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

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 9th 2015 midnight EST

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

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

WHO:

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

2015 CGAP Photo Contest Theme:

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

Entries must be:

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

Prize:

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

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

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

HOW:

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

FILE REQUIREMENTS:

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

For More Information:

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

July 6, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 15th 2015

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

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

Eligibility:

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

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

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

Location:

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

Logistics:

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

Responsibilities of Think Tank LINKS Fellows:

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

How to apply:

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

For More Information:

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

July 6, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 1st 2015

Open to all recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates.

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

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

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

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Worth:

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

How to Apply

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

The completed application will include:

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

The mailing address for the official PhD program transcript is:

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

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

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

Questions should be emailed to:
[email protected]

Timeline:

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

For More Information:

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

July 6, 2015 7 comments

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2016 South African Square Kilometer Array Project (SKA) Bursary Award (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships)

by lanredahunsi July 3, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:

Undergraduate and Honours Bursary Programme: 25th September 2015
Postgraduate Bursary Programme: August 31st 2015

The South African Square Kilometer Array Project (SKA) is inviting applications for the 2016 SKA Undergraduate, Honours & Postgraduate Bursary Award.

The South African Square Kilometer Array Project (SKA SA) is a project of the Department of Science and Technology, administered by the National Research Foundation. SKA South Africa is responsible for South Africa’s bid to host the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, the design and construction of the Karoo Array Radio Telescope (MeerKAT) and the development of high-level capacity in radio astronomy and the engineering disciplines relevant to radio astronomy.

SKA Project Undergraduate and Honours Bursary Programme for South Africans

The following students are eligible for an SKA SA undergraduate or honours bursary

South African citizens and permanent residents ONLY
Students who wish to study, or are studying, towards any one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, with a strong focus on electronic engineering
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science with co-majors in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics AND Physics (with / without Astrophysics / Astronomy courses)
- Bachelor of Computer Science, with co-major in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor
Students who have achieved a minimum C in Mathematics AND Physical Science in Grade 12, or a minimum 60% for major subjects at undergraduate level.
Students who intend to pursue postgraduate research in radio astronomy, or in an engineering discipline relevant to radio astronomy.

Closing date for applications: 25 September 2015

Application form: https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za

Contact Annah Mashemola at [email protected]

Call for applications from students for PhD and MSc / MEng Bursaries for 2016

The South African SKA Project will consider applications from academically excellent students which have completed / are completing an undergraduate or Masters degree, which is relevant to the scientific and technical goals of the SKA and MeerKAT radio telescopes, and who are:

South African citizens, and permanent residents of South Africa; or
Citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia, who wish to complete a relevant PhD or MSc / MEng degree at a South African university; or
South African citizens and citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia, who wish to compete a relevant PhD or MSc / MEng degree at a university in an SKA SA partner country.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2015

Application form: https://skagrants.nrf.ac.za

Contact Annah Mashemola at [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 South African Square Kilometer Array Project (SKA) Bursary Award

July 3, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Varying

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

Fashion Brand Communicator Competition

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

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

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Brief

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

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

Deadline

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

APPLY ONLINE

Social Kitchen competition

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

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

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Brief

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

Deadline

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

APPLY ONLINE

Bastards Everywhere competition

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

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

Brief

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

Deadline

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

APPLY ONLINE

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Domus International Student Competition

July 2, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Nomination Deadline: January 22nd 2016

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

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

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

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

Nomination Process:

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

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

How to Submit Nominations

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

For More Information:

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

July 2, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

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

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration,

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

Requests should be supported by the following documentation:

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

Application Processing:

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AERC PhD Thesis Research Awards

July 2, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: Ongoing

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

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

Eligibility:

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

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Benefits:

Prize Money

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

Resident Permit

Fast-track procedure to obtain a French residence permit.

Mentoring

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

Landing Pack

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

Help Desk

A dedicated contact to help foreign entrepreneurs with administrative procedures.

Incubator

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

Timeline:

2015 DECEMBER : 50 winners announced

2016 JANUARY : Program begins

2016 JUNE : Progress report & Prize renewals

2016 DECEMBER : End of 2016 batch

Apply Now for the French Ticket Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the French Ticket Programme

July 2, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

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

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

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

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

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

How to Participate:

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

Guidelines for Video Submissions

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

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

Benefits:

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

Timeline:

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

For More Information:

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

July 2, 2015 0 comments

2015 Points North Fellowships for Documentary Film Makers

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 24, 2015 @ midnight

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

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

Past panelists include representatives from:

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

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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

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

For More Information:

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

July 2, 2015 0 comments

2015 Alliance for Science Journalism Fellowship at Cornell University,USA

by lanredahunsi July 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing

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

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

There are two fellowship tracks:

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

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

Application Requirements:

Applications must include the following:

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

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Alliance for Science Journalism Fellowship

July 1, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi July 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 15, 2015

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

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

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

ELIGIBILITY

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Apply:

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

For More Information:

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

July 1, 2015 0 comments

2015 SEED Africa Symposium Enterprise Scholarships to attend SEED 2015.

by lanredahunsi June 30, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 15th 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SEED Africa Symposium Enterprise Scholarships

June 30, 2015 0 comments

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2015/2016 Rhodes Trust Scholarships for study in the University of Oxford, United Kingdom

by lanredahunsi June 29, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:

Kenya: 31 August 2015.

Southern Africa: 15th September 2015
Zambia: 6th November 2016
Zimbabwe: 1st of September 2015

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford, and providing transformative opportunities for exceptional individuals. The Rhodes Trust provides the Rhodes Scholarships in partnership with Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain and other generous benefactors.

Established in 1903 under the will of Cecil Rhodes, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world. A class of 83 Scholars is selected each year from: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica & the Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland), United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Eligibility criteria for the Rhodes Scholarship

The following eligibility criteria apply to all applicants for the Rhodes Scholarships:

Citizenship & residency: Each applicant must fulfil the citizenship and residency requirements of the Rhodes constituency for which they are applying. Please check the detailed information carefully via the country links.
Africa: Kenya,Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland), Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Age: Age limits vary between constituencies and range from a minimum age limit of 18 to a maximum of 28 by 1 October of the year following selection. In most constituencies, the age limit is 24 or 25.
Education: All applicants must have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure completion of a bachelor’s degree by the October following election. Academic standing must be sufficiently high to ensure admission to the University of Oxford, which has very competitive entry requirements, and to give confidence that Rhodes Scholars will perform to a high academic standard in Oxford. Individual constituencies may specify a 1st or equivalent

Rhodes selection criteria

The selection criteria, as found in the Will of Cecil Rhodes, govern selection across all Rhodes constituencies. They are:

literary and scholastic attainments
energy to use one’s talents to the full
truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.

Application Process:

1. Application to the Scholarship:
Applications for Rhodes Scholarships open during the spring and summer of the preceding year.
All candidates for the Scholarship should read the information about the Scholarships applicable globally, and then proceed to their country-specific page.

2. Choice of course in the University of Oxford:
Subject to limited restrictions, Rhodes Scholars may read for any full-time postgraduate degree (including the BA with senior status over two years) at the University of Oxford.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Rhode Scholarships for study in the University of Oxford

June 29, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 29, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing

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

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

Number of scholarships available: three

Value: up to € 15,000

Eligibility:

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

Requirements:

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

How to Apply:

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

For More Information:

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

June 29, 2015 1 comment

Fellowships Zambia

2015 Gritcube Fellowship Programme for Young Entrepreneurs in Zambia

by OFA June 28, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 10th 2015

Gritcube is seeking its first class of entrepreneur fellows for 2015-2016! Gritcube is looking for local Zambians with business ideas that have the potential to employ 10-50 Africans within 5 years. Possible sectors include, but are not limited to: agribusiness, food and retail, manufacturing, technical services, technology, and energy.

Gritcube welcome ideas with social missions, particularly ones aimed to increase employment for Africans.

Gritcube collaborates with young entrepreneurs in Zambia (called “Fellows”) to build the foundations of new, innovative businesses. We connect these Fellows with Associates, young experienced professionals around the world who work closely with the Fellows to identify and acquire what they need to begin their business operations.

Benefits

What makes Gritcube different from other incubators in Lusaka is that we aim to help Zambians seek financial resources abroad, starting with the US. Financial resources from the US can be generated through grant applications, crowdfunding, or even VC funding.

Associates will help entrepreneurs develop business and financing plans, either remotely or in-person in Lusaka.

The Associate will work with the entrepreneur fellow to begin implementing operations and apply for funding.

The first deadline for entrepreneur fellow applications is July 10. Apply today!

Gritcube welcome ideas with social missions, particularly ones aimed to increase employment for Africans.

Apply Now for the Gritcube Fellowship Programme for Young Entrepreneurs in Zambia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Gritcube Fellowship Programme

June 28, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi June 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 14th July 2015.

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

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

Requirements

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

Benefits include:

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

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

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

Entry Criteria:

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

Download and Fill out the Application Form

For More Information:

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

June 27, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Tony Elumelu Foundation Blog

June 25, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 29th 2015

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

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

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

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

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

ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS

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

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

For More Information:

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

June 25, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

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

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

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

Eligibility:

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

Three Competitions

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

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

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

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

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

Aljazeera Awards:

• Aljazeera Golden Award

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

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

• The Jury Award

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

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

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

• Best Director Award
It is offered to

the best director in each of the following categories:

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

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

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

• New Horizon Award

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

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival

June 25, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 30, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

Eligibility:

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

Campaigns:

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

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

Millennium Oceans Prize

Millennium Peace Prize

Millennium Health Prize*

Millennium Equality Prize*

Millennium Youth Prize*

Application Process:

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

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

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

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

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

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Millennium Campus Conference

June 24, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

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

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

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

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

The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme:

Programme aims to:

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

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

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

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

their contribution to national development and international cooperation;

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

Network on Youth Development.

How to Apply:

Determine if your country has an existing Youth Delegate Programme

Check the list of youth delegates of previous years.

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

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

Benefits

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UN Youth Delegate Programme

June 24, 2015 32 comments

Apply Now: 2015 International Reporting Trip for Journalists to Ecuador

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 7, 2015.

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

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

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

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

Eligibility:

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

Benefits:

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

How to Apply

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

Apply Now for the IRP Reporting Trip to Ecuador

For More Information;

Visit the Official Webpage of the IRP Reporting Trip to Ecuador

June 24, 2015 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 24th July 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

Who can apply for a grant?

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

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

Funded Projects:

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

Funding:

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

How to submit Idea:

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

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

For More Information:

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

June 24, 2015 0 comments

Botswana Call for Applications Cameroun Commonwealth Ghana Kenya Lesotho Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone South Africa Swaziland Tanzania Uganda Zambia

2016 Queen’s Young Leaders Programme (Search for the Most Inspirational young people within the Commonwealth)

by lanredahunsi June 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 7th 2015

The Queen’s Young Leader Award recognises and celebrates exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives.

Each year from 2014 to 2018, 60 inspirational young people will be selected to receive an Award and become ‘Queen’s Young Leaders’ – one for every year that The Queen had served as Head of the Commonwealth at the time of her Diamond Jubilee. The aspirations is for at least one young person, from every Commonwealth country, to receive a Queen’s Young Leaders Award for achievement in transforming their own lives and the lives of others.

Eligibility Criteria:

Each application/nomination must meet the following criteria:

Applicants/nominees need to have proven experience of working to improve their communities locally, regionally or at a national level and be able to show evidence of their achievements.
Applicants/nominees must be aged between 18 and 29 for the year of the award and be citizens of a Commonwealth country.
Applicants/nominees need to demonstrate evidence of their leadership qualities.
Priority will be given to individuals who have over come challenges to achieve their goals.
All applicants/nominees need to be supported by a suitable referee

Benefits

Winners of this prestigious Award will receive a unique package of training, mentoring and networking, including a one-week residential programme in the UK during which they will collect their Award from Her Majesty The Queen.
With this support, Award winners will be expected to continue and develop the amazing work they are already doing in their communities.
As part of the Award, winners will receive bespoke mentoring and online learning provided by the University of Cambridge.

Selection:

All applications/nominations will be considered based on the young person’s achievements to date as well as their potential and their future ambition.
Award winners will be short-listed by a panel made up of young people from across the Commonwealth and a small team of advisors representing the three partner organisations.
The short list for Award winners will then be presented to The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme Board, which contains members from all three partner organisations, for final selection and decision.

Apply Now for the 2016 Queen’s Young Leaders Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Queen’s Young Leaders Programme

June 23, 2015 2 comments

2015 ITU/UN Women annual GEM-Tech awards for organizations using technology to drive change.

by lanredahunsi June 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

Recognizing leaders and organizations using the power of technology to drive change

ITU and UN Women are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2015 GEM TECH Awards.

2015 is an important year for the global community. We are celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action [link] and for this year’s awards, will look to efforts that have used ICTs to realize progress in its implementation. In 2015, we are also putting in place a new global framework on sustainable development for the next 15 years.

Gender equality and women’s empowerment is a central goal and ICTs have been recognized as a key means of implementation.

The GEM TECH awards can play an important role in highlighting what works and where initiatives can be scaled and further investments made. Moreover, they showcase the tremendous talent and determination of women to ensure that technology and its application are relevant and responsive to their needs.

Categories:

Application of Technology for Women’s Empowerment: Recognizing applications of technology across all sectors, and particularly the pillars of the Beijing Platform for Action, for the empowerment of women and to achieve gender equality
Women in the Technology Sector: Recognizing success in the promotion of girls and women as creators, drivers, leaders and decision-makers in the technology sector
Gender-Responsive Technology Governance, Policy and Access: Recognizing efforts to bridge the gender digital divide through strategies, policies and regulations that ensure enabling and foundational factors such as access, connectivity, security, digital literacy and citizenship.

Eligible Stakeholders:

Please nominate yourself or others – individuals, civil society, public sector, UN system and international organizations, private sector – who have done exceptional work in the area.

Nomination:

ITU and UN Women encourage men and women working in the ICT sector to nominate their colleagues – or themselves – with the final three winners to be selected by a committee of experts from ITU, UN Women, and 2014 GEM-Tech winners.

Timeline:

Nominations: deadline – 31 July 2015
Winners Announcement: December 2015

Nominate Now for the ITU/UN Women annual GEM-Tech awards

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 ITU/UN Women annual GEM-Tech awards

June 22, 2015 1 comment

2016 Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World

by lanredahunsi June 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 11 September 2015 (Extended)
In recognition of young women scientists from scientifically lagging developing countries who have made significant contributions to science.

The Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World are designed to recognize and highlight the achievements of women scientists working and living in developing countries who have made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Each year a total of five winners are selected, one from each of the following regions: Latin America and the Caribbean; East and South-East Asia and the Pacific; Arab region; Central and South Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa (see complete list of countries below).
The awards are assigned in the following fields :
2016: Biological Sciences: agriculture, biology and medicine
2017: Engineering Sciences: engineering, innovation and technology
2018: Physical Sciences: chemistry, maths and physics

ELIGIBILITY
Nominees must have received their PhD within the previous 10 years and be a female scientist living and working for 3 years immediately prior to the nomination in one of the following developing countries:

Sub-Saharan Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Dem. Rep., Congo Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Belize, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname.
East and South-East Asia and the Pacific: Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kiribati, Korea DPR, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Arab region: Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen.
Central and South Asia: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.

Benefits

The winning women of the 2016 edition will be celebrated for their research excellence.
Each winner will receive USD 5,000, generously contributed by the Elsevier Foundation and all-expenses-paid attendance at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in February 2016 in Washington, D.C., USA, where the awards ceremony will take place.
The ceremony and conference provide invaluable networking opportunities for the candidates.

Winners may also be asked to act as mentors to selected young women scientists undertaking PhD scholarships through the OWSD South-South PhD programme, and will receive training in this regard.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations are invited from senior academics in the relevant fields, e.g. members of national science academies, OWSD members, TWAS Fellows, ICTP visiting scientists and staff, heads of departments, heads of universities, etc.

Self-nominations or nominations by selection committee members are not accepted.
Please note that the following documents must be submitted:
1. This nomination form, signed by the nominator. Please save in the format SURNAME_Initial_NomForm.doc (e.g. SMITH_A_NomForm.doc if the candidate’s name is Ann SMITH);
2. The candidate’s curriculum vitae including full list of publications (SURNAME_Initial_CV.doc);
3. Three reference letters. Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to OWSD; the subject line must contain “Elsevier_Reference_NOMINEE’S SURNAME”. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.

Nominators should send an email message to [email protected] with Elsevier Foundation Award Nomination in the subject heading and include the first 2 attachments.
All documentation (including referees’ letters) must be received by 1 September 2015.

If you opt for a postal submission, print and complete this nomination form, have it signed by the nominator, include the attachments above and post to:

OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards – c/o Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) – ICTP Campus – Strada Costiera 11 – 34151 Trieste, Italy

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will be administered by OWSD and TWAS with input from the Elsevier Foundation and based on achievements in the field, with particular attention paid both to the nominees’ contribution to capacity-building in their region, as well as international impact.
The winners will be informed of their selection in November/December 2015.

Download the Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World

June 22, 2015 1 comment

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2015 British Ecological Society Grant for Ecologists in Africa (£10,000 Grant)

by lanredahunsi June 22, 2015

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Application Deadline: 5pm (BST), Friday 11 September 2015

This grant provides support for ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research. The BES recognises that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out ecological research and this grant is designed to provide them with support to develop their skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world.

Eligibility and Conditions

Applicants must:

be a scientist and a citizen of a country in Africa or its associated islands,
that is a ‘low-income economy’ or ‘lower-middle-income economy’ according to the

World Bank categorization
have at least an MSc or equivalent degree
be working for a university or research institution in Africa (including field centres, NGOs, museums etc.) that provides basic research facilities
carry out the research in a country in Africa or its associated islands

The proposed work must be completed within 18 months

Benefits:

The maximum value of a grant is £8,000 for research. An additional sum up to £2,000 may be requested to fund travel to help grantees develop connections with other ecologists outside their usual peer group.
Travel funds are available for the applicant to spend time working with ecologists in developed countries where facilities and experience will help the grantee on return to their own institution.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be assessed once the online referee statement of support has been received from the applicant’s institution, and if applying for travel funds, from the overseas host institution.
This referee statement should include why the project is important, what support will be given to the applicant and a statement that any equipment bought for the project will be made available for anyone in the host institution to conduct ecological research.

Applications for this grant must be made using the BES online application form.

IMPORTANT: Only complete questions 3, 3a and 3b if you are requesting additional travel funds (see above).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Ecological Society Grant for Ecologists in Africa

June 22, 2015 0 comments

2016/2017 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University ($USD 75,000 Stipend, Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi June 20, 2015

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Application Deadline:

Application Deadline for humanities, social science, and creative arts : 23 September 2015.
Application Deadline for natural science and mathematics is 15 October 2015.

The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts. Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts.

The Radcliffe Institute encourages applications in all disciplines and on any topic In recognition of Radcliffe’s historic contributions to the education of women and to the study of issues related to women, the Radcliffe Institute sustains a continuing commitment to the study of women, gender, and society. Applicants’ projects need not focus on gender, however. Women and men from across the United States and throughout the world, including developing countries, are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility:

Women and men from across the United States and throughout the world, including developing countries, are encouraged to apply.
The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program annually selects and supports 50 leading artists and scholars who have both exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishments
Eligibility for:
– Individual Humanists and Social Scientists
– Individual Creative Artists
– Individual Natural Scientists and Mathematicians
– Group Applicants in the Humanities and Social Sciences
– Group Applicants in the Creative Arts
– Group Applicants in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Stipends:

Stipends are funded up to $75,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant.
Radcliffe work with fellows with families who have particular issues connected to relocating to smooth the transition.
If so directed, Radcliffe will pay the stipend to the fellow’s home institution. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2016 through May 31, 2017.
Visual artists and film and video artists may apply to come for either one or two semesters.
In the event that they come for one semester, the stipend is $37,500.

Application Deadline for humanities, social science, and creative arts : 23 September 2015.
Application Deadline for natural science and mathematics is 15 October 2015.

Apply Now for the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University

June 20, 2015 3 comments

Master in Tropical Medicine and Global Health Residential Tutorship 2015 (Scholarships Available)

by lanredahunsi June 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 10th July 2015

What: Master in Tropical Medicine and Global Health Residential Tutorship 2015

Where: PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY IVO DE CARNERI, PEMBA

When : 16 November – 4 December 2015.

From 16th November to 4th December 2015 the Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri in Pemba (Zanzibar, Tanzania) will host the training course in “Tropical Medicine and Global Health”, organized by Ivo de Carneri Foundation in partnership with University of Florence, University Hospital Meyer and Carlo Urbani Association.

The event is also part of the tutorship of the Italian Master in Tropical Medicine and Global health The course is addressed to health professionals (10 from Sub-Saharan Africa and 10 from Italy and other European countries). Scholarships are available for African students and for selected

The course venue is the Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC) in Pemba Island (Zanzibar,Tanzania), an advanced Scientific Institution equipped with modern equipment and training facilities.

This training stage is unique in the panorama of tropical diseases and international public health tra

ining. It is designed as a practical tool to provide health staff scientific knowledge and skills to tackle the great challenges which are affecting billion of people, e specially in developing countries.

Course goal

The overall goal is to have an overlook of public health challenges, to understand the role of Public

Health Laboratory, and to have a first hand experience in health care in a low-resource country from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Participants

Twenty (20) participants are allowed to participate in the training. Ten (10) applications are reserved for participants from Italy and industrialised countries and other 10 posts are reserved for African applicants.
For the 10 participants from industrialised countries, priority is given to trainees of the Italian Master in Tropical Medicine and Global Health.

Qualifications

required for admission Degree in Medicine, Biology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Diploma/Certificate in health-related subjects.

Good knowledge of written and spoken English, with excellent level of listening and comprehension

Cost: Euro 1.500

Cost of course includes: Tuition Fee, Full Board Accommodation, Transfer by charter flight from Zanzibar to Pemba, one day trip to Vumawimbi Beach through Ngezi Forest.

Cost of course not includes: international flight from the participant’s country of origin, Visa, airport taxes, insurance, personal expenses. A caution deposit of Euro 250 must be anticipated by the selected participants beneficiaries of full scholarship within 30th September 2015.

Full payment by the other participants is due before 30th September 2015

Scholarships:

The trainees of the Master of Tropical Medicine and Global Health will benefit from a partial scholarship and the tuition fee will be 500 Euros only. Two full board scholarships will be offered from AICU to two winners of the Carlo Urbani’s Award (only for candidates from Marche Health Institutions, for details see www.aicu.it).
In addition, based on availability of sponsors,10 full scholarships will be offered to African applicants for coverage of all course’s expenses, except the international flight from the participant’s country of origin to Zanzibar, Visa, airport taxes,insurance, and personal expenses.
In order to avoid late cancellation, a caution deposit of 250 Euros must be anticipated by candidates selected for full scholarships within 30th September 2015.
The caution will be retained in case of cancellation after that date, or it will be refunded to the candidates with full scholarship at their arrival in Pemba.

How to Apply:

Application form should be sent to tmtmgh2015@fondazionedecarneri.it

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Master in Tropical Medicine and Global Health Residential Tutorship

June 20, 2015 0 comments

2015 African Fact-Checking Awards for Journalistic Excellence in Africa (€4,000 Euros Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 19, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31st August 2015

Are you a reporter for an Africa-based media organisation? Has a report you published or broadcast exposed a claim from a public figure or institution to be misleading or wrong?

The African Fact-Checking Awards are in their second year — the only awards that honour journalism by media based in Africa that exposes misleading claims made by public figures and institutions.

The winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held in Africa in November.

The awards are operated in partnership with the African Media Initiative, the largest media industry body on the continent. Funding for the prizes has come from the AFP Foundation, the Shuttleworth Foundation and Africa Check.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible, the entries must be original pieces of fact-checking journalism first published or broadcast between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, by a media house based in Africa.
The work may be published in print or online, broadcast on the radio or television or published in a blog.
The work may have been published or broadcast in any language but, to be eligible for the competition, an accurate translation into either French or English must be made available to the judges.
Current staff of the AFP news agency or Africa Check are not eligible for the competition.

Prize:

A winner and two runners-up will be selected, and announced at an event in Africa in November.
The winner will receive a cash prize of €2000 and the two runners-up a prize of €1000 each.

Selection Criteria

A six-member jury of eminent journalists from Europe and Africa will be formed in June.

All entries sent into the competition before midnight on 31 August 2015 will be sifted to produce a short-list to go to the judges. The entries for the competition will all be judged on the following four criteria.

The significance for wider society of the claim investigated
How the claim was tested against the available evidence
How well the piece presented the evidence for and against the claim
The impact that the publication had on public debate on the topic

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 African Fact-Checking Awards

June 19, 2015 0 comments

Apply to participate in the 2015 Conference of Youth (COY11), Paris, France

by lanredahunsi June 19, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 30th 2015

Do you want to get involved in the discussion on the next universal agreement on climate change?

From 26 to 28 November, only a few days before the COP21, 5000 young people from all around the world will gather for the 11th Conference of Youth. Not only this event will be one of the biggest gatherings of youth in France, but it will also lead to an unprecedented mobilization in the field of international climate negotiations.

The Conference Of Youth is the gathering of young people occurring every year before the conference of Heads of State on climate (Conference of Parties/COP), organized for the first time in France. This year, the COP21 has a major goal: to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate change.

During 3 days, almost 5000 young people are expected for an unprecedented mobilization, to build a real momentum, and strengthen the visibility of actions and the expertise of young people in favor of a more sustainable and desirable lifestyle.

Eligibility

The call for projects is open to all, whether you are an organisation, a charity, a social enterprise, an educational institute, an individual, as long as you recognise yourself in the message conveyed by the 11th COY.
Priority is given to projects led by young people or driven by an inter-generational purpose.
Each project must possess human and material resources specific to its realization (except for basic furniture).
A list of the required furniture (tables, chairs, projector, etc.) should be sent to the organizers within the same time limit as the applications, otherwise the availability of this equipment will not be guaranteed.
Finally, profit-making activities for commercial gain will not be accepted.

The organization of the COY11 is coordinate by several youth associations with strong environmental engagement: Avenir Climatique, CliMates, Fédération du Scoutisme Français, REFEDD, the movement WARN! and YOUNGO.

To be guaranteed an accommodation (youth hostel or couchsurfing) at an attractive price, benefit from reduced prices at registration and be assisted with your visa application, pre-register here

If you wish to submit a project, share an experience, show an artistic project, facilitate a workshop, a debate, a conference, or any other format, use your creativity and participate! Start your application here.

#Build your COY!

If you wish to submit a project, share an experience, show an artistic project, facilitate a workshop, a debate, a conference, or any other format, use your creativity and participate!

Submit a Proposal

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Conference of Youth.

June 19, 2015 2 comments

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2015 Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships for African Writers (£45,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 18, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 31st 2015

Applications are now open for the 2015 Miles Morland Foundation Scholarship for African Writers.

It can be difficult for writers, before they become established, to write and to earn a living outside writing at the same time.

To help fill this need the MMF aims to each year award three Morland Writing Scholarships for fiction and one Morland Scholarship for non-fiction.

Eligibility

The Scholarships are open to anyone writing in the English language who was born in Africa or both of whose parents were born in Africa.

Benefits

Grant

Scholars writing fiction will receive a grant of £18,000, paid over the course of twelve months. Scholars writing non-fiction will receive a grant of £27,000, paid over the course of eighteen months.

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Mentoring:

Each of the winners will be offered the opportunity to be mentored by an established author or publisher who will give help when sought on the progress of their book and comments as to how it succeeds in meeting its objectives.
Participation in this scheme will be voluntary. It is not the intention of the MMF to act as editor or a publisher.
Scholars will need to find their own agents and publishers although it is to be hoped that over the years the award of a Morland Scholarship will come to be recognised as an incubator of talent.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Scholarship a candidate must submit a piece of published work, or an excerpt from a piece of published work (written in English), of between two and five thousand words to be evaluated by a panel of readers and judges set up by the MMF.
The Scholarships will be awarded based on these submissions although the Foundation may also wish to question certain candidates or ask for other work.
The work submitted will be judged purely on literary merit. It is not the purpose of the Scholarships to support academic or scientific research, or works of special interest such as religious or political writings.
Submissions or proposals of this nature do not qualify.

Scholarship Requirement

The only condition imposed on the Scholars during the year of their Scholarship is that they must write.
They will be asked to submit by e-mail at least 10,000 new words every month until they have finished their book.
The Scholarship will terminate if a Scholar fails to submit the required work on time unless prior authorisation has been received.
The Scholarship is intended for writers who want to write a full-length book of 80,000 words or more.
If the first draft of the book is completed before the year is up, payments will continue while the Scholar edits and refines their work.

Proposed Work

The candidates should submit a brief description of the work they intend to write (200 – 500 words). It should be a new work, not a work in progress. The proposed work must be in English, as must all submissions.

Important Dates:

The Scholarships will be announced in December 2015 and will run for the whole of calendar 2016. The Trustees reserve the right to vary the terms and requirements of the Scholarships at their discretion.

For Enquiries: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Miles Morland Writing Scholarships for African Writers

June 18, 2015 2 comments

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Call for Nomination: Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) Representatives 2015 Elections.

by lanredahunsi June 17, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Nomination Deadline: 16 July 2015.

Do you want to be part of a team representing the voice of young people in the Commonwealth?

Nominations are now open for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) 2015 Elections for its executive team, and will close on 16 July 2015.

The Commonwealth Youth Council is one of the largest and most diverse democratically elected youth-led organisations in the world, representing young people from across the Commonwealth in Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean, the Americas, Africa and Europe. It’s the legitimate and official voice for young people from 53 Commonwealth countries.

To fit the general criteria for nomination, candidates:

must be at least 15 years old at nomination, and be under 30 years for the entire term of office (November 2015-November 2017)
must have a minimum of three years’ experience as a national and regional/international youth leader
should be an experienced youth advocate
must be national of a Commonwealth country, but do not need to be resident in that country.

Available Post:

The following positions are available and will be served for a two-year term:

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson – Inclusion and Engagement
Vice Chairperson – Partnerships and Resources
Vice Chairperson – Policy and Advocacy
Regional Representative – Africa and Europe
Regional Representative – Asia
Regional Representative – Caribbean and the Americas
Regional Representative – Pacific
Representative – Special Interest Groups

The elections are transparent and democratic. After nomination and reference checks, approved candidates will begin campaigning from August 2015, leading up to the elections.

Young people will have the opportunity to choose their leadership team on Election Day, 24 November 2015 during the Commonwealth Youth Council’s General Assembly in Malta.

The Election

The elections will coincide with the Commonwealth Youth Forum and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2015. This year’s Youth Forum delegates are shaping national and Commonwealth agendas on topics of particular interest to young people under the theme ‘Adding Global Value…#WhatNext?’

If you are a young person between the age 15 and 29 who would like to attend the Commonwealth Youth Forum and CYC General Assembly as a participant, visit the CHOGM Youth Forum site.

Here is the list of documentation for nominations and the CYC elections:

Click here for the nomination form, instructions and job descriptions: CYC Nomination Form and Instructions June 2015 Annex 1 FINAL
Click here for elections details: Final CYC and ComSec Electoral Regulations 2015

If you have any questions about the CYC elections please contact us at: [email protected]

Any queries about attending the Commonwealth Youth Forum 2015 can be sent to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) 2015 Elections.

June 17, 2015 4 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31st of August 2015.

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

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.

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

Period & Number of Fellowships:

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

to March 2017. (e.g. 5 months from June 2016 to October 2017)

Host Institution In Japan:

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

Fellowship Details:

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

Application:

Download and Fill Out the Application Form

For More Infomation:

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

June 16, 2015 0 comments

2015 MJ Bear Fellowships for Early-Career Digital Journalists (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi June 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET.

The Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists,have applications for the 2015 MJ Bear Fellowships for early-career digital journalists, in honor of founding member MJ Bear.

The MJ Bear Fellowships identify and celebrate early-career digital journalists, working independently or for a company or organization, who have demonstrated — through professional experimentation, research or other projects — that they deserve support for their efforts and/or vision.

The fellows are up-and-coming journalists inside or outside the newsroom who are just beginning to make their voices heard in the industry and working to expand the boundaries of digital news.

The Online News Association is the world’s largest association of digital journalists.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

Have been born between Sept. 26, 1985 and Sept. 25, 1992
Be a working digital journalist (either for an organization or self-employed)
Be fluent in English
Be involved in a digital journalism project
Full-time students are not eligible

Benefits:

Each Fellowship provides:

Three online workshop sessions with a Personal Advisory Board.
Registration, travel and accommodations for the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet
Recognition at the ONA conference
ONA membership, with three years’ dues paid in full

Apply Now for the MJ Bear Fellowships for Early-Career Digital Journalists

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MJ Bear Fellowships for Early-Career Digital Journalists

June 16, 2015 0 comments

2015 UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award for Entrepreneurs ($USD200,000 Cash Grant)

by lanredahunsi June 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

The UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award has been established as a result of a partnership between UN-Habitat, the International Ecological Safety Collaborative Organization (IESCO) together with CDB Orient that aims to reward young inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Young inventors and entrepreneurs are important catalysts for promoting sustainable cities and developing highly skilled talents needed for future urban development. The Award stems from an agreement signed between UN-Habitat and IESCO in April 2013 during the twenty fourth session of the UN-Habitat Governing Council, to launch the “Urban Youth Empowerment and Ecological Safety project”.

The project aims to address issues of youth unemployment, poverty, and ecological safety through the development of models and policies that will lead to the meaningful engagement of young people in the development of a number of cities in Africa and Asia.

UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award is designed to recognize and celebrate young men and women throughout the world who have developed innovative programmes, practices, activities and solutions to the social, economic, political and environmental challenges facing human kind today.

Eligibility Requirements

The Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award is open to all Young women and men between 15 and 32 years from developing countries and run a youth led for – profit and or nonprofit organization, or a business or entity that aims to improve youth livelihoods and better serve their communities with accomplishment in any of the above Award Categories
Youth from other countries will also qualify to get recognition by way of citations.
Institutions and individuals that promote and catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship will also be recognized and cited

Award:

The winners are awarded a monetary prize: The total amount of the prize pool is USD 200,000 distributed among five categories. The Award will consist of

A cash grant of $ 20,000 for the winner (Up to 2 winners for each category)
The prize also consists of a trophy and;
A certificate jointly issued by UN-Habitat and IESCO and CDB Orient
An Innovator of the Biennium and an Entrepreneur of the biennium will also be named from among the winners.

16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) 2015 in Putrajaya, Malaysia,

by lanredahunsi June 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:

Early Bird Registration: 14th August 2015
Regular Registration: 31st August 2015
Press Accreditation :31st August 2015

The theme of the conference is Ending Impunity: People. Integrity. Action.

Registration is now open for for the 16th edition of the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) taking place in Putrajaya, Malaysia, from the 2nd-4th September 2015.

The Conference will be jointly hosted with the Government of Malaysia, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), and the Malaysian Society for Transparency and Integrity (TI Malaysia).

The International Anti-Corruption Conference is the world’s premier global forum for bringing together heads of state, civil society, the private sector and more to tackle the increasingly sophisticated challenges posed by corruption. The IACC takes place every two years in a different region of the world, and hosts from 800 to 2000 participants from over 135 countries worldwide.

The conference serves as the premier global forum for the networking and cross-fertilisation that are indispensable for effective advocacy and action, on a global and national level.

Join 800 participants from around the world for plenary debates and workshops to discuss what can done to end impunity for corruption.

Registration:

Make sure you register and pay before the 14th August to benefit from the Early Bird discounted fees.
If you are a student, or you come from an NGO or an academic institution, you can register at the reduced rate.

Registration fees

All prices are in Euros (€)*

Classification	Early Bird Until 14 August 2015	From 15 August to 31 August 2015
Regular fee (EUR)	550	750
Reduced fee (EUR) (for NGOs, academic institutions and students)	350	550
Accompanying persons (EUR)	250	350
Daily Rate (EUR)	250

Conference participants have the option to bring an Accompanying Person to the IACC. Accompanying Persons have access to the official social programme events only, including official tours; they will not have access to the conference workshops or plenary sessions. Each attendee is only allowed to bring 1 accompanying person to this event.

Press Accreditation

The Press Accreditation is available to journalists working in any media. All the conference sessions are open to the media.
The deadline for online Press Accreditation is the 31st August 2015. After this date, Press Accreditation must be done in person at the Press Accreditation Centre at the conference venue.

Apply Now for Press Accreditation to the International Anti-Corruption Conference

Agenda

Opening Plenary I : Ending Impunity: People, Integrity, Action

Plenary II : Peace, Equality and Social Justice: Fighting Corruption in Development and Investment beyond 2015

Plenary III : Keeping Business Clean and Stopping Illicit Financial Flows

Speakers:

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia
Daniel Kaufmann, President of the Natural Resource Governance Institute
Patrick Alley, Co-Founder of Global Witness
Jorge Hage, Former Chief Minister of the Comptroller General’s Office of Brazil
Aruna Roy, political and social activist and a founder of Right to Information in India
Magdy Martínez-Solimán, Deputy Assistant Administrator of UNDP
Sarah Chayes, Senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of Transparency International
Dunja Mijatović, Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE
Drago Kos, Chair of the OECD Working Group on Bribery
Simon Peh, Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Hong Kong
Thuli Madonsela, Public Protector of South Africa
Anabel Cruz, Founder of Instituto de Comunicacion y Desarrollo
John Githongo, Journalist and CEO of Inuka Kenya Trust
Jean-Louis Nadal, President of the French High Authority for the Transparency of Public Life
Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

For More Information:

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2016/2017 NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (Fully Funded- Spend Five Months in Washington DC, USA)

by lanredahunsi June 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 15, 2015.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is an international exchange program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the opportunity to spend five months at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington DC, in order to undertake independent research on democratic challenges worldwide.

While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.

Eligibility Requirements:

The fellowship is intended primarily for individuals from developing and aspiring democracies.
Practitioners and journalists should have substantial work experience in their fields, while scholars are expected to have a Ph.D., or academic equivalent, at the time of application.
The program does not support professional training, fieldwork, or students working toward a degree, nor does it provide funding to implement projects in the field.
A working knowledge of English is required for participation in the program.

Benefits:

The program offers research support and facilitates fellows’ outreach to Washington’s advocacy, media, academic, and policy communities.
All fellowships include a monthly payment, health insurance, and roundtrip travel reimbursement. The program does not provide financial assistance for accompanying family or other dependents.

Program Details:

The program runs two five-month fellowship sessions per year, during which fellows are expected to work full time on their projects.
Practitioners focus on strategies and best practices for strengthening democracy in their country of interest; scholars conduct original research for publication.
Projects may address the economic, political, social, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development and include a range of methodologies and approaches.
The program hosts an active calendar of events, including an introduction to NED and its partner institutions.
Fellows are expected to present their work and prepare a written product during their stay.

Timeline:

The Reagan-Fascell program hosts two five-month fellowship sessions per year:

Fall Session: October 1 to February 28 2016
Spring Session: March 1 to July 31 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

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2016 World Bank Group Young Professional Programme (Start your career at the World Bank)

by lanredahunsi June 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank.

It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development–be it for working in Operations or in some Corporate areas–and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group.

The Program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others; as well as to WBG corporate areas such as communications, information technology, human resources and corporate finance.

To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.

Minimum Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.

Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank
32 years of age or younger (i.e. born on or after October 1, 1983)
A PhD or Master’s degree and relevant work experience
Fluency in English
Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is desired but not required
Specialization in a field relevant to the WBG Technical/Operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others; and other WBG corporate areas such as communications, information technology, human resources and corporate finance.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level

Additional Qualifications

To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:

Display a commitment and passion for international development
Possess outstanding academic credentials
Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills
Have international development country experience (operations stream); have an experience working internationally (corporate stream)
Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments (operational stream)

Program Features:

Every year, around 40 applicants are accepted into the Young Professionals Program.
Young Professionals are offered a 5-year term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.

Application Process:

Before You Apply, please ensure that:

You meet the minimum requirements for eligibility before completing your application to the Young Professionals Program
You have all the information at hand including key dates, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), Education Certificates/Transcripts, PhD Dissertation/Master’s Thesis topics (short summary), if applicable, and the Application Essay ready to be uploaded.

Application Essay for the 2016 World Bank Group YPP Selection Process

“Reaching the goals of ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity—and ensuring that future generations will share in broader prosperity—is a realistic objective. Citizens around the world are already driving change in their communities and developing innovative ideas to address some of the toughest challenges their countries face.

The institutions of the World Bank Group are committed to using their financial instruments, data, knowledge, and solutions to highlight innovations and catalyze this action to end poverty. It will take a global movement to end poverty, and in supporting and working alongside stakeholders around the world, the Bank can fully realize the twin goals.” (Extract from the 2014 WBG Annual Report)

Describe in fewer than 1,000 words your own contribution to these goals, if you were to work for the World Bank Group.

Timeline:

June–September 2015	– Review of applications to ensure that candidates meet the eligibility criteria- Update of status to all candidates (candidates moving to the second round and those who are not moving forward)
October 2015	– Technical review of second round candidates. This review by the potential hiring teams takes a closer look into the application package of the candidates and determines those candidates who will be selected for inteviews.
Mid-November–December 2015	– Update of status to all candidates (candidates invited to interviews and those who are not moving forward)- Setup of the YPP interviews (WBG Headquarters in Washington, D.C.-USA and WBG Office in Paris-France)
December 2015–January 2016	– YPP interviews (see information below)
February 2016	– Decision and offers communicated
September 2016	– New YP cohorts start

Apply Now for the 2016 World Bank Group Young Professional Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 World Bank Group Young Professional Programme

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