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INJAZ Egypt Meet Silicon Valley Acceleration Exchange Program for Egyptian entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Silicon Valley, USA)

by OFA
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Application Deadline:15 November 2021

Meet Silicon Valley is a 10-day intensive acceleration exchange program that is implemented by INJAZ Egypt, in partnership with TechWadi, and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Cairo. The program takes high impact Egyptian entrepreneurs (ages 23 to 35) on a tour of the Silicon Valley entrepreneurship ecosystem – providing a once in a lifetime opportunity to network with tech executives and investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders/supporters; visit accelerators, co-working spaces and leading tech companies such as Google, Facebook, and Apple; and receive mentorship from TechWadi. Additionally, participants have the ability to gain global exposure for their startups.

Benefits

The program covers a roundtrip flight from Egypt to Silicon Valley, transportation, accommodation, meals and program fees.

As with any exchange program, an objective includes sharing the knowledge learned with others within the community. Therefore, all participants are expected to dedicate agreed upon mentorship hours upon return. These hours can be in the form of panel discussions, workshops, or direct mentoring.

A tailored program offered by TechWadi gives participants firsthand access to the ecosystem, engaging with a network of tech executives and investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders/supporters as well as visiting accelerators, co-working spaces and leading tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple. Mentorship and guidance will be provided by TechWadi.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Egyptian National (dual U.S. citizens are not eligible)
Age 23-35
Proficient English speaker
No previous participation in any U.S. Government funded exchange program
Founder of an operating startup/company for at least the past two years
Completed or exempted military service
Commitment to attend the entire program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the INJAZ Egypt Meet Silicon Valley Acceleration Exchange Program

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Yale Greenberg World Fellows Program 2021 for mid-career emerging Global Leaders (Fully Funded to Yale University, USA)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: December 2, 2020

The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December.

The Program provides World Fellows the opportunity to expand their vision, learn from each other, and grow personally and professionally. World Fellows contribute to Yale’s intellectual life, give talks and participate on panels, collaborate with peers, audit classes, and mentor students.

Application Requirements

  • Applicants should be between five and twenty-five years into their professional careers, with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.
  • Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States. While applicants who hold dual citizenship with the United States are eligible, strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States.
  • Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.
  • World Fellows are required to be in residence at Yale University in New Haven for the entirety of the program which runs from mid-August through mid-December.

Benefits

  • A taxable stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven
  • A modest, furnished one, or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the program
  • Medical insurance
  • Round-trip travel from home country

Key components of the Program are:

WEEKLY SEMINARS

  • Good Society. World Fellows present to each other their vision for making the world a better place, what they do professionally, and how they contribute to building the ‘good society.’
  • Salon. World Fellows host distinguished guests for discussions on key topics, expanding their knowledge and challenging their views.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • World Fellows receive individual and group coaching and skills development training. World Fellows can audit many of the 2,000+ courses offered at Yale, work on individual or collaborative projects, and conduct independent research.

HOSTING EVENTS

  • World Fellows give talks and participate on panels across Yale, sharing their knowledge and expertise with students and faculty. Fellows are introduced to the campus during the annual World Fellows Night open house, which draws hundreds of attendees.

MENTORING STUDENTS

  • World Fellows mentor students (both undergraduate and graduate) who apply to be their liaisons. The student liaisons assist World Fellows in putting on events and ensure that they are fully immersed in life at Yale.

GROUP TRAVEL

  • Fellows have the opportunity to explore our dynamic region, both on their own and during our group trips to New York City and Washington, DC, plus a retreat in the beautiful Berkshire mountains.

Selection Criteria

Applicants Must Have

  • An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity.
  • A commitment to the good society and to making a positive impact at the local, national, or international level
  • A promise of a future career in leadership and notable global impact.
  • A special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking
  • A likelihood to benefit from participation in the program and to contribute to the global perspective on Yale’s campus.
  • A commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the entire duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Greenberg World Fellows Program 2021

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NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2021/2022 for democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders & scholars Worldwide (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA)

by OFA
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Application Deadline:October 1, 2020.

Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell (D-Fl.), the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is a federally funded, international exchange program that offers democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world the opportunity to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. Located within NED’s INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES, a leading center for analysis of global democratic developments, the program provides a collegial environment and rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional development.

The program offers five-month fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad and five-month fellowships for scholars to conduct original research for publication. While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; engage with counterparts; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates. Fellows are expected to complete a written product relating to their proposed research project. The fellowship culminates in a formal presentation in which fellows typically focus on their research project or another topic relating to the state of democracy in their country.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants should:

-Demonstrate proficiency in the English language
-Propose a project focusing on the political, social, economic, legal or cultural aspects of democratic development
-Be available to work in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C. during the 5 month fellowship period (October 1-February 28 or March 1-July 31). No other fellowships or jobs may be held at this time.

Applicants on the practitioner track should:

-Have substantial practical experience working to promote democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest
-Be mid-career professionals

Applicants on the scholarly track should:

-Possess a doctorate (a Ph.D., or academic equivalent) at the time of application
-Have a proven record of publications in their field
-Have developed a detailed research outline for their fellowship project

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Program Activities: Through its calendar of seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events, the program seeks to: (a) build knowledge about the work of the Endowment and its core institutes; (b) provide education concerning democracy through field trips and seminars; (c) support outreach for dialogue and interaction with the governmental, nongovernmental, academic, and media communities around town and beyond; and (d) promote a sense of collegiality among fellows as a group. In addition, fellows benefit from the many informal social and cultural activities that the program has to offer, including trips to sporting events, museums, movies, and happy hours.
  • Financial Support: Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period. Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment, plus “cost of living” for food, local transportation, and other necessities. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, plus a limited budget for long-distance phone calls and professional travel within the United States.  Please note that fellows who wish to bring family members with them to Washington, D.C., will be expected to cover the costs of their dependents’ roundtrip travel and stay within the United States.
  • Research Associates: Research associates are assigned to work with several fellows and provide critical support in a variety of ways: consulting with fellows on the shape and direction of their projects, providing research, written, and editorial support on issues relating to the theory and practice of democracy, facilitating outreach, aiding in the preparation and follow-up of fellows’ public presentations, and providing other assistance as necessary.
  • Democracy Resource Center: Housed at NED, the Democracy Resource Center (DRC) is staffed by four librarians and contains approximately 20,000 works, including books, journals, grantee reports, and other publications on democracy.
  • Visas: Prior to their arrival in the United States, prospective fellows who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa in order to travel to the United States. Accompanying family members must obtain a J-2 visa.

Fellowship applicants cannot have participated in a J-1 research scholar program within the 24 months immediately preceding their Reagan-Fascell fellowship.  Fellows who are sponsored on our J-1 visa are typically required by U.S. law to return to their home country for two years following the completion of their fellowship before they may apply for an H visa, an L visa, or for legal permanent residence.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship you must first create an account through the ONLINE PORTAL. For detailed instructions on how to create an account, click HERE. Once you have set up an account, the application process requires you to submit:

1. Applicant information

2. Project proposal for the practitioner or the scholarly fellowship track

3. Letters of recommendation

4. Resume/CV and Biography

Please submit all application materials in English.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • The application for the 2021-2022 Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is now open!The deadline for submitting an application is October 1, 2020.
  • The deadline for submitting letters of recommendation is October 8, 2020.

FELLOWSHIP PROJECT

While in Washington, D.C., fellows work on a project related to the prospects for democracy in a particular country or region. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of methodologies and approaches.  Projects should reflect the interests and expertise of the applicant and are not expected to include a study of, or comparison with, democracy in the United States.

Program staff consult with fellows on the theme and scope of their project, as well as their final product. Fellows must complete a written product (article, report, manual, book manuscript, etc.), in English or any other language, related to their research project.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Reagan-Fascell program holds an annual competition for fellowships, with applications due by October 1. Applications are assessed through a rigorous evaluation process, including expert external and internal review, culminating in the selection of finalists by the Endowment’s Board of Directors. All applicants are notified of the competition’s outcome in mid-April.

In order to ensure a competitive selection process for the many candidates who apply each year, the Reagan-Fascell program is unable to offer fellowship deferrals except under extraordinary circumstances. Awardees who are unable to accept a fellowship in the year for which they applied may be asked to reapply if they remain interested in pursuing a fellowship in a future year.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2021/2022

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Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program 2020/2021 for women peacebuilders

by OFA
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Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2020 by 11.59pm (GMT-7)

The Women PeaceMakers fellowship offers a unique opportunity for local women peacebuilders to engage in a cycle of learning, practice, research and strengthening of peacebuilding partnerships through participation in a 12-month fellowship. Knowing the power of women’s participation in peace and security decision-making, the Women PeaceMaker fellowship aims to drive forward stronger, more effective collaborations between women peacebuilders from conflict-affected communities and international partner organizations . By co-developing evidence based and data driven solutions, the women and international organizations who are at the center of our most serious peacebuilding challenges demonstrate why they are best positioned to influence positive change.  

Through the 12-month fellowship with the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, selected Fellows will:

  • Learn from and with other leading Fellows and the Kroc School’s team (to see examples of past Fellows, click here)
  • Gain new skills, perspectives and innovative approaches to peacebuilding
  • Expand their professional peacebuilding networks
  • Drive forward vital peacebuilding research that focuses on shifting practice and policy

The Women PeaceMaker fellowship is based at the Kroc IPJ at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies

Requirements

Applicants for the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship must: 

  • Have worked for 10+ years as a peacebuilder and have worked directly in their local peacebuilding contexts;
  • Demonstrates peacebuilding/peacemaking skills and attitudes; 
  • Be in a position to participate in all activities during the 12-month fellowship and apply what is learned at the conclusion of the residency program; 
  • Has worked directly with an international peacebuilding organizations on the 2020/2021 year’s focus (see above);
  • Demonstrate local credibility and a strong social network within her country/community of practice; 
  • Speak sufficient English to relate personal experiences. 


This fellowship will include the following four streams of work:

  1. Residency
  2. Learning Lab Retreat 
  3. Local Insight Sharing and Partnership Building Project
  4. Developing and Driving Forward Applied Research Outputs

Throughout all four streams of work the Kroc IPJ Research Team will be learning from and with Fellows, and documenting key insights to inform larger-scale women, peace and security change processes. Below maps out each of the above in more detail, including dates, location and what stream of work the Fellow will be included in. 

**PLEASE NOTE: The Kroc IPJ expects selected Fellows to actively participate in all of the below activities during the 12-month fellowship.**

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program 2020

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Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge 2019 for Graduate Students Worldwide ($USD15,000 & Funded to Pitch in Hong Kong & Los Angeles, USA).

by OFA
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Application Deadline: February 1st 2019

The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge seeks to identify outstanding proposals offering novel investment strategies to meet some of the most pressing global challenges ahead.

The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. Every year, the Kellogg School of Management and Morgan Stanley partner to host the challenge where teams of graduate students from around the globe develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle our world’s most pressing challenges.

Contestants must propose and defend a strategy that uses finance and investment tools rather than an operating enterprise to address an environmental or societal challenge. The competition is an opportunity to apply core finance principles to target the economic, social and environmental challenges that drive the field of sustainable investing. Pitches might focus on areas like water, energy, food, social mobility, climate change, education or healthcare, among others. Contestants are encouraged to apply the entire spectrum of investment tools, styles and asset classes.

The Challenge seeks to identify the next generation of sustainable finance practitioners, connect emerging leaders with industry professionals, and foster even greater emphasis on sustainability at graduate schools around the world.

This competition requires you to propose and defend a sustainable impact investment strategy that uses finance and investment tools to create an innovative solution to an environmental or societal challenge. Integral to this competition are first, that you are creating a financial vehicle, and second, that your financial vehicle will have social impact.

Institutions seeking investments may include but are not limited to:

  • University Endowments
  • Retirement and Pension Funds
  • Family Foundations
  • Family Offices

The proposal must be a fit for an institutional investor who is seeking:

  • Both competitive returns and positive social and/or environmental impact
  • Risk management that is commensurate with the target returns
  • Transparent performance metrics for both the financial and social return
  • Clear linkage between program outcomes and social impact

The institutions are open to multiple asset classes, including but not limited to:

  • Private equity/venture capital
  • Real assets
  • Public equities
  • Fixed income securities
  • Microfinance lending and investing

Benefits:

The Organizers will provide airfare and two nights lodging for the ten finalist teams.

Eligibility

Graduate students from around the world are invited to participate in the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge.

Teams are limited to a maximum of four members, all of whom must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the prospectus submission, and the team cannot include more than one member who is pursuing an Executive MBA.

A team may include members from different graduate schools.

All ideas must be the original ideas of the team members.

Each team is required to submit a two-page prospectus outlining their proposal. From the submitted prospectuses, ten teams will be selected to present at the finals competition. At least one team member should be available to present at the finals competition, if the team is chosen to advance to that round, and all team members attending the finals competition should plan to stay for the entire event. Please note that any team member not in attendance at the finals competition will not share in any prizes awarded to that team.

Student Prospectus Submission

Please click on “Submit a Prospectus” to submit your two page prospectus. Remove all identifying student name and school information from the prospectus before submission.

Finals Competition

The ten teams selected from the previous round will convene on April 12, 2019 at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong for a day-long competition. Each team will have 10 minutes to present its pitch to a panel of judges and will be expected to answer 10 minutes of questions from the selection panel. Presentation suggestions are provided below.

The selection panel will be composed of experienced institutional investors and officers of foundation funds and endowments, as well as other professionals in the field. The same selection criteria will be used in the first and second rounds of competition.

Awards:

$15,000 in prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Awards will be made for the overall quality of the proposals based on the judging criteria.

  • Overall First Place:  $10,000
  • Overall Runner-Up:  $5,000

Along with the overall first place prize money of $10,000, the winning team will be invited to attend and present on a panel with Dave Chen, CEO and Principal of Equilibrium Capital and co-founder of the Challenge at the Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles. The conference convenes approximately 3,500 of the best minds in the world to tackle the most stubborn challenges.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge 2019

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