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Italian government Scholarships for foreign Students 2014/2015

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The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE).

Scholarships can be awarded only for study/ research projects at institutions within the Italian public education and research system (state universities and research centres or legally accredited private institutions), following the approval of a selection committee.
 

Scholarships duration and  time frame
It is only possible to apply for three, six, or nine month scholarships. Exceptions can be made for courses for teachers of Italian language.
Time frame: January 1st–December 31 2015

Scholarships are available for:

  • University degree courses (Undergraduate and Postgraduate):

candidates must have got an academic qualification allowing them, in their country, to register for the same level university course they are applying for in Italy.

  • Advanced vocational training, art and music courses:

candidates must have got an academic qualification allowing them, in their country, to register for the same level course they are applying for in Italy.

  • Masters Degree courses (LevelsI or II):

candidates must have got an academic qualification allowing them, in their country, to register for the same level course they are applying for in Italy.

 

  • Ph.D. Courses:

since admission to ph.d. courses in Italy is regulated by strict provisions issued by universities, beside the requirements listed in the previous point for the Masters courses, candidates are required to previously contact the university/ universities of their choice in order to comply with the given requirements.

  • Specialisation Schools:

The programme must be at least of six months. No scholarship can be awarded to study at any kind of medical specialisation school.

  • Research under academic supervision:

The research project must be carried out within the Italian public education and research system, including public museums and archives, and institutions as CNR ( Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)  and ISS ( Istituto Superiore di Sanità).

  • Courses on Italian language and culture:

scholarship can be awarded to students attending an Italian language and culture university course.

  • Courses for teachers of Italian as second language:

applicants must be teachers of Italian as second language with documented experience.

Requirements

A. Educational qualification required by the chosen institution.
B. Knowledge of Italian Language:
applicants will need a certificate of intermediate level Italian
(e.g. CILS B2, CELI 3, PLIDA B2 or INT.IT Roma Tre) or equivalent linguistic competence issued by a local organization or language school (e.g. Italian Cultural Institute, Dante Alighieri Society branch etc.)

Age limits:
applicants who are under age (younger than 18) or older than 35 on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications  are not eligible.

Restrictions :
students who are not complying with university prescriptions (e.g. who have not passed the due exams) are not eligible for a scholarship.

For the academic year 2014 -2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed agreements with the following Italian Universities:
Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Torino
Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia
Università Bocconi
Università degli studi di Torino
Università degli studi di Milano
Università degli studi di Roma Tor Vergata
Università per stranieri di Perugia
Università per stranieri di Siena
Università per stranieri “Dante Alighieri” di Reggio Calabria

Payments

Payment of allowances will take place on a three- month basis via bank transfer to an Italian bank or postal account under the name of the scholarship holder, who is the sole responsible for opening the account and communicating its details to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome.

How to apply
All applicants must fill in the online application form at “Borse onLine”.
http://borseonline.esteri.it

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Student

 

 

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Turkiye Scholarships Turkish Summer School 2014 Program for International Students

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: May 4th 2014

Turkish Prime Ministry Presidency For Turks Abroad and Related Communities organizes Turkish Summer School in cooperation with Yunus Emre Institute for foreign students who wish to improve his/her Turkish language proficiency. The participants will find the opportunity to study Turkish language, to recognise the Turkish culture and to visit prominent touristic and historical heritage of the city where they attend the summer school.

During the summer school, students will attend Turkish courses till noon, and then they will have the opportunity to enjoy memorable trips and learn about Turkish culture by participating in activities such as wedding ceremonies, summer festivals etc.

Turkish Summer School will end with a special program in İstanbul. Participants in different cities will gather in İstanbul where they will find an opportunity to discover the magnificient city for four days. The participants will visit historic city of İstanbul surrounding Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia Mosque, The Blue Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace. The Summer School will end with a special closing program.

Application Requirements

a) Being a citizen of any country other than the Republic of Turkey (the candidates who have citizenship of the Republic of Turkey and also those who lost Turkish citizenship for any reason cannot apply for the Turkish Language Summer School 2014 Program)

b) Being a student at Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Centers or being a student in a university outside Turkey.

a) Being between the age 18 and 27.

b) For university students having at least 70% weighted grade point average and a proof of Turkish language skills.

c) For Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Center students having at least A1 Level Turkish Certificate.

d) Those who received Turkish summer school in the previous years cannot apply the Summer School.

e) Those who has completed any level of his/her education in Turkey cannot apply the Summer School

 

The Opportunities Offered

– 500 TL pocket money

– Free Accommodation

– Free breakfast and dinner (lunch belongs to student)

– Free health insurance

– Free social and cultural activities

Transportation:

International and domestic round-trip transportation expenses belongs to the participants.

Required Documents

1 – Student Certificate taken from the university or Turkish Certificate taken from Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Centers.

2 – Copy of a valid identity certificate

3 – 1 photo

4- Transcript for university students.

 

Apply Now for the TURKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS  TURKISH SUMMER SCHOOL

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TURKIYE SCHOLARSHIPS  TURKISH SUMMER SCHOOL

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Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarship 2015

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Application Deadline: Early June 2014

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Programme.

Fields of Study:

Social Sciences and Humanities
* Laws
* Politics
* Pedagogy
* Sociology
* Literature
* History
* Japanese language
* Economics
* Business Administration

Natural Sciences
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry Engineering, Industrial Chemistry
* Electric Engineering / Information Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Architecture
* Environmental Engineering
* Agricultural Studies (Animal Science, Agriculture, Food Science)
* Medicine
* Dentistry
* Pharmacy
* Nursing

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the japenese government.

Applicants generally must have been born between April 2, 1993 and April 1, 1998

Applicants must have either completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan

Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese language and deepen their understanding on Japan

Scholarship Terms

Scholarship awards will be tenable for five years from April 2015 to March 2020, including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan.

Scholarship Benefits

Each grantee will be provided with 117,000 yen.
An additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions

Each grantee will be supplied generally, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, with an economy class airplane ticket from the international airport nearest to his/her place of residence to the New Tokyo International Airport or any other international airport that the assigned university usually uses

For More Information:

Download the Application Guide of the J a p a n e s e G o v e r n m e n t MEXT Scholarship

Application Note for the Japanese MEXT Scholarship

Japanese Embasssies in Africa

 

 

 

 

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2014 IMF Africa Rising Youth Photo Contest for Africans.

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Submission Deadline: April 25 2014

IMF Africa Rising is seeking pictures from young Sub-Saharan African photographers of all abilities, ages 18 – 30, capturing through their own lenses the opportunities and challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa. All contestants—whether they use cameras or cell phones—are asked to submit original images that best define one of the following three themes.

Theme

  • African Economic Development
  • African Innovations
  • African Challenges

Categories

  • Snapshot category (low-resolution images)
  • Photographer Category (high-resolution images)

Prizes

  • Two Winners will receive 3 days all expense paid trip to Maputo, Mozambique. Opportunity to attend the #AfricaRising Conference and act as IMF youth photographer.

First Prize winners

• The First Prize winners in each category will be selected to receive the following:
– A three-day trip to Maputo, Mozambique, including economy-class round trip, full-board accommodation for 3 nights and ground transportation.
– To be eligible to this prize, participants must have a valid passport and be available to travel to Maputo, Mozambique, for three days on May 28-30, 2014.

• Winners selected to travel to Maputo will act as IMF youth photographers for the conference and agree to provide the IMF, free of any additional charge, a selection of images documenting the Africa Rising Conference. The photographers agree to pass the ownership rights to these photos to the IMF in exchange for the competition prizes.

HOW TO ENTER

  • All entries must be submitted electronically, through the official website: www.africa-rising.org.
  • There is no mail-in method of entry. Upon submission, each participant will be prompted to complete an electronic form consisting of basic personal information, such as name, last name, age, nationality, and e-mail address.

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: April 25, 2014
Online Voting Deadline: May 7, 2014
Winner Announced by: May 12, 2014

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IMF Africa Rising Youth Photo Contest

 

 

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World Economic Forum Global Shapers DIY for South Africans

by lanredahunsi
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The Tshwane Hub of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community has launched DIY – a web-based youth movement campaign for change. The initiative is a home for young leaders to showcase and honour tremendous positive initiatives (for public good) by fellow young South Africans.

This is done at the backdrop of South Africa celebrating 20 years of democracy. DIY aims to inspire a sense of active citizenship, self-belief and responsibility; develop and support the leadership journey and growth of young leaders.

DIYs are young people under the age of 35 years of age who took initiative to do something of public good, in their community, schools, work place etc.

The Global Network of Hubs (265 across the world) are developed and led by Young People (below the age of 33) who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.

Shapers are highly motivated individuals who have a great potential for future leadership roles in society. They are selected on the basis of their achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to make a difference.

Targeted participants or nominees:

• 35 years and below

• Youth-Led NGO’s

• Social enterprise leaders

• Highly active and socially enaged youth

• Students and pupils

• Young professionals

For more information on DIY visit www.diysa.co.za

DIYs can be nominated by filling in the nomination form on

www.diysa.co.za/form

 

 

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2014 TreccAfrica Doctoral Scholarships for Africans

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline : May 15 2014

TreccAfrica (Transdisciplinary Training for Resource Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation in Africa) will provide doctoral and master’s training to 72 postgraduate students in Africa at six leading African Universities to provide the next generation of academics and professionals who will be able to address an interlocking set of real challenges for Africa’s future development: climate change and resource depletion.

The university partners are: the University of Ghana, University of Nigeria, University of Dar es Salaam, University of Nairobi, Mekelle University, University of Botswana and Stellenbosch University.

Scholarship Worth:

The TreccAfrica individual  scholarships will cover:

  • One roundtrip flight ticket and visa costs for all scholarship holders
  • A monthly subsistence allowance payable on a regular basis during the mobility period

    Doctorate Allowance: 900 Euros

  • Acommodation expenses to be covered by the scholarship recipient and can be done from the monthly subsistence allowance.
  • Participation Costs which may include tuition fees, registration fees and service fees
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage ( Health, Accident and Travel)

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Scholarship, masters and doctoral students must

  • Must be a national and/ or resident of any of the eligible countries

 

Apply online at www.treccafrica.com/apply-now.html

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TreccAfrica Doctoral Scholarships 

Download the TreccAfrica Doctoral Scholarships Application Form

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UNESCO/Republic of Korea Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2014 (All Expenses Paid)

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Application Deadline: 26 May 2014

The government of the republic of korea, represented by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is offering twenty five fellowships of two months’ duration for the benefit of least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and Asia and the Pacific, within the framework of the UNESCO/Republic of Korean Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme.

Aimed at enchanting national capacity building, these fellowships will enable candidates to participate in a training course in the field of Education.  The training will be held from 1st september to 31st October 2014 at the Asia Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding (ACPCEIU) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The medium of instruction being in English, only candidate proficient in english are eligible to apply.

 

Field of Study

Course Title:

  • “Teacher Training for Basic Education”;
  • “Use of ICT for Education (or e-Learning)”; and
  • “Leadership in Global Education”.

Duration: (2 months)

From 01 September to 31 October 2014

Qualifications Required

UNESCO will solicit applications from least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and Asia-Pacific.

A. Candidatures must comply with the following criteria:

  1. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree
  2. Candidates must be proficient in English
  3. Candidates must not be more than 50 years of age
  4. Candidates must be in good health, both mentally and physically
  5. Candidates must have a minimum 5-year career in the field of Education (i.e., educational policy, development of educational material or curriculum, school/class management and teacher’s training).

B. All applications must be endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO and must be made on a UNESCO fellowship application form

C. The implementing agency in the Republic of Korea will be the KOICA/APCEIU.

D. The following documents must be attached to the application form in duplicate:

  1. Photocopies of diplomas and school-certified transcript of academic records
  2. Certificate of English Language Proficiency by an official authority (if English is not the medium of instruction in the home country)
  3. Two photographs

Eligble AFRICA  Countries

Angola, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, and Zambia.

Facilities offered by the Government of the Republic of Korea

A. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be exempt from tuition fees for the duration of the study/training.

B. Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution.

C. The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency.  The stipends are intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals.  The donor will determine the amount of the stipend to be granted to beneficiaries.

D. Health Insurance.

Facilities offered by UNESCO

1. UNESCO will cover international travel expenses, estimated at approximately  US$2,500 per fellow, and will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US $200 per fellow.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO/Republic of Korea Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme

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2014 KAAD Scholarship Programme for Africans to study in Germany.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: 30 June/ 15 January (Annually

The KAAD Scholarship Programme for sub-Saharan Africa is geared towards development of African countries and societies as well as development of qualified individuals.

Young university graduates, who have already taken over responsibility in church and society, should be empowered to continue along this line and do it in an even more qualified way.

Beneficiaries of KAAD-scholarships are predominantly from needy families and display academic excellence. The ultimate aim of our scholarship policy is the promotion of so-called “Agents of Change”.

The focus countries in Africa today are: Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe andKenya. Uganda and Tanzania are counted to be part of the focus region East Africa, apart from Kenya.

Who can apply?

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

  • come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
  • have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
  • want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
  • are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue
  • possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KAAD Scholarship Programme 

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2014 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for Sub-saharan Africa Engineers. ( £25,000 Prize)

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The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is now open for applications

Applications are invited from engineers affiliated with a university or research institute who have developed innovations that can provide scalable solutions to local challenges. Engineers from sub-Saharan Africa and from all engineering disciplines are eligible to enter.

What

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation aims to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Africa Prize encourages ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.

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Crucial commercialisation support will be awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants, through a six month period of training and mentoring. Following this period of mentorship, finalists will be invited to present at an event held in Africa and a winner will be selected to receive £25,000.

The Africa Prize is generously supported by The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund, Consolidated Contractors Company, ConocoPhillips and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Application documents

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 

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2014 IDB Group Business Plan Competition for Sub-Saharan African Entrepreneurs.

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Submission Deadline: April 30th 2014

The Islamic Development Bank Group invites all eligible entrepreneurs from IsDB Group Member Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa region to attend its 1st Business Plan Competition. The business plan competition is designed in a way to foster entrepreneurship in the Sub-Saharan Africa region via providing;

  • Seed funding in the form of cash prizes,
  • Training materials for business plan development,
  • Mentorship from prominent entrepreneurs,
  • Networking opportunities with investors

The competition will include two tracks. First, the entrepreneurs who have an idea, research or technology but NOT established their venture yet will compete in the Idea Track. Second, the Growth Track will be for the entrepreneurs, who have already established their venture and looking forward to growing it.

Eligibility

  • Individual application is allowed but application by teams are highly encouraged. In the case of team application, each team shall select a member who will be the “applicant” for the team in this competition,
  • The applicant must be a citizen of the IsDB Group Member Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa Region (for the list of the countries, please see the link),
  • The applicant shall be at least 18 years old and able to read and speak English or French proficiently,
  • All members of a team can only enter the competition once with one submission,
  • Team composition adjustments are allowed in Phase 1 and 2 but no changes are allowed after the submission of full business plans,
  • The products or services offered or intended to be offered should have commercialization potential, be legal, and Shariah-compliant. The following applications will not be accepted
  1. Projects which does not have commercialization potential,
  2. Non-for-profit type projects such as charities, NGOs etc.,
  3. Projects entailing production, sales, promotion, or distribution of the non-shariah compliant products/services (such as alcohol, gambling etc.)

The 1st IDB Business Plan Competition aims at fostering the entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa region, and to encourage new business ideas to flourish. In this regards, the competition will be open to entrepreneurs from 22 different IDB member countries listed below.

1)    Benin

2)    Burkina Faso

3)    Cameroon

4)    Chad

5)    Comoros

6)    Cote Divoire

7)    Djibouti

8)    Gabon

9)    Gambia

10) Guinea

11) Guinea Bissau

12) Mali

13) Mauritania

14) Mozambique

15) Niger

16) Nigeria

17) Senegal

18) Sierra Leone

19) Somalia

20) Sudan

21) Togo

22) Uganda

Cash prizes

  • $25,000 for the 1st Place Winner,
  • $15,000 for the 2nd Place Winner,
  • $10,000 for the 3rd Place Winner for each track of the competition
  • Mentorship
  • Networking Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ISDB Group Business Plan Competition

 

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Türkiye Scholarships Postgraduate Programme to study in turkey.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline : 31 March 2014
Türkiye Scholarships Postgraduate Programmes are full government funded programmes for successful international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies 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.

Eligibility for Postgraduate Programmes

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 2014 at the latest
  • be under the age of 30 for master’s programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1984)
  • be under the age of 35 for doctorate programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1979)
  • 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

The Scholarship Covers…

  • Monthly stipend (app. 375 USD for master’s, 500 USD for doctorate)
  • Full tuition fee
  • Free 1-year Turkish language course
  • Free state-run dormitory accommodation
  • Round-trip air ticket
  • Health insurance

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Türkiye Scholarships Postgraduate Programme 

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2014 UNAOC-EF Summer School (All Expense Paid Summer School in New York)- Apply Now.

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Application Deadline: April 22nd 2014

What: 2014 UNAOC-EF Summer School
When: 16 to 23 of August 2014.
Where: EF’s New York campus in Tarrytown, New York,USA

The UNAOC-EF Summer School, 75 youth leaders from all over the world will be invited to engage in dialogue across borders, build critical skills for global citizenship and strengthen the ability to achieve lasting positive social change.

The UNAOC-EF Summer School 2014 takes place at EF’s New York campus in Tarrytown, NY, USA from 16 to 23 of August 2014.

The week-long summer school brings together 75 youth from across the globe, to address pressing global challenges, within the context of cultural and religious diversity.

The highly interactive program will immerse participants in the essentials of global citizenship. Seminars, workshops, and roundtable discussions will challenge participants and increase their impact as leaders in their fields.

The UNAOC-EF Summer School provides an opportunity to explore critical global issues and collaborate to develop solutions to these problems.

The application process includes the submission of a resume as well as essay questions on past achievements and future impact potential.

Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
  • be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old on 24 August 2014— the start of the UNAOC – EF Summer School.
  • be linked to an organization or a network (e.g. youth council, youth NGO, not-profit organization, youth-led organization, community organization, faith-basedorganization, youth network or platform, college, university),or be asocial entrepreneur, blogger, intern or volunteer.
  • hold a passport valid until at least March 2015 (for a visa to be issued, a passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the expected date of entry into the country).
  • possess upper-intermediate English proficiency.
Costs Covered by the UNAOC-EF Summer School
Selected participants of the UNAOC- EF Summer School 2014 will be provided with the following:
  • international travel to and from the international airport closest to their residence(this economy class international ticket will follow the most direct route with nounnecessary stopovers),
  • shared accommodation (double or triple rooms with participants of the same gender) while in Tarrytown,
  • meals during the official portions of the Summer School,
  • full event access during the entire week of the Summer School,
  • shuttles from and to the airport in New York City,
  • the cost of US and transit visas(if applicable),
  • the cost of vaccinations required to enter the US (if applicable), and
  • the cost of medical insurance required to enter the US (if applicable).
Participants will cover the following expenses themselves:
  • local transportation to and from the international airport close to their residence,
  • cost of meals and other incidental expenses while traveling from and to their residence to New York City,
  • cost of meals and other incidental expenses incurred outside of the official portions of the Summer School, and
  • any souvenirs, phone calls, equipment, etc. purchased for the Summer School or during the Summer School
Selection Criteria
The selection of the 75 participants will be based on responses to essay questions regarding motivation as well as past and future involvement in issues to be tackled during the Summer School.

 

Timeline
  • Application deadline:April 22, 2014, at 23:59 New York City local time. Any application received after this deadline will not be accepted.
  • 75 selected participants announced : May 20, 2014
  • The UNAOC-EF Summer School begins: 16 August 2014
  • The UNAOC-EF Summer School ends: 23 August 2014

What

  • A visit to UN headquarters  in New York City

Apply Now for the 2014 UNAOC-EF Summer School

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2014 UNAOC-EF Summer School

E-Mail: [email protected]

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2014 YouthConnekt Mobile Apps 4 Human Development challenge (12k+ in Prize Money)

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Application Deadline: February 25th 2014

Are you a young Rwandan social innovator in the IT sector and passionate about finding solutions to pressing development issues?

Do you know how to develop mobile applications?
Do you have an innovative business idea that would benefit your society or community?

Then apply for the YouthConnekt Mobile Apps for Human Development challenge!

  • YouthConnekt is a platform that connects innovative youth with leaders from the public, private and financial sectors to forge new partnerships for the future.
  • It connects young people to role models, resources, knowledge & skills development, as well as employment opportunities that enable them to participate in shaping the future of Rwanda.
  • The Challenge has the unique aim of encouraging youth participation in innovation and apps development through entrepreneurship promotion.
  • The Challenge is expected to help entrepreneurs grow businesses – efficiently and effectively. By providing the winners with seed funding for their successful proposals,

Categories:

The challenge consists in presenting an idea that could be used by the community using mobile technologies in the following thematic areas:

● Governance
● Education
● Health
● Agriculture
● Gender

Eligibility:

You must be:
– Between ages 18 and 35
– Rwandan Nationality
– Have not been in business or have a registered business for a year or less
– Available for Google Hangout session on March 4th at MYICT

PRIZES

1st Prize: USD 6,000
2nd Prize: USD 3,000
3rd Prize: USD 1,500
4th Prize: USD 1,000
5th Prize: USD 1,000

In addition to the cash prize, the first place winner will receive business training and mentoring from successful entrepreneurs throughout the initial phase of their start-up.

 

Apply Now for the YouthConnekt Mobile Apps 4 Human Development challenge

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2014 World Summit Youth Award for young change Agents – Apply Now.

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Application Deadline: July 15 2014

The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a unique global contest which brings together young developers and digital entrepreneurs – under 30 years of age – who use internet and mobile technology to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action and make a difference.

The WSYA selects and promotes best practice in e-Content. It demonstrates young people’s potential to create outstanding digital contents and serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in the efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

How to participate?

Young creators of digital content are able to register their products themselves via an online platform. An international young expert jury will then judge the projects/products and select 3 winners and 2 runners-up in each of the six WSYA categories.

Categories:

  1. Fight Poverty, Hunger and Disease!
  2. Education for All!
  3. Power 2 Women!
  4. Create your Culture!
  5. Go Green!
  6. Pursue Truth!

Benefits:

  • Be invited to the WSYA Winners´ Event!
  • Meet other engaged and amazing young people from around the world, representatives of governments, NGOs, the United Nations, social entrepreneurs and business leaders!
  • Get the chance to present your project on a global stage!
  • Share ideas, initiatives and inspiration with other amazing young people!
  • Learn more about exciting youth initatives and current trends regarding MDGs at workshops and seminars held by ICT experts and entrepreneurs!
  • Have your project showcased on the web at www.youthaward.org!
  • Be promoted through the WSYA network and network with ICT experts, business leaders, multimedia producers, young entrepreneurs and youth leaders!

 

Here is a Quick Guide on How to Apply for the World Summit Youth Award

Apply Now for the World youth Summit Award

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Youth Summit Awards

 

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2014 Danish Government long term Scholarships to study in Denmark.

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Application Deadline: March 1st 2014

The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark.

Scholarships are offered to exchange students from higher education institutions in the following countries:

  • 19 EU-countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, and the Netherlands
  • Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia and Turkey
  • Non-European countries: China, Japan, Israel, Egypt and Russia

Scholarship Details:

  • Scholarships are only available to master’s and PhD-level students. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two years.
  • Scholarships are only offered to students enrolled in full-degree studies at higher education institutions in the countries listed above.
  • PhD students must likewise be employed at, or affiliated with, higher education institutions in the above-mentioned countries.
  • Applications from candidates affiliated with higher education institutions in countries other than those listed will not be taken into consideration.

For More Information and Application Procedure:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Danish Government long term Scholarships

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Call for Applications

Request for Proposals :The Mastercard Foundation creating Economic Opportunities for Youth in Africa.

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Application Deadline: March 5 2014

The Mastercard Foundation is pleased to announce the request for proposals as part of its new economic opportunities for Youth strategy. Focusing initially on uganda and Ghana, this initiative come as  a result of extensive research, consultation with stakeholders and deep engagement with young people.

The Economic Opportunities for Youth strategy aims to improve the capacity of young men and women to find quality employment, grow their businesses, access finance and expand the opportunities available to them.

Requirements

  • The Foundation is inviting non-governmental organizations, financial service providers, as well as private sector and academic institutions to present collaborative models that will enable disadvantaged youth to build successful livelihoods.
  • The areas of focus for this round will be in the agriculture/agribusiness sector in Ghana and Uganda, as well as the construction sector in Ghana.

The MasterCard Foundation is also committed to the principle of youth engagement and is seeking proposals that will demonstrate youth involvement in program design, implementation and evaluation.

Interested and qualified parties can review the

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2014 ANZISHA Youth Entrepreneurship Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs ($75,000)

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Application Deadline: April 1st 2014

Entries are now open for the Anzisha Prize – Africa’s premier award for the continent’s best young entrepreneurs.

The Anzisha Prize is the premier award for African entrepreneurs aged 15-22 who have developed and implemented innovative businesses or social ventures. Finalists travel to South Africa and share in over $75,000 in cash awards, as well as access to lifelong mentorship and support.

The Anzisha Prize is hosted by the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, the Anzisha Prize celebrates initiative and innovation. It identifies exceptional young entrepreneurs who are blazing a trail of startup success and providing shining examples for others follow

Eligibility:

  1. You must be between the ages of 15 and 22 years old.
  2. Your business or project must be up and running. The Anzisha Prize is not for great ideas or business plans – you must have already started, and be able to prove it!
  3. Your business, invention or social project can be in any field or industry (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.). Any kind of venture is welcome to apply.
  4. Groups or teams can apply (for example, maybe you have 2 or 3 co-founders who started your business or project together), however you must choose one person to apply for the prize, on behalf of the group. This individual must be one of the founding members.

Worth:

  • $75,000 in cash awards, as well as access to lifelong mentorship and support.
  • In addition to the cash prizes, the finalists are also flown to South Africa for a powerful one-week entrepreneurship program taught by ALA’s renowned Entrepreneurial Leadership faculty, culminating in an awards ceremony that crowns the grand prize winners.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 1 March 2014: Early Bird applications reviewed.
  • 1 April 2014: Application Deadline.
  • May/June 2014: Semi-finalist due diligence visits and and final selection.
  • July 2014: Anzisha Prize Finalists  for 2014 announced.
  • September 2014: Anzisha Prize Week & Awards Ceremony.

 

Apply Now for the 2014 Anzisha Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Anzisha Prize for young African Entrepreneurs

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UNICAF Scholarship Programme for Africans to earn european accredited MBA, M.Ed or BBA Degree.

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Earn a UNICAF scholarship and pay ONLY 2000 Euro for the MBA, M.Ed or BBA Degree

The programme supports students that are domiciled in Africa and provides opportunities for studies towards European distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at a fraction of the normal cost.

The UNICAF Scholarship Programme was founded to offer gifted underprivileged students from Africa the opportunity of furthering their education by studying towards a University of Nicosia distance learning degree.

The UNICAF Scholarship Programme  provides opportunities for studies towards the distance learning MBA,M.Ed or BBA programmes of the University of Nicosia at a fraction of the cost.

Scholarship Eligibility:

Applicants will be expected to meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be a permanent resident of an African country.
  • Be earning less than €12,000 per year.
  • Be available to commence their academic studies within 6 months from the date of receiving admission.
  • Meet the entry requirements of the respective programme of study.

Fees:

  • The normal fees for the MBA,M.Ed or BBA degrees are €10,000 out of which UNICAF subsidises €8,000.
  • Students that qualify and are studying towards the distance learning MBA,M.Ed or BBA degrees will therefore pay ONLY €2000*.

 

For More Information and Application Procedure:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNICAF Scholarship Programme for Africans

 

Apply Now for the UNICAF Scholarship for Africans

 

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Apply Now for a scholarship to Attend the 2014 IDEX Global Fellows Program

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Application Deadline: February 15 2014

IDEX is a six-month fellowship for individuals seeking to gain emerging market experience while working to support enterprises that deliver social change to local and global communities.

​Founded in 2010, the IDEX Global Fellows Program has supported over 130 college graduates transition into high impact careers.

Scholarship

IDEX will offer more than $100,000 in scholarship funding to select IDEX fellows. From thousands of global applicants each year, only about 10% are accepted into the Fellowship program.

During the Fellowship

  • During the six-month fellowship cycle, IDEX fellows work full-time with a social enterprise partner (in India), in addition to participating in leadership development gatherings and networking opportunities.
  • Fellows have worked on projects ranging from supporting education organizations in community outreach programs to leading expansion planning for multi-city operations to expanding the networks of a health services company in India to Kenya.

For More Information and Application Procedures:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IDEX Global Fellows Program

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Discover Management Program – Scholarship to attend Summer School in Slovenia

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Application Deadline: April 30 2014

DMP challenge is a competition for young, ambitious and inventive students and graduates which address the topic on Moral underpinnings of Capitalism, giving you the possibility to win a scholarship for Discover ManagementProgram (DMP).

DMP is an intensive nine-day international summer school designed for young graduates and students in their final year. The program is taking place from July 8 to 16, 2014 in Bled, Slovenia and is led by Professor J.B. Kassarjian from Babson College, USA.

Your Task

Make a video (up to 5 min – keeping the video below 3 min is a plus) highlighting the topic “Moral underpinnings of Capitalism”.

Judging and Evaluation Criteria

In order to select the best ideas, Judges will look for:

  • Relevance of content
  • Creativity and passion for your idea
  • Impact of presentation

Awards

  • The First and Second place will receive a DMP scholarship (each scholarship is in amount of EUR 549)
  • The Third, Fourth and Fifth place will receive a half DMP scholarship

Eligibility

  • All applicants need to be 18-30 years old. Student status is not required.
  • All applicants need to be registered on C:F platform in order to apply.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Challenge Future Discover Management Program

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Amani Institute Summer Semester in Social Entrepreneurship in Kenya

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When? June 8-August 4 

Where? Nairobi, Kenya

Are you looking for a summer adventure and employable skills? The chance to team up to solve real problems using social entrepreneurship? Do you enjoy splitting your time between beautiful natural sites and vibrant city life? If yes, this is your chance to gain employable skills while teaming up to have an impact in addressing real-world problems in actual organizations.

Eligibility:

  • You must be a graduate student OR
  • have more than 2 years of work experience in a field related to entrepreneurship, peace building, or international development.

Once all applications have been received, selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Apply Now for the Summer Semester in Social Entrepreneurship in Kenya

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2014 Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme for Africans.

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Application Deadline: February 28 2014

Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mauritania, Uganda

The Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme aims to build capacity in areas where Tullow’s host countries experience significant skills gaps, especially, but not exclusively, around these countries’ oil and gas industries. The Scheme is aligned with Tullow’s aim of supporting long-term socio-economic development in countries where it operates.

Scholarships are available to those who are committed to making a contribution to their own country’s development. The Scheme gives candidates a chance to receive a high standard of education from internationally recognised institutions, which can then be applied in the scholar’s home country.

Eligibility:

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria

  • Be a citizen and legally resident in participating country (preference will be given to candidates that are ordinarily resident in Tullow’s operational areas and to candidates ordinarily resident in the country of application);
  • Must have a minimum of bachelor degree or Licence Professionnelle (second class lower or better) or an HND (second class upper or better);
  • Have a track record of success in their field of endeavour including but not limited to work experience in the area linked to their chosen course (applicants from Tullow’s operational areas Click here for more information);
  • Have not previously studied abroad or received an international graduate scholarship
  • Must have a strong personality as well as ambition, entrepreneurial and creative spirit and leadership skills;
  • Must demonstrate commitment to return to country and make a contribution to the future development of the country; and
  • Must demonstrate a high level of competence in management, strategy and ability to train and develop others.

Apply Now for the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme

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2014 Berkman Center for Internet & Society Summer Internship Program at Harvard University.

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Application Deadline: February 16, 2014


Each summer the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University swings open the doors of our vibrant yellow house to welcome a group of talented and curious students as full-time interns – Berkterns! – who are passionate about the promise of the Internet.

Finding connected and complementary research inquiries among their diverse backgrounds, students represent all levels of study, are being trained in disciplines across the board, and come from universities all over the world to tackle issues related to the core of Berkman’s research agenda, including law, technology, innovation, and knowledge; the relationships between Internet and civic activity; and the intersection of technology, learning, and development.

Time Commitment

Summer internships are full time positions (35 hours/week) for 10 weeks.  The Summer 2014 program will run from June 2 through August 8.

Payment

Interns are paid $11.50 an hour, with the exception of certain opportunities for law students who receive summer public interest funds

Eligibility

  • Internships are open to students enrolled across the full spectrum of disciplines.
  • Internships are open to students at different levels of academic study including those in bachelor’s, master’s, law, and Ph.D programs (some flexibility with high school students is possible).
  • Summer interns do not need to be U.S. residents or in school in the U.S.; international students are encouraged to apply.
  • Summer interns do not need an existing affiliation with Harvard University.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Summer Internship Program at Harvard University.

 Apply Now as a Law Student

Apply as a student from discipline other than Law

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2014/2015 Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to study in Germany.

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Application Deadline:

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

Approximately 1,000 scholarships will be given out to German and International students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs at universities, universities of applied sciences, or academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation.

Area of Study:

The scholarship programme also focuses (but not exclusively) on certain subjects: especially the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), particularly with a focus on environmental science (e.g. environmental protection, renewable energies, climate, etc.); economic and legal studies; journalism; and art studies.

Eligibility:

  • You should provide proof that you have already graduated with an initial professional qualification. The program me mainly supports students aiming for a masters degree.
  • You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (sg Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payment begins
  • You need a good knowledge of German, and require you provide proof of your proficiency.
  • Applications are possible before you begin your study program me or within the first three semesters
  • Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted as a  doctoral student by an institution of higher learning in Germany or an European Country (for Doctoral Scholarship)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships

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Apply Now for the 2014 Ericsson Application Awards (EUR 25 000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: February 28 2014

Is your app a winner? Developers, startups and students who have an idea for a great app, here is your opportunity! You are invited to submit your entries and compete in the Ericsson Application Awards 2014 for the best Android or iOS apps.

  • How will working life be organized to meet changing behaviors and emerging technologies?
  • How can we contribute toward making the next generation of working life a one where people can innovate, collaborate and balance their lives outside work better?

This competition will give you and your team the opportunity to gain a foothold in the app industry, while also earning recognition and making contacts within the telecom industry.

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Eligibility:

  • The competition is global and open to both students and small and medium sized enterprises (less than 100 employees).

There are two categories: one for students and one for companies.

There will also be a special recognition for innovation supporting Technology for Good.

Requirements

  • Develop an application based on the Android or Apple iOS platform (Web or Native) that addresses the theme.
  • Submit a demo video and a working prototype application by February 28, 2014.
  • The application must be an original work.
  • The prize money will be shared equally among the registered team members. The winning teams will be contacted to ensure payment of the prize.

Prizes

The awards for each category (students and companies) are as follows:

  • 1st place: EUR 25 000
  • 2nd place: EUR 10 000
  • 3rd – 10th place: diplomas and honorary mentions

There will also be a special recognition for innovation supporting Technology for Good.

Key dates

  • February 28, 2014: Final date for submitting application Submission
  • March 14, 2014: The semi-finalists are announced (top five in each category)
  • April 24, 2014: The finalists are announced (top two in each category)
  • May 2014: Awards ceremony

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ericsson Application Awards

 

 

 

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2014/2015 Canon Collins Trust Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK.

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Application Deadline: 10 March 2014

Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom commencing in September 2014. Scholarships are available for full-timetaught Masters programmes in all subject areas at the following universities:
  • School of Oriental and African Studies
  • University of Sussex
  • University of Oxford & St Antony’s College
  • University of Sheffield
  • Queen Mary, University of London

Eligibility

Are you eligible?

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must:

  • Be a national of, or have refugee status, in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • Be normally resident in southern Africa
  • Be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Be applying for a full-time one-year taught masters course at one of the above named universities.
  • Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field

 Scholarship Worth

  •  Full tuition fees, a monthly stipend,
  • A return economy flight,
  • A settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK

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2014 Wells Mountain Foundation Empowerment Through Education Scholarship Programme.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2014

Each year the Wells Mountain Foundation Empowerment Through Education Scholarship program provides support to students as they pursue various educational objectives.Support is provided for post-secondary school (college, university, polytechnic,trade school).

Support is not provided for graduate degrees or study in the US, UK or other developed countries.
Financial support is primarily to cover the costs of the education itself and directly related expenses including books and supplies.
Scholarships are generally granted for the full period of study; however, recipients must maintain good grades, perform community service and provide copies of all semester reports and school grades as they are received. The scholarship can be discontinued at any time in the event of unsatisfactory performance.
The scholarship awards are determined by the Scholarship Committee of the Board of Directors of
the Wells Mountain Foundation and awarded once a year.
Eligibility:
A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:

  • Successfully completed a secondary education, with good  to excellent grades
  • Will be studying in their country or another country in the developing world
  • Plans to live and work in their own country after they graduate
  • Has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while receiving the WMF scholarship
  • May have some other funds available for their education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship
Applications must be received by April1, 2014 to be considered for the 2014-2015 academic year. Only send one completed copy of your application with all required documents. Incomplete applications and additional mailings with supporting documents will be discarded.
Scholarship application mailing address:
Wells Mountain Foundation
Attn: Nicole Baker
25D Main Street
Bristol, Vermont
05443
United States of America
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2014 Wheelwright Prize for early-career architects (Worldwide).

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Application Deadline: March 4 2014

The Wheelwright Prize is a $100,000 travel-based research grant that is awarded annually to early-career architects who have demonstrated exceptional design talent, produced work of scholarly and professional merit, and who show promise for continued creative work.

The Wheelwright Prize is intended to spur innovative research during the early stage of an architect’s professional career. Now open to applicants from all over the world—no affiliation to Harvard GSD required—the prize aims to foster new forms of research informed by cross-cultural engagement.

The winner will be selected via an open call for proposals and a rigorous review process. The winner of the Wheelwright Prize will receive:

  • $100,000 cash prize to support travel and research-related costs
  • invitation to lecture at Harvard GSD
  • possibility to publish research in a Harvard GSD publication

Eligibility

  • Applicant must have graduated from a professionally accredited architecture degree program in the past 15 years. Applicants need not be registered or licensed.
  • Applicants may not have received the Arthur Wheelwright Traveling Fellowship previously.
  • Winners of the Wheelwright Prize may not hold other fellowships concurrently.
  • The Wheelwright Prize is available to individual entrants only; teams or firms will not be considered.
  • Winners are expected to spend a minimum of 6 months (cumulative) outside of their countries of residence in order to conduct their proposed research. Additionally, proposed research itineraries must not include sites in the United States. Research and travel must commence within 12 months of receiving the Wheelwright Prize and must be completed within two years of receiving the prize.
  • The Wheelwright Prize is intended for independent study and may not be applied to university tuition. However, the grant may be applied to fees for workshops and conferences.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the WheelWright Prize for Architects

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MSU MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program for Graduate Students From Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Application Deadline: February 3rd 2014

The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University to provide full 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.

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Graduate Student 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.

  • Prior completion of a Bachelors Degree from an African University with academic achievements suggesting continued academic success as a graduate student.
  • Strong commitment to a professional path in line with an 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
  • 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.

Application Procedure:

Application Form, due February 3, 2014

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Michigan State University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

 

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The 12th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors: Call for Application .

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Application Deadline: February 23, 2014.
Eco-generation would like to announce the call for application for the 12th Eco-generation Regional Ambassador Program.
 
E-gen Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to the children and youth qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation. E-gen Regional Ambassador Program provides exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region.
 
As the representatives of Tunza Eco-generation, E-gen Regional Ambassadors must embody the spirit and values of Tunza Eco-generation. E-gen Regional Ambassadors must take on various roles to promote and raise environmental awareness for each region they are representing.
 
The Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors would carry the voice of the universe at international level. Since your friends will gain their first impression of Tunza Eco-generation through E-gen Ambassadors, E-gen Ambassadors are also expected to be knowledgeable on current environmental issues and on information about Tunza Eco-generation platform as well.

Eligibility

  • All Tunza Eco-generation members aged between 13 and 24 who are enthusiastic to spread news about the local environmental issues at the global level.
  Term
  • The 12th E-gen Regional Ambassadors shall be in position for the next 6 months from March 2014 to August 2014.

 

Benefits

  • Improvement of leadership and essay writing skill
  • Broadening networks between environmental leaders all over the world
  • Non-financial supports such as business cards and Tunza Eco-generation’s Promotional goods including banners, brochures and other school things to support Ambassadors’ environmental campaigns
  • Certificate to verify successful completion of one’s term
  • Reference letters except for the college/university admissions available based on the successful completion of the first 3 months
  • Advantages to get involved in the various off-line events of Tunza Eco-generation
  • Every month 3 ambassador articles which earned the most comments, facebook likes and tweets will be published on Tunza Eco-generation’s Monthly Newsletter as the best article of the month.
  • The Best Ambassador(1 person) who showed the most passionate and active environmental activities will be awarded with a certificate and souvenir(Samsung Gadget) at the end of the term

Download the Application Link

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of Tunza Eco-generation

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2015/2016 Fulbright Foreign Student Program to study in the USA

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Application Deadline: Ongoing (February – October 2014)

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

Eligibility

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please use the drop-down menu here to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Scholarship Worth
Funding for the whole duration of the program

  • Tuition fee,
  • Airfare
  • Living Stipend
  • Health Insurance

For More Information Visit the Official Webpage of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program

 

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2014 New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

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Application Deadline: 15 July 2014.

Applications are now open for the 2014 round of the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)

The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months for international students to undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university. The NZIDRS are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand.

The NZIDRS cover:

  • University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years
  • An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 or NZ$2083.33 per month for 36 months
  • Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually for 3 years

Recipients can undertake PhD study in any discipline at any of New Zealand eight Universities:
AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.

Eligibility criteria

In order to receive the scholarship, you must meet ALL five of the following eligibility criterion.

1.     be a citizen of any country except New Zealand, Australia and Fiji

2.     hold a minimum equivalent 3.6/4.0 GPA OR A / A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification

3.     conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)

4.     meet the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand University. This includes; having completed the required academic qualifications for direct entry and meeting the requirements for English language proficiency

5.     If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 15 January 2014

Selection criteria

The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and the impact of the proposed research for New Zealand.  Research projects should have a tangible, positive effect on:

  • New Zealand’s economy, in terms of international trade and business development in key sectors
  • Or, New Zealand’s population in terms of health and safety
  • Or, Research and scholarship in the above two areas

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

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105 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship for Commonwealth Students to study in the UK.

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Application Deadline: April 12 2014

Masters scholarships for a global future.

Do you want to make a difference to the development of your home country?

105 scholarships – 30 x 100% tuition fee and 75 x 50% towards tuition fee.

Celebrating over 10 years of our Developing Solutions scholarship scheme.

You can apply for this scholarship if you:

  • are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed below* AND
  • are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
  • have not already studied outside of your home country AND
  • are not currently studying at a University of Nottingham campus or are not a University of Nottingham graduate AND
  • already hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham for September 2014 in an area of study within the:
    Faculty of Engineering,
    Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences,
    Faculty of Science,
    School of Geography – courses related to the area of Environment,
    Institute for Science & Society – courses related to the area of Science,
    Business School – courses allied to Operations Management.

Application for admission to study at Nottingham must be received at least six weeks before the scholarship closing date to allow time for our Admissions office to process the application and confirm your offer, before you can apply for the scholarship.

Any application for admission to study submitted later than six weeks before the scholarship closing date is not guaranteed to be processed in time.

Apply Now for the 105 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

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2014 Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls: Call for Applications.

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Application Deadline: 14 February 2014
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls provides students in Grades 8 through 12 with an opportunity to develop their  full intellectual, social and leadership potential. To be eligible, girls must be South African, demonstrate academic and leadership potential, and come from a disadvantaged background.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls – South Africa is a female boarding school founded in January 2007 and located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The academy was founded by Oprah Winfrey with the goal of providing educational and leadership opportunities for academically gifted girls from impoverished backgrounds.
Application CriteriaStudents must meet the following:

  • Be are academically talented and have leadership potential
  • Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
  • Family’s total income is less than R8,000 per month
  • Be currently in Grade 7, entering Grade 8 in 2015
  • Be currently in Grade 9, entering Grade 10 in 2015

Selection Process

Selected applicants will be invited to write entrance tests, which will be held at a number of different venues throughout South Africa.Further selection and more extensive testing of academic and leadership potential will follow this first round. Final selection camps lasting 2 or 3 days will be held at the Academy later in the year.

Applications open on the 13th January 2014 and close on the 14th February 2014.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls.

 

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2014 CAUX INTERNS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME in Switzerland.

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Application Deadline: 16 January 2014

Where: Venue Caux international conference centre, 1000m above Montreux, Switzerland.

Dates for 2014

Session 1: (Arrive 22) 23 June, 2014 – 21 July, 2014 (Depart 22)

Session 2: (Arrive 16) 17 July, 2014 – 14 August, 2014 (Depart 15)

The Caux interns leadership programme is an opportunity for young people to experience the full richness of the Caux conference centre: to contribute their service to the conferences, and through the training program to engage with the needs of the world, developing a deeper sense of where they can contribute. –
The International Caux conferences attract hundreds of people from all over the world. As part of the community-building process, elements of the day-to-day practical work of the centre are done by conference participants, led by Caux interns.
Interns have a unique opportunity to develop skills and receive training in leading international teams, as well as participate in conferences and follow workshops offered specifically for the interns team. Completion certificates are given.
Service (approx. 26 hours/week)

Interns in the kitchen service Hospitality is a core value of the Caux conferences and of the Interns leadership programme.

Training (approx. 10 hours/week)

Training session

Beyond the service contribution to the day-to-day running of the house, there will also be a parallel training programme, which is central to the interns’ experience.

Requirement

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old by June 2014 but no more than 30 years, and
  • with a good command of English and preferably another language. French is especially useful (and is a requirement for work in the reception).
  • Previous leadership and organisational experience is an advantage, as are skills related to the areas of service. That said, one of the riches of the programme is the huge diversity of experience, education and background, injecting unexpected elements.

Selection Timeline

Interviews of a short-list will take place in February 2014, and the final selection will be made by mid-March, 2014.

Selection Timeline

Interviews of a short-list will take place in February 2014, and the final selection will be made by mid-March, 2014.

Contribution to Costs

Board and lodging are fully covered, but Interns are expected to fund their travel costs to and from Caux.

For all Interns who are selected, there will be a registration fee of 250 CHF for the Interns Programme

Apply Now for the Caux Leadership Intern Programme

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Ernest and Young Graduate Psychometrist Internship for South Africans.

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Job Description – Graduate Psychometrist – Contract Position (SOU000PE)

This graduate role is focused on in two key areas; psychometric assessment and corporate social responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will afford the incumbent the opportunity to complete a psychometric internship. The requirements for the psychometric internship are clearly set out by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. This role also involves working on the firms corporate social responsibility projects.

Some of the roles and responsibilities of the incumbent will be as follows:

  • Engage with various Service Lines to get candidates booked and scheduled for assessment and manage assessment schedule
  • Manage booking and upkeep of the assessment room
  • Maintain updated versions of all psychometric assessments on assessment laptops
  • Conduct assessments on all candidates requested to
  • Communicate assessment process and policy internally
  • Manage relationships with external service providers
  • Maintain assessment reports database
  • Generate individual psychometric assessment reports for candidate
  • Manage internal EY invoicing process and ensure that external vendors are paid on time
  • Assist where needed on various internal reporting (using Excel and Lotus databases) mechanisms
  • Assist with all administration and implementation of CSR projects request to
  • Communicate extensively with various stakeholders (internal and external) on CSR projects
  • Manage and update internal databases on documents for CSR
  •  Arrange and co-ordinate national CSR events

Qualifications:

Honours in Social Science/ Commerce/ Arts Degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology or Counselling psychology

Skills and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Planning and organistional skills
  • Building and Maintaining good relationships
  • Professionalism
  • Integrity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Conscientious

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ernest and Young Psychometrist Internship

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2014/2015 Atlas Corps Overseas Fellowship for nonprofit professionals.- USA

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Deadlines:

Round 1 -January Fellowship, closes on July 15, yearly

Round 2 – May Fellowship, closes on November 8, yearly

Round 3 – September Fellowship, closes on March 22 yearly

Atlas Corps is an overseas fellowship for the world’s best nonprofit leaders. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.

The Atlas Corps Fellowship lasts 6-18 months and is offered three times a year. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations, develop leadership skills, and learn nonprofit best practices through the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab professional development series and networking opportunities with other Fellows who are skilled nonprofit professionals from around the world.

Fellowship Worth

The prestigious fellowship includes

  • Health insurance,
  • enrollment in Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab,
  • flight and visa costs, and
  • a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing).

Eligibility for the Atlas Corps Fellowship

  • 2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • English proficiency (oral, writing, reading)
  • 35 years or younger
  • Apply to serve in a country other than where you are from (U.S. citizens are not eligible for the U.S. Fellowship – check out our Fellowship in Colombia!)
  • Commitment to return to your home country after the 6-18 month fellowship
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2014 Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

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Application Deadline: February 28 2014

The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established by Beijing Municipal Government, aiming to provide tuition fees fully or partially to the international students studying or applying for studying in Beijing, China.

Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarships

1) Applicants for Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region: duration of scholarship should be under 4 years.

2) Applicants for Chinese language training or relevant advanced studies in Chinese universities and colleges in the Beijing region: the duration of scholarship should be under one year.

3) Scholars and international students for specialized training in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region: the duration of scholarship should be under one year.

4) Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing: the duration of scholarship should be under one year.

Scholarship Worth:

The Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students only covers tuition fees. According to the applicants’ status, the allowance for scholarship students can be classified into 5 types:

1) 40,000 RMB/year for a Doctoral degree

2) 30,000 RMB/year for a Masters degree

3) 20,000 RMB/year/ for a Bachelor degree

4) 10,000 RMB/year for a Senior training or long term language program

5)5,000 RMB/year for Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing.

Eligibility:

1) Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.

2) Educational background and age limit

2.1) Applicants for undergraduate studies in Beijing must have completed senior high school with good grades and be under the age of 30. Applicants for Masters degree studies in Beijing must have Bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35. Applicants for Doctoral degree studies in Beijing must have Master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

2.2) Applicants for advanced studies must have an undergraduate degree or be in the second year of a university course and be under the age of 50. Applicants for long term language study must have a high school diploma and be under the age of 60.

2.3) Visiting scholar candidates in Beijing must have a Masters or higher degree or hold academic titles of associate professor or higher, and be under the age of 50.

3) Requirement for applicant’s language proficiency

Requirement for the applicant’s language proficiency is based on the requirement of the academic programs and determined by the individual higher learning institution.

4) An applicant receives financial support from other Chinese government scholarship programs or organizations/agencies would not be eligible for the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Procedure

Application procedures

1.1) Applicants submit documents to the Chinese government office in charge of sending international students to China, relevant offices in the applicants’ home country, or the Chinese diplomatic missions or embassies in the applicants’ home country.

1.2) Applicants may register via the web with the Beijing Education Commission http://www.bjedu.gov.cn

1.3) Applicants may submit documents to Chinese institutions in Beijing directly.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

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2014 MILEAD Fellowship for young African Women Leaders.

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Application Deadline: 14th March, 2014.

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the 2014 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program.

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. The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders. Applications are welcome from young African women between 19 – 25 years of age, living in Africa and the Diaspora.

Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD)

The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession.

Each class of MILEAD Fellows consists of twenty-five young women who participate in a yearlong transformational leadership training and community leadership projects with support and mentoring. The one-year curriculum involves approximately 35 days of face-to-face and online training plus the time allocated to mentoring and community service projects.

The MILEAD program includes a three-week summer institute, quarterly online seminars, informal networking, mentoring, community leadership projects and exchange programs with other professionals.  The three-week summer institute is a residential training session comprised of lectures, discussions and workshops, visits to institutions, meetings with key leaders, case studies of successful leaders, assigned readings, research, presentations, and internships.

The institute is intensive and highly participatory, providing a supportive learning environment for exchange of best practices and experiences, technical depth, strategy development and skill building. Participants will develop a greater appreciation for their individual leadership styles and capabilities and enhance their understanding of women’s rights issues, advocacy and mentoring

To be eligible for the program, an applicant

  • must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD – beginning with a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; and commit to a community change project.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following materials by the application deadline of Friday March 14, 2014:

  •  Completed 2014 MILEAD Fellows Application Form
  • Resumé/Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts

Please submit all materials by email as part of your application. Send any additional materials to [email protected] and [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MILEAD Fellowship Programme for young Africans

Download the Application Package and form – 2014 MILEAD

Download the Recommendation Form for the 2014 MILEAD Fellowship
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2013/2014 MEST Entrepreneurs-in-Training Programme (Ghana)

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Application Deadline: April 1st 2014

Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology  offers a two-year, full-time, fully sponsored training program in which the students – known as Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) – learn about software development and entrepreneurship from Senior Faculty, who each bring more than 20 years of experience in the software business in the United States, Europe, or Asia. EITs also benefit from working with university graduates from around the world who serve as Teaching Fellows.

The MEST program provides rigorous entrepreneurial training and extensive hands-on project work, designed so that EITs master industry-proven methodologies for software development. This coursework is supplemented by a series of guest lectures, featuring the experiences and insights of internationally-recognized executives and successful entrepreneurs.

Every year, MEST trainees are recruited from among the brightest and most driven university graduates in Ghana.

Complete Support

To ensure that EITs can focus completely on becoming world-class entrepreneurs, MEST provides:

  • Full Scholarship – MEST covers the total cost of Tuition.
  • Three Meals a Day – Prepared and server by MEST’s catering staff
  • Free Housing- EITs are Housed at a hostel for the duration of the two year program, free of charge.
  • Monthly Stipend – MEST provide each EIT with a small monthly stipend

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants must have a degree in ANY subject from a Ghanaian university or technical college
  2. CV
  3. Cover Letter

Desirable Qualities:

  1. A desire to make a difference
  2. A strong interest in technology and software
  3. An entrepreneurial spirit
  4. Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self motivation, as well as the ability to meet goals and deadlines
  5. Confidence and independent thinking
  6. Excellent people skills
  7. Strong interest in teamwork
  8. The ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
  9. Proven academic excellence

Admissions Timeline

Application Deadline: April 1st 2014

Offers Sent Out: June 1st 2014

Screening and Interviews: April 2nd 2014 – May 2oth 2014

School Opens: First Week of August 2014

 

Apply Now to Study at MEST Ghana

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology

E-Mail: [email protected] ,

Phone Number: + 233 20 201 4363

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