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2015 NWAG Scholarships for Undergraduate Female Students in Nigeria

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: May 30th 2015

Open to: Nigerian female undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.

The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) plans to award 37 one-time scholarships, one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of fifty thousand Naira each, to Nigerian female undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.

 NWAG, a non-profit organization based in Atlanta Georgia, was founded in April 2000 by the then Consul General’s wife, Mrs. Dayo Keshi with a mission to empower women, youth and children in their adopted community in the United States and in their home country, Nigeria. As at 2014, NWAG has successfully awarded a one-time, one year scholarship to 405 female students in Nigeria and 42 students in the USA

 

Application Documents:

Applicants are required to submit the following documents together with their completed application form:

  1. Proof of State of Origin- Letter of Origination from the university or a letter from your local government office
  2. Two letters of recommendation from any two of the following: Church Pastor/Mosque Imam, Village Head, Local Government Chairperson or One of your Lecturers.
  3. 1 Letter of recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty/School or your Head of Department.
  4. Photocopy of your current university student identification card
  5. A current photograph of yourself
  6. An explanation of why you need and should receive the scholarship-(not more than one-half typed page).
  7. A type-written, double-spaced, two-page essay on:

 “What is the one system in Nigeria, such as educational, political, health care, financial…, that you feel if changed would have the most beneficial impact on Nigerians, and why?” 

Application Procedure:

Submission:

  • Completed application can be submitted with all required documents by pdf or word version to NWAG either by electronically via email at [email protected] or by regular mail to P.O.

Box 14542, Atlanta, GA 30324.

SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL: NAME OF APPLICANT & STATE OF ORIGIN, AND ALL ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN PDF OR WORD FORMAT.

All applications must be POST-MARKED BY May 30, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications may not be faxed or hand-delivered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  NWAG Scholarships for Undergraduate Female Students in Nigeria

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Call for Applications

US-Africa Synergy African Women’s Program for Leadership 2015 (AWLEAD Program 2015), New York USA

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: December 7 2014

In support of initiatives aimed to empower African women, U.S. President Barack Obama stated on June 30, 2013 while in South Africa: “No country can reach its full potential unless it draws on the power of its sisters, daughters, wives, and mothers.”

The AWLEAD Program, formerly the US Africa Ambassadorship program, is a 12-week rigorous training, which helps young women of African Descent aged between 19 and 25 to gain access to Life and professional skills, Career Guidance, Knowledge, and Networks to meet their personal goals and aspirations while effectively contributing to Africa’s Development.

For the past two years, the AWLEAD Program has transformed the lives of more than 40 young African women representing over 23 African countries; through professional trainings delivered by United States renown Academic Institutions; Workshops and presentations led by International Development and Civil Society Experts; Field trips to International institutions and Unique Internship and Volunteering opportunities with prestigious institutions.

APPLICANT PROFILE

  • Must be between 19-25 years of age and enrolled in college at the time of the application submission.
  • Be a Citizen of an African country and reside in Africa or in New York City, USA.
  • Speak and write proficiently in English.
  • Have a proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • Demonstrate commitment to public or community service, volunteerism or mentorship.
  • Be willing and committed to participate in the Development process of Africa.

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE
 
October 7, 2014 | Application opens
December 7, 2014 | Application deadline
January 2015 | Selected candidates interviewed by US-Africa Synergy Board of Directors
February 2015 | Applicants are notified of their status
Mid- March | Program starts in the United States

 

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Women’s Program for Leadership Programme

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Call for Applications

The African Women Development Fund for Women Empowerment Organizations ($25,000 in Grants)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

The AWDF Main Grants Programme is pan-African and supports local, national, sub-regional and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. AWDF will give grants for projects related to any of our thematic areas, applicants are expected to build in reasonable core costs into their project proposals.

THE AWDF FUNDS WORK IN SIX THEMATIC AREAS:
·    Women’s Human Rights
·    Political Participation
·    Peace Building
·    Health, Reproductive Rights
·    Economic Empowerment.
·    HIV/AIDS
The African Women Development Fund will give grants of $1,000- $25,000 for projects related to any of the above thematic areas.

Grants of  can be given to support the capacity and institutional strengthening of organisations including grants for strategic planning, governance systems and fundraising/communication strategies.

Grant Application Guidelines
In order to consider your request, AWDF need basic and specific information about your organisation, its composition, and its purposes. AWDF need to know how your organisation believes its work can be supported with a grant of $1,000- $25,000 from the African Women’s Development Fund. Please write your project proposal using the following guidelines:
Contact Information
1. Name of organisation
2. Address (Physical & Postal)
3. Telephone and Fax number
4. E-mail address, and website address (if any)
5. Contact person’s name and title  6.
6. Who completed this proposal? Please sign and date.
7. Contact details of two (2) referees
8. How did you learn about the African Women’s Development Fund?
1. Organisational  Information
What is your organisation’s purpose?
·    What are your organisation’s main goals?
·    When was your organisation formed?
·    Who started your organisation and why?
·    Is your organisation local, national, sub-regional or regional?
·    In which region(s) does your organisation work?
·    Who are the main beneficiaries of your organisation’s activities?
·    How to assess the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities  of your organisation.
 2. Structure
·    How does your organisation make decisions? Does your organisation have a staff, a board, advisors, or volunteers? How many of each and what roles do they play?  How many are women? What are their positions?
·    How many people participate in your organisation? Do you have members? If so, how many? How many are women? What are their positions?
·    Is your organisation a women’s organization? If not, please explain the role women play in making decisions about your organisation’s activities.
3. Activities and/or Programmes
·    What would you describe as the key areas of work for your organisation, i.e. women’s human rights issues, economic empowerment, etc.
·    What key challenges does your organisation face in this area of work?
·    Describe your organisation’s past activities and/or programs.
·    Describe your organisation’s present activities and/or programs.
·    What are your organisation’s plans for the future?
·    How does this project you are applying for fit into those plans?
4. Financial Situation
·    Please include your budget for your current financial year
·     What sources of funds does your organisation have for the next twelve months? (Please list sources and amounts.)
·    Enclose a set of audited accounts for your last financial year. If these are not available, a financial statement signed by your Treasurer and one other officer or member. The audited accounts/financial statement should include sources of funds for your activities and details of income and expenditure.
5. Grant Request Information
·    How much money are you applying for?
·    What purpose are you seeking a grant from the AWDF? Please tell us specifically how this grant will be used, and include a monitoring plan. Please list the specific outputs from this project
·    Provide a detailed budget for the project. If you have prepared the budget using your local currency, please include the US dollar or Pounds Sterling equivalent.
·    How will this grant enable your organisation to achieve its strategic objectives?
6. Please include the following information:
·    A copy of your most recent annual report and financial statement.
·     Brochures/leaflets describing the work you do. Relevant photographs, press clippings, posters, videos (if available).
Please note that these will not be retuned to you, so you should only send information which you are willing to part with. Whilst we will accept applications by email and fax, we still expect a hard copy by post. We receive a lot of applications, so we will prioritise those proposals which arrive completed with all the information we have asked for.  All applications should be sent to:
African Women’s Development Fund
Plot Number 78,
Ambassadorial Enclave,
East Legon – Ghana
Mailing Address
PMB CT 89 Cantonments,
Accra, Ghana.
Tel:            +233 21 521257/+233 21 923626/+233 21 28 722006
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Web site: www.awdf.org

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