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Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2019 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) for PhD Students.

by OFA September 17, 2018

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 8th 2018

Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and a number of projects selected for funding. PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions.

Some of the Scholars may also be offered—at the sole discretion of Microsoft Research—an internship in one of the Microsoft Research laboratories. Internships involve working on a project alongside and as part of a team of Microsoft researchers. Scholars are paid during their internship—in addition to their scholarship bursary.

Eligibility criteria

Applications must not be made by students but by PhD supervisors, who must have been nominated by Microsoft Research prior to the submission deadline. If their project is selected, the supervisor has until 31 March 2020 to find the best possible student for the project; otherwise, the PhD Agreement will be terminated automatically. Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered.

For an application to be considered, the following key requirements apply:

The institute agrees to the terms and conditions in the PhD Term Sheet and EPSRC Term Sheet where appropriate and there will be no negotiation once the selections have been made and communicated.
Applicants must be nominated by a Microsoft supervisor by 1st September 2018 to be eligible to submit an application.
The proposed research must be closely related to our research ambitions at Microsoft Research in Cambridge:

- Artificial Intelligence
- Infrastructure for the Cloud
- The Future of Work
- Biological Computation

This year, we are particularly interested in proposals related to:

Machine Learning for Healthcare
Optics in the Cloud (networking, storage and compute)
Confidential Computation
Designing AI for Human Partnership

Benefits:

Microsoft scholarships consist of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years for PhD supervisors and students to do collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge.
The monetary value of the award varies by country to reflect local differences in costs and overheads. Payment is made directly to the institution. The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution. In addition, every Scholar receives a fixed hardware allowance and conference allowance.

Selection process

Applications are sent for comprehensive review to Microsoft internal reviewers only. Ranking depends on review feedback. Other factors, such as relevance to Microsoft research topics, are taken into account for the selection.

Decisions are made solely at the discretion of Microsoft Research and all decisions are final.

Applicants (PhD supervisors) have until 31st March 2020 to propose the best and most suitable student possible to carry out the proposed research project.

Timeline:

For the application process:
Nominations received by: Online submission tool open:	1st September 2018 17th September 2018
Application deadline:	8th October 2018
Notification of results:	By early January 2019

For successful applicants:
PhD Agreements sent to Institutes via DocuSign by:	End of February 2019
Signed PhD Agreements returned to MSR via Docusign by:	30th June 2019
PhD students to be appointed by:	31st March 2020

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2019

September 17, 2018 0 comments

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

by lanredahunsi June 12, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 1st August 2015

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

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

A – Up to two full tuition and full living costs scholarships for future water leaders from developing countries in Asia-Pacific, Africa, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle-East

Eligibility requirements

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

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

Scholarship Details:

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

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

For More Information:

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

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The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship

Doctoral Scholarships

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa).

by lanredahunsi September 9, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 26 September 2013

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students across the region.

Each year by September, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and approximately 20 projects are selected for funding. PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Schedule

Application period opens: 1 September 2013
Application deadline: 26 September 2013
Notification of results:
- Stage 1: October 2013
- Stage 2: February 2014

Eligibility Criteria

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to one year to find the best possible student for the project. We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution. Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered. For an application to be considered, the proposed research must be closely related to the research carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge. These research topics are:

A Microsoft researcher will be assigned to each project as co-supervisor.

Application Process

Applications are on a competitive basis and we anticipate a high level of demand for scholarships (the average selection rate is approximately 20 percent).

Applications must be submitted by academic institutions, such as from a PhD supervisor or departmental secretary. We do not accept applications from students directly.

Applications should contain the following:
- An online application form that includes contact details of supervisor(s) and possible reviewers.
  Ideally, one of the suggested reviewers should be from Microsoft Research. If no suitable Microsoft researcher can be identified, it may mean that the proposed research project is too far from our areas of interest.
- A project proposal of maximum six (6) A4 pages in 10-point font, including references.
  Accepted formats: plain text (.txt), .pdf, or Microsoft Office Word (.doc or .docx) only.
The research project proposal should address the following points:
- Evidence that the research supervisor would be suitable to supervise a PhD student for the proposed research project.
  This may include a short list of the supervisor’s recent and relevant publications. Please consider including the URLs of the publications to make it easier for reviewers to find them.
- Evidence that the department or laboratory offers a suitable environment for research in the proposed area.
- Basis for the research (motivations and brief state-of-the-art, including key references).
- Hypothesis under investigation and main aims.
- Research strategy with significant milestones if identified.
- Methods of research (for example, main techniques, experiments, and trials).
- Details of any collaboration with other departments/research bodies.
- Expected outcomes (for example, software tools).

Applications must be complete, submitted online, and received by the announced deadline to be considered. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.

Applications Starts on 1 September 2013.

Access the online application tool

Selection Process

A two stage evaluation process will be implemented for all eligible applications.

Stage 1: A panel of Microsoft researchers determines whether an application meets the basic selection criteria and goes through to stage 2. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in October 2013, but will not receive detailed feedback.
Stage 2: Applications are sent for comprehensive review to at least three Microsoft internal or external reviewers. Ranking depends on review feedback. Other factors, such as relevance to Microsoft research topics, are taken into account for the selection of approximately 20 applications. Detailed feedback will be given to all stage 2 proposals.

Decisions are made solely at the discretion of Microsoft Research and all decisions are final.

Applicants (PhD supervisors) have up to one year (from the date of notification) to propose the best and most suitable student possible to carry out the proposed research project. The student should not have started working toward his or her PhD before September 2013.

After a student is identified, we request a CV and two strong letters of recommendation (in English and preferably not from the supervisor) from professors who are familiar with the student’s work. We may decide to interview the student by telephone.

Awards

Each Microsoft scholarship consists of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years. The amount varies in different countries and may depend on specific arrangement with public research funding agencies. The bursary continues automatically the following years, provided the Scholar meets the requirements of the institution. Payment is made to the institution. The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution. In addition, every Scholar receives a laptop allowance.

During the course of their PhD, Scholars are invited to Microsoft Research in Cambridge for a PhD Summer School that includes a series of talks of academic interest and posters sessions, which provides the Scholars the opportunity to present their work to Microsoft researchers and a number of Cambridge academics.

Some of the Scholars may also be offered—at the sole discretion of Microsoft Research—an internship in one of the Microsoft Research laboratories. Internships involve working on a project alongside and as part of a team of Microsoft researchers. Scholars are paid during their internship—in addition to their scholarship bursary. Interested Scholars can apply through the Microsoft Research internship website.

For More Information:

TO Apply: Access the online application tool

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme

September 9, 2013 0 comments

Call for Applications Ghana

2013/2014 TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST (TEST) FOR GHANIANS.

by lanredahunsi February 16, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust –TEST – provides four year Full or Partial Scholarships to Needy but Bright Students to undertake new and/ or continuing Tertiary Education studies at Ghanaian Public Universities and Polytechnics in their own country.

The scholarship is currently open for current and new students to study at KNUST – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

The scholarship is opened to all brilliant but needy students (current and new) at KNUST – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

TEST for AFRICA is a UK Charitable Trust registered in 2008 by the UK Charity Commission (number 1124600). TEST aims to fund the further education of African students.

TEST for AFRICA was formed by a group of graduates from Linacre College, Oxford University together with Jennie Travers, who’s late husband John pioneered the formation of the charity Schools Around The World at his company, Cushman & Wakefield.

Its aim is to aid the social and economic development of Africa by enabling bright but needy students to receive undergraduate education at local public Universities and Polytechnics against their personal pledge to work for the benefit of their communities and their nation upon graduation.

Application Deadline

Fresh students who are yet to be admitted should submit their application forms directly to TEST for Ghana, least by the 30th August, 2013.
Renewal forms of previous beneficiaries should be submitted with an up-to-date result slip latest by the 31st May, 2013.

Application Forms

Application Form as New Applicants

Application Form to Renew Application

The Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust Scholarship Guidelines

For More Information Visit

www.testforghana.com

www.knust.edu.gh

February 16, 2013 0 comments

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Fellowships Social Entrepreneurship Youths

The 2013 YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship.

by lanredahunsi February 2, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

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

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

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February 2, 2013 0 comments

Doctoral Masters Scholarships Undergraduate

Quota Scheme Scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree in Norway.

by lanredahunsi January 23, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Quota Scheme Scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree students from Developing Countries at Universities in Norway 2013.

The Quota Scheme currently provides funding for a total of 1,100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia.

The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation at Norwegian institutions of higher education.

January 23, 2013 1 comment

Call for Applications Competition Contests

2013 Google Online Marketing Challenge. (global online marketing competition for students from higher education institutions around the world.)

by lanredahunsi January 20, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The Student and Professor Registration for the 2013 Google Online Marketing Challenge (GOMC 2013) is now open.

Student Registration Deadline: February 12, 2013 to May 10, 2013
Professor Registration Deadline: January 14, 2013 to May 3, 2013.

Now in its 6th year, the Google Online Marketing Challenge is a yearly global online marketing competition for students from higher education institutions around the world. Student teams develop and run a successful online advertising campaign through Google AdWords for a real business or non-profit organization, using US$250 budget provided by Google. Winning teams are selected by a panel of academics and Google, based on the success of their campaign.

January 20, 2013 0 comments

Benin Call for Applications Internships South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

World Heritage Internships in Benin, Kenya, South Africa: Application Deadline 31st January.

by lanredahunsi January 17, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

3-MONTH INTERNSHIPSDATES: 1 March – 31 May 2013 VENUE 1: Midrand, South Africa (AWHF)

VENUE 2: Mombasa, Kenya (CHDA)

VENUE 3: Porto-Novo, Benin (EPA)

ORGANISERS: The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), The Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (CHDA) and Ecole du Patrimoine Africain (EPA)FUNDING: Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African World Heritage Fund

Three internships will run simultaneously from 1 March to 31 May 2013 at AWHF in Midrand (South Africa), CHDA at Mombasa (Kenya) and EPA at Porto-Novo (Benin). AWHF was launched in 2006 to support African State Parties in implementing the UNESCO Convention on the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

EPA was established in 1998 and is a post-graduate university institution specialised in the preservation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage. CHDA, established in 2005, is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to the preservation, management and promotion of heritage in Africa.

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January 17, 2013 0 comments

Calls for Nominations Prize

The 2013 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value.

by lanredahunsi January 16, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Do you run an innovative programme, an inclusive business or a social enterprise in the area of nutrition, water, or rural development?

Get the chance to scale up your impact by nominating your initiative for the Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value.

The Prize is awarded every two years and helps innovative, commercially viable, and high impact initiatives achieve social scale and financial sustainability. The Laureate receives an investment of up to CHF 500 000 (approx. USD 530 000) to scale up or replicate his initiative.

January 16, 2013 0 comments

Awards Call for Applications

The 2013 Cartier Women’s Initiative Award.

by lanredahunsi January 4, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards are an international business plan competition created in 2006 by Cartier, the Women’s Forum, McKinsey & Company and INSEAD business school to identify, support and encourage projects by women entrepreneurs.

Women applicants are invited to apply for The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards to support women entrepreneurs to make women financially sustainable and responsible women-led start-ups, in all countries and industries. The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards aim to encourage the most vulnerable category of entrepreneurs in their most vulnerable phase: women entrepreneurs starting up.

The Award will be given to six laureates who will receive a year of coaching, US$20,000 in funding, valuable networking opportunities as well as media exposure.

Eligibility & Criteria–

January 4, 2013 0 comments

Doctoral Masters Scholarships Undergraduate

2013 Masaryk University scholarships.

by lanredahunsi December 17, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Masaryk University scholarships in support of talented students coming from developing countries and from countries undergoing the process of social and economic transformation (so-called third countries outside the OECD countries)

Scholarship Provider

Office for International Studies

Description

The object of the scholarships is to support talented international students coming from so-called third countries (outside OECD countries) enrolled in the Czech degree programmes taught at MU.

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December 17, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Fellowships

2013 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Programme.

by lanredahunsi December 17, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or the private sector. The Humphrey Program fosters a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the United States and the Fellows’ home countries.

The Program offers Fellows valuable opportunities for leadership development and professional engagement with Americans and their counterparts from many nations. More than 4,000 men and women have been honored as Humphrey Fellows since the program began in 1978. Approximately 200 Fellowships are awarded annually.

December 17, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Fellowships

The 2013 LEAP Africa Fellowship Programme.

by lanredahunsi December 14, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: January 14 2013

LEAP Africa is delighted to announce its LEAP Fellows Initiative. The initiative is a 3 – 4 month professional fellowship for individuals with under 5 years post graduate experience who have a passion for leadership development in Africa.

Fellows will serve full-time at LEAP Africa located in Lagos, Nigeria working on issues centred on leadership, business development and social change. The initiative is designed for Fellows to develop their leadership and research skills while sharing best practices.

December 14, 2012 0 comments

Fellowships Scholarships

The 2012/2013 Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme.

by lanredahunsi December 10, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

CLOSING DATE: 28th February 2013

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme (MNAUSS) has received support under the Africa-India strategic partnership for some special scholarships in the field of Agriculture for Africans working in African institutions of higher learning and research.

The Africa-India Capacity Building Scholarship Programme comprises:
1) Capacity Building Masters Degree Scholarship
2) Special University Lecturers PhD Fellowship Programme

December 10, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Call for Proposals

The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women.

by lanredahunsi December 7, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is a leading global grant-making mechanism exclusively dedicated to addressing
violence against women and girls in all its forms. It supports effective initiatives
that demonstrate that violence against women and girls can be systematically addressed, reduced and, with persistence, eliminated.

Each year, the UN Trust Fund launches and widely publicizes its Call for Proposals, soliciting applications focusing on addressing all forms of violence against women and girls. Ensuring that the core principles of an open, fair, transparent, competitive and merit-based process are maintained, the UN Trust Fund makes the Call for Proposals available in six languages, and solicits applications in English, French and Spanish. To date, the UN Trust Fund has delivered more than 86 million to 351 initiatives in 128 countries and territories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yFgoO-mki8

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December 7, 2012 3 comments

Internships

The KPMG Nigeria Internship Programme.

by lanredahunsi December 6, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

KPMG Nigeria is seeking applications from ambitious and focused candidates for the KPMG Nigeria Internship Programme.

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At KPMG, qualified undergraduate and graduate student interns get the opportunity to work in a conducive and challenging environment that presents practical insights into various businesses. The interns acquire useful skills and competencies in preparation for future employment opportunities.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, KPMG interns are given the opportunity to work in challenging assignments in our Audit, Advisory, Tax & Regulatory Divisions. Excellent opportunities also exist with our Central Services Division (Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounts, ITS and Facilities)

December 6, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Doctoral

The 2013 Academic Council on the United Nations System Dissertation Award.

by lanredahunsi December 6, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The ACUNS Dissertation Award recognizes students of extraordinary potential who are writing graduate-level dissertations on topics related to the United Nations system, including areas central to the organizations work such as social justice and development, economic and social issues, human rights, women’s rights, humanitarianism, international peace and security, international criminal law, the environment, and the international financial architecture.

Eligible candidates may be citizens of any country and must be at the dissertation-writing stage of a Ph.D., J.S.D. or LL.M. level and engaged in the writing stage of their program.

The Award is in the amount of $1,500 US. The winner is encouraged to attend and to present her/his research at the 2013 ACUNS Annual Meeting, and will receive an additional $500 reimbursement of costs after she/he does so.The winner will be notified by February 15, 2013. Due to the large volume of applicants, the Secretariat will contact only the Award winner. Details of the winning research project will be posted on the ACUNS website after February 15 2013, and if in attendance the winner will be introduced at the ACUNS Annual Meeting at Lund University, Sweden, June 17 – 19, 2013.

The winner is encouraged to submit some written product to the academic journal, *Global Governance*, though use of any materials remains at the discretion of the journal editorial team.

*Applications must be received in full by Thursday, January 31, 2013.

*An on-line application form can be found at www.acuns.org and must include all of the following:

– Dissertation proposal, a representative dissertation chapter, or a description of the research of no more than 25 pages in length; – Curriculum vitae; and

– Two letters of recommendation from the applicant’s doctoral advisor or a faculty member who knows his/her work. Recommendation letters can be uploaded online at: http://acuns.org/programsandissertati/

You will be notified by the online system when each recommendation letter is uploaded by your reference. Please note that incomplete applications not be considered.

December 6, 2012 0 comments

Awards

The Google Global Impact Award.

by lanredahunsi December 6, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The Global Impact Awards support organizations using technology and innovative approaches to tackle some of the world’s toughest human challenges. Google is looking for nimble, entrepreneurial organizations that have a specific project that tests a big idea and a brilliant team with a healthy disregard for the impossible.

From real-time sensors that monitor clean water to DNA barcoding that stops wildlife trafficking, our first round of awards provides $23 million to seven organizations changing the world.

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December 6, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Competition

The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition.

by lanredahunsi November 28, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The Singapore Management University invites applications for the seventh biennial Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, named after Singapore’s Minister Mentor, widely acknowledged as a thinker and a global visionary.

The Competition is organised specially for undergraduate, college and polytechnic students around the world, the competition continues to be a platform for entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Participants will be able to showcase their business plans and entrepreneurial talents on a global stage, attract seed funding to further their business ambitions as well as extend their network of friends and business contacts through the Competition.

Participants stand to win up to US$60,000 in cash, prizes and business development opportunities. Overseas finalists will receive 5-night hotel stay in Singapore for 2 core team members.

SMU’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is the organiser of the competition together with SMU students.

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November 28, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Scholarships

The 2013/2014 University of Cattolica Africa Scholarship.

by lanredahunsi November 15, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at UCSC’s Milan, Piacenza and Cremona Campuses.

Students, either citizens or residents, of all African countries may apply for these scholarships that are applicable only for the following degree programs taught in English:

The Cattolica Africa Scholarship consists of 2 programs:

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November 15, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Fellowships

The 2013 Thiel Fellowship.

by lanredahunsi November 13, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Thiel Fellowships provide two-year grants of $100,000 to twenty people under 20 years of age so that they can leave the classroom and pursue innovation.

Since the Thiel Fellowship began in 2011, more than forty young people have been awarded fellowships for project ideas in fields ranging from nuclear and alternative energy, to robotics and biotechnology, to finance, 3D printing, gaming, and software.

November 13, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Fellowships

The 2013/2014 CCAPS Pre-doctoral Fellowship

by lanredahunsi November 13, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) program at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will offer up to three fellowships for the 2013-2014 academic year.

The CCAPS fellowship aims to support the development of the next generation of researchers and thought leaders on the topic of climate change and political stability in Africa. Fellows are encouraged to present their research within and outside the Robert S. Strauss Center, collaborate on papers or projects with other fellows and faculty, participate in CCAPS research activities, attend and take an active role in CCAPS and Strauss Center seminars and conferences,
and immerse themselves in the greater University community during their appointment.

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November 13, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications

The 2013 Kinship Conservation Fellowship.

by lanredahunsi November 13, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Kinship Conservation Fellows offers a month-long, in-residence training to equip midcareer conservation practitioners with the tools they need to implement their ideas and achieve positive impact.

Using market-based conservation case studies and specialized leadership training, Fellows move beyond theory to arrive at real-world solutions.
As a Fellow, you’ll join a dynamic community of thought leaders working to create lasting change. With a focus on peer learning, problem solving, and innovation, Kinship’s intensive training program will help you to advance your conservation goals.

Kinship Fellows Program Overview
• Training in the implementation of market-based tools
• Core instruction in leadership, communication, and business and finance principles
• Inclusion in a global Fellows community
• Month-long in-residence program

November 13, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications

The 2013/2014 Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme.

by lanredahunsi November 12, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The University of Cambridge will offer, via the Cambridge Trusts, approximately 80 Cambridge International Scholarships to Overseas Students who embark on a research course in the next academical year. The awards will be made on a competitive basis to those applicants considered by their departments to be the most outstanding.

Value of the Award

Each award will underwrite the full cost of fees and maintenance for the duration of the course.

Duration of the Award

The award has a maximum duration of three years and is available to all students who will be registered for a three year research programme, leading to the PhD (including CPGS), that starts in the next academical year.

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November 12, 2012 0 comments

Scholarships

The School of African Microfinance Scholarship Programme.

by lanredahunsi November 8, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

For the fifth year, The MasterCard Foundation, in conjunction with the School of African Microfinance awarded scholarships to qualified applicants to attend School of African Microfinance 2012 training. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program made it possible for organizations and individuals without own financial possibilities to attend SAM 2012 by providing scholarships for tuition fee, accommodation and travel costs.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is dedicated to expanding the capacity of microfinance practitioners, with particular focus on middle management and to increase institutional leadership among women and under-represented populations.

If you qualify under one or more of the following categories, you are encouraged to apply:

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November 8, 2012 0 comments

Doctoral Scholarships

The IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme!

by lanredahunsi November 7, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

As one of its contributions to development co-operation, KU Leuven offers each academic year scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium.

Also commonly referred to as the IRO scholarships (IRO in Dutch stands for Interfacultaire Raad voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking), this scholarship programme has supported more than sixty Ph.D. graduates over the past five years. After obtaining their doctorates at KU Leuven, these Ph.D. holders are now valorising their degrees in their home countries either in university academic research or in various sectors of industry.

Essential to the application for the IRO scholarship and to completing a doctoral programme successfully is the choice of a good doctoral research topic and supervisor. New applicants are now provided two alternatives: either by selecting amongst the faculty research topics offered by the doctoral schools or by submitting their own personal research proposal.

November 7, 2012 0 comments

Trainings and Conferences

Call for Applications: The 2013 Global Environments Summer Academy

by lanredahunsi November 7, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Since 2011, GDF has organised the yearly Global Environments Summer Academy (GESA) in collaboration with the Rachel Carson Centre in Munich. The Academy is designed to broaden and deepen the knowledge, networking, and communication skills of postgraduate students and professionals who are concerned about the human dimensions of environmental challenges.

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November 7, 2012 0 comments

Call for Applications Fellowships

The 2013/2015 Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellowship Programme

by lanredahunsi November 2, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Title of Post: Post-doctoral Fellowships in the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Programme
Number of posts: Up to 6
Status: Visiting Research Fellow
Stipend: GBP35,760 p.a. (year 1 in Oxford)
USD56,500 p.a. (year 2 in Princeton)*

fellowships to work on global governance and the role of developing and emerging countries in the world political economy. Up to six such fellowships will be awarded to start in September 2013, for a year’s study at the Global Economic Governance Programme, University College, Oxford followed by a year at Niehaus Centre for Globalization and Governance, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University. Post-holders will be provided with appropriate stipends sufficient to cover full living costs.

November 2, 2012 0 comments

Trainings and Conferences

The ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum.

by lanredahunsi November 1, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Forty-three percent of the world’s population is currently under 25 – and the number of young people is rising fastest in those parts of the world with the lowest economic growth. The ICPD Programme of Action made the needs of youth a priority and yet in all countries of the world, progress on youth issues is lagging.

Depsite their enormous stake in the future, youth voices have not been part of the mainstrean development debate. The ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum, in Bali from Dec 4-6 2012 aims to address this. Through a partnership of UN agencies, young people, civil society and the private sector the Forum aims to translate the participatory goals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development into a sustainable youth advocacy movement.

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Call for Applications

The 2013 Microsoft Imagine Cup.

by lanredahunsi October 30, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is the world’s most prestigious student technology competition, bringing together student innovators from all over the world. If you have a great idea for a new app, bring it to life through Imagine Cup. With Microsoft resources and support, you can make a great app and win travel and cash prizes!

Microsoft has organized its Imagine Cup student technology competition for the last 10 years . Students ages 16 and older can now register for their national events and the winners of these local events will be flown to St. Petersburg, Russia, where the worldwide finals will take place from July 8 to 11 2013

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Jobs

African Leadership Academy: Careers & Internships Associate – West Africa (Francophone).

by lanredahunsi October 30, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

African Leadership Academy seeks to transform Africa by identifying,developing, and connecting the next generation of African leaders.

Job Description

To manage the careers and internships placements for West Africa as per the Careers and Internships annual calendar.
To develop and maintain excellent relationships with partner organizations in West Africa for careers and Internships purposes.
To develop other key ALA relationships with donors and foundations in francophone West Africa including francophone diaspora and friends of Africa in Europe in order to raise awareness of ALA and its programs.
To develop and maintain excellent knowledge of ALA’s West African students and graduates so as to best place them into internship and career opportunities.

October 30, 2012 0 comments

Contests

The Click About It Worldwide Photography Competition

by lanredahunsi October 27, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

CLICK ABOUT IT is a series of international photography competitions organized by the European Journalism Centre (EJC) in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Since its launch in 2010, the competition has featured inspiring and insightful photography from professional and amateur photographers across the world.

The CLICK series aims to create a mosaic of images from all corners of the globe to showcase how local communities and people are striving to survive in the ever-changing society.

The theme of this year’s competition – CLICK4 – is “Crises & Disasters”.

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Fellowships

Call for Applications: The 2013 Unreasonable Institute Fellowship.

by lanredahunsi October 22, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Each year, the unreasonble Institute unites 10-30 entrepreneurs (called “Unreasonable Fellows”) from every corner of the globe to live under the same roof for six weeks in Boulder, Colorado. These entrepreneurs receive training from 50 world-class mentors, ranging from a Time Magazine Hero of the Planet, to the head of user experience at Google X, to an entrepreneur who’s enabled over 20 million farmers to move out of poverty. In the process, they form relationships with 25 investment funds, receive legal advice & design consulting, and pitch to hundreds of potential investors at the end of the Institute. The goal is to accelerate these ventures so they can scale to meet the needs of at least one million people each.

The 2013 Institute will be open to teams (for the first time ever), and it will run from June 12th – July 24th, 2013.

Eligibility Criteria

You should be able to answer YES to the following questions in order to apply:

Is your venture addressing a massive social or environmental problem? By social or environmental problem, we mean things like global poverty, the spread of infectious disease, the oppression of women, etc.
Do you have a relentless entrepreneurial spirit and are you hungry to ensure your venture reaches global scale?
Are you a Founder or Co-Founder of your organization?
Are you able to make key, high-level, direction-shifting decisions (such as investment and major partnerships) on behalf of your organization? Typically, this is the role of a President or CEO, but doesn’t necessarily have to be.
Are you currently working full-time on the development of your venture? A full-time commitment is defined as a minimum of 40 hours per week.
If accepted, will you be able to attend the ENTIRE Unreasonable Institute from June 11th – July 25th, 2013 with no more than 4 days absence?
Do you have at least one team member who is currently full-time and will continue to work full-time on your venture while you are at the Unreasonable Institute? A full-time commitment is defined as a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Is your venture a for-profit company? While in the past we’ve worked with both non-profits and for-profits, we’ll only be accepting for-profit ventures for our 2013 Institute.
Are you preparing to scale? We do not select ventures at an idea stage. We are looking for ventures with a demonstrable impact and a business model that works.
Has your venture generated at least $1 in revenue from selling a core product or service? Although we make some exceptions to this criterion, we plan to select almost entirely ventures that have generated at least $1 in revenue. Why? We are looking for ventures that have market validation for their solutions and a strong business core as indicators of scalability. If you don’t have revenue you will have to demonstrate strong validation for your solution some other way.
Can you read, write, and speak in English fluently?
Are you 18 years of age or older?

If you Meet the Eligibility Criteria Begin Your Application by Following this Link : The Unreasonable InstituteAll the Best ~ OFA.

October 22, 2012 0 comments

Awards

Siemens | Stiftung Empowering People Award

by lanredahunsi October 15, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The Siemens Stiftung has initiated a worldwide competition to identify and present appropriate technical solutions for developmental activities. Held to directly bring together low tech innovations for basic supply problems in developing countries, these innovations should be implemented with the resources at hand in the regions. The project also aims to build up a database of inventions that is accessible to actors in developmental cooperation at a later date.

The Award

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Internships

The Harambe Egon Zehnder Internship

by lanredahunsi October 15, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

AFRICA SUMMER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY
10 Week Stipend | Based in London Office | 1 Week Independent Study

Candidate Qualification

Level of Education : Master’s Level
Region of Study : Preferably UK
County of Origin : Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably East Africa, Nigeria or South Africa
Field of Study Preferences : Business Administration (MBA) Stipend, Travel

Internship Benefits

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Competition Contests

The 2012 Retail Innovation Challenge – The Elevator Competition

by lanredahunsi October 14, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

Students will be the stars of the November 16th Retail 2020 Conference and have the opportunity network with executives from major industry players. This is a place where the world’s best corporate retail innovators meet the world’s best student innovators.

The 20 teams with the best ideas get invited to beautiful Winston Salem, North Carolina for the conference and competition. As a bonus, we’ll even pay for room and board.

On the day of the event, each team will deliver two separate two-minute pitches while literally riding in an elevator! Don’t let the cameras psych you out because your pitch will be uploaded to the web in almost real-time for the online community to view. A special prize goes to the fan favorite.

The best five innovation ideas get invited to the Board Room for a 20 minute formal presentation. Top three ideas win cash prizes. First prize is $30,000. Awards will be presented at the evening gala. Don’t forget to stick around for the after party!

What do I need to do to enter the competition?

Get an all-star team of 2-5 students.
Come up with an amazing retail innovation idea.
Generate a business model. This website may be very helpful. Want a winning idea? Test your model assumptions.
Write a compelling summary of your idea and business model (must be less than 5 pages).
Register for the competition by October 19th .

October 14, 2012 0 comments

Jobs

Latest Opportunities at the African Union Commission

by lanredahunsi October 11, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The African Union Commission acts as the executive/administrative branch or secretariat of the African Union. It consists of a number of Commissioners dealing with different areas of policy. The African Union Commission is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Check Out the Latest Job Opportunities at the African Union Commission

October 11, 2012 8 comments

Internships

The 2013 Google Africa Intern Trainee Program – Zurich

by lanredahunsi October 8, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

The role: 2013 Software Engineer Intern, Africa Trainee Program

Google’s software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how millions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Googles’ ambitions reach far beyond just Search. Googles’ products need to handle information at the the scale of the web. Google is looking for ideas from every area of computer science, including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you work on a small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward. As a key member of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions.

Responsibilities:

October 8, 2012 0 comments

Scholarships

2013 Marie Colvin Scholarship

by lanredahunsi September 26, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

A one-year scholarship in honour of the outstanding Sunday Times foreign correspondent who was killed this year on assignment in Syria.

The Sunday Times is looking for future foreign correspondents to apply for this one-year scholarship.

You will have practical experience of print journalism and digital media and a proven interest in foreign affairs. Candidates may be of any nationality but must have excellent English and the right to work in the UK.

September 26, 2012 0 comments

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