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FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship 2023 for study at the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 2 March 2023.

FirstRand has entered into a new partnership, for another five years, with the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies to allow an outstanding South African student to study for an MSc in African Studies at one of the world’s foremost universities, the University of Oxford.

FirstRand and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies are looking for the best applicants who will truly benefit from the opportunity and contribute to South Africa on their return.

Benefits

  • The scholarship will provide full funding for one student a year to study for an MSc at the School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford.
  • The successful candidate will be housed at Wadham College.

Application Procedure:

  • FirstRand will conduct the interviewing and selection process, which will run concurrently with the FirstRand international postgraduate scholarship programme. Candidates will be assessed based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement and their potential to be a destiny changer.
  • Candidates have to apply and be accepted for an MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford.
  • Closing date for applications is Friday 20 January 2023, 12:00 UK time.

Applications can be submitted online only.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship 2023

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 5 January 2023

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. The first class of scholars came into residence in October 2001.

Each year Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Eligibility Requirements:

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
  • applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
    • PhD (full-time or part-time*)
    • MLitt (full-time)
    • One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions – see below

* For October 2023 entry, Gates Cambridge is piloting a scheme which allows applicants to apply for funding for a part-time doctoral degree.

Funding:

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

Core components

  • the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
  • a maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months at the 2022-23 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years
  • one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
  • inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

* The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities (such as the UKRI) they must accept this and the Trust will not pay these fees.

Discretionary components

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

  • Academic development funding – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
  • Family allowance – up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more children (2022-23 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
  • Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
  • Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time
  • Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria are:

  • outstanding intellectual ability
  • reasons for choice of course
  • a commitment to improving the lives of others
  • leadership potential

General funding at Cambridge

Whether or not you are eligible for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you may be eligible for other funding offered by the University of Cambridge. See www.student-funding.cam.ac.uk for more details.

Courses which Gates Cambridge does NOT consider:

  • Any Undergraduate degree, such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
  • Business Doctorate (BusD)
  • Master of Business (MBA)
  • Master of Finance (MFin)
  • MASt courses
  • PGCE
  • MBBChir Clinical Studies
  • MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time, Home students only)
  • Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
  • Part-time degrees other than the PhD
  • Non-degree courses

Timeline:

Applications open* Thursday 15 September 2022
Application deadline*Dependent on your course – either 1 December 2022 or 5 January 2023 (see Course Directory)
Departmental rankingDecember – February
All applicants notified of application outcomeby Friday 3 March 2022
Review and selection by panelsMarch 2023
Scholarships offeredLate March
Scholarships accepted72 hours after offer

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2023/2024

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Eni Scholarships 2022/2023 for Master’s study at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 1st March 2022.

St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering up to three students from Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, or the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) the opportunity to study for a fully funded degree in 2022/23.

The Eni Scholarships will allow St Antony’s to admit up to three of the best African students irrespective of means and will add immeasurably to the diverse and intellectual character of the College. This is part of a joint initiative between Eni & St Antony’s College to invest in and strengthen African leadership.

St Antony’s and Eni are equally keen to provide encouragement and where possible, structured incentives for Eni Scholars to continue their studies or find useful employment back in their home country after graduating from Oxford. Discussions about this are ongoing and scholars will be informed of relevant contacts and partnerships as they emerge.

Eligibility Requirement

The scholarships are open to applicants who are ordinarily resident in Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, and the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). Preference will be given to applicants whose first degree is from an African university.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of both academic merit and potential and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their home country after graduation.

Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the University’s course guide for more information.

Applicants must apply for admission to one of the following eligible 1 year Master’s courses:

  • MSc African Studies
  • MSc Economic & Social History
  • MSc Economics for Development
  • MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy

Benefits

  • 100% of fees, and an annual grant for living costs. The stipend for courses with different durations will be adjusted accordingly. 
  • The scholarship also covers one economy return airfare from your home country to the UK at the start and end of your course.

How to Apply:

In order to be considered for the scholarship, please follow these three steps:  

  1. Read the information on this webpage carefully.   
  2. Apply online to the University of Oxford for one of the eligible courses as listed above. You must submit your application for graduate study to the University by the January deadline  (7th or 21st January 2022 depending on the programme applied to – check the University’s guidance on application deadlines) and you must have secured a place on your chosen programme of study by the final completion date (1st March 2022). It would help if you select St Antony’s College in the college choice section of the application form, though this is not compulsory.
  3. Once you have applied to the University, please complete the online Eni Scholarship application form which is available at the bottom of this page The deadline for submission of the form is 5pm, UK time, on 1st March 2022.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Eni Scholarships 2022/2023

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FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship 2022 for study at the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2022

FirstRand has entered into a partnership with the African Studies Centre to allow an outstanding South African student to undertake postgraduate study at one of the world’s foremost universities, University of Oxford.

Requirements

  • FirstRand will conduct the interviewing and selection process, which will run concurrently with the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar scholarship for international postgraduate study, based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement and the candidate’s potential to be a destiny changer.
  • Candidates have to apply and be accepted for an MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford. Applications for the FirstRand Oxford African Studies scholarship are online only.
  • FirstRand and the African Studies Centre are looking for the best applicants who will truly benefit from the opportunity and contribute to South Africa on their return.
  • Closing date for the applications for the MSc in African Studies at the University of Oxford is midday UK time on Friday 21 January 2022.

Benefits

The scholarship will provide full funding for one student each year to study a masters degree at the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford.
The successful candidate will be housed at Wadham College. The partnership is for another year.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FirstRand Oxford African Studies Scholarship 2022

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2021 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:7 January 2021

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.

Each year Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

The selection criteria are:

  • outstanding intellectual ability
  • reasons for choice of course
  • a commitment to improving the lives of others
  • leadership potential

There are at least 225 Scholars from c. 50 countries studying in Cambridge at any one time who pursue the full range of subjects available at the University and are spread across its departments and Colleges.

The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. It aims to achieve this mission by selecting outstanding scholars, providing them with financial and non-financial support at one of the world’s leading universities and facilitating community building at and beyond Cambridge.

Requirements

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
  • applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge:
    • PhD
    • MSc/MLitt
    • One year postgraduate course (with some exceptions – see below)

Courses which are NOT eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:

  • Any Undergraduate degree such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
  • Master of Business (MBA)
  • Master of Finance (MFin)
  • PGCE
  • MBBChir Clinical Studies
  • MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time)
  • Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
  • Part-time degrees
  • Non-degree courses​

Funding

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

Core components

  • the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
  • a maintenance allowance for a single student (£17,500 for 12 months at the 2020-21 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years
  • one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
  • inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

* The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities they must accept this and the Trust will not pay these fees.

Discretionary components

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

  • Academic development funding – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
  • Family allowance – up to £10,120 for a first child and up to £4,320 for a second child (2020-21 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
  • Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
  • Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time
  • Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties

Receiving a salary or substantial other scholarship?

If you are receiving a salary from an employer or have another substantial scholarship, the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard maintenance allowance. You should let the Trust know ASAP if you are awarded any funding towards your degree at Cambridge.

Timeline:

The large majority of applicants will apply in this round, which is also aligned with the University’s postgraduate funding competition. There are two possible application deadlines and these are based on course to which your are applying.

What stage?Date
Applications open 1 September 2020
Application deadlineDependent on your course – either 3 December 2020 or 7 January 2021
Departmental rankingDecember – February
Trust shortlistingMid-February
Shortlisted candidates invited to interviewEarly March
All applicants notified of application outcome12 March 2021
Interviews23 & 24 March 2021 (tbc)
Scholarships offeredLate March
Scholarships accepted48 hours after offer

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2021

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Marshal Papworth Scholarships Programme 2020/2021 at the University of Reading,UK.

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Application Deadline:11th February 2020, 4:00 PM GMT 

The Marshal Papworth Scholarships Programme at Reading is a merit and experience-based award given to talented individuals who demonstrate that they have the potential, at the end of their Master’s programme, to motivate people and communities in their home country towards positive change. The Scholarships are offered in collaboration with the Wallace and Muriel Hurst Fund.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

1. Candidates must have demonstrable work or voluntary experience working in community development and/or agricultural development.

2. Candidates must have a 2:1 or 1st class degree at the undergraduate level (we use NARIC to assess degree equivalency).

3. The awards enable Scholars to study on any one of the following one-year postgraduate Master’s courses offered by the Graduate Institute of International Development and Applied Economics (GIIDAE) at the University of Reading:

  • Agriculture and Development
  • Applied International Development
  • Climate Change and Development
  • Communication for Development
  • Environment and Development
  • Food Security and Development

At least one scholarship will be awarded to the MSc Agriculture and Development. The remaining scholarships will be awarded to applicants across a range of the remaining degree programmes.

4. The candidate should usually be from one of the countries listed in Appendix 2 and be domiciled in that country at the time of their application. These have been derived based on countries with a GNI per capita below $11500 USD, and be residing in that country at the time of application.

5. Candidates must demonstrate that they have achieved the English language requirements stipulated by the University of Reading 

6. Those who have already pursued study at the Master’s level will not normally be considered unless this forms part of the entry level criteria.

7. Candidates should normally have an unconditional offer from the University of Reading by the time they apply for the scholarship. If their offer is conditional, it will be considered, but all conditions must be successfully met immediately upon request by GIIDAE.

8. Receipt of an application form in and of itself DOES NOT mean that the candidate is eligible to apply; you must meet all of the eligibility criteria list above.

9. The deadline for applications 11th February 2020, 4:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). All applications received after this date will be disqualified.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Marshal Papworth Scholarships Programme 2020/2021

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Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020 Programme for women entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to United Kingdom)

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Application Deadline: 21 November 2019 at 5pm (GMT)

Are you a rising female entrepreneur based in Nigeria, Kenya or South Africa using tech to solve a local development challenge? 

The International Tech Hub Network is today launching Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020. The programme will bring 15 of the continent’s most ambitious development-focused women entrepreneurs to the UK in January. If you’re based in Nigeria, Kenya or South Africa, you could gain access to world-class mentoring, 1:1 time with UK investors and expert training to help scale your company. 

Diversity is good for business. Research by Tech Nation shows that businesses with diverse boards raise more investment and report higher turnovers.

Programme details

Across a three day tailored programme (20 – 22 January), participants will benefit from masterclasses, events and workshops designed to provide in-depth training on how to scale and grow their business, expand into the UK, and how best to position their purpose-driven organisations. Participants will discover the UK’s thriving tech ecosystem, exploring new opportunities for global partnerships and increased investment through peer-to-peer networking.

The agenda will include: 

  • Training session led by successful female tech leaders sharing their funding journey
  • Masterclass event covering: protecting IP and raising offshore funding; accessing finance; scaling a purpose driven social impact business; protecting customers’ data
  • Roundtable with GEP alumni addressing scaling successfully in the UK
  • Tailored mentoring event with UK startups, including female founders
  • Innovation tour of co-working spaces, including Google Campus
  • Networking dinner with UK and African entrepreneurs

Activities will be delivered by UK tech experts and the Department for International Trade’s Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) Dealmakers and alumni, including prominent female tech leaders. 

Benefits:

Flights, accommodation and meals will be covered by the International Tech Hub Network

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Female founder leading a company within any tech sub-sector
2. Can demonstrate a clear business model
3. MVP product or prototype (i.e. must be fully operating in market)
4. Can demonstrate clear social impact potential
5. Can demonstrate commitment to strengthen the local ecosystem by passing on learnings to other startups
6. Ambition to expand internationally in the future

The programme will be delivered alongside the Africa Investment Summit, taking place in London on 20 January. We expect winners to be able to attend the Summit.

Apply now

The International Tech Hub Network welcomes applications from female founders based in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa who are using technology to tackle local issues – apply now.

Five founders from each country will be selected to join the delegation to the UK in January 2020. Find eligibility criteria and further details in the application form – deadline is 21 November 5pm (GMT).

Timeline:

Applications close 21 November at 5pm (GMT)

Selected participants will be notified by 5 December

Travel dates to the UK: 19 – 22 January

Programme dates: 20 – 22 January

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020 Programme

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New Media Writing Prize 2019 ( £2,000 plus 3 months paid internship at Unicorn Training, Bournemouth, UK)

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Application Deadline: Friday November 22nd 2019 @ 12 midday GMT.

The New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) showcases exciting and inventive stories and poetry that integrate a variety of formats, platforms, and digital media. This international prize is now in its 10th year. The prize encourages and promotes the best in new media writing and is leading the way toward the future of the ‘written’ word and storytelling. 

The NMWP has attracted entries from the very best and most innovative writers in the field, from all around the world. For the 2019 competition there will be four prizes: The if:book UK New Media Writing Award, the Unicorn Student Award, the Dot Award, and the Digital Journalism Award. 

Requirements:

Whether you’re a student, a professional, an artist, a writer, a developer, a designer or an enthusiast, the competition is open to all.

It’s also an international competition, open to all outside the UK.

Entries do need to be in English.

Prize:

a. Unicorn Student Award: £750 donated by Unicorn Training – students only!

b. if:book UK New Media Writing Prize: £1000 donated by if:book UK, where the winner may also be a student

c. The Future Journalism Award: £750 offered by Future PLC for innovative and important digital journalism, where the winner may also be a student.

d. The Dot Award: £500 and development support, offered by if:book UK, where the winner may also be a student

e. Skylab Innovation Award, £500 sponsored by Skylab and Bournemouth University – A new award to celebrate 10 years of the New Media Writing Prize and Genarrator. The prize celebrates innovative use of the Genarrator platform (Genarrator-made entries only please!), where the winner may also be a student.

Timeline:

The if:book UK New Media Writing Prize: Friday November 22nd 2019 @ 12 midday GMT.

The Dot Award: Friday November 22nd 2019 @ 12 midday GMT.

Journalism Award: Friday November 22nd 2019 @ 12 midday GMT.

The Skylab Innovation Award: Friday November 22nd 2019 @ 12 midday GMT.

The Unicorn Training Student Award: Friday December 13th 2019 @ 12 midday GMT.

(NB All entries in all categories must be in English. Late entries and/or entries not in English cannot be considered.)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the New Media Writing Prize 2019

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The Cambridge Consultants’ Code for Good Scholarships (Fully Funded to attend the One Young World Summit 2019 in London,UK)

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Application Deadline: 3 May 2019

Cambridge Consultants is a world leader in disruptive innovation and technology-based consulting. Established in 1960, our world-class engineers, designers, scientists and consultants solve the world’s most complex engineering, technology and design problems to deliver world-firsts.

Through six decades of innovation, we have demonstrated the power of technology to solve complex problems at scale. This year we’re excited to partner with One Young World to identify and support young leaders who share our belief in the power of technology to alleviate suffering and empower a new generation.

The Cambridge Consultants’ Scholarship has been established to support young people who want to apply technology to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Applications using data analysis, artificial intelligence, language processing, novel designs for Human Interaction or similar fields are particularly interesting to us. Your innovation can be wholly software, or some large product or service where software is just one of the important parts.

As well as participating in the One Young World Summit 2019, scholarship recipients will receive remote mentoring, an intensive two week residency at the Cambridge (UK) headquarters and support in developing their innovations.

Requirements:

This scholarship is designed to support young leaders* who aim to use technology to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals in their own community or country.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

  • Developing expertise in technology, software or design
  • A passion for pressing sustainability issues
  • A developing concept to apply technology to drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals

We are particularly keen to connect with innovators working to address Goal 13: Climate Action, but would welcome applications from people working on:

  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 14: Life Below Water
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

*Most One Young World scholars are between the ages of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 by the date the programme begins (10 June 2019)

Benefits:

  • 3 months remote mentoring and support to develop your innovation
  • Guided access to our prototype and development capabilities and laboratories
  • Travel to Cambridge (UK) and accommodation for 2 weeks between 7 and 21 October
  • Workplace based mentoring and support at our Cambridge (UK) headquarters
  • Fully funded participation in the One Young World Summit 2019
  • Support in developing, or launching and refining your innovation

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Cambridge Consultants’ Code for Good Scholarships 2019

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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Scholarships to Attend One Young World Summit 2019 (Fully Funded to London,UK)

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Application Deadline: April 14th 2019

Do you care about youth employment and have you had an active role in promoting it? Are you aged between 18 and 34? And would you like to come to the One Young World Summit in London from 22 to 25 October, and an additional pre-Summit programme in the Netherlands on 21 October? 

This October, London will host the One Young World Summit 2019 alongside its 10th anniversary. The Summit will see 2000 young leaders from 190+ countries descend to London for the global forum for young leaders. During the Summit, delegate will present and debate solutions to our time’s most pressing issues alongside senior leaders such as musician and activist Sir Bob Geldof, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and CEO of DSM Feike Sijbesma.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs prioritises improving young people’s prospects in a number of developing countries and fragile states by encouraging local entrepreneurs and creating jobs. The Dutch MFA will collaborate with OYW and will provide support to 50 delegates to participate in the global Summit around creating youth employment opportunities for prosperous and peaceful societies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aged 18 – 34 by date of One Young World Summit 2019.
  • Residents in a country from one of the following countries are eligible for the scholarship: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan and Tunisia
  • 50% of the candidates will be female.
  • All candidates need a working understanding in English.
  • Candidates by date of OYW 2019 have not participated in more than 2 other (big) international conferences;
  • Dutch MFA encourages young leaders with a form of disability to apply.
  • Dutch MFA encourages young leaders from rural to urban areas to apply.

Scholars selected to participate in the initiative will receive:

  • Profiling in national media outlets.
  • Access to the additional program of the Dutch MFA on 21 October in The Hague, The Netherlands
  • Access to the One Young World Summit on 22-25 October 2019 in London, United Kingdom
  • Hotel accommodation on a shared basis in The Hague and in London
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner during OYW
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue
  • Air travel to The Hague, coach to London and air travel from London back to country of destination.
  • Visa costs for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are covered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MFA Scholarships to Attend One Young World Conference 2019

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2019 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: January 3rd 2019

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.

Gates Cambridge offer 90 full-cost scholarships each year to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The selection criteria are:

  • outstanding intellectual ability
  • leadership potential
  • a commitment to improving the lives of others
  • a good fit between the applicant’s qualifications and aspirations and the postgraduate programme at Cambridge for which they are applying

Eligibility Requirements:

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
  • applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge:
    • PhD (three year research-only degree)
    • MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree)
    • One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

You can use the form below to quickly check if you are eligible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and, if so, in which of the two application rounds you must apply.

Scholarship Worth:

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most generous international scholarships available. It covers the following costs:

Core components

  • the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
  • a maintenance allowance for a single student (£17,500 for 12 months at the 2018-19 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)
  • one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
  • inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

Discretionary components

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

  • Academic development funding – from £500 to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
  • Family allowance – up to £10,120 for a first child and up to £4,320 for a second child (2018-19 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
  • Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
  • Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties
  • Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time

Selection Criteria:

Gates Cambridge uses a three-stage selection process to ensure Scholars meet all of our criteria to the highest degree.

1. Departmental ranking

In order to ensure only the most academically outstanding candidates are considered, the Trust asks academic departments in Cambridge to rank eligible applicants on academic ability only. Those who are put forward by their departments are considered the most academically outstanding applicants they have received that year.

2. Shortlisting

Once the Trust has a list of all ranked candidates, these are divided into broad subject areas and passed to our Shortlisting Committees. These Committees look at the candidates’ entire application pack (including the Gates Cambridge Statement and Reference) and apply all four Gates Cambridge criteria in order to identify those who will be invited for interview. Everyone who is shortlisted for interview will have gone through an exceptionally competitive process and will show evidence of meeting the four Gates Cambridge criteria.

3. Interview

All shortlisted candidates have a short interview to assess how they meet all four Gates Cambridge criteria and Scholars are selected after interview. More details are available from the interview page.

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Please note that Trust is not able to provide feedback to applicants.

How to apply

  • ​Apply for admission, a College place and funding via the University’s Graduate Applicant Portal.
  • For the majority of courses you can apply for admission and mutiple funding opportunities (including Gates Cambridge) at www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk.

​There is a seperate application route if you  wish to apply for the MBA or MFIN at the Judge Business School

Timeline:

What stage? Round 1 Round 2
Applications open 3 September 2018 3 September 2018
Application deadline 10 October 2018 Dependent on your course – either 5 December 2018 or 3 January 2019
Departmental ranking October – November December – February
Trust shortlisting Mid-December Early March
Shortlisted candidates invited to interview Late December Early March
Interviews 25 & 26 January 2019 (USA) 26 & 27 March 2019 (Cambridge, UK)
Scholarships offered Early February Late March
Scholarships accepted 48 hours after offer 48 hours after offer

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2019

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Global Health Journalism Fellowship 2018 to attend the Medicine Quality & Public Health Conference at the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:Sunday, 12 August 2018 at 23:59 (BST);

The proliferation of poor quality medical products (medicines, vaccines and devices) is an important but neglected public health problem, threatening millions of lives in developing and developed countries.

Accurate journalistic reporting is essential to ensure that the public are aware of the dangers of falsified and substandard medicines but are not discouraged from taking appropriate medicines and seeking medical advice. Therefore, the 2018 Global Health Journalism Fellowship will invite outstanding young journalists to participate in the first ever international conference on from 23-28 September.

This conference will bring together over 200 stakeholders from academia, NGOs, private sector organisations and policy-makers to discuss the opportunities to strengthen international collaboration in medicine quality and how to provide more high quality evidence. It will provide a unique opportunity for talented journalists to network with international experts and forge stronger connections between scientists, policy-makers and journalists.

Requirements:

Applicants should be:

  • Early career journalists with a maximum of 5 years of experience
  • A national of a low- or middle-income country
  • Able to demonstrate your interest in global health issues
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to balanced, accurate reporting through your submitted piece
  • Available to attend the Conference between 23-28 September 2018 in Oxford, UK

Benefits

  • Selected journalists will receive a bespoke briefing from communications experts and world-leading scientists at the University of Oxford
  • The Conference provides a unique opportunity for networking with global health experts and other journalists interested in medicine quality and related issues
  • Support for interview requests and access to speakers will be provided
  • A certificate of participation will be provided after the Conference
  • The fellowship will cover the costs for
    • Return flights from the country of residency to the UK
    • A standard visitor visa for travel to the UK
    • Registration for 5 days at the Medicine Quality and Public Health conference
    • 5 days accommodation and meals at the conference venue

Application Procedure:

  • Submission of 1 published piece of work with a focus on medicine quality issues or global health in any format (print, digital, audio or video), published since 1 January 2016.
  • The article should be in English but translations will be accepted if the original article is also attached.
  • An up-to-date CV
  • A completed application form (enclosed below)
  • A copy of your current passport photo page

Note: applications without one of these documents will not be considered

Please submit your application (publication, CV, application form and current passport) to [email protected] with the title Global Health Journalism Fellowship application.

For More Information :

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Health Journalism Fellowship 2018

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Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships 2019/2020 for Study in the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 14, 2018.

Every year, Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) will fund five scholarships for outstanding individuals from Nigeria and Ghana to pursue the Master of Public Policy degree at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. AIG Scholars will be expected, upon graduation, to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.

To achieve the goal of being a catalyst for public sector transformation, AIG will every year, for five years starting in 2017, fund five scholarships for outstanding West Africans from all backgrounds who are passionate about the public sector, to pursue the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government , University of Oxford. Upon graduation, AIG Scholars will be expected to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.

Benefits:

The AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering fees, accommodation and living expenses

The AIG Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have work experience. The Scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically as well as in other areas of their lives.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
  • Age between 25 and 35 years
  • Achieved an academic standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to the University of Oxford and the MPP programme. This means a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any discipline. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0
  • Strong commitment to public service and a willingness to commit to working for a fixed number of years in your country’s public sector
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
  • Impeccable moral character

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We will only contact applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process and any inquiries regarding individual application status are strictly prohibited. Applications sent via post or in person are also NOT acceptable.
  • Candidates who emerge as finalists in the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) selection process will be expected to apply directly to the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, for admissions. Finalists who are offered admission to the Master of Public Policy will be considered by the School in the final selection of AIG Scholars.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships 2019/2020

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Crick African Network’s African Career Accelerator (CAN ACA) awards 2018 for African Post-Doctoral researchers

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Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT on 1st August 2018.

The Crick African Network is pleased to announce a call for applications for the African Career Accelerator Awards.

The Crick African Network’s African Career Accelerator (CAN ACA) awards will provide Fellowship support for African Post-Doctoral researchers aiming to make the transition to becoming an independent researcher and launching their own research group. The CAN ACA awards will invest in early-career researchers who have demonstrated strong scientific and leadership potential, as well as a commitment to continuing their research on the African continent. This call is made possible by funding from the UK’s Global Challenges Research Fund.

Nature of Award

  • Fellowships are for a duration of up to two years, and may include personal salary, visa costs and research expenses to implement the research. The Fellowships will be undertaken in two locations:
  • The Francis Crick Institute (‘the Crick’, UK) and at one of the five African partner institutions: The University of Ghana (Ghana), Stellenbosch University (South Africa), University of Cape Town (South Africa), MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM (The Gambia) and MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.
  • Fellows will spend at least six months in each location, although this can be accumulated in more than one visit. It is expected that up to six fellowships will be awarded in this round, each with a value of up to approximately £130,000.
  • Provision has been made to cover costs of travel for both relocation and conferences, as well as research related costs for consumables.
  • Each fellowship also includes the option of the purchase of up to two pieces of equipment, each up to a value of £10,000.

Fellowships will commence no later than 31st March 2019.

Research Areas

The scope of the research themes which can be undertaken as part of this Award can be defined as the infectious diseases of poverty, with an emphasis on Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS, but also extending to neglected tropical diseases or non-communicable diseases with an infection component.
Clinical research is possible, but will have to be discussed specifically with potential supervisors/ advisors and institutions to confirm whether resources are available to support the research.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a citizen of one of the 55 African nations, as defined by the African Union.
  • Applicants will also have a PhD and have no more than 6 years’ post-doctoral research experience (with allowances for legitimate career breaks) but more than 2 years’ post-doctoral experience unless the applicant has an outstanding track record, supported by publication and employment history.

Background of Applicants

  • Competitive applicants will have a strong track record of research.
  • They will have a PhD, and have progressed to a postdoctoral role through which they are on a demonstrable path to independence. Prior experience of applying for grant funding is desirable but not required.
  • Neither is it essential to currently be employed on the African continent, but applications should demonstrate the applicant’s desire to establish themselves as an independent researcher on the African continent.

Fellows will be supported by two supervisors/advisors: one each from the Crick and the chosen African partner institution, as well as having the option of support from one of the 14 Crick Science Technology Platforms (STP) which specialize in specific techniques and technologies.

How to Apply

To apply, applicants must first submit a mandatory Expression of Interest form (see Guidance Notes for Expression of Interest form) by emailing it to [email protected]. The Expression of Interest form will be available between Monday 23rd April 2018 and 23:59 GMT on the 1st July 2018.

The purpose of the Expression of Interest form (EoI) is to establish eligibility as well as assisting applicants to find a combination of supervisors/advisors within the Crick and in African Partner Institutions who would be appropriate to support the proposed research. Having established eligibility, applicants are invited to discuss their proposed research with suggested supervisors to refine research plans.

Eligible applicants will be provided with the link to the online application portal which opens on 23rd May 2018 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 1st August 2018.

Applicants successful at the full application stage will be invited to interview. Interviews will take place during September 2018.

The outcome of applications will be announced on 1st October 2018.

For more information, email [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Crick African Network African Career Accelerator Awards 2018

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Miles Morland Foundation African Scholarship 2018 at the University of East Anglia, UK

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Application Deadline: 12 noon on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018.

The Miles Morland Foundation African Scholarship is awarded to a Postgraduate student within the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing to enable them to study on the MA Creative Writing (Prose Fiction) course.

Eligibility

  • Level: Postgraduate
  • Fees: International
  • School: Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
  • Course: MA  Creative Writing (Prose Fiction)
  • Country of Birth: Any country within Africa or
  • Nationality: Any country within Africa or
  • Other Criteria: Both parents born in Africa (If the scholarship is awarded on this basis, copies of both parents’ passports must be provided as evidence to UEA at point of acceptance of the scholarship.)

Benefits:

  • Total Value: Up to £25,000 to cover tuition fees and a maintenance grant.
  • Tuition fees or maintenance: Both
  • Number available: 1

How to Apply:

Application Form

Applications are now open for 2018/19 entry. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Miles Morland Foundation African Scholarship 2018

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Study Social Sciences and Humanities on the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP), UK (Win a partial scholarship of £2000)

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Application Deadline: May 31st 2018

Are you a high school student looking to study Social Sciences and Humanities? Win a partial scholarship of £2000 to join the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP) in Social Sciences and Humanities in the United Kingdom!

Would you want to study Politics, Psychology Economics or International studies in the future?

The foundation programme at Warwick is the perfect place to start. The Warwick Social Sciences and Humanities IFP gives you the option to study topics as diverse as Communism and Fascism in Europe, the UK political system, and the nature of economic markets, you will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to enter a range of undergraduate courses.

1. Sign up
2. Take a short quiz, fill in your details and explain why you would like to join the programme
3. Apply directly with the University of Warwick once you have completed the challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Study Social Sciences and Humanities on the Warwick IFP

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Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships 2018/2019 for Study in the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:

2019/2020 Scholarships: September 14th 2018

The AIG Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have work experience. The scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically as well as in other areas of their lives.

Every year, Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) will fund five scholarships for outstanding individuals from Nigeria and Ghana to pursue the Master of Public Policy degree at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. AIG Scholars will be expected, upon graduation, to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.

The AIG Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding individuals from Nigeria or Ghana to undertake the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Programme at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. Upon graduation, AIG Scholars will be expected to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.

Benefits:

  • The AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering fees, accommodation and living expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
  • Age between 25 and 35 years
  • Achieved an academic standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to Oxford and the MPP programme. This means a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any discipline. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0
  • Strong commitment to public service and a willingness to commit to working for a fixed number of years in your country’s public sector
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
  • Impeccable moral character

Selection Criteria:

  • Academic and analytical excellence
  • Strong commitment to public service
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
  • Impeccable moral character

Note that:

Applicants who reach the second stage of selection will be required to furnish the following additional information.

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Full Academic Transcripts
  • Academic and/or Professional References (four in total). Please note that at least two of the references must be from individuals whom you studied under at university. The references should be sent directly to AIG, and should attest to the character and intellect of the applicant, including academic, personal, extra-curricular and leadership achievements. (References should not be given by people who are related to the applicant.)
  • Personal Essay (no more than 1500 words) covering the following:
    1. Why you are interested in public service and public policy; describe the specific issue(s) or problem(s) you care about, your thoughts on how this issue can be resolved and how the resolution of this issue could impact the economy as a whole.
    2. Why the AIG Scholarship and the MPP Programme at BSG-Oxford are important to you and how you would utilise this opportunity.
    3. The description of a personal challenge you have overcome or an achievement that you believe demonstrates your leadership potential, and the impact of that achievement.
  • Two passport photographs

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) 2018/19 Scholarships

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Prince Albert of Monaco II Foundation Climate Change Masters Scholarships 2017/2018 for Study at the University of Edinburg, UK.

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Application Deadline: 9th June 2017.

20 Masters Scholarships are available to applicants enrolled on eligible online distance learning programmes offered by the University in the 2017-2018 academic session.

Award

Each scholarship will cover the full fees relating to the Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change Management.  For successful recipients studying towards the MSc Carbon Management programme, the scholarship will cover the Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change Management  component of the masters programme.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission on to the PgCert Climate Change Management (online) or MSc Carbon Management (online).

Applicants must be resident in the following countries:

Afghanistan Cuba Indonesia Myanmar Sudan
Algeria Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Iraq Namibia Suriname
Angola Democratic Republic of the Congo Jamaica Nauru Swaziland
Argentina Djibouti Jordan Nepal Syria
Azerbaijan Dominican Republic Kenya Nicaragua Tajikistan
Bahamas Ecuador Kribati Niger Tanzania
Bangladesh Egypt Laos Nigeria Timor-Leste
Belize El Salvador Lebanon Pakistan Togo
Benin Equatorial Guinea Lesotho Palau Tonga
Bhutan Eritrea Liberia Papua New Guinea Tunisia
Bolivia Ethiopia Libya Paraguay Turkmenistan
Botswana Fiji Madagascar Peru Tuvalu
Burkina Faso Gabon Malawi Philippines Uganda
Burundi Gambia Maldives Rwanda Uzbekistan
Cambodia Ghana Mali Samoa Vanuatu
Cameroon Guatemala Marshall Islands Sao Tome & Principe Venezuela
Cape Verde Guinea Mauritania Senegal VietNam
Central African Rep. Guinea-Bissau Micronesia Sierra Leone Yemen
Chad Guyana Moldova Solomon Islands Zambia
Comoros Haiti Mongolia Somalia Zimbabwe
Congo Honduras Morocco South Africa
Côte d’Ivoire India Mozambique Sri Lanka

 

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent. Priority will be given to applicants from those nations most at risk from climate change and who are deemed to have the greatest potential to tackle climate change in their home country.

Applying

Eligible applicants should complete an online application.

The closing date for applications is 9th June 2017.

Please note you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password. If you require assistance, please go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Prince Albert of Monaco II Foundation Climate Change Masters Scholarships

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Ashden International Awards 2017 for Green Entrepreneurs from Developing Nations (£20,000 & Fully Funded to London,UK)

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Application Deadline:Tuesday 8 November 2016 23:59 GMT.

Established in 2001, the Ashden Awards are a globally recognised measure for excellence in the field of green energy.

Ashden rewards innovative enterprises and programmes that deliver, or play a key part in enabling the delivery of, renewable energy and energy efficiency at the local level, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits.

In 2017, Ashden will make seven International Awards. The winners will receive prize funds of up to £20,000 each.

As well as this cash fund, winning an Ashden Award brings many other benefits, such as:
• National and international publicity, through the work of our specialist communications team.
• A tailored business support programme to help you take your work further: this can include professional mentoring, sales and technical training and introductions to investment and grant finance.
• A broadcast-quality short film of your award-winning work.
• Opportunities to present your work to large and influential audiences at the Ashden Awards ceremony and conference.
• Membership of the network of Ashden Award winners, who are all leading practitioners in sustainable energy.
• The acclaim of winning a prestigious Ashden Award.

Requirements:

Businesses, NGOs, social enterprises and government organisations are all eligible.
• The application can be for a specific renewable energy or energy efficiency programme, enterprise or building, or for a specific product or service. This may be the whole work of an organisation or part of it.
• The work must be proven on the market and have been delivered for at least one year.
• The work must be delivered in at least one of the UN’s developing regions of Africa, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia (excluding Japan) and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand) and can be in rural or urban areas. High-income countries in these regions, as defined by the World Bank, are not eligible to apply.

What will happen if you win an Award
As an Ashden Award winner, you will:
1. Be invited to London at Ashden’s expense to take part in the Awards Ceremony on 15 June as well as other events during this week. Winning an Ashden Award is contingent on taking part in Awards week activities.
2. Participate in media interviews that we may be able to arrange.
3. Agree with Ashden what you will spend the prize fund on and any business support you may require.
4. Provide and update monitoring data about the progress of your work after one year, two years and three years.

How to Apply for 2017 Ashden International Award

  • If your sustainable energy work fits the awards criteria and our particular interests for 2017, you can apply for an Ashden Award by filling in the online registration form at http://apply.ashden.org/.
  • If you would like to discuss whether your work is relevant to the awards or have questions about the application process, please contact the Awards Coordinator at [email protected].
  • It is important to read the detailed information about the Ashden Awards and some of the case studies of previous winners on our website (www.ashden.org) before applying.
    ***All applications must be received by Tuesday 8 November 2016 23:59 GMT.***

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017 Ashden International Award

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UNESCO-MERCK Africa Research Summit 2016 in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia (Sponsorship Available to Attend)

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Application Deadline: August 30th 2016

Call for Applications: UNESCO – MERCK Africa Research Summit – MARS 2016 in partnership with African Union and Ethiopia Ministry of Health

The UNESCO MARS is organized annually to bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data.

The UNESCO‐Merck Africa Research Summit ‐ MARS aims to bring together researchers from across Africa to discuss the generation, sharing and dissemination of research data and to prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation.

UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit – MARS 2016 will have scientific support from UNESCO (United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization), African Union Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC), the University of Cambridge, UK, University of Rome, Institute Pasteur International and Merck.

The annual Summit aims to contribute to building research capacity in the African research community, with special focus on Infectious Diseases and Women Health. The Summit will also showcase innovative research taking place in projects, programs and initiatives across African universities, and by the wider African research community. The summit is a unique opportunity for Africas young and talented scientists to share their research output and findings with the top echelon of scientists from Africa and abroad. It is also an opportunity for networking and career development. The Summit will presents a platform where young scientists will be able to discuss the enabling environment for better research among others.

Diverse sets of speakers from Academia, Research institutes, major funding organizations of health/medical research, Chairs of Medical Research Councils, NGOs, Industry, established and emergent researchers, policy makers, ministries of health and editors of scientific / medical journals, etc., will be participating.

  • Speeches, keynote lectures and panel discussion about latest research in the areas of focus to exchange experience and share information.
  • Workshops will cater for debates that stimulate young Researchers and Innovators to resolve health issues.
  • Central gallery will provide dedicated space to display, demonstrate and discuss participants’ research (Posters and abstracts) followed by posters sessions Up to 100 scientists / researchers will be sponsored by Merck to attend the UNESO MARS 2016 in Mauritius.Their selection will be based on their abstract submission.

Requirements:

Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in research related to Infectious Diseases with the aim to improve Women Health . All should be primarily based at African research institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is encouraged.

All abstracts will be peer reviewed and 100 winners will be eligible for Sponsorship.
First three winners will be eligible for further number of Research Awards.
Further Research Award will be dedicated for Best African Women Researchers.

Benefits

  • All abstracts will be peer reviewed and 100 winners will be eligible for Sponsorship to attend UNESCO‐Merck Africa Research Summit 2016 in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia on the 28th and 29th of November.

First three winners will be eligible for further number of Research Awards.

Further Research Award will be dedicated for Best African Women Researchers.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO-MERCK Africa Research Summit 2016

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New Media Writing Prize 2015 ( £2,000 plus 3 months paid internship at Unicorn Training, Bournemouth, UK)

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Application Deadline:
Main Prize and Dot award Friday 27th November 2015 by 12 noon GMT;
Student Prize Friday 11th December 2015 12 noon GMT.

The New Media Writing Prize showcases exciting and inventive stories that integrate a variety of formats, platforms, and digital media. This international prize is now in its 6th year. The   Competition   is   organised   by   Bournemouth   University   Higher   Education   Corporation  (“BU”)  through  The  Media  School.

The prize encourages and promotes the best in new media writing and is leading the way toward the future of the ‘written’ word and storytelling. In the past four years, the NMWP has attracted entries from the very best and most innovative writers in the field.

The New Media Writing Prize is looking for good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac, the web, or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. It could be a short story, novel, poem, documentary or transmedia work using words, images, film or animation with audience interaction. Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling.
Eligibility:
  • Anyone can apply! Whether you’re a student, a professional, an artist, a writer, a developer, a designer or an enthusiast, the competition is open to all.
  • It’s also an international competition, open to all outside the UK.

Prize:

There are four categories/prizes for 2015 –

Main Prize: £1000 donated by if:book UK.
Student Prize: 3 months paid internship at Unicorn Training, Bournemouth, UK, working with Unicorn’s writing and design team.
The Dot Award: £500 to get a new project started. Donated by if:book UK.
People’s Choice Prize: a cheque for £500. Donated by SeaSalt Learning. The winner chosen by the voting public.

Judging Criteria:

The judges will be looking for the following:

  1. Innovative use of new (digital) media/transmedia to create an engaging, satisfying narrative, or poem, or as-yet-unspecified form. Fiction or non-fiction.
  2. Ease of accessibility for the reader/viewer.
  3. Effective use of interactive elements.
  4. A great example of how new media can do things traditional media can’t.
  5. The potential to reach out to a wide audience (i.e. not just specialist interest groups).

How to Apply:

  • Send an email to [email protected] including the valid URL address of the entrant’s work for entries accessible on the Internet; or
  • send an email to [email protected] including the explanation of how the panel can access the entrant’s work for entries which can only be viewed on a mobile phone or another electronic device;
  • For the Dot Award, send an email to mailto:[email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the New Media Writing Prize 2015

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

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Registration Deadline: 22nd October 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2015 AISEC Nigeria Youth to Business Forum/Business Challenge (Win an All expense paid training at the University of Sussex INNOVATION CENTRE, UK).

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Submission Deadline: May 25th 2015

  • Do you have a WOW idea that can impact UNEMPLOYMENT or EDUCATION in Nigeria?
  • Are you interested in winning an all expense paid training at the University of Sussex INNOVATION CENTRE, United Kingdom.

You have the opportunity to win an all expense paid training to University of Sussex Innovation Centre in the UK for your spin-off project or business idea development, as well as percentage(s) off your Admin fee for an AIESEC Internship, and mentoring from experts and corporate partners of AIESEC in Nigeria.

Are you solving an Education or Unemployment problem? Are you approaching Education or Unemployment in a fresh new way?

The University of Sussex Innovation Centre makes new ideas and innovations happen by providing a location to impress, an entrepreneurial community and the flexibility to grow. The  experience will help you develop the focus, confidence and skills you need to succeed.

The Top 3 winners of the Idea Challenge gets an all expense paid Business Start-Up training at the University of Sussex Innovation Centre.

Eligibility:

According to Nigeria Youth to Business Forum “Idea Challenge” terms and conditions, in order to apply you have to be a citizen or permanent resident of Nigeria. If you already have an as well and fit to the following criteria:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 28.
  • Your Idea must be a Social Business. To learn more about what a Social Business is, visit here
  • Your Idea must solve either the problem of Education or Unemployment in Nigeria.
  • It is compulsory for you to register and attend the Nigeria Youth to Business Forum coming up June 2 2015 in Benin City, Nigeria. You can register here

The Competition is broken down into two:

First you submit a description of your idea on online form (from May 18 – May 28). You will have to provide information about you, the idea  proposal and video.

  • Then best 5 participants in each category {EDUCATION and UNEMPLOYMENT} making 10 participants present at the Nigeria Youth to Business Forum to pitch in English in front of a jury of experts and partner organisation for the event.
  • The Top 3 Ideas out of these 10 Ideas pitched at the Nigeria Youth to Business Forum would be get the all expense paid training at the University of Sussex Innovation Centre, UK

The final event for Nigeria Youth to Business Forum will take place in Benin City on June 2, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AISEC Nigeria Youth to Business Forum Idea Challenge

Apply Now to Attend the AISEC Nigeria Youth to Business Forum

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MastersScholarships

2014/2015 Africa London Nagasaki Scholarship fund for African Scientists to study in the UK or Japan (US$50,000 )

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Application Deadline: September 12 2014

The Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) fund is a scholarship fund set up to support African scientists to undertake a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa.
The scholarship funds a candidate to undertake an MSc in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa at either the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki, Japan or at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK. Both residential and distance learning MSc courses are available at LSHTM. Candidates offered a course at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki will be required to reside in Japan for the duration of the course.

Award Worth:

  • The awards will support a candidate to undertake an MSc at either the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan or at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
  • Up to four awards will be made each year for the period 2010 to 2015.
  • Successful applicants will receive a maximum of US$50,000 each to cover tuition fees, travel and living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for an Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) MSc scholarship must meet the following criteria.

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK (LSHTM)

Candidates applying for a Scholarship at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine must:

  1. be of African nationality and normally be resident in sub-Saharan Africa,
  2. be fluent in English. If the applicant’s first language is not English or if the studies at university have not been conducted wholly in the medium of English candidates must take and pass one of the approved internet-based tests (IELTS, TOEFL or a Pearson Test of English) (http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/english.html).
  3. have a first or upper second class BSc degree or equivalent from an established university in a relevant area of science (a medical degree is not essential),
  4. usually have had at least two years’ prior research experience in an area relevant to the study of infectious diseases, and
  5. have the support of the head of their institution for undertaking their chosen course.

 Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan  NEKKEN

Candidates applying for a Scholarship at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagaski must:

  1. be of African nationality and normally be resident in sub-Saharan Africa,
  2. be fluent in English,
  3. have obtained an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification from a recognised university,
  4. have had at least two years of clinical experience following graduation,

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Africa London Nagasaki Scholarship fund

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Fairview International School, Malaysia – Master of Arts in Education (Sheffield Hallam University) scholarships 2013.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: May 30th 2013

Since 2012, Fairview International School has offered scholarships for a three-year full-time, work based Masters programme with on-site placements in a network of Fairview International Schools. The Masters of Arts in Education is taught in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, UK in the third year of the programme.​

​Whilst learning about the standards and practices of IB education, students will simultaneously apply their understanding and knowledge to actual practical teaching in an IB World School. This programme builds upon the key aspects of educational research theory covered by Sheffield Hallam University.  The student will assimilate enquiry based research via the IB framework, with a significant proportion of investigation into the students own teaching in Fairview International School.
This dual programme ensures that sound theoretical and practical skills are combined to maximum effect, and is the foundation upon which this Masters has been developed.

 

Eligibility:

  • Students should have a good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, if English is not your first language.
  • Shortlisted scholarship candidates will be interviewed to assess proficiency, aptitudes and attitudes towards working with learners in an international educational IB setting.

The Fairview Scholarship includes:

• A round trip to Malaysia

• An en-suite single room in the Halls of Residence on campus or equivalent ​

  • Majority of bills and utilities will be covered by the school

• Private hospitalization insurance cover

• Full tuition fee waiver for the Masters programme (worth RM50,000 in Sheffield Hallam University, UK, Full Time)

  • A monthly allowance is provided (subject to income tax)​

How to Apply

To apply for this amazing opportunity please use the link below to bring you to the application form Application Form

If you cannot open this link please go to

http://www.fairview.edu.my/programmes-available/MAscholarship/

February Intake:
Applications should normally be received by 30th October.

September Intake:​

Applications should normally be received by 30th of May ​

​If you have specific queries pertaining to application processor the course please email:

Ms Michelle Chian: [email protected]

Looking forward to receiving your application.

Documents

The documents below are necessary from candidates for purposes of visa application if awarded the Fairview Scholarship:​​

​
• Résumé

​• Home/Permanent address
• Health Certificate – “Fitness for Work” alternatively called a “Fit Note” from your GP

​• If currently working or visiting Malaysia, please provide the latest entry visa to Malaysia
• If married, please provide wife or husband’s name & job title

​• Copy of passport (all pages) (passport must be valid for another 36 months)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of All Academic Certificates (including GCSE and A-Level certificates, or equivalent)​
• Copy of Professional Certificates, such as PGCE and/or any from any licensing authorities​

• Two reference letters related to previous work/voluntary experience, especially if related to teaching and/or with students​
• Passport-size photograph with a blue background (digital copy)

*Any documents that are not in English language, must be translated into the English

 

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