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UK-SA Tech Hub Future Females Business School Tech Program 2021 for South African based Female Entrepreneurs (Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 16th 2021

The Future Females Business School, in partnership with UK-South Africa Tech Hub, is a leading programme that offers funded spots to South Africa female entrepreneurs building tech-based businesses and creating impact in their communities.

The UK-South Africa Tech Hub forms part of the International Tech Hub network delivered by DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport), under a UK government initiative designed to promote digital inclusion and inclusive growth of the digital ecosystems in partner countries. Alongside South Africa, there are hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, India, Indonesia and Brazil.


The International Tech Hubs are expert teams which work to stimulate local digital economies, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between local tech sectors and international businesses. Through the Hubs’ activities, entrepreneurs and founders, acquire the skills, resource and support needed to turbocharge their entrepreneurial journey.

Future Females Business School Programme

  • The three-month programme is for female entrepreneurs with an idea or early-stage business, ready to upskill and utilise technology to bring their businesses to life.
  • Are you a South African based female entrepreneur looking to develop the next big app or launch an innovative online platform?
  • Are you passionate about technology and are you looking to build a business that would create a positive social impact and benefit your community?
  • Then this programme is for you. It’s been designed to give you the clarity, vision and ability to focus and execute the right strategies, that will build your thriving tech dream business.
  • If you’re ready to become a successful small business owner, to get out of your own way, and to embrace not only serious profit but also the lifestyle you want to live, all with the support and guidance of experts who have done it all before – hit apply!

Benefits

MONTH 1: BUILD

  • Get clear on your purpose and vision
  • ​Uncover your high-value customers
  • ​Document a profitable business plan
  • ​Build an irresistible & unique brand
  • ​Create a high-converting website

MONTH 2: SELL

  • ​Grow your email list
  • ​Create valuable, engaging content
  • ​Build your social influence
  • ​Sell with confidence Increase sales & profits

MONTH 3: SCALE

  • Become more productive
  • ​Make smarter business decisions
  • ​ Maximise your tools & systems
  • ​Scale your business
  • ​Plan for your future

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UK-SA Tech Hub Future Females Business School Tech Program 2021

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African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) 2017 Master’s Degree & Internship Program for Africans (Fully Funded to Japan).

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Application Deadline: October 28th 2016

Master’s Degree and Internship Program of the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) Batch Four

At the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), held in Yokohama in 2013, Japan’s Government stated its policy of promoting support for the ongoing dynamic growth of Africa with stronger public-private partnerships. In his speech, Japanese Prime Minister Abe announced the “African Business Education Initiative for Youth (hereafter, referred to as the “ABE Initiative”), a strategic five-year plan providing 1,000 youths in Africa with opportunities to study at Japanese universities as well as do internships at Japanese enterprises. Prior to the TICAD V, Japanese industries, including the Federation of Economic Organizations (KEIDANREN) and the Japanese government, had made a joint recommendation for TICAD V at “Public-Private Council for the Promotion of TICADV”.

These bodies pointed out that there is a need for human resource development in both private and public sectors of Africa in order to cultivate a strong human network between Japan and Africa. The recommendation also mentioned the significance of increasing the number of African people visiting Japan, as well as increasing awareness among Africans regarding the efficiency of Japanese technologies and systems of enterprises. The ABE Initiative was launched based on this recommendation.

JICA has been appointed to implement a master’s degree and internship program within the ABE initiative framework developed for countries whose official requests have been approved by the Government of Japan.

Objective

The objective of the ABE Initiative master’s degree and internship program is to support young personnel who have the potential to contribute to the development of industries in Africa. This program offers opportunities for young African men and women to study at master’s courses in Japanese universities as international students (hereafter referred to as participants) and experience internships at Japanese enterprises.

The aim is for them to develop effective skills in order for them to contribute to various fields. Beyond acquisition of skills and knowledge, this program also intends to cultivate excellent personnel who can recognize and understand the contexts of Japanese society and systems of Japanese enterprises. The expected outcome of the program is a network of potential contributors to the development of African industries who will also lead Japanese businesses to engage further in economic activities in Africa.

Target Participants

Target participants are from among the following three types of personnel.

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

Eligible applicants

    1. Citizens of one of the 54 African countries
    2. Between 22 and 39 years old (as of April 1st in the year of you arrival in Japan)
    3. A bachelor’s degree
    4. Applicants from government sectors/ educators who have both of the following:

-At least 6 months working experience at their current organization -Permission from their current organization to apply

  1. Have adequate English proficiency, both in written and oral communication (IELTS score of over 5.5 is preferred)
  2. Clearly understand the objective of this program and have a strong will to contribute to the industrial development of their country while broadening and strengthening the linkage between their country and Japan
  3. Not currently applying or planning to apply to scholarship programs offered by other organizations
  4. Have good health condition, both physically and mentally, to complete the program

Number of Participants/ Durations

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

  • 1st batch (arrival in Japan in 2014): 150 participants from 9 countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania)
  • 2nd batch (arrival in Japan in 2015): 350 participants from 54 African countries
  • 3rd batch (arrival in Japan in 2016): 300 participants from 54 African countries
  • 4th batch (arrival in Japan in 2017): 100 participants from 54 African countries

It is expected that the duration of stay in Japan will be a maximum of 3 years. (6 months as a research student, 2 years as a student for master course and 6 months as an intern)

Benefits:

JICA will provide the following expenses for participant of the program which is equivalent
to similar JICA schemes.

  •  Tuition at Japanese university master’s degree programs (and research student)
  • Allowances for living expenses, outfit, shipping etc.
  • A round-trip airfare
  • Expenses for support programs during the study in Japan, including the costs of
    observation tours and internship
    Other costs should be covered by the participants’ organizations or other individuals.
    *Participants are not allowed to work while their stay in Japan.
    *To invite family to Japan (spouse and children only), Participants should be responsible for all expenses, necessary procedure by themself. JICA does not provide any support or additional financial assistance except issuing necessary documents for the process. JICA strongly recommend inviting family AFTER 6 MONTHS upon arrival in Japan.

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Duration

  • Overall Program : November, 2013 – October, 2021 (total 8 years)
  • Participants will be dispatched to Japan in 4 groups over the course of 4 years. Participants will be dispatched in September each year from 2014 to 2017. A single participant is allowed to stay in Japan up to 3 years including as a research student and internship period.
  •  4th Batch participant group’s stay in  Japan
    Standard Timetable
    September, 2017 – September, 2020
    – 6 months as a research student if necessary
    – 1 or 2 years as a master’s student
    – About 2 weeks internship in summer break for all participants and up to 6 months internship after graduation if needed

Internship at Japanese Private Companies

  • All participants are expected to do internships at Japanese companies during summer
    break. The participants from “private sector” category (and those who wish to participate from other categories) are also expected to do internship up to 6 months after graduation of master’s courses. Internship programs are carried out in English.

Application Documents for the 4th Batch

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) 2017

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2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: November 11th 2015

The Young African Leadership Initiative 2016 = Six-week leadership and Mentoring Program plus a chance to interact with Pres. Barack

The 2016 YALI Fellowship will train 1,000 young African leaders across three tracks, which include business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership and public management. The 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship is a six-weeks in-depth academic and leadership training at 20 top American universities.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The Fellowship provides 1,000 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. higher education institution with support for professional development after they return home.

In the summer of 2016, the Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring 1,000 young African leaders to the United States for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
  • Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  • Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Individuals residing in Eritrea and Zimbabwe may not apply to the Public Management track. Residents of Sudan may only apply for the Civic Leadership track.

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Selection Criteria:

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

  • A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
  • A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.

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Selection Process

  • The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.
  • Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries.
  • If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify eligibility.

 

Application Timeline:

  • October 1, 2015: Application opens
  • November 11, 2015: Application closes
  • January-February 2016: Semifinalists interviewed by local U.S. Embassies and Consulates
  • March 2016: Applicants are notified of their status
  • April-May 2016: Visa processing for finalists
  • Mid-June 2016: Fellowship starts in the United States

P.S. If you are looking for more information about the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship application, stay tuned to the YALI Network Facebook page for more details on an upcoming #YALICHAT from October 7-9th.

Apply Now for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

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International Youth Action Against Terrorism CVE YOUTH BLAST 2015, Nairobi Kenya

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Registration Deadline: 22nd October 2015

What: The CVE Youth Blast
When: Saturday 24th October 2015 08:00 hrs. to 14:00 hrs.
Where: Kenyatta University (School of Law – Parklands Campus), Nairobi (Kenya)

The International Youth Action Against Terrorism cordially invites you to the 2015 edition of the CVE YOUTH BLAST on Saturday 24th October 2015, Kenyatta University (School of Law – Parklands Campus), Nairobi (Kenya) from 08:00 hrs. to 14:00 hrs.
The CVE Youth Blast is the official Pre-Conference event for the International Youths Conference on Counter-Terrorism, expected to draw 300 youth participants. As the maiden International Youths Conference on Counter-Terrorism (IYCCT 1 Nairobi, Kenya – February 2016) will set out to bring together the global youths’ resolve on Countering Violent Extremism, we take this opportunity to reinstate the agenda of Youths inclusion in the Global CVE Process, giving youths a further pre-conference chance to outline their position and present recommendations.
We believe that including youths in the pursuit of peaceful and inclusive societies free of Violent Extremism must remain one of the central aims for which CVE policies are created globally.

This is on account of the inextricable link between the increasing number of youths joining extremist groups, and the increasing threat of such terror groups.
The CVE Youth Blast will involve interactive discussions on the 3 focus areas as below mentioned where the topic guest speakers are asked questions as they engage with the event participants in the audience section, facilitated by a moderator for each plenary session. The expected outcomes will be recommendations moving forward on the focus areas.
In addition to building capacity, strategizing and planning for the IYCCT 1, the CVE Youth Blast will create a platform for young people to share experiences and solutions related to radicalization. It is expected to advance an environment that will help to forge strategic CVE partnerships and cooperation, develop a knowledge base of activities, initiatives and best practices, and strengthen the Youths CVE strategy to ensure the continued participation of young people in these processes.
Side Events
•    Launch of the IYAAT Online Radio;
•    Validation workshop (The IYAAT’s report on Global Youth Consultations on CVE).
Event focus Topics
Before the commence of the plenary sessions, there will be the official launch of the IYAAT Online Radio at the event, going live on air officially. The plenary sessions will therefore be aired live on the IYAAT Online Radio at the event.
To deliver on the three focus areas, Guest Speakers will be invited to address the participants on each of the following topics:
Social Media solutions, Strategic Communications for CVE
Facilitator: Ms. Patricia Ngare
Guest Speakers for this plenary session are:
•    Ms. Fatma Ahmed (Albany Associates, UK);
•    Mr. Boniface Gor (Onward, Kenya);
•    Ms. Quinter Odongo (Kenya);
•    Ms. Scheaffer Okore (Siasa Place, Kenya);
•    Ms. Stella Nderitu (Dada Power, Kenya);
•    Mr. Enock Alumasi Makanga (Impact Management Solutions Africa).

Youths Personal Development
Facilitator: Ms. Victoria Malowa
Guest Speakers for this plenary session are:
•    Mr. Lanre Dahunsi (Opportunities for Africans, Nigeria);
•    Mr. Lone Felix (ADDO Africa, Kenya);
•    Ms. Jackie Mwangi (Kenya);
•    Mr. Emmanuel Wakana (YELI Burundi, Burundi);
•    Ms. Khadijah Said A. Thani (Kenya)
•    Mr. Mohamed Dakane (Kenya)

Effective Policy making and Community Engagement in CVE
Facilitator: Ms. Corazon Hagono
Guest Speakers for this plenary session are:
•    Dr. Melissa Finn (Balsillie School of International Affairs, Canada)
•    Dr. Damaris Manyange (NCTC, Kenya)
•    Ms. Joyce Muthoni (Kenyatta University, Kenya)
•    Mr. Rashid Gatambia (Kenya);
•    Mr. Charles Omondi (911 Group, Kenya);
•    Mr. Mohammed Kisirisia (AFFCAD, Uganda).

E- Participation
During the CVE Youth Blast, strong emphasis will be placed on E-Participation to increase the participation of youths off the event location, and to mobilize youth groups across the world to take local action in support of CVE process, and the IYCCT 1.
A collaborative team will work to ensure a maximum number of people, on and off venue, are aware of the activities transpiring, and able to engage with them the sessions will be live streamed using Google Hangout, allowing on-line participants to both watch and engage in the sessions.
Recordings of these sessions will later be hosted on the YouTube website. The event’s social media hashtag is #CVEYouthBlast.

Register: http://www.iyaat.org/youthblast/

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2015/2016 Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme for Nigerians

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Application Deadline: June 19th 2015

Nigerian Agip Exploration limited (NAE), on behalf of the NNPC/nae/ Oando PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Community Investment (Cl) programme.

Only candidates with offer of Post graduate admission in disciplines related to the following areas should apply:

  • Geosciences
  • Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, SubSea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
    Petroleum Economics
  • Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

To qualify for 2015/2016 nae post graduate scholarship award scheme, the applicants MUST:

– Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelors degree from a recognized Nigerian University.
– Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas University (based on the category being applied for) for a one year Masters Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed here.
– Not be above 28 years of age by December 2015.
– Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
– Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the qualifying test via SMS text and e-mail.

– ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test
– Strict compliance with above guidelines is required
– Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from nae and other companies and agencies are not eligible
– Employees of nae and other affiliate companies and their dependants are not eligible

How To Apply
Candidates should have the following documents before starting the application process:

-Clear scanned copies of the following documents:
-Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old
-Valid International Passport Data Page (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2015)
-Provisional admission letter for post graduate studies 2015/2016 session – National/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application form.
-First Degree Certificate
-NYSC Discharge Certificate
-Label the scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mix up during upload.
-Attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme

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2015 Mauritius-Africa Scholarships for Africans to study in Mauritius.

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Application Deadline: June 30 2015
The Government of Mauritius is offering scholarships to 50 students from African States for full time undergraduate studies at any public tertiary education institution duly registered with the Tertiary Education Commission.
The Scholarship will cover a grant of up to MUR 100,000 per academic year for the duration of the programme to each student to cover costs of university fees and charges, economy class air fare from and to the country of origin of the student by the most economical route at the start and end of the studies, and a monthly stipend of MUR 8,300 for subsistence allowance.
Scholarship Worth:The Scholarship will cover:(i) a monthly living allowance of MUR 8,300,
(ii) tuition fees up to MUR 100,000 yearly , and
(iii) Student airfare (economy class) by the most economical route to and from Mauritius at the start and the end of the studies
Eligibility Requirements:

  • Candidates must have secured a conditional offer for an on-campus undergraduate programme on a full-time basis at a public tertiary education institution.
  • Be resident citizens of a member state of the African Union.
  • Scholarships shall not be awarded for:
  • top-up degree programmes;
  • foundation programmes; and
  • (mixed modes (distance and on-campus learning)
  • The duration of the award will be up to four years and the age limit for eligibility is above 18 years and below 25 years

Application Documents:
All the supporting documents must be certified true copies of the original documents by a government body in the recipient country.

  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Certified copies of all academic qualification certificates and mark sheets
  • Certified copies of the relevant pages of your passport (showing photograph, name, contact details, dates of issue and of expiry and place of issue).
  • Please ensure that the passport is valid for the duration of the course being applied for.
  • If in employment, a current job description outlining your responsibilities and duties
  • An updated curriculum vitae
  • An offer of course from a registered public Tertiary Education Institution (TEI) in Mauritius
  • Medical certificate certifying that applicant is exempt of contagious diseases

 

Application Form:

Download and Fill Out the Application Form

Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research
MITD House
Phoenix
Mauritius
Tel: (230) 601 5200
Fax: 6975346
Website: www.ministry-education.govmu.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mauritius-Africa Scholarships 

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2015 Vistula International Art and Design Competition (Scholarships for International Students to study in Poland)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: May 17th 2015

Applications are now open for the 2015 Scholarships for International Students at Group of Vistula Universities, Poland. The universities are offering up to 10 scholarships for International Students to pursue BA (Bachelor) programme. Scholarships are awarded in the field of Art, Design, Economy, Business, Management, Philology.

This scholarship is awarded through the competition “Perspective” organized by the universities, where the main prize is 100% scholarship for any BA program at the Group of Universities Vistula in Warsaw, Poland.

Criteria

  • The competition is addressed to the pupils of all the upper secondary schools in Poland and their equivalents outside the Polish borders.
  • In the competition may only participate persons of legal age (on the date of the receipt of the Competition Works by the Organizer) having full legal capacity.
  • Applicants from all nationalities are eligible for this scholarship.
  • Technical Requirements for the scholarship:

Each of the authors can submit from 1 to 3 Works, digitalized in a files with the following parameters:

a) JPG format,

b) sRGB profile,

c) the maximum dimension of the long side – 1600 pix.,

d) the size of the file cannot exceed 1.5 MB.

  • CATEGORIESThe subject of the competition are:
  • Photographic works,
  • Works of art,
  • Architectural visualizations related with the theme of the competition.

 

Theme

The theme of the competition is the PERSPECTIVE, that is a method of space on the surface presentation, but also in a broader sense: social, historical, metaphysical. Let your imagination free and unleash your creativity, show us your perspective

Prizes

The total sum of the prizes in the competition is  100,000.00 PLN. It is possible to win educational scholarships and art workshops… but the prize is also the perspective of development, it’s a chance, it’s an opportunity to make dreams come true. Look on the competition individually, see your perspective.


First Prize

  • Educational scholarship equivalent to 25,000.00 PLN. (twenty-five thousand Polish zlotys):
  • Participation in a 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria
  • A cash award of 700,00 PLN (seven hundred Polish zlotys)

Second Prize

  • Educational scholarship equivalent to 15,000.00 PLN (fifteen thousand Polish zlotys)
  • Participation in the 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria
  • A cash award of 500,00 PLN. (five hundred Polish zlotys)

Third Prize

  • Educational scholarship equivalent to 5,000.00 PLN (five thousand Polish zlotys)
  • Participation in the 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria
  • A cash award of 400,00 PLN (four hundred Polish zlotys)

Distinctions

  • Participation in the 7-day art workshop (photography, drawing, painting), organized by the Organiser in July or August 2015, in the resort http://www.osrodekogonki.pl in Masuria – for 7 people
  • 10% discount on the amount of the paid tuition fee for the first period of learning for all persons who qualify for the second stage and decide to participate in bachelor studies in the academic year 2015/16 in the Vistula Group of Universities
To Apply: Fill Out the Application Form
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the  Vistula International Art and Design Competition
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2015 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate East Africa Future Leaders Programme, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,

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Application Deadline: May 8th 2015

Future Leaders Programme – East Africa Cluster
Requisition ID:    111857
Position:    Graduate Development Programs
Open date:    Apr 23, 2015 3:10:38 PM
Functional area:    Commercial
Location:    Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Required degrees:
Relocation:    Not Indicated

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is seeking graduates to join both our Pharmaceutical Commercial Graduate Programme commencing in September 2015.

The aim of the GSK Future Leaders programme is clear. GSK expects you to become a leader – both within its business and in your own professional field. GSK will give you the structured training, differentiated development, experiences and opportunities you need to succeed at the very top. So you can help us to make a bigger, more positive impact on the world.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leading research based pharmaceutical and health-care companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

  • Academic excellence with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven leadership ability and initiative.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Fluent in English (Written & Spoken)

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy

What will the programme be like?

  • The commercial programmes will stimulate your early career development through broad-ranging experiences.
  • Your development will come through challenging job rotations, supported by formal learning and coaching.
  • GSK give you a breadth of experience across the key areas of our commercial business, including marketing, sales and customer management.
  • You will attend a number of ‘core’ training courses and also have the opportunity to shape your development and attend courses that are specific to your needs and interests.
  • From the start, our challenging rotations will help you deliver the standards of commercial excellence we’d expect from a future leader.

Where can I work?

  • The successful candidate will be highly mobile as they will support the East Africa Cluster markets including, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and  Djibouti.What do I need to succeed?Whatever your degree, you’ll need ambition, commercial awareness and a self-motivated, proactive approach.
  • GSK is looking for clear, effective communicators who can quickly build a rapport with a wide range of people.
  • It’s also important that you can adapt to change and keep focused when the pressure is on. While you have the drive and confidence to trust your own judgement, you’re a real team player who actively collaborates with others.
  • In addition, you’ll need an analytical mind, a talent for multi-tasking and the ability to influence othersApplication Advice:Essential programme criteria.
  • Please ensure before submitting your application that you meet the essential criteria for the programme that you are applying to and that you provide this information accurately.
  • Please note that if you do not meet the essential requirements of the programme that you may receive an automatic response declining your application.Online Testing
  • As part of our selection process, we may ask you to complete between one and four online assessments.
  • You will receive an email from us with a link to a personalized ‘my assessment’ homepage where you can access your first assessment.
  • Please note you will be given 3 days from receipt of this email to complete your first assessment.
  • If you don’t complete the assessment with the three days, it will expire and your participation in our selection process will come to an end.

Apply Now for the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate East Africa Future Leaders Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate East Africa Future Leaders Programme

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2016/2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals, USA (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

What: A Program for young and mid-career professionals sponsored by the US. Department of State

The Humphrey Program brings young and mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars.

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Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the Program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. If you are interested in broadening your perspectives and becoming a global leader, the Humphrey Fellowship is for you.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

  • An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
  • A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
  • Limited or no prior experience in the United States
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • A record of public service in the community
  • English language ability

Benefits:

The Fellowship provides for:

  • Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
  • Pre-academic English language training, if required;
  • A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
  • Accident and sickness coverage;
  • A book allowance;
  • A one-time computer subsidy;
  • Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
  • A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

How to Apply:

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures and deadlines.

Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 

 

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Top 20 Yearly International Fellowships/Scholarships Opportunities for African Women

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To celebrate International Women’s Day, OpportunitiesForAfricans.com presents a list of top 20 yearly International Scholarships and Fellowships for Women.

 

  1. MILEAD [Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development] Fellowship Program for Young African Women

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole.

The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development

2. International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation’s Fellowship Programme

Application Deadline: June 1st 2015

Applications are invited for the International Women’s Forum Fellows Program for emerging women leaders for executive development programs worldwide. The fellowship program offers creative and multi-disciplinary training for a total of 20 days at  Harvard Business School and INSEAD campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

In addition to their leadership training, each fellow is matched with an IWF member who serves as her mentor and coach during the program year, a chance for the fellows to garner personal insights and advice from women at the top of their fields

Visit the Official Webpage of the International Women’s Forum

3.   Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards for Female Technologist ( $1000.00 USD)

The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of  women technologists helping one another. The cash awards, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community and others, are intended as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking their place in the fields of technology.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards

4. UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality was launched in 2009 to accelerate implementation of gender equality commitments worldwide. It is the organization’s leading global grant mechanism and multi-donor Fund dedicated to rights-based programming in the two overlapping thematic areas of Women’s Economic and Political Empowerment.

Visit the Official Webpage of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality

5. Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for Female Entrepreneurs (US $ 20 000 of funding)

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.

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards aim to encourage the most vulnerable category of entrepreneurs in their most vulnerable phase: women entrepreneurs starting up.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

6. Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women

WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education.

WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full time students in a STEM related course in an African University. Recipients will become WAAW Ambassadors in their respective communities.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women

7. African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Fellowships.

The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Fellowships (AWARD) is a career-development program that equips top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills, through two-year fellowships.

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development

8. Graça Machel Scholarship for African Women

 we award this scholarship on an annual basis.  

Canon Collins Trust in partnership with the Graça Machel Trust, invites applications for the Graça Machel scholarships for women on a yearly basis, for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2015. Funding will be provided  for up to a maximum of one year for Honours, two years for Masters and three years for PhD.

Continued funding will depend on satisfactory progress and academic reports. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a stipend towards living costs, and a travel allowance.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Graça Machel Scholarship for African Women

9. Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship Grants for Women in Science.

The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctorate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at leading universities worldwide.

The long-term goal of the program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing academic careers in STEM disciplines thus contributing to the socio-economic development of their home countries and regions.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship

10. Magaret McNamara Memorial Fund for students from developing countries

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) awards grants to women from developing and middle-income countries to further their education and strengthen the professional and leadership skills they need to improve the lives of women and children.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Magaret McNamara Memorial Fund

11. AAUW International Fellowships for Women to study in the United States of America.

Every year, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awards fellowships and grants to more than 200 women. The program provides support for one year of graduate or postgraduate study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Visit the Official Webpage of the AAUW International Fellowships for Women

12.   Google Anita Borg Memorial EMEA Scholarship for Female Students
The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Europe, the Middle East and Africa aims to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders in this field.

In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita’s memory and support women in technology with the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field. Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a financial award for the academic year.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google Anita Borg Memorial EMEA Scholarship

13. Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship Program (fully Funded)

The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD. This program supports women in the second year of their graduate studies.

Women who are interested in this scholarship must apply during first year of graduate studies. Scholarships are granted by Microsoft Research at the discretion of Microsoft.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship Program

14.  FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship Program, Canada ( US$10,000)

FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship Program. The goal is to encourage and support outstanding women in the field of finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management, and give them an opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge.

The scholarship is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in a graduate-level program.

Visit the Official Webpage of the FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship Program,

15. TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program for women in Technology to study in the USA (Fully Funded)

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.

TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Visit the Official Webpage of the TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program for women in Technology

16.  Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development

17. Women In Business Competition (Business Plan Competition for Female Entrepreneurs)

The Women in Business Challenge – an initiative of ING and BiD Network – is a competition open to women entrepreneurs in emerging countries. Since its creation in 2009, Women in Business has provided support, coaching, visibility and finance to over 800 women heading businesses in emerging markets. 20 finalists have been supported and coached, 5 of whom have been awarded as laureates.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women In Business Competition

18. She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme for Young Emerging Women Social Entrepreneurs, Sweden.

She Entrepreneurs is a leadership programme for young emerging women social entrepreneurs in the Middle East, North Africa and Sweden. The programme aims to give the participants innovative tools for sustainable change while seeking to create an active network of women change-makers.

She Entrepreneurs runs for one year, with participants meeting for ten days in Sweden and one week in the MENA region. In between the modules, the participants work on their own initiative locally, coached by group mentors over digital platforms.

Visit the Official Webpage of the She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme

19. Vital Voices GROW Fellowship Program for Female Entrepreneurs

Vital Voices identifies high potential yet underserved women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are on the cusp of growth as the “missing middle” in the global economy. Based on its experience with women business owners around the world, Vital Voices has launched the VV GROW Fellowship Program, a one-year competitive program to support growth-oriented women business owners to take their businesses and leadership to the next level.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Vital Voices GROW Fellowship Program

20. Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Postgraduate fellowships for female scientists.

Postgraduate fellowships are offered to female scientists by the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD).

Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South. The Fellowship is offered to women scientists to pursue postgraduate research in a field of the natural sciences.

The OWSD fellowship is awarded to women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to pursue a PhD at a centre of excellence in the South in a field of the natural sciences.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Postgraduate fellowships

 

 

 

 

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Scholarships

2015 New Zealand Aid Programme Scholarships for Students from developing countries

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Application Deadline: 5pm on 31 July 2015.  (It is recommended that applications to universities are submitted by 30 April  2015 to allow time for processing)

The New Zealand Aid Programme offers scholarships to people from developing countries who
motivated to make a difference at home. This means you’ll study subjects that will help with social,  economic or political needs in your own country, and you’re willing to return home for at least two
years afterwards, so your country can benefit from what you’ve learned.

Priority sectors
Scholarships are for study in subjects that support sustainable development. This means different things for different countries, but some examples are qualifications in renewable energy, agriculture, fisheries, disaster risk management, natural resource management, health, and education.
Scholarships will be offered at postgraduate level for study related to Sustainable Economic Development with preference given to study in sectors of:

  •  Agriculture development and
  • Renewable Energy

Type and level of scholarship

New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
  • Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
  • Applicants from Commonwealth countries are also eligible to apply for a PhD (3 – 4 years).

Eligible countries

Applications for New Zealand Scholarships are welcome from the following countries:

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

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet all the scholarship eligibility criteria including:

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.  Preference
  • Be a citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship and have resided in
    that country for at least the last two years (i.e. permanent residents of these countries are not
    eligible to apply).
  • Agree to return to your home country for a minimum of two years on completion of the scholarship.
  • Not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada,
    European Union countries, United Kingdom, Japan, Israel, South Korea, Qatar, United Arab
    Emirates, Saudi Arabia.
  • Have resided in your home country for at least two years immediately prior to commencing
    your scholarship.  Note: this condition does not apply to applicants who are members of the
    diplomatic corps or their dependants.
  • Have at least 2 years of work experience (part time or fulltime, paid or voluntary).
  • Not be serving military personnel.
  • Be able to satisfy Immigration requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (i.e.
    medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
  • Be academically and linguistically able to obtain an Offer of Place for the proposed programme of study from the tertiary institute where you will undertake your scholarship.
  • Not have been previously terminated from a New Zealand Government Scholarship
  • Seek a qualification that will contribute to the sustainable development of your home country

Scholarship Worth:

New Zealand has first-rate education institutions that offer world-recognised qualifications. Successful
applicants will have access to excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities.

  • The scholarship will cover air travel, full tuition fees, an establishment allowance, living allowance and other costs in New Zealand.
  • The partner of a student is eligible for a work visa that allows them to live  and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study.

Preferences

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

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

English language requirement

  • New Zealand tertiary education institutions set their own admission requirements for English language proficiency. As a guide, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of  6.5, with no band less than 6.0 for postgraduate level study.
  • Some postgraduate qualifications require a higher score, particularly in education and the health sciences. All applicants should check the English language proficiency requirements of their selected New Zealand education institution.
  • In some cases, applicants whose tertiary education has been in English will not be required to provide an IELTS or TOEFL test score, but will be required to provide a letter from the tertiary institution the applicant last attended stating that English was the language of instruction.

Application Process:

1. Check if you’re eligible on http://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships

2. If yes, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information
about studying in New Zealand visit www.studyinnewzealand.com.

3. Apply for an Offer of Place (admission) at your preferred New Zealand institution. For most
courses, you will be able to apply online.

4. Once you have a confirmed Offer of Place, download and complete all sections of the New Zealand Scholarship application form

5. Attach an up to date Curriculum Vitae.

6. Attach your IELTS or TOEFL certificate, if required (if you do not have a current IELTS or TOEFL certificate, please refer to FAQs)

7. Write and attach your two 500 word essays (as per the requirements detailed on the application form) and, for Masters research and PhD candidates, your research proposal.

8. Obtain three references (as per the requirements detailed on the application form)

9. Obtain certified copies of all required supporting documentation (as per the requirements detailed on the application form)

10. Submit 2 copies of your completed application form, with all attachments and supporting documents (including an Offer of Place) by the deadline specified for the scholarship type you selected and send to the address noted on your country page at http://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships, to arrive by the deadline.

Closing date for applications

5pm on 31 July 2015.  (It is recommended that applications to universities are submitted by 30 April
2015 to allow time for processing)

For More Information:

E-Mail: [email protected].

Visit the Official Webpage of the New Zealand Aid Programme Scholarships

 

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Call for Applications

Free Digital Business Manager Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

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When

10 Mar, 2015 08:30 – 11 Mar, 2015 18:00

Where

The Forum @ The Campus, Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg 2191

With International Women’s Day approaching, Google South Africa is excited to invite women entrepreneurs in South Africa to apply for Googles’ Digital Business Manager Workshop. This free, practical two-day course is aimed at women who are embarking on a new business adventure and would like to learn more about managing their own or the clients’ presence online.

Topics include:

  • Inspiring Women in Business Creating a successful web presence 
  • Marketing your business through social media 
  • Using Google advertising products such as AdWords, GDN, YouTube and Analytics.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google Business Manager Workshop in South Africa

 

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Scholarships

2015 Turkey Government (Türkiye) Scholarships for Foreign Students to Study in Turkey ( Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Programme)- Fully Funded

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2015

Applications for Türkiye Scholarships will start by February 25th. Applications for undergraduate, master and PhD programmes will received through the same application cycle.

Türkiye Scholarships are government-funded, competitive scholarships, awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside Turkey to pursue a full-time degree and short-term programmes at prestigious universities in Turkey

Türkiye Scholarships include both scholarship and university placement at the same time. Applicants will be placed in a university and programme among their preferences specified in the online application form.

The Scholarship Covers…

• Monthly stipend (600 TL for undergraduate, 850 TL for master and 1200 TL for PhD )
• Full tuition fee
• Free 1-year Turkish language course
• Free accommodation
• Round-trip air ticket
• Health insurance

Language

  • Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English or French.
  • The candidates who want to study in these languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency.
  • Also, most of these foreign language programmes may ask international admission test scores such as GRE, GMAT etc.
  • Candidates can check the language of instruction while selecting the programmes.All Türkiye Scholarships winners who do not have C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English or French-taught programmes) must attend 1-year Turkish Preparatory Course.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for Undergraduate Programmes, applicants must;• be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply),
• not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying,
• be have graduated or are likely to graduate from a secondary education institution,
• be under the age of 21 (no earlier than 01.01.1994),
• have at least specified (% 90 for medical sciences, % 70 for other undergraduate programs) cumulative grade point average, diploma grade, national exam or international exam score,
• be in good health
To be eligible for Postgraduate Programmes, applicants must;• be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply)
• not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying.
• be a bachelor’s or master’s degree holder by 30th of July 2015 at the latest
• be under the age of 30 for master’s programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1985)
• be under the age of 35 for doctorate programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1980)
• have at least 75 % cumulative grade point average or diploma grade over their maximum graduation grade or have at least 75 % success in any accepted national or international graduate admissions test.
• be in good health
Required DocumentsUndergraduate Level• Online application
• A copy of a secondary school diploma or document indicating that the candidate is secondary school senior student,
• A certified secondary school transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
• A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
• Passport photoPostgraduate Level
• Online application
• A copy of a bachelor or master’s diploma or document indicating that the candidate is bachelor or master’s senior student
• A certified bachelor and/or master’s transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
• A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
• Passport photo
How to Apply:
• Go to www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr
• click the online application form,
• create an account by entering an e-mail and password,
• read the application guide,
• log in to the system and fill out the application form,
• upload the required documents,
• and finally finish the application.
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Call for Applications

2015 SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development (USD5,000 for Winners)

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2015

Is your enterprise in a start-up phase and does it integrate social and  environmental benefits, solving pressing local issues? Is it women-led?  Do you need support to help to establish and grow your enterprise?

The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development is an annual awards scheme designed to find the most promising, innovative and locally-led start-up social and environmental enterprises in countries with developing and emerging economies. The independent SEED International Jury of experts selects enterprises which have the potential to make real improvements in poverty eradication and environmental sustainability while contributing to a greener economy.

SEED Award Winners must:

a) demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation
b) deliver economic, social and environmental benefits
c) intention and potential to become financially sustainable 
d) a partnership between different stakeholder groups

e) locally driven or locally led f) potential for scale up or significant replication

g) in the early stages of implementation
h) in a country with a developing or emerging economy
Support for Award Winners
Icon Tools Tools: self-help tools that help enterprises prioritise and address their most urgent needs, for instance by assisting with market analysis, developing a funding strategy, mapping stakeholder relationships, and developing Memoranda of Understanding with partners.
Icon Tools Capacity Building: one-on-one advisory service that offers Winners assistance with their business and financial plan, including a 3-day in-country workshop, webinars and remote advisory through the SEED and In-Country Advisors.
Icon Profiling Profiling: SEED Winners are profiled nationally, regionally and internationally through a high-level SEED International Awards Ceremony with senior government and UN officials, development, support, and financial institutions as well as through marketing and promotional activities such as our website, blog and social media channels.
Icon Networking Network Building: SEED facilitates contacts between its winning start-ups and support organisations, funders, policy-makers, other enterprises such as SEED Alumni, and SEED Partners and Associates.
Icon Financing Financing: SEED provides a financial contribution of USD5,000 to each SEED Winner to cover the enterprise’s most pressing needs which are set out in a support plan agreed with SEED.

How to Apply:

There are two ways to apply for a 2015 SEED Award:

Application options1

OR

 Application options2

Selection Process

1. Submission of Application Form – 2 February until 31 March

You can apply online or you can download an application form and email it to [email protected]

2. Selection of Shortlisted Candidates – April

An internal selection team will process the applications in order to compile a shortlist of the most promising enterprises.

3. Submission of Additional Information – April until Mid-May

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide the following additional information:

  • Business plan – even if it is only a draft
  • Letter from each partner explaining their relationship to the lead organisation
  • 3 references from people in external organisations familiar with the enterprise
  • Photographs and any other relevant visual material
  • Evidence that the enterprise is women-led for the SEED Gender Equality Award

4. Selection of Winners – Mid-May until Mid-July

Based on the applications and the additional information, Winners will be selected by the independent SEED International Jury of external experts in sustainable development.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship 2015

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2015/2016 Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for study in Netherland.

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Application Deadline: April 1st 2015

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promote capacity building within organisations in 51 countries by providing fellowships for training and education for professionals. The NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation.

The NFP has three sub programmes for individual fellowships:

  • Short courses
  • Master’s degree programmes
  • PhD studies

The NFP aims to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of government and non-government organisations.

Each embassy has its own focus area to support the development goals of the Netherlands in each NFP country. The overall objective is to spend 35% of the budget on grants and study programmes in food security and private sector development.

The fellowships are further prioritised as follows:

  • 50% of the budget is for applications from Sub Saharan Africa.
  • 50% of fellowships has to be awarded to female applicants.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible you:

  • must be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list;
  • must have an employer’s statement that complies with the format Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
  • must not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff-development. Organisations that are considered to have their own means for staff development are for example:
    • multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft),
    • large national and/or a large commercial organisations,
    • bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid),
    • multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organization, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB),
    • international NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
  • must have an official and valid passport;
  • must not receive more than one fellowship for courses that take place at the same time;
  • must have a government statement that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established (if applicable).

The Fellowship:

  • An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellow should continue to receive during the study period.
  • The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research.
  • If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.
  • The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.

How to apply

You need to apply directly with a Dutch higher education institution of your choice, starting 3 February 2015.

  1. Check whether you are in the abovementioned target groups.
  2. Check whether your employer will nominate you.
  3. Find a course.
  4. Contact the Dutch higher education institution which offers the NFP-qualified course of your choice for application procedures.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes 

 

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2015 Malaysian Government International Scholarship (MIS) for Study in Malaysia

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2015

Level: Masters, PH.D

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.

To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-

  1. Not be more than 40 years (Postgraduate) and 45 years (Post-doctoral) of age during application.
  2. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
  3. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
    1. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
    2. TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
  4. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.
  5. Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.
  6. Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the Universities in Malaysia).

Scholarship Worth:

Each scholarship consists of:-

  • Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
  • An approved tuition fees
  • Monthly maintenance allowance
  • Annual grant for books and internal travel
  • Medical / Health Insurance
  • Installation and Termination grant
  • Thesis allowance
  • Visa

Priority Area of Study:

Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

  • Science and Engineering
  • Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Economics and Islamic Finance
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biosecurity and Food Safety
  • Infrastructure and Utility
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.
    * Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

Selection Criteria

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

  • High-level academic achievement
  • The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
  • Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Malaysian Government International Scholarships 2015

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2015 University of Oulu (Tuition Free) Scholarships for International students to study in Finland

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Application Deadline: January 30, 2015

University of Oulu does not charge tuition fees from international degree students starting their studies in the Autumn Semester 2015. In addition, some individual Master’s programmes have their own scholarship schemes.

Eligibility Requirement

  • A successful applicant has obtained their first academic degree, normally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from an institution of higher education. As a rule, the Bachelor’s degree is the lower academic degree. This degree should be equivalent of at least three years of full-time studies (180 ECTS).
  • Students who are on their last term/semester of Bachelor’s studies can apply to study for a Master’s degree. Applicants with excellent academic records can be offered a conditional study placement.
  • All applicants are required to prove a high level of proficiency in English language. All programmes ask the applicant to submit documented evidence of their level of English.

 

The application will be processed in the Selection Committee only if:

  1. The applicant submits an application in the requested manner
  2. The applicant submits the application documents in the requested manner
  3. The applicant’s previous education gives eligibility for a Master’s studies
  4. The applicant’s language proficiency satisfies the language requirements.

 

How to Apply:

Application documents, which are required for all of the programmes are the following:

  1. Application Form
  2. Copy of Bachelor’s (or higher) degree certificate in original language / Temporary (provisional) degree certificate
  3. Translation of Bachelor’s degree certificate if original document is not issued in English, Finnish or Swedish
    Information for applicants graduating after the application deadline.
  4. Copy of transcript of records of Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in original language
  5. Translation of transcript of records of Bachelor’s degree if original document is not issued in English, Finnish or Swedish
  6. Proof of language proficiency
  7. Copy of passport’s information page or a copy of an official ID card
  8. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  9. Two reference forms

In addition, the following document is required for the Master’s programme in Architectural Design;

  1. Portfolio

The required printed portfolio, with a maximum size of A4 (210 x 297 mm), easy to ship by post, may not exceed 20 pages. Digital or faxed material will not be accepted. The portfolio should present a broad and illustrated documentation of the applicant’s preceding study of the Bachelor’s degree, including design projects. The material should be divided by study year and include a short description of each assignment presented in the portfolio.

Mark down your Application Form number into the portfolio. The portfolio is to be submitted by post to the University Admissions Finland by the application deadline together with the required printed application documents.
University Admissions Finland
Yliopistonkatu 2
FI-00170 Helsinki
FINLAND
(If you use a courier service, please also mark down the University Admissions Finland’s phone number +358 29 41 235 28)

Application Period:

Application period – December 15, 2014 – January 30, 2015 (16.00 GMT +2)

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Oulu Scholarship Page

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2015 MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program for North Africans

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Application Deadline: December 1st 2014

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program is a MEPI initiative for capable and highly motivated high school seniors in the Middle East and North Africa who are from underserved backgrounds. The program will provide four-year university scholarships and internship opportunities at select institutions of higher learning in the Middle East to students who have the potential to become leaders.

Eligible students include men and women who represent the region’s cultural, religious, and geographic diversity and are from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who could otherwise gain admission to, but would be unable to afford, four years of college.  Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship recipients should be prepared to begin the program in the Fall 2015 term.

The program intends to nurture leadership skills and the spirit of civic engagement and volunteerism among outstanding university-age students at the American University of Beirut, the American University in Cairo, and the Lebanese American University.  Selected students will join the 225 Tomorrow’s Leaders already studying at these universities.

Eligibility:

Applicants are being recruited from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza and Yemen

Eligibility:

  • Current high school senior or applicant who graduated from high school in 2014;
  • Citizen or national of Algeria,Egypt,Libya,Tunisia;
  • Strong academic credentials;
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English with a minimum Institutional TOEFL (ITP) score of 490 (or equivalent on a similar test)  that is less than two years old;
  • Maturity, flexibility and leadership potential;
  • Ability to start the program in August/September of 2015.

 

 

Scholarship Worth:

  • Scholarship recipients may pursue an undergraduate degree in a selected field at one of the three host institutions.
  • In addition to their studies, recipients will be expected to engage in community service activities and participate in internships.
  • Limited English-language training will be provided for some participants.
  • Participation in the program includes: travel, academic fees for four years of university at AUB, AUC, or LAU, a study abroad experience in the U.S., accident and sickness insurance, housing, and a monthly allowance during the school year.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program

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2015 University of Twente Programmes MSc Scholarships for International Students to study in the Netherlands

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Application Deadline: 30 Dcember 2014

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

Country of Origin:Non-EU/EEA countries

Level of study : Master

Qualifying (Pre-)Master Programmes

  •   Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Physics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering and Management
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Educational Science and Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Embedded Systems
  • European Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Media Interaction
  • Industrial Design Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Environmental and Energy Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
  • Public Administration
  • Science Education and Communication
  • Sustainable Energy Technology
  • Systems and Control
  • Telematics

Scholarship value

€6,000 – € 25,000 for one year (approximately 30 scholarships available).
If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below

For an overview of the estimated costs of living in the Netherlands (excluding tuition fees), click here.

Benefits

Attend the opening of the academic year together with VIPs from the University
Become one of the most promising UT students
Exclusive opportunity to take part in an intake for one of the three honours programmes: Research honours, Design honours, or Change leaders.

 

Requirements for application

In order to be eligible for a UTS scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below.

·Your programme starts in September 2015;

·For this application round, you have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the above mentioned UT graduate programmes before 15 December 2014 (note: there will be another UTS application round for students that have been (provisionally) admitted to the University after this date. The deadline for the second round will be published in the second week of January);

You have to include a motivation letter in your application (250 – 500 words), this motivation letter explains):

oWhat you have studied in the past;

o What goal you want to reach through your study at UT;

o How you plan to receive this goal;

o Why you particularly choose to study at the University of Twente;

· You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);

· You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills

· You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant;

· You have completed a pre-master at the University of Twente (if applicable);

· You may already apply for a UTS even if you have to do a pre-master programme at the University of Twente first. However, you must complete your pre-master programme with a CGPA of 7.5 (out of 10) to be eligible for a UTS and comply with above mentioned requirements.

 

Two-year study programme

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second year when students meet the process requirements for the UTS.

You must have obtained:

· An average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year

· At least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year

· 90% of European Credits before start of the second year programme

Application:

Step 1: Admission (before 15 December 2014)

Step 2: UTS application (before 30 December 2014)

Step 3: Applicants will be notified whether their application was successful by 1 February 2015.

Do you meet the requirements? Apply!

If you meet all the above requirements, click here to start the application process for a UTS scholarship.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Twente Scholarship for International Students

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ONE Africa Award 2014 ($100,000 Prize for Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) Driven Projects)

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Application Deadline: September 26th 2014

Does your organization work to advance the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) in Africa? Can its results be an example of what the Post 2015 MDGs should achieve at scale? If answers to both questions are yes, then the ONE Award is looking for you.

ONE Africa is pleased to invite applications for the ONE Africa Award 2014. The award celebrates concrete African efforts to drive towards the achievement of the MDGs the world’s blueprint for a better future, ranging from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education.

The ONE Africa Award 2014 will recognize Africa-driven; Africa led advocacy efforts that have demonstrated success at community, national or regional level. The ONE Africa Award aims to recognize, reward, and advance the exceptional work of organizations, founded by Africans and based in Africa, dedicated to helping Africa achieve the MDGs. The $100,000 award will bring recognition to innovative African efforts to fight poverty and will incentivize more of such efforts.

Eligibility

Civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations and other groups based in Africa that can demonstrate commitment and success in advocacy to promote the attainment of one or more of the MDGs are invited to apply.

How to apply

Download the ONE Africa award application form:

Word format

PDF format

Please complete each section of the application form and attach the required supplemental documents:

  1. Your organization’s certificate of registration.
  2. Two letters of recommendations placed on letterhead and signed by the endorsers. One of the endorsers must sign the application form. Letters of recommendation should derive from a reputable national or international organization.
  3. Your 2013/14 annual budget with a reasonable breakdown of expenses and revenue.
  4. Your most recent Annual Report.
  5. Copies of media reports or articles highlighting the work of your organization, if available.

Your submission must be submitted by 23:59 SAST / 21:59 GMT/UTC Friday, September 26, 2014 according to the submission guidelines.

Please send your completed application to:

ONE
Silver Stream Office Park
1st Floor, Main Building
10 Muswell Road
Bryanston, 2194
Johannesburg
South Africa

Or via email to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  ONE Africa Award 2014

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Microsoft AppFactory Internship Programme for App Developers (12 Months Paid Internship in Egypt/South Africa)

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Microsoft believes that there are many people in Africa with a great idea for an app but who simply don’t have the development time or resource to get it built. With an intention to help bridge that gap, two AppFactories have been set up in South Africa and Egypt. At full capacity, these will be staffed by 30 paid interns. The internships are designed as a 9-12 month engagements, however they’re also designed to create a roadmap to employment.

Microsoft AppFactory Egypt

Do you have the Idea? Are you passionate about App Development?

AppFactory interns are being provided with deep training on how to develop best-in-class applications for Windows 8 and Windows Phone using Windows Azure, the latest in Cloud Computing. At the end of their internship, Microsoft plans to help them secure jobs in our partner community or to create their own business if they choose.

Microsoft Egypt Appfactory is a collaboration between Microsoft and Ta3mal (MasrTa3mal) – Egypts first employability portal.

Apply Now for the Microsoft AppFactory in Egypt

Microsoft App Factory

Microsoft AppFactory South Africa

Microsoft South Africa has set up an exciting initiative called the AppFactory, in partnership with the Johannesburg Centre for Software Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, which will transform brilliant ideas from consumers into locally relevant, world-class Windows 8 applications. The AppFactory is an internship programme that recruits young developers and helps them gain vital work experience while building fun and clever apps that will be published in the Windows 8 store.

AppFactory is a partnership between Microsoft and the Johannesburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE). It takes the form of a paid internship that runs for nine to 12 months and is hosted at the TechinBraam space in Braamfontein.

 

benefits!

• Locally relevant apps will give all SA/Egypt users a rich and meaningful Windows RT experience
• Young up-and-coming developers will gain real-world experience to prepare them for the workplace,making it easier for them to find jobs and giving them more to offer their prospective employers
• Windows 8 users who have exceptional ideas for apps but not the ability or tools to create them cansee their concepts come to life

How to Apply

Do you have an outstanding idea for an app?

This is your chance to make it happen! Submit your original concept via our Ideas portal on theFacebook page –

Are you an enthusiastic young developer looking for valuable work experience?

From time to time AppFactory would be looking for new interns, so if you’ve got a matric and experience in .Net, C# and XAML or HTML5 and Java Script, keep an eye on the Facebook page for the latest details.

 

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2015 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (full tuition scholarships to undergraduate and masters students from Sub-Saharan Africa) at the Michigan State University, USA.

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Application Deadline: January 15 2015

The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University to providfull tuition scholarships to undergraduate and masters students from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Students who have demonstrated academic talent, are economically disadvantaged and have a personal commitment to give back to their countries are invited to apply for these scholarships.

Through financial, academic, social and post-graduation support, The Scholars Program will ensure that young people are equipped with the skills and competencies needed to spur economic growth and social development in their respective countries of origin.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The program is open to residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries. Students must be first-time applicants to MSU. Transfer students are not eligible for the program.

Undergraduate Students

  • Strong academic performance to date in secondary school suggesting continued academic success as an undergraduate student.
  • An interest in and capacity for give-back, evidenced by commitment and engagement outside the classroom in the school and/or community.
  • Manifest ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Network.
  • Ability to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas and represent one’s home country in this role.
  • Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin.
  • Commitment to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa.
  • Learn how to apply for the undergraduate scholarship

 

Graduate Students

  • Prior completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Africa with academic achievements suggesting continued academic success as graduate student.
  • Strong commitment to a professional path in line with the area of study that can positively impact Africa.
  • An interest in and capacity for give-back, evidenced by commitment and engagement on campus, in professional pursuits and/or community.
  • Manifest ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Network.
  • Ability to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas and represent one’s home country in this role.
  • Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin
  • Commitment to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa.
  • Learn how to apply for the graduate scholarship.

How to Apply:

Download Scholarship Application Forms

Application Instructions

  1. In order to apply for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University, you MUST also apply to MSU and arrange to have required supporting materials forwarded to the University.
    To apply visit: beaspartan.msu.edu.
    For more information on application requirements go to: www.admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_requirements.asp.
    IMPORTANT: Be sure to save your Applicant ID and password during the MSU application process. You will need your Applicant ID to complete the MCF Scholarship Application.
  2. Students must be admitted to Michigan State University to be considered for this scholarship. To maximize consideration, apply early and ensure that the University receives all required admission application materials by January 15, 2015. To monitor the status of your application for admission you can log in to your personalized admissions student portal at beaspartan.msu.edu with your MSU Applicant ID and password.
  3. Complete the scholarship application and upload to your admissions student portal no later than January 15, 2015. You may submit the scholarship application at the same time as your MSU application. If submitting a hand-written scholarship application, ensure the document and scanned copy are clearly legible.
  4. Provide a copy of the MCF Recommendation Form to an appropriate individual per the form instructions (find form at mcfscholars.isp.msu.edu/apply/undergrad.htm). Have your recommender complete this form and email it as an attachment to [email protected] no later than January 15, 2015.

Graduate Application:

Download Scholarship Application Forms

  • Application Form, available September 2014

Application Instructions

Fall 2015 intake application instructions available September 2014

 

TIMELINE (For August 2015 intake):

JANUARY 15, 2015    Application for admission and all supporting academic materials (official transcripts, mark sheets, external exams, test scores) received by MSU
JANUARY 15, 2015    Submission deadline for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at MSU Undergraduate Scholarship Application and Recommender Form
MARCH 2015    Finalist Interviews
APRIL 1, 2015    Notification of Scholarship Status
MAY 1, 2015    Awardee decision due date

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the Michigan State University, USA.

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2014 Dynamizing Research and Education for All through Mobility in ACP Erasmus Mundus Programme (DREAM Project) Scholarships to study in Europe.

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DREAM Project
Dynamizing Research and Education for All through Mobility in ACP Erasmus Mundus Programme

Application Deadline: October 31st 2014

The DREAM Project (with financial support granted by the European Commission through the Erasmus Mundus Programme) grants scholarships to students from African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) countries and staff members to undertake a mobility period, or full degree, in some of the best universities in Europe. Scholarships are available for master and doctorate students and also for staff members (academic and administrative) and include a monthly allowance, travel, insurance and tuition fees.

Scholarships:

The available scholarships For ACP candidates:

  • Master:
    students from the ACP countries willing to develop their activity in a European Partner University. The duration of a Master mobility flow can be between 10 (one academic year) and 24 (two academic years) months, depending on the duration of studies and corresponding to a monthly scholarship of 1.000 €.
  • Doctorate (mobility – non-degree seeking):
    students from the ACP countries willing to develop their activity in a European Partner University. The duration of a PhD mobility flow is of 10 months corresponds to a monthly scholarship of 1.500 €.
  • Academic and Administrative Staff from an ACP partner institution who wish to develop their activity in a European Partner University. The total duration of the mobility is of 1 month, corresponding to a 2.500 € scholarship.
  • Every selected applicant will also benefit from a two-way flight ticket and a health, accident and travel insurance valid during the entire mobility period.
  • Students will not be required to pay any tuition fees at the host institution, as the tuition fees (when applicable) for the established period of mobility will be totally covered by the project.

General eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship under this project, all applicants from the ACP Countries applying to a mobility scholarship must fulfil the following general criteria:

  •  be nationals of one of the ACP Countries:

Central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo ,São Tomé and Príncipe

East and Southern Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia,Zimbabwe

Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique ,Namibia,Swaziland, Tanzania

West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau ,Ivory Coast, Liberia ,Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal
.Sierra Leone, Togo

  • have not lived, nor developed their main activity (study, work, etc.), over more than 12 months, in the last 5 years, in one of the European countries (except Staff)
  • have not benefited in the past from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the same type of mobility (except Staff).
  • have sufficient knowledge of the language of the courses or of one of the languages currently spoken in the hosting countries.

Eligible areas of study

According to the Guidelines of the Erasmus Mundus Programme, the mobility flows within the scope of this Project are possible in the 16 study fields:

  • Agriculture Sciences
  • Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
  • Art and Design
  • Business Studies, Management Science
  • Education, Teacher Training
  • Engineering, Technology
  • Geography, Geology
  • Humanities
  • Languages and Philological Sciences
  • Law
  • Mathematics, Informatics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Communication and Information Sciences
  • Other Areas of Study

Courses:

  • Master students can either apply for an exchange mobility (non-degree seeking) or for a complete degree at the host European University (degree awarded by European institution only).
  • In order to qualify for the exchange mobility, applicants must be enrolled in the 1st year of a Master programme at the University of origine in the ACP region and can apply for a maximum of 10 months mobility.
  • In order to qualify for a degree-seeking mobility (full degree), applicants must have successfully completed a 1st degree (Bachelor programme in the ACP region). Full degree applicants can enroll on a one year Master programme, corresponding to 10 months or a two year Master course, corresponding to 24 months.

 

 

Institutions

The DREAM partnership is composed of 20 partner institutions from ACP (12) and European countries (8), as well as a group of associate institutions from all over the world.

Check Out the List of Institutions

Target Group I:

  • applicants who are registered or have a formal link to one of the partner institutions at the time of submitting their application.

Applicants must have the formal support of the institution (through formal letter of support) to submit the application.

Target Group II:

  • applicants who are registered at a non-partner institution of the ACP eligible countries
  • applicants who have obtained a university degree or equivalent from an ACP institution (partner or non-partner) but are not currently enrolled, or
  • applicants who have a formal link with non-partner institutions of the third-countries from the eligible list of countries at the time of submitting their application

All applicants are advised to have the formal support of the institution (through formal letter of support) to submit the application

Target Group III:

  • applicants who are nationals of one of the ACP countries and are in a particularly vulnerable situation for social and political reasons. For example:
    • having a refugee status or asylum beneficiaries (international or according to the national legislation of one of the European recipient countries), or
    • it can be proved that they have been the object of unjustified expulsion from university on racial, ethnic, religious, political, gender or sexual inclination, or
    • they belong to an indigenous population targeted by a specific national policy or IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons

How to Apply:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DREAM Project Dynamizing Research and Education for All through Mobility in ACP Erasmus Mundus Programme

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2015 African Leadership Academy for Young African Leaders from across Africa and around the world

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Application Deadline: October 15 2014

African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to enroll the most outstanding young leaders from across Africa and around the world – ALA is not only looking for young people who are smart and excel in the academic environment, we are looking for young people with the potential to lead and impact the world around them through their courage, initiative and innovation.

The African Leadership Academy (ALA) is a residential, secondary school located in the outskirts of Johnnesburg, South Africa for 15–18 year-olds, from all 54 African nations and around the world.

Selection criteria

The African Leadership Academy uses five criteria for admission:

  • Previous academic achievement
  • Leadership potential
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Dedication to public service
  • Passion for Africa

Application Process:

The process is as follows:

FIRST ROUND

ALA’s selection process is extremely competitive. The Academy receives several thousand applications from most African countries each year. These applicants come from a wide range of social, economic, cultural & educational backgrounds. The application includes short questions and essays and must be submitted with academic transcripts. Please check the admissions timeline below to confirm the application deadline for your country.

FINAL ROUND

At this stage approximately 400 finalists are selected to attend Finalist events held across the continent. At these events, finalists write entrance exams, participate in group activities & are interviewed one-on-one by the ALA Admissions team. Finalists are also required to submit teacher recommendations.

SELECTION:

The hardest part of the selection process: the Academy is only able to select ~100 students from the pool of extraordinary finalists to attend the Academy. All finalists will be notified of their admissions status by April 15, 2015.

2014/2015 AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TIMELINE

  • 15 October, 2014
    Early decision deadline for first round candidates from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Candidates from these countries who do not apply early decision will have until December 12th, 2014 to complete their applications.
  • 14 November, 2014
    Regular Decision 1 deadline for first round candidates from Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tunisia, and Uganda.
  • 12 December, 2014
    Regular Decision 2 deadline for first round candidates from all other African countries and the rest of the world.
  • January – February, 2015
    All candidates notified of their first round status. Those selected as finalists will be invited to interview with the Admissions team. Candidates with earlier submission dates will be notified first. All first round applicants will be notified by February 28, 2015.
  • February – March, 2015
    Finalist interviews will be conducted with candidates from across Africa and the world.
  • 15 April, 2015
    All finalists notified of their admissions status by April 15th. Candidates who apply through our online portal will be able to check their application status online. Financial aid awards will be made by April 30.
  • 15 May, 2015
    Deadline for accepted students to finalize their enrolment.

Email: [email protected]

Application Form:

Download Application Form in English

Download Application Form in FRENCH

Download Application Form in ARABIC

Download Application Form in PORTUGESE

Click here to register and complete the form.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Leadership Academy

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African Leadership Unleashed (Non-Traditional University for Africans with Fully Funded Scholarship): Apply Now.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: December 1st 2014

African Leadership Unleashed was founded by Fred Swaniker, a world-renowned champion for Africa’s youth. Building on his success in launching African Leadership Academy, he was inspired to launch African Leadership Unleashed as a way to bring the most innovative tertiary education in the world to Africa, and in so doing, help unleash Africa’s true potential as a continent.

African Leadership Unleashed is not a traditional university. Universities should give students the critical skills necessary for making a living and to make a life. Instead, hundreds of thousands of university graduates on the continent are unemployed. ALU provides the skills and the leadership experience necessary to succeed in any career or to create your own career as an entrepreneur.

Over the next 10 years, ALU will open 25 campuses in major cities across Africa. Our first campus, which opens in September 2015, is on the beautiful island of Mauritius.

ALU is a brand new network of 25 tertiary institutions that will have 10,000 students each, located next to major cities in Africa.  Over a 50-year period, these 25 campuses will create millions of the world’s best-educated tertiary graduates in Africa.  The first campus will be on the beautiful island of Mauritius, and will include ALA graduates in its first cohort.

Like ALA graduates, ALU students will receive placements in top organizations in Africa and around the world. For its first class of students, 100% will be eligible for full sponsorship from ALU’s corporate partners, meaning their world-class education will be free.

 

ALU is not traditional university and so we are not looking for traditional students.

  • ALU is  looking for young people who are willing to step out of the status quo into something far more transformational.
  • Students who apply to ALU must be dynamic and open to new experiences. They must be thrilled at the prospect of learning in an innovative way.
  • Applications are welcome from young people  around the world who are passionate about the African continent and who are excited about ALU’s learning philosophy.

Selection Criteria:

looking for young Africans with:

Learning Potential
ALU’s curriculum is unique, yet rigorous. ALU’s focus on developing critical skills requires that students have a curious and inquiring mind and are willing to work hard to improve and grow.

Leadership Potential
We are looking for young people who are passionate about making a difference and have already taken steps to transform their communities.

Passion for change
Are you really passionate about something? Do you have a dream for your future and that of the African continent? We are looking for young people who are driven by their passion and are motivated to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

Self –Motivation

Ability to work with others
Are you able to work well with others? Are you collaborative, interested in learning from your peers, and open to different ideas?

Self Awareness
ALU students are self-aware. Do you have a clear sense of your strengths and weaknesses? Do you understand how your actions affect the people around you?

African Leadership Unleashed

 

Fees and Scholarships

Option 1: Full Corporate Scholarship.

100% of the inaugural class will be eligible for a full scholarship sponsored by a leading organization operating in Africa. The full scholarship includes:

  • Airfare to and from your country of origin
  • Learning tools, including a laptop and a tablet
  • A stipend (“pocket money”)
  • Tuition
  • Food and accommodation on campus

As a condition of this scholarship, you have to participate in an internship with your sponsoring company for 4 months of every year. Should you perform well during your internship, your company has the ‘first right’ to hire you upon graduation. Should the company make you a full-time offer, you will most likely have to work with the company for approximately 3 years. This translates to roughly 1 year of placement for every year of sponsorship you receive. By taking this option, you will:

  • Guarantee yourself 100% free tertiary education
  • Guarantee at least 1 year of cumulative work experience with one of the most outstanding companies not just in Africa, but in the world.
  • Gain a very high chance of full-time employment after graduation (if you perform well during your internships).

Option 2: Fee-paying.

As a fee-paying student, you will also participate in an internship for 4 months of every year. Your internships will likely be with different companies every year, in different geographies. This translates to roughly one year of placement in 3 different settings. Should you perform well during your internships, you will have likely receive multiple full-time offers with your internship companies or with any other organization recruiting on-campus. By taking this option, you will:

  • Guarantee yourself at least one year of cumulative work experience
  • Guarantee yourself exposure with up to three different outstanding companies, not just in Africa, but in the world
  • Have potentially multiple job options if you perform well in internships
  • Be a “free-agent” at graduation, with no commitments to join anyone and the freedom to choose your career path without having to lock yourself to any employer for any duration of time

 

How to Apply:

Follow these steps to apply:

  • Step 1: Make sure you have read the ALU website comprehensively and you understand what kinds of students we are looking for.
  • Step 2: Complete the online application form. The form will include short questions about your leadership activities, passions and aspirations. You will also be required to submit your most recent academic reports.
  • Step 3: Identify 2 teachers and 3 peers who know you well and can provide us with some valuable insights into your learning ability, leadership potential and other important characteristics.
  • Step 4: Submit your application form through the online application portal. We will notify you when we have received your application and confirm if all of your documentation is in order.
  • Step 5: Once we have reviewed your application there are 3 possible next steps based on the decision:

Application successful: students who meet all requirements will be offered immediate admission.

Application pending: students whose applications are pending will be required to complete a batch of assessments at an Assessment Centre in their city.

Thereafter, students will hear whether their application was successful or unsuccessful.

Application unsuccessful: students who do not meet the requirements will be notified that their application was unsuccessful.

Nominate a Young Leader:

Apply Now for the African Leadership Unleashed

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leadership Unleashed

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2015/2016 Australia Award Fellowships for Developing Countries.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 10 September 2014

Australia Awards are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia, our neighbours and the global community.

Australia engages with developing countries at government, business, professional and community levels. Australia Awards Fellowships offer Australian organisations, from all sectors, the opportunity to deepen and broaden their links with leaders and professionals in developing countries. By providing opportunities for Fellows to undertake short term study and professional development in Australia.

Fellowships are for current and future leaders and mid-career professionals, who will be in a position to advance priority foreign affairs and development issues. Fellowship activities are aimed at providing high-quality training, exchange of expertise, skills and knowledge, and opportunities to enhance networks on issues of shared interest.

Activities can include a combination of short-term study and/or training, professional development, networking and work experience. Grant funding of up to $35,000 per Fellow is offered on a competitive basis to Australian organisations to host Fellows from eligible countries.

Fellows:
Fellows

Australia Awards Fellowships target senior officials and mid-career professionals, who in the short to medium term, will be in a position to advance priority foreign affairs and development issues.

To be eligible, all Fellows nominated by Australian organizations must:

  • be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Fellowship;
  • not have Australian permanent residence status or be applying for permanent residency;
  • be a citizen of, and residing in, an eligible developing country;
  • not be current serving military personnel;
  • not be married or engaged to, or be a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency;
  • have been working in their country of citizenship and in an area relevant to the Fellowship
  • activities preceding the date of the proposed commencement of their Fellowship;
  • be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for a DFAT Student Visa 576;
  • and
  • be able to participate in the nominated Fellowship activities at the time and for the duration proposed by the Australian organisation

Eligible countries
Australian organisations may nominate Fellows who are citizens of the following countries:

Africa:
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, CentralAfrican Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo (Republic of), Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea (Republic of), Kenya,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles
, Sierra Leone,South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia,Zimbabwe.

 

How to Apply:

Application form Fellowship applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants at https://fellowships.smartygrants.com.au/

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Australia Award Fellowships for Developing Countries

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Meet the 2014 Finalists : 75,000 USD Anzisha Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

 

Since 2011, the Anzisha Prize has selected Fellows from across the continent who are doing amazing things in every sector. In these online profiles, you can see what they were up to when we found them, and read articles that track how they and their businesses or social ventures have evolved. This network of entrepreneurs is a key driver of future economic growth and shining example of the power of youth in Africa.

The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. 12 finalists from across Africa will win an all-expenses paid trip to South Africa to be a part of a week-long entrepreneurship workshop and conference at the African Leadership Academy campus on the outskirts of Johannesburg.  The grand prize winners, selected from these finalists, will share prizes worth $75,000 USD.

The Anzisha Prize finalists will meet in Johannesburg from the 18th to 25th September for Anzisha Week. Here, a panel of judges from across the entrepreneurial sphere will convene to select the grand prize winners. They will also receive training from the African Leadership Academy, and get to engage with industry leaders, mentors and change agents from across the continent.

Here are the Top 12 Finalist of the Anzisha Prize 2014:

Nairobi Developer School Kenya,

Meet Martha, a young lady from Kenya and an IT enthusiast. On being denied a US visa to go to a hacking school, she decided to open up her own.

Suprise Tropicale Congo, 2014

Meet Benedicte, a young Congolese woman wanted to promote a healthy lifestyle in her community and started out by serving breakfast to her association members.

Namirembe Sweater Makers Uganda, 2014

Meet Noah, a young man from Uganda was eager to tackle the growing unemployment rate in his community and formed an organisation that only solves this but is the process of replicating to other communities around him.

LC-COM (Low cost-Computer)/ Infinite Loop Togo, 2014

Meet Sam, a young man from Togo with a knack for building IT gadgets. With personal computers still a luxury in Togo, he sought to build an alternative.

Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative Ghana, 2014

Meet Winifred, a lovely young lady from Ghana wanted to address unemployment and environment degradation through effective use of local resources. She’s achieved this through transfer know-how on the technology of bamboo bike making.

Ribla Neda YCote d’Ivoire, 2014

Meet Gabriel, a young Ivorian man who’s community poverty situation inspired him to make a difference. He, working together with fellow students run an organisation that cultivate basic staple food to feed themselves and their families.

Gifted Mom Cameroon, 2014

Meet Nteff, a young man hailing from Cameroon was alarmed by the high new born and pregnant women death rate in his community and decided to get his IT skills involved.

Mosaicspiration Project Ghana, 2014

Meet Chineye, a lovely young lady based in Ghana. Who’s passion for art and the environment stirred up a desire to create a space where she could teach others to create art using what others deemed as trash

Mulaudzi Bike Tours South Africa, 2014

Meet Jeff, a young man who at the height of the 2010 World Cup, started a Lifestyle Bike Tour company with the hope of to nullify the misconceptions about his township – Alexandra.

Repurpose Schoolbags South Africa, 2014

Meet Thato, a lovely yound woman from South Africa. On seeing school kids in her community carry books in plastic bags, she decided to do something about it and repurposed the bags to make them environmentally friendly.

Prepclass Nigeria, 2014

Meet Chukwuwezam, a young man from Nigeria and lover of all things tech. He built a solution to aid student in revision for national exams.

Greenchar Kenya, 2014

Meet Tom, a young from Kenya who saw what deforestration had done to his community and country at large and wanted to make a difference.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Anzisha Prize for Young Africans

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2014 West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant Fellowship Program for African Scholars and Graduate Students (USD 3,000+)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: September 15 2014
What: 2014 West Afican Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant Program
Value: The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500.
The WARC Travel Grant program promotes intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions on the continent, the WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500.
West African Research Center (WARC) is the overseas research center for The West African Research Association (WARA). It is located in Dakar, Senegal.  WARC is a center for academic exchange between American and West African scholars that encourages research on the region of West Africa.
WARC promotes scholarly research on West Africa and the Diaspora and works to foster cooperation between US-based and West African researchers, students and artists. In its development from initial conception to project planning, the Center seeks the active participation and cooperation of both West African and US-based scholars in order to identify and meet the needs of both communities.
Open To:
  • This competition is open only to West African nationals, with preference given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.
Travel grant funds may be used to:
1) attend and present papers at academic conferences relevant to the applicant’s field of research;
2) visit libraries or archives that contain resources necessary to the applicant’s current academic work;
3) engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another institution;
4) travel to a research site.
Application Procedure
LIST OF DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED TO UPLOAD TO THIS APPLICATION.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED; INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE NOT CONSIDERED. 

*A brief (50-80 word) abstract of the activity to be funded, beginning with a clear statement of purpose

*A description (6 double-spaced pages maximum) of the applicant’s research and how the proposed travel is relevant to this work. This should be presented in a language understandable to non-specialist readers

*A curriculum vitae with research and teaching record when relevant

*If attending a conference, an abstract of the paper to be read and a letter of acceptance to the conference

*If visiting another institution, an invitation from host institution

*If travel is to consult archives or other materials, a description of the collections to be consulted and their significance to the applicant’s research

*All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation either by the professor overseeing their research or a colleague

*Proof of citizenship in the form of a photocopy of the applicant’s passport (please note: this competition is open only to West African nationals )

Contact [email protected] with any technical issues

Funding for the WARC Travel Grant Program is provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
nquiries may be addressed to:

Mariane Yade
West African Research Center/Centre de Recherche Ouest Africaine
B.P. 5456 (Fann Residence)
Rue E x Léon G. Damas
Dakar , Senegal
Tel: 221-865-22-77; Fax: 221-824-20-58; Email: [email protected].

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Digify Free 3-month Digital Training Bootcamp for Africans, Johannesburg South Africa

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 25 2014

Backed by Google and IAB SA, Digify is a 3-month digital bootcamp offering 18 to 25 year olds intensive training in digital campaigns, social media and content creation, as well as key Google modules including Search, AdWords, YouTube and Analytics. Participants would trained in those professional skills that will help them get their  dream digital job. Livity Africa is working with Google and IAB SA to offer every graduate of the programme a paid entry level job or internship.

Commencing in Johannesburg in September 2014, 15 young people will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the first round of Digify graduates, who have started new careers in the country’s top digital agencies and organisations including  Native VML, Retroviral, FoxP2, Casson Media, Aqua Agency, iClinic, Edcon and African Doctors.

Fifteen people between the age of 18 and 25 will be selected to participate in the Digify boot camp kicking-off this September, where, for three months, they will receive broad and wide-ranging practical digital skills learning about campaigns, social media, Google AdWords, Analytics and content creation, as well as professional skills training that will help them get their dream digital jobs.

The intention after this 3-month programme is to place all successful candidates in internship programmes or paid roles  within the digital industry.

Requirements:

  • All selected candidates will need to be available full-time, 5 days a week (Monday – Friday) for the entire duration of the training.

Age: 18 to 25 year olds only
Location: Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Cost: No cost, however you must cover your own travel costs to and from Livity Africa’s office.
Time requirement: 3 months, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Recruitment process: Applications close on Monday 25 August 2014. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete interviews w/c 25 August with the programme commencing w/c 15 September 2014.

  •  You must apply online and and take the Digital Challenge  to be shortlisted.*

TAKE THE DIGITAL CHALLENGE

  • So you’re a digital hero? Prove it. Use 3 social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook or YouTube to tell or show  why you deserve to be part of the next generation of digital talent.
  • Why not post a cool image on LIve Magazine Facebook page, Live Magazine SA, post an image on your Instagram and tag us, Livity Africa or Live Mag SA, or send us a tweet @LivityAfrica or LiveMagSA. Whatever platform you use, be sure to include #DigifyZA in your post.

 

Apply Now for the Digify Digital Boootbamp

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Digify Digital Bootcamp

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Females in Mobile Entrepreneurship Programme
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Females in Mobile Entrepreneurship Programme for Ghanians.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi
Start: September 8, 2014 9:00 am
End: October 8, 2014 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Organisers: Mobile Web Ghana

Females in Mobile Entrepreneurship is an initiative of Mobile Web Ghana with support from WeTech and Google to build a community of female mobile technology entrepreneurs. FiME would leverage MWG’s community and competencies to provide training, mentorship and incubation for twenty (20) females. Qualified applicants would be taken through crash courses in mobile technology and entrepreneurship.

Seasoned Ghanaian Startup CEO’s and a collection of mentors will be appearing along the way to offer guidance and advice. The training programme would run for just four (4) weeks while the incubation and mentorship continues for a year. During this period, students would continue to interact with seasoned trainers and mentors to build their ideas into actual products.

Requirement

  • You must be a female with an idea that can be built into a viable product.
  • Basic knowledge in computer programming will be an added advantage.

Training modules include:

  • Introduction to Mobile App Development
  • User interface / User Experience
  • SMS Value Added Services
  • Mobile Web – Android Development
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Mobile Entrepreneurship

For More Information:

Phone: +233267777887
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mobilewebghana.org
Apply Now for the Females in Mobile Entrepreneurship Programme for Ghanians.
Visit the Official Webpage of the Females in Mobile Entrepreneurship Programme
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Norwegian Government Quota Scholarship Scheme 2015
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Norwegian Government Quota Scholarship Scheme for Students from Developing Countries 2015.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: December 1st 2014

Applications are now open for the  2015 Norwegian Government Quota Scholarship Scheme for students from developing countries. About 1100 scholarships will be awarded, 800 of them awarded to students from developing countries, and 300 to students from Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia. The scholarship are awarded to students who wish to pursue bachelors, masters and doctoral programs at universities and colleges in Norway.

The Norwegian government provides students from developing countries in the South and countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia with financial support to study for a degree in Norway under the Quota Scheme.

General Requirements:

  • As a student, you must apply directly from your home country.
  • You must have stayed at least one year in your home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university /university college.
  • To be Eligible to apply for the Quota Scheme, you must be able to find your home country in the List of Eligble Countries
  • Students usually apply for degree programmes that serve as a continuation of their studies in their home country or for courses which can be a joint part of a degree programme in their home country (joint degree or sandwich programmes).
  • Most of the programmes offered are at Master’s or PhD level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes.
  • Language Requirements: Most of the study programmes offered under the Quota Scheme are taught in English. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English.
  • All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:
    • Secondary school certificates
    • Minimum two years of higher education from their home country

    Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at Bachelor’s level.

Recruitment enrollment

  • The Quota Scheme will only enrol students from institutions (organisations, universities, authorities) which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges.
  • Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases will free movers be considered.
  • Students who come to Norway as self-financing students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.

 

Scholarship Worth:

  • Each successful applicant will receive the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme.
  • Up to 40 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 60 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country than their home country must repay the loan.
  • Travelling expenses for entry into Norway may be reimbursed (fixed price).

For More Information:

View the List of Eligible Countries for the Norwegian Quota Scheme

View the List of Participating Norwegian Institutions

Visit the Official Webpage of the Norwegian Government Scholarship Scheme

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Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise Programme Business Plan Competition for Ghanians.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 18th August 2014

The Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise programme (ENGINE), a national Business Plan Competition and Entrepreneurship Development Program.

ENGINE is a multiyear project implemented by TechnoServe with funding from the UK Government through the Department for International Development (DFID) that seeks to equip Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) with the skills and resources to improve their business plans and internal operations, while creating a thriving community of entrepreneurs through the increase of access to business development services and to financing.

The program seeks to achieve its objectives through the following components:

Business Plan Competition (BPC):

  • TechnoServe will launch a business plan competition whereby applicants will be asked to submit 5-page concept papers and undertake a psychometric test to determine entrepreneurial capacity.
  • A 4-day intensive training course will then be administered to the best applicants to enable them submit a 15-20 page business plan.
  • Finalists will be selected amongst those who received the 4-day training and will receive an additional 8 hours of mentorship to finalize their business plans.

Entrepreneur Aftercare:

  • Following the selection of the business plan competition winners, all entrepreneurs (grant and non-grant winners) who presented their business plans to the panel of judges will receive the provision of mentoring, networking and other business development services over the course of one year.

Winners and finalists of ENGINE will be given awards that include seed capital, business development services, opportunities to present to private investors and links to financial institutions and investment capital.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to participate in the ENGINE Business Plan Competition a person must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a Ghanaian citizen
  • Be 20 years of age or older at the time of submitting the application
  • Propose an expansion on an existing business or a new business that is or will be based in Ghana
  • Have no more than 50 employees (existing businesses)
  • Propose a business expansion or concept that will realistically create at least 5 new jobs by the end of the second year of business operations, and will have a minimum investment base of GH¢50,000 and annual sales of GH¢100,000 by the end of the third year of business operations
  • Propose an expansion or a new business in any sector or industry (except Imports to Sell)
  • A firm commitment to submit basic financial data for a period of 3 years following participation in the program, as well as submitting financial data during the issuance of the grant
  • Ideas can be submitted by individuals or by a group. If an idea is submitted by a group, all group members must meet all of the above stated criteria
  • Each idea may be submitted only once
  • Only one person per application may participate in training sessions, events, consultant meetings and any other aspect of the competition. The same person from any one business team must attend the entire programme from beginning to end. The only exceptions that may be made will be by consultants, who may agree in advance to meet with additional members of a management team
  • No employee or associate of the employee (spouse, parent, cousin, nephew, niece, or child) of any of the organizations associated with the competition is permitted to participate
  • All businesses proposed must be profit seeking, self-sustaining businesses. No non-profit entities will be accepted
  • The organizers are not responsible for any other costs (i.e. lodging, food, further transportation) that a participant may incur in order to attend any of the competition events

Applicants will be asked to identify which industry categories best describes their businesses or business concepts: 

  • Agribusiness and Processing {including Greenfield Operations}
  • Energy
  • Services {including but not limited to Media, Hospitality and Tourism}
  • Technology/ Communications
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Private Sector Solutions to Water, Health or Education
  • Other (Applicants will need to specify what sector if it does not fall into the provided categories)
      A complete application must include all of the following:
  1. Hard copy of signed Participation Agreement
  2. Complete Application Form (typed)
  3. Business Concept Statement (maximum 5 pages, double-spaced, typed, minimum font of 12) – business concepts that do not respect this length limitation will not be reviewed and will be automatically excluded from the competition

Awards

  • Winners will receive a combination of seed capital and aftercare (business development services).
  • The programme will also facilitate participants to access loan or investment capital from financial institutions or investors.
  • Several finalists will also win aftercare awards (business development services). At least US$ 720,000 (GBP450,000) in seed capital and aftercare will be awarded across the winners and finalists

Winner Obligations

  • The winners will sign a contract in which they bind themselves to invest the seed capital (cash) awarded directly into the project described in their submitted business plans.
  • Winners of ENGINE will be expected to participate in a variety of media events after the conclusion of the competition.
  • All winners are subject to an ENGINE audit for the first three years of the life of the business or the expansion.
  • Additionally, all winners must present quarterly financial reports to the ENGINE implementing agency (TechnoServe) for verification.

For More Information:

Apply Now for the  Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise programme

 

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Techcamp West Africa 2014: Accra, Ghana: Apply to Attend.

by lanredahunsi
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When:  November 14 – 16, 2014
Where: Accra, Ghana
Organisers: U.S. Embassy in Ghana and GhanaThink

Are you between 25 – 35 years? Do you believe that your generation can be the catalyst for job creation?  Have you made positive change in your neighborhood or community?  Are you ready to be part of a greater community?  Do you reside in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, or Togo?

GhanaThink in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Ghana is organizing TechCamp West Africa in Accra, Ghana from November 14 – 16, 2014 to address the primary concern of youth in the region — “Unemployment and Job Creation.”

A call to youth leaders and innovators in Benin,Burkina Faso,Cote d’Ivoire,Ghana,Liberia,Nigeria and Togo committed to building a better future for their countries.

TechCamp is a U.S. Department of State-led program that connects civil society organizations across the globe with new and emerging technology resources to solve problems in their communities.

TechCamp West Africa will host 100-150 of the best and brightest private and social entrepreneurs to focus on the theme of  entrepreneurship as a contributor to job creation from Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Liberia, and Togo. This will be a highly interactive learning experience that combines technology-led hands-on training sessions, break-out segments entrepreneur panels in an unconventional conference-like setting.

Together with private sector experts, the 100 selected participants will explore obstacles to small business growth and share best practices for private and social entrepreneurs for solving regional challenges through idea-sharing, collaboration, partnership and learning.

 

Eligibilty:

– Are you between 25 and 35 years?
– Do you exhibit strong passion and commitment for change in your field of work?
– Do you have integrity? Are you an overcomer?
– Do you have leadership potential?
– Do you want to meet and collaborate with other youth leaders like yourself?
– Do you have success stories or innovative initiatives to share, and wish to contribute to the bigger youth moment for Africa?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you are welcome to submit an application for the Techcamp West Africa 2014 taking place in Accra from November 14 – 16.

Apply Now for the Tech Camp 2014

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Techcamp West Africa 2014

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Ericsson Telecommunication Undergraduate Internship for Nigerians.

by lanredahunsi
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Location: , NG

Company: Ericsson

Req ID: 33732

As an intern, you won’t simply be standing on the side-lines. You’ll be immersed in a hands-on learning experience by contributing to key projects aligned to our business, while building your professional network with some of the best and brightest in the ICT industry.

This will allow you gain true understanding and experience of what a career in the ICT Industry means and what it is like, to work in Ericsson. This program runs for either 3 ot 6 months.

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks.

Qualifications and Professional skills  

To be eligible for this internship you must be currently undergoing an undergraduate/post graduate course in a reputable University, possess English language skills to a business level and have the legal right to work in Nigeria.

  • Minimum of 2nd Class Upper CGPA in any discipline related to “Pure & Applied Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Environmental Design & Management” as at the time of application
  • In addition to a cover letter (kindly state your expected start date in this letter) and an uploaded CV, applicants will be required to upload a copy of his/her valid School ID card, as well as letter of introduction for the internship program from the School (SIWES Letter) (not applicable for students who are currently enrolled outside Nigeria)
  • Excellent communication and cooperation skills, team oriented as well as self-dependent and structured approach to work
  • Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Sustain high levels of focus, effort and energy
  • Set challenging objectives to achieve high standards of performance
  • fluent English
  • Good knowledge of different MS Office applications

Location

          Nigeria, Lagos

Start

July 2014 (for the 6 months program) or latest October 2014 (for the 3 months program)

Apply Now for the Ericsson Telecommunication Undergraduate Internship for Nigerians.

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Scholarships

2015 Child Family Health International Scholarships.

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Child Family Health International (CFHI) offers partial scholarships for use towards CFHI program fees. Scholarships are currently available for the following program months only:  January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December.  Recipients of scholarships are responsible for the remaining balance of CFHI program fees.  All recipients are responsible for their own airfare.

These partial scholarships in the amount of US $500 to $1,000 may be awarded towards participation in any CFHI Global Health Education Program during the above months.

One of these scholarships is designated for CFHI’s Sight for All- Opthalmology Rotation in New Delhi, India, one is designated for CFHI’s Dentistry & Oral Health in Quito, Ecuador, and one designated for an AMSA Member. CFHI has also partnered with AMWA to provide one member per year with a $500 scholarship towards any CFHI program.

 Program Months Eligible  Scholarship Applications Due  Applicants Notified
August- December 2014 June 17, 2014 July 17, 2014
January- April 2015 November 12, 2014 December 10, 2014
May, June, & August 2015 March 4, 2015 April 1, 2015
September- December 2015 July 15, 2015 August 12, 2015

Who can Apply:

  • Scholarships will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to their communities as well as financial need and an interest in exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with people in Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, India, South Africa and Uganda. 
  • Priority will be given to people of ethnicities under-represented in CFHI programs, as well as those who have had limited opportunity to travel abroad.  
  • All interested in attending a CFHI program during the specified program months/year and who are financially able to pay the remaining program fees along with their own airfare are encouraged to apply.

 

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2014 APO Media Award for African Journalists and Bloggers. (Win USD500/Month, a Laptop and a sponsored trip to destination of your choice)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 1st September 2014.

WIN $500 a month for one year, one lap top, one intercontinental flight ticket to a destination of your choice and more

 

The second-place winner will be awarded $300 a month for one year, and the third-place winner will receive $200 a month for one year.

 

APO (African Press Organization)  the sole press release wire in Africa and the global leader in media relations relating to Africa, announced today that entry is now open for the 2014 APO Media Award (#APOMediaAward).

The first-place winner will be presented with $500 a month for one year, one laptop and one intercontinental flight ticket to a destination of his or her choice as well as one year of access to over 600 airport VIP lounges worldwide.

APO Media Award celebrates brilliant and inspiring stories about Africa. The subject matter may comprise a single topic or a variety of subjects, including – but not limited to – business, economy, technology, agriculture, health, energy, gender, logistics, tourism, motoring, aviation, not-for-profit issues, diplomacy, environment, mining, entertainment and more.

APO Media Award is open to African journalists and bloggers, whether directly employed or freelancers, working in the continent of Africa who have produced a story that has been broadcast or published in English, French, Portuguese or Arabic in the form of a printed publication, a television feature, a radio story, a website or a blog whose primary audience is based in Africa.

Stories must have been broadcast or published between January and August 2014.

Stories are judged on content, writing, analysis, creativity, human interest and community impact.

 

All stories must be submitted in electronic format:

a) Print: upload the scan(s) of the published article.

b) Radio: upload the SoundCloud link (SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that enables its users to upload and share sounds they have created themselves – https://soundcloud.com).

c) Website: upload the URL.

d) TV: upload the YouTube link.

 

TV material must first be uploaded to YouTube (www.youtube.com) and radio material to SoundCloud (www.soundcloud.com). If you are not a member of these sites, you will need to sign up in order to upload the video or radio material. Once you have obtained the link, you must enter it in this online entry form when inputting your story details.

 

Online Entry Form is available here: http://www.apo-opa.com/apo_media_award.php?L=E

 

The finalists will be announced on 15 September 2014.

The winners will be announced on 29 September 2014.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Press Organization Media Award

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Japan Foreign Trade Council Essay Competition 2014 ( 1,000,000 Yen Prize and All Round paid Trip to Tokyo, Japan)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 12, 2014

The Japan Foreign Trade Council  is sponsoring JFTC Essay Competition 2014 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international importance.

Choose One of the Following Topics:

  • Topic 1 — Future of the “SHOSHA” in the Global Economy

  • Topic 2 — Toward Developing Japan’s “Resources” by 2020: A Strategy for Utilizing Them for the Benefit of the World

Prizes:

One Grand Prize of 1,000,000yen
Three Prizes for Excellence of 200,000yen each

The award winners from abroad will be provided with a round trip air ticket to Tokyo, Japan to attend the award ceremony to be held on January 7, 2015.

Eligibility:

  • Anyone can apply for the Essay Competition, regardless of nationality or age.

Language:

  • English (4,000words) or Japanese (10,000characters). Each essay MUST BE accompanied by an essay summary of no more than 400words in English/ 800 Japanese characters.

Notification:

Award winners will be publicly announced on December 12, 2014.
The award-winners from abroad will be provided with a round trip air ticket to Tokyo, Japan to attend the award ceremony to be held on January 7, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the jftc essay competition 2014

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Scholarships

Macedonia Government Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students 2014

by lanredahunsi
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 Application Deadline:August 1, 2014

 The Ministry of Education and Science of The Republic of Macedonia announces this Call for Applications for full undergraduate scholarships, for the academic 2014/2015, at the University of Information Science and Technology “St Paul the Apostle” in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia 

The scholarships are available to outstanding students, not older than 22 years old whowish to pursue undergraduate studies in one of the following programmes:

(1) Faculty of Communication Networks and Security (CNS);

(2) Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE);

(3) Faculty of Information Systems, Visualization, Multimedia and Animation (ISVMA);

(4) Faculty of Information and Communication Science (ICS)

(5) Study Program of Digital Business Informatics (DBI)

(6) Faculty of Applied IT, Machine Intelligence and Robotics (AITMIR) and

(7) Study Program of E-Government, E-Business and E-Culture.

One full scholarship will be awarded to a candidate from each of the eligible countries:Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan,Barbados, 10 scholarships for Brazil, Cameron, People’s Republic of China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, 10 scholarships for Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, India, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malaysia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Poland,Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Slovakia, United Republic of Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia,Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Vietnam, Zambia and 15 scholarships for the Organization of American States. 

The scholarship provides for:

·  full tuition fees;

·  visa and residence permit fees

·  return air fare from the applicant’s home country;

·  accommodation and food (full board) at the University’s dorm “Nikola Karev” in Ohrid, the Republic of Macedonia;

·  a monthly allowance of 5,000 MKD (approximately 82 EUR);

Application procedure

All prospective students should note that the application process will be open until 01.08.2014. Candidates are required to submit an online application, which will be available on the official scholarship web site of the Ministry of Education and Science,www.stipendii.mon.gov.mkand www.mon.gov.mkfrom 01.02.2014 or submitted in hard copy, or electronically, to the respective Ministry of Education of the applicant’s home country. All students must send scanned copies of the required documents and the Application form to the following e-mail: [email protected]

 

 

Required documents

To complete the application, the candidates are required to provide electronic copies from the following original documents:

 

·  Application Form

·  Official high school diploma or certificate (where applicable);

·  Official transcripts;

·  Proof of English proficiency. All students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is appropriate for the programme they are applying.

The required evidence may take the form of either:

1.     Substantial education (minimum 15 months) conducted in English and undertaken no more than two years prior to the date of enrolment

2.     Acceptable English language qualification or test result. The qualification or test results must have been awarded no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment.

Accepted results are:

– Grade C or better in English Language at GCSE / GCEO

– Grade C or better in English First Language at IGCSE

– Grade B or better in English Second Language at IGCSE

– An overall band of 6.5 or better in IELTS

– A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based, 80for internet-based)

– Subscores of 550 or better in Critical Reading and 550 or better in Writing in SAT

– Grade 4 or better in the Higher Level English Language (B Syllabus); or grade 5 or better in the Standard Level English Language (B Syllabus); or grade 4 or better in the Higher or Standard Level English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus); or grade 4 or better in the Standard Level English – Text and Performance; or grade 4 or better in the Standard Level English – Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus) at International Baccalaureate

 

·  Official document certifying the candidate has no criminal convictions and is not under criminal investigation at the moment of application. Candidates should note that with the exception to some countries, these are two separate documents;

·  Official general medical report, including medical tests for HIV and Hepatitis C;

·  An electronic copy of the Passport which must be valid for the next 4 calendar years;

·  In addition, as part of the application, the candidates are required to summit contact details from two academic professors/teachers, who will provide letters of recommendation for the candidate. The candidates are advised to notify the professors ahead of time, in order for the references to be submitted within the application deadline. Both letters are confidential. In case they are sent as hard copy documents, they must be sent in a sealed envelope, signed by the originator of the reference across the seal.

 

All submitted documents must be in English or certified translations in English.

 

Candidates should submit their application together with all supporting documents to the following address:

 

Ministry for Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia

Saints Cyril and Methodius Street, No.54

1000 Skopje

Republic of Macedonia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Macedonia Undergraduate Scholarships 

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Internships

Inter-Parliamentary Union Paid Internship in Switzerland 2014 (1,000 Swiss Franc per month).

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 16th May 2014

The Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) is the world organization of parliaments – a global forum for parliamentary dialogue, cooperation and action.

Internship with the IPU provides an opportunity for selected undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing a course of study or work in fields related to the IPU’s mandate and activities to:

  • increase their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the IPU Secretariat and the application of IPU principles, programmes and strategies;
  • gain practical work experience related to their academic background or future work in the field related to IPU’s mission.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be considered for an internship at the IPU, applicants should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

 

Education

  • University degree or final year of undergraduate studies;
  • Degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the IPU’s work, e.g. international law, economics, political science, and the social sciences.

Nationality

  • Any nationality.

Languages

  • Working knowledge, both oral and written, of the IPU’s official languages (English and French).

Skills

  • Ability to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team;
  • Initiative and flexibility.

Other

  • Any past work experience and knowledge of IT-related work would be an advantage;
  • Close relatives of a serving IPU official are not eligible to apply.

Condition/Expenses:

  • The length of an internship should not normally exceed six months.
  • Where an intern is not supported by an institution (university, government or otherwise), a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs will be paid. In Geneva, this will amount to SFr. 1,000 per month.
  • The cost of travel, insurance and accommodation, as well as living expenses, are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
  • Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining the necessary passport and visa or other documents for entering Switzerland.
  • Interns are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
  • IPU does not accept responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship.
  • Interns are responsible for procuring and maintaining their own insurance coverage for illness and accidents while they are working at the IPU, and a copy of documentation attesting to such insurance coverage should be provided by each intern on their first day of internship.

Application Deadline:

Candidates are requested to fill out an IPU internship application form and forward it, together with a motivation letter and detailed curriculum vitae/bio-data, to the IPU Secretariat in Geneva. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted personally.

The duly filled application form and accompanying documents should be sent by post, fax or e-mail to:

 Download Application Form for the IPU Internship

Inter-Parliamentary Union
5, chemin du Pommier
Case postale 330
CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex/Geneva
Switzerland

Fax: +41 22 919 41 60
E-mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Internship

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