship of young people in Europe and Africa.

The week-long course can accommodate up to 20 participants. Active participation and in-depth reflection are key features of the course. Participants will compare their approaches to youth work and youth participation, engaging in the implementation and evaluation of the programme with the team of trainers.
This Training Course is an opportunity given to youth leaders from Africa and Europe to share, better understand and integrate the objectives set at the international level in their work and contribute to their achievement. Some of these objectives (mentioned above) inscribed in the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership, help enable youth to take an active part in these strategies at the national and regional level and be further equipped to participate.

Profile of Participants

The participants in this course are representatives of youth organisations in Europe and Africa. European and African national and international youth organisations are invited to propose candidates for this course. The selection will be carried out by the North-South Centre in consultation with partners of the training course.

Approximately 50% of the participants in this course will come from youth organisations in Europe; the other half will come from youth organisations in Africa. Gender balance will be ensured in the selection process of the participants, as well as the balance between the type and/or nature of organisations.

Concerning participants and their profile:

should be a key multiplier playing an active role within a youth organisation, network or service at national or regional level, and plan to continue this work in the near future;
seeking gender balance;
diverse social and geographical background (including disadvantaged and minority groups);
aged between 18 and 30;
have already some qualification or experience in terms of international youth work;
be committed to attend the full duration of the course and be supported by a youth organisation or service;
be able to present the context of their work, their way of tackling problems, the challenges they meet;
be able to work and communicate in English/French.

Benefits:

The North-South Centre will do its best to issue a pre-paid ticket. In exceptional cases, participants might advance the booking of the international flight and reimbursement will be done fully or in an agreed amount.
It is expected that participants/background organisation support the expenses related with local transport in the home country, as well as visa and necessary vaccination costs.
The board and lodging for the full duration of the training course is covered by the North-South Centre (accommodation and meals). Participants will be accommodated in double/triple rooms.
There is no participation fee for this training course.

Application Process:

All candidates fulfilling the criteria and wanting to participate should send the enclosed application form to [email protected] by the 12^th of October 23.59pm (GMT+1) 2015.
A recommendation letter from the organisation clearly stating the added value and possible follow-up of the participation of the applicant in the training course should be sent (scan version) in the same email of the application form. This letter should be signed and stamped.
The application form and recommendation letter are necessary to consider the application eligible.
All applicants should receive a confirmation email of reception of documents within 5 working days after the submission of the application. If you do not receive this confirmation, please contact us.
The selection results will be announced by 16^th October 2015.

Download Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations

October 6, 2015 0 comments

2016 Clinton Global Initiative University for Students,UC Berkeley USA ($USD 750,000 in funding available)

by OFA September 30, 2015

written by OFA

Early Decision and Travel Assistance Application Deadline: October 16, 2015.
Final Application deadline: December 4th, 2015

What: Ninth annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting
When: April 1-3, 2016
Where: University of California, Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Funding: $750,000 in funding available

Building on the successful model of the Clinton Global Initiative, which brings together world leaders to take action on global challenges, President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.

Each year, the Clinton Global Initiative University hosts a meeting where students, university representatives, topic experts, and celebrities come together to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host the ninth annual CGI U meeting from April 1-3, 2016 at the University of California, Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than $750,000 in funding will be available to select CGI U 2016 students through the University Network and other opportunities to help them turn their ideas into action.

Requirements:

Students must be 18 years of age or older and enrolled in an institution of higher education at the time of the CGI U meeting in order to apply.
To be considered for admission, all applicants are required to design a Commitment to Action in one of CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. All invited attendees will be notified by late December 2015.

Application

Students interested in attending CGI U can apply as either an individual or a group.

Individual: A student may apply to attend CGI U as an individual. This student makes a Commitment to Action that he or she will carry out individually, or applies to attend CGI U as the sole representative of a larger organization.

Group: Up to three students may apply to attend CGI U as a group. These students collaborate on a Commitment to Action and apply to attend the meeting together to represent their project or initiative.

The group must appoint a group leader to fill out the first part of the CGI U application (which includes the Commitment to Action), and the additional group members will receive emails from CGI U with instructions on how to complete their portions of the application. It is the responsibility of the group leader to ensure that all group members complete their portions of the application

E-Mail: [email protected].

Apply Now for the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative University for Students

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Clinton Global Initiative University

September 30, 2015 1 comment

2016 Ericsson Global Innovation Awards Competition for Students (EUR 40,000+ Prize & an opportunity to Intern or Work at Ericsson)

by OFA September 29, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 30th 2015

The Ericsson Innovation Awards 2016 is an open competition for students all around the world.

The Ericsson Innovation Awards are a global competition that gives students the opportunity to develop innovative ICT ideas in collaboration with Ericsson experts.

The theme for EIA 2016 is the future of city life. The competition is therefore focused on ideas that use ICT to improve the quality of urban life and to ensure that tomorrow’s cities are creative, connected and sustainable places to live and work.

This year the competition is all about cities. Today, more people live in cities than in rural areas, and by 2050, about 70 percent of the world’s population is expected to reside in urban areas. Ensuring that our cities are creative, connected and sustainable is a major challenge but also an opportunity to improve the lives of billions of people along with the health and future of the planet itself. What is your next big idea?

Requirements:

EIA 2016 is open to teams of two to four students.
After registration closes on November 30, 2015, ten semi-finalists will be announced on December 18, 2015.
Nine of the semi-finalists will be selected by an Ericsson jury, with the remaining place assigned by a public vote.
The ten teams will each work with two selected Ericsson experts to develop a minimum viable product (MVP).
Four teams will be chosen by the jury to participate in the EIA 2016 grand final in 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Benefits:

The winning team will receive a cash prize of EUR 25,000, with a second-place prize of EUR 15,000 and two runners-up prizes of EUR 1,000 each.
Career-enhancing incentives are also on offer: all participants will be invited to apply for Ericsson opportunities, and semi-finalists will be interviewed for internship or other positions.

Timeline:

September 18- November 30: Phase 1 – Registration and submission. Register your team
November 30-December 17: Open voting and Ericsson jury evaluation
December 18: Semi-finalists announcement. 10 teams announced that make it into semi-finals
December 19-February 11: Phase 2 – Development of a Minimum Viable Product, etc. Working with Ericsson experts to develop your idea.
February 19: Finalist announcement. 4 teams announced that have made it into the grand final
Date TBD: Award ceremony / final event in Stockholm, Sweden

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2016

September 29, 2015 1 comment

Borealis Student Innovation Award 2016 Competition for Students (8,000Euros Prize & Sponsored Trip to Linz Austria)

by lanredahunsi September 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:March 31, 2016.

Borealis Student Innovation Award is an international competition for students from all over the world. Following Borealis’ trailblazing mission of value creation through innovation, our award aims to recognise your innovative thinking and pioneering solutions.

The award recognises and rewards the three most innovative thesis research papers (one for a bachelor’s degree graduate, one for a master’s degree graduate and one for a doctorate degree graduate).

The thesis work shall focus on one of the following research areas:

Polyolefin catalysts
Olefin and polyolefin processes
Polyolefin polymer properties
Enhanced olefin analysis and polyolefin characterisation methods
Polyolefin applications
Sustainability in or with polyolefins or base chemicals
Discoveries in the polyolefin world that have a practical relevance for society
Base chemical processes (ammonia, nitric acid, fertilizer, urea, melamine, phenol)

Eligibility Requirements:

Graduates in the area of sustainability, chemistry, polymer chemistry, polymer science, polymer analytic, technical chemistry, mechanical and industrial engineering or applications with a particular focus on polyolefins, olefins or base chemicals.
Your thesis should not be more than two years old and must be finalised by the end of February 2016 to be eligible for the award.

Prize:

Our Borealis Student Innovation Award is an international competition for students from all over the world. Following Borealis’ trailblazing mission of value creation through innovation, our award aims to recognise your innovative thinking and pioneering solutions.

The thesis work shall focus on one of the following research areas:

Polyolefin catalysts
Olefin and polyolefin processes
Polyolefin polymer properties
Enhanced olefin analysis and polyolefin characterisation methods
Polyolefin applications
Sustainability in or with polyolefins or base chemicals
Discoveries in the polyolefin world that have a practical relevance for society
Base chemical processes (ammonia, nitric acid, fertilizer, urea, melamine, phenol)

What can I win?

The Borealis Student Innovation Award consists of a certificate, the award, a trip to Linz, Austria, with a unique networking opportunity and a monetary sum of EUR 5,000 for the doctorate degree graduate awardee, EUR 2,000 for the master’s degree graduate awardee and EUR 1,000 for the bachelor’s degree graduate awardee.
The winners will also have the opportunity to visit the Borealis Innovation Headquarters and present and discuss the thesis work with members of the Borealis research team.

How to Apply:

The Borealis Student Innovation Award application must be in English and consist of the two parts listed below.

A maximum two-page abstract on your thesis
Your curriculum vitae (CV) – maximum two pages
Name and contact information of supervising professor

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Borealis Student Innovation Award 2015 Competition for Students

September 6, 2015 3 comments

2016 African Business Education Initiative for youth (ABE Initiative) Master’s Degree and Internship Program for Africans to Study in Japan (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi August 3, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 30th 2015

African Business Education Initiative for youth (ABE Initiative) Master’s Degree and Internship Program

At the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) held in Yokohama in 2013, the Japanese Government stated its policy of strengthening support for the on-going dynamic growth of Africa with stronger public-private partnerships.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ABE announced the “ABE Initiative” or “African Business Education Initiative for Youth“, a strategic five-year plan providing 1,000 youths in Africa with opportunities to study at Japanese universities as well as do internships at Japanese enterprises to foster Africa’s sustainable and sound industrial development.

African Business Education Initiative for Youth. This program offers opportunities for young and eligible African men and women to study at Master’s courses in Japanese universities as international students and to experience internships at Japanese enterprises in order to develop effective skills and knowledge in various fields for contributing the development of industries in Africa.

Eligibility:

Followings are basic eligibility requirements written in General Information as guidance. For making sure, please refer to JICA office in your country for details.

Nationality : Citizens of one of the 54 African countries
Age: Between 22 and 39 years old (as of April 1st in the year of your arrival in Japan
Degree: A bachelor’s degree holder
Job experience
Applicants from government sectors/ educators who have both of the following:At least 6 months working experience at their current organization -Permission from their current organization to apply
English ability : Have adequate English proficiency, both in written and oral communication (IELTS score of over 5.5 is preferred)
Clear understanding of the objective of the Program
Clearly understand the objective of this program and have a strong will to contribute to the industrial development of their country while broadening and strengthening the linkage between their country and Japan
No other scholarship programs : Not currently applying or planning to apply to scholarship programs offered by other organizations
Health condition: Have good health condition, both physically and mentally, to complete the program
Other: Not Military personnel

Expected Participants

Following three (3) types of personnel are expected as Participants;

Persons from the Private Sector : Young individuals who are or will be involved in economic activities in the local private sector maintaining and developing strong ties with Japanese companies.
Governmental Officials : Young officials, such as civil servants, who take part in governance and policy-making in order to enhance industries to whose development Japanese companies can contribute.
Educators : Young individuals who are responsible for educating in Higher Education and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institutions in Africa, in order to enhance capacity building in related industries.

Scholarship Worth:

Japan International Cooperation Agency will provide the following

expenses for participant of the program which are equivalent to similar JICA schemes.

Tuition at Japanese university master’s degree programs
Allowances for living expenses, outfit, shipping etc.
Living Allowance: 144,000-147,00 yen/month
Air Fee: Return Ticket (Arrival and Return)
Outfit Allowance: 106,000 Yen – One Time (Month of First Arrival)
Preparation Allowance: 54,000 yen – One Time
Moving Allowance- 190,000 Yen
Books Allowance- 30,000 Yen – One Time/Year
Interior Research – 50,000 Yen – One Time/Year

Number of Participants/ Durations

Participants will be selected and dispatched to Japan in 4 batches and the number of participants for each batch is planned as follows.

1st batch (arrival in Japan in 2014): 150 participants from 4 countries (Republic of Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Mozambique and Republic of South Africa)
2nd batch (arrival in Japan in 2015): 350 participants from 54 African countries
3rd batch (arrival in Japan in 2016): 300 participants from 54 African countries
4th batch (arrival in Japan in 2017): 100 participants from 54 African countries

Application Documents:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 ABE Initiative for study in Japan

August 3, 2015 7 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 29th 2015

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

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

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

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

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

ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS

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

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

For More Information:

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

June 25, 2015 0 comments

YouthActionNet-Global-Laureate-Fellowship-Programme

Fellowships Social Entrepreneurship Youths

The 2013 YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship.

by lanredahunsi February 2, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: March 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST

Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process. The year-long Fellowship program includes:

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February 2, 2013 0 comments

Competition Contests Youths

The 2013 Google Science Fair for Young Students – Largest Global Online Science Competition ($50,000 Grand Prize.).

by lanredahunsi February 1, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

In partnership with CERN, the LEGO Group, National Geographic and Scientific American, Google is launching the 3^rd annual Google Science Fair to find the next generation of scientists and engineers.

The Google science fair is inviting students ages 13-18 to participate in the largest online science competition and submit their ideas to change the world. To get started, all you’ll need is a Google Account.

February 1, 2013 0 comments