Home Tags Posts tagged with "The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)"
Tag:

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)

AlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCall for ApplicationsCamerounCarpe VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosCote d'IvoireDemocratic Republic Of CongoDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GunieaEritreaEthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMoroccoMorrocoMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaRepublic of CongoReunionRwandaSahrawi-Arab-Democratic-RepublicSao Tome and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSub-Saharan AfricaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaYouthsZambiaZimbabwe

2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards for Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges (Cash Prize of $USD20,000 Prize)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 13.00 GMT January 15, 2016.

Each year, the WISE Awards recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. Since 2009, WISE has received more than 2,850 applications from over 150 countries.

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of QATAR FOUNDATION, invites applications for the 2016 WISE Awards.

The 2016 WISE Awards will identify, celebrate, and promote six innovative projects for their positive contribution to education and society. The Awards highlight initiatives found to be most creative and effective in finding solutions to education challenges at any level and in all environments. In bringing forward these models, WISE is helping build a network of recognized change-makers to inspire change in education.

Representatives of projects are invited to submit applications to demonstrate the nature and reach of their activities. Nominations of projects are also invited. Past winning projects have addressed a wide range of concerns and pursuits, including access to quality education, life-long learning opportunities, and the use of technology.

Today, 42 projects have been awarded, from a wide variety of sectors and locations for their innovative character, their positive contribution and their potential for scalability and adaptability. These projects represent a growing resource of expertise and sound educational practice.

Year by year, WISE is building a community of educational innovators which offers a fertile environment for groundbreaking collaborations. Today the WISE Awards network comprises pioneering projects that are helping bring real change to societies and communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The 2016 WISE Awards submission procedure accepts both applications and nominations. Ongoing/existing education projects run by any type of organization
1 in any education sector
2 and from any part of the world can apply or be nominated for the WISE Awards.
  • Applications can only be for original works and original projects and must be submitted by a project representative working within the project.
  • All applicants must therefore guarantee that their organization, or they themselves, originated the project, and can not hold QATAR FOUNDATION liable for any action or claim from a third party with respect to the project submitted.
  • Nominations can be submitted by persons outside the organization running the project.
  • Nominators will be requested to identify themselves in the submission form; this information will be kept confidential by QATAR FOUNDATION.
  • Nominators may or may not request information from the project in order to best complete the nomination form

Selection Process:

  • Project representatives from any region, educational sector or level may submit applications which demonstrate the quality and impact of their activities in accordance with the criteria.
  • Following this global annual call for applications, a Pre-Jury composed of education experts assesses the submissions to select the Finalists.
  • Following this, a Jury bringing together leading personalities from the education world chooses the six Award winning projects. Winners receive global visibility along with a prize of $20,000 (US) and are honored at the annual WISE Summit.

Benefits:

The winning projects each receive international recognition, as well as a cash prize of $20,000 (US). The six winners and Finalists are given support and visibility through:
– The WISE ed.hub
– WISE media and communication channels
– WISE and Euronews film productions
– Participation in the annual WISE Summit
– The WISE Books

Members of the WISE Awards network gain global visibility and are given an opportunity to collaborate through various platforms:

WISE Communications: Projects recognized by WISE are featured on the website, showcased and shared with the WISE community via social media. WISE media partner Euronews also promotes the Award-winning projects on the weekly television magazine Learning World.

Multimedia productions: Special documentaries and videos are produced to showcase the work of the winning projects.

WISE Books: Several WISE Awards finalists and winning projects have been featured in WISE Books which explore current challenges and solutions facing 21st-century education.

The Annual Summit: Representatives from Award winning projects are also given the opportunity to present and discuss their work at a dedicated Summit session during the annual WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar. In addition, projects are offered an opportunity to participate in global events organized in collaboration with WISE.

Timeline:

  • The deadline for submission of applications is January 15, 2016, 13.00 GMT.
  • The Pre-Jury will then review all eligible applications.
  • The shortlisted 15 Finalist Projects will be announced in April 2016.
  • The 15 Finalists may be visited onsite by the WISE film team.
  • An independent Innovation Assessment will be organized, as described below.
  • The Jury will review all the 15 Finalists and the evaluations conducted onsite.

Submit Your Project Now for the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards

2 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Call for Applications

2015/2016 World Innovation Summit for Education Learners’ Voice Program (Fully Funded, All Expense Paid training in Qatar & Spain)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 18.00 GMT – April 30, 2015

The  World  Innovation  Summit  for  Education  (WISE)  was  established  by  Qatar  Foundation  in  2009   under  the  leadership  of  its  Chairperson,  Her  Highness  Sheikha  Moza  bin Nasser. WISE  is  an  international,  multi-­sectoral  platform  for  creative  thinking,  debate,  and  purposeful  action.
WISE  is  a  global  reference  in  new  approaches  to  education.  Through  the  annual  Summit  and  a  range  of  ongoing  programs,  WISE  is  promoting  innovation  and  building  the  future  of  education  through  collaboration.
The  annual  WISE  Summit  will  take  place  3-5  November  2015,  in Doha, Qatar.
The   WISE   Learners’   Voice   Program   brings   the   perspectives   of   young   people   to   the   challenge   of  rethinking  education,  and  equips  them  to  take  on  leading  roles  in  their  fields  and  in  the  world  of  education.  The  Program  is  based  on  the  idea  that  when  learners  are  co-creators  of  their  learning  environments,   they   become   active   participants   invested   as   stakeholders   in   the   progress   of   their  communities.   The   Program   focuses   on   building   knowledge   of   education,   social   entrepreneurship,  leadership,  and  communication skills.
Since   2013,   Learners have followed a   tailor-­made   yearlong   Executive   Education   Program.
The Learners  participate  in  the  annual  WISE  Summit  and  in  two  intensive  residential sessions  delivered by  expert  faculty.  These  are  supplemented  by  practical  workshops  and  various  online  and  on-site  activities.      In  a  key  component  of  the  Program,  the  learners  form  teams  to  conceive,  design,  and  implement   grassroots   projects   that   address   critical education   challenges.  Selected   projects,  developed  throughout  the  year,  are  presented  at  the  WISE developed  throughout  the  year,  are  presented  at  the  WISE.
Cost:

Qatar   Foundation   will   cover   all Program-related expenses,   including   flights   and   accommodation,   for  the  selected   Learners

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  •  Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 on November 1, 2015. All students must be considered legal adults in their home country.
  •   Participants must be able to travel to Doha, Qatar, and be able and willing to participate in the full, mandatory WISE Learners’ Voice event beginning on November 1, 2015 and ending on November 5, 2015.
  • Participants must be able to take part in two mandatory residential sessions (10 days each) from January 3–15, 2016 in Doha, Qatar, and June 1–14, 2016 in Madrid, Spain.
  • Participants must be willing to contribute to online discussions prior to the event and to work with the WISE Team to prepare for a successful WISE Summit.
  • Participants must be able to continue their involvement with the Learners’ Voice Program following the WISE Summit, and participate in all Program events and activities during the remainder of 2015 and throughout 2016.
  • All participants must hold a passport that is valid for at least 18 months following the WISE Summit dates of November 3-5, 2015.
  • All participants should be able to demonstrate their academic and/or professional achievements and experiences to date.
  • All participants must be able to demonstrate their engagement in wider social networks or communities broadly associated with their studies and/ or professional interests
  • Participants should be able to demonstrate interest and/or involvement in education and other wider global development issues
  • Participants should be friendly, flexible and able to work well in multicultural, multinational teams.
  • Participants should be comfortable with presenting and speaking in public. Participants should have strong active listening skills.

  • All participants should be proficient in spoken and written English.

How to Apply:

  • Learners  can  either apply  in  person or  be  nominated.
>
Individual  application:
  • Apply  personally  to  take  part  in  the  Program WISE  is  inviting  highly  motivated  learners  to  apply  for  the  Learners’  Voice  Program  by  submitting  an  application  form  that  needs  to  be  endorsed  by  two referees.
>  Nominate  a  learner  to  take  part  in  the  Program WISE  invites  representatives  of  institutions, organizations,  programs  and  networks  around  the  world   to   nominate   engaged   learners   with   outstanding   or   original   academic/learning   experiences   to   participate  in  the  WISE  Learners’  Voice  Program.  WISE  is  seeking  to  form  a  group  of  individuals  from  diverse  educational  paths  and  cultural  backgrounds.
Completed  forms  should  be  submitted through  the  online  portal by   April 30,  2015,  18.00  GMT
For More Information:
write to: contact the WISE Team at [email protected]
2 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail