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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) Essay/Debate Competition on Digital Rights and Inclusion (Fully Funded to Zimbabwe)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: June 30, 2022

This year, Paradigm Initiative is celebrating its 15 anniversary in a dual event that will bring together Partners, Friends of PIN, Alumni, Volunteers, PIN Team members, and inclusion stakeholders. These events are PIN@15 in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 23rd, 2022, to commemorate PIN’s milestone, and The PIN Festival (PINFest) in Harare, Zimbabwe, on October 10th – 14th, 2022.

As part of activities to commemorate this day. Paradigm Initiative is organising an Essay/Debate Competition for young and outstanding African youth between 18-20 years with passion and drive for digital rights and inclusion in the continent who want to make their voices heard.

Paradigm Initiative works to connect underserved young Africans with digital opportunities, and ensures protection of their rights.

Essay Topic: Are Social and cultural norms in Africa impeding the realization of digital rights and inclusion?  

Requirements:

  • Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 25
  • The competition is open to only Africans who currently reside in Africa.
  • The essay should not be more than 1500 words.

1st Round: 

– Argumentative Essay: Share an essay of not more than 1500 words on the topic: Are the Social and cultural norms in Africa impeding the realization of digital rights and inclusion ?.

– In the essay, take a stand for either FOR or AGAINST.

2nd Round:

– A total of 8 candidates will be selected and divided into two groups of 4 each ( FOR and AGAINST ) to prepare for the virtual debate via zoom on Thursday, July 20th, 2022.

– Debate winners will be announced during PIN Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022.

– 4 outstanding candidates will be selected, two from each team, to compete at the grand finale.

3rd Round / Finale

– The debate finalists will win an all-expenses paid trip to Zimbabwe and a laptop set at the PIN Festival slated on October 10th – 14th.

PRIZES:

  • An all-expenses paid trip to Zimbabwe
  • Laptop set at the PIN Festival and many more.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PIN Essay/Debate Competition on Digital Rights and Inclusion

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Her Zimbabwe Feminist Bloggers Training 2016 for Young Women – Harare, Zimbabwe.

by OFA
written by OFA

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Dates: Monday 11 – Wednesday 13 July 2016

Deadline for Application: Sunday 26 June 2016

Her Zimbabwe has created a media-activism training program for young women. The goal of the program is to reach out to individuals who might be allies of the feminist movement but have never had opportunities to talk/write about gender issues, as well as create a community of feminist-oriented writers and provide publishing opportunities for them on the Her Zimbabwe portal.

It aims to train feminist bloggers to excel in writing about gender issues. The women will participate in a three-day workshop with experienced trainers and feminist writers. Among other things, the workshop will provide a window into the perspectives of women involved in fields that still experience major gender disparities and impart skills and knowledge around the following areas:

  • News gathering and multi-media packaging of content for online media
  • Blogging good practice, finding story ideas, reading for writing
  • SEO and writing for web
  • Practical blogging, quality over quantity and promoting posts
  • Gender reporting
  • Feminist writing and reporting
  • Digital security for bloggers

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Be a young woman aged 20-35 years, who actually enjoys writing and has interest to contribute to Her Zimbabwe.
  2. Have a keen interest in or understanding of women’s issues
  3. Have prior knowledge, understanding or a keen interest to learn about feminism.
  4. Be a writer of published or unpublished works
  5. A journalism, communications or gender studies qualification is an added advantage. Alternatively, applicants who have experience in campaigning or working as activists with a women’s collective or organisation also have an added advantage.

NB: If you are a woman over 35 and can demonstrate how these skills will be of benefit to you (especially if you work for a women’s collective or organisation), you are also welcome to apply. 

Participants must be able to attend ALL sessions on all days and must also be able to bring along with them a laptop they can use for the duration of the workshop. The training will take place for 3 full days, each day beginning at 9am am and ending at 4pm, with lunches and teas provided. This training is free of charge.

All participants from Harare must be able to make personal provisions to travel to the venue everyday of the training. Those from out of Harare are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

  1. Fill in the online Her Zimbabwe Blogging and Digital Security Training Application Form or download it and send a completed copy via email.
  2. Send a copy of your CV which should be a maximum of 2 pages
  3. Send one writing sample of 500-1000 words (this may be a published or unpublished work)

All materials are to be sent to [email protected] with the email subject titled ‘Her Zimbabwe July 2016 Training – Harare’

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Her Zimbabwe July 2016 Training 

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2014/2015 New Zealand Development Scholarships (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May-June 2013  {Annual}

The New Zealand Development Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

The purpose of the scholarships is for candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas which will assist in the development of their home country. Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society, or private business organisations.

The scholarships are offered for full-time, tertiary level study (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD) at participating education institutions.

What the scholarship offers

New Zealand has first-rate education institutions that offer world-recognised qualifications. Successful applicants will have access to excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities.

The scholarships include financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares.

The partners of students are eligible for a work visa that allows them to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study.

Eligible countries

Applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships are welcome from the following countries. For information specific to your country, including priority sectors, follow the links below to your country’s scholarship information page.

Africa

Kenya    South Africa     Tanzania    Zambia   Zimbabwe  Ethiopia   Botswana   Lesotho   Mozamobique  Namibia   Swaziland  Mauritius

General eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following New Zealand Development Scholarships eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including any region-specific criteria. Applicants are expected to continue residing in their home country during the Scholarship application and selection process.

To be eligible, you must:

  • be a citizen of an New Zealand Development Scholarships participating country (permanent residents are not eligible to apply)
  • be residing in your country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application
  • not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, or another developed country*
  • not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country
  • be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date
  • be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a qualification already in progress in New Zealand or another country†
  • not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated
  • satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria
  • have been working in your home country since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date, preferably for at least two years prior to application
  • be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the relevant sector in your home country, and to your country’s development in general
  • be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.

* A developed country is defined as a country not included on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee’s list of aid recipients.

† Students will not be funded to continue a qualification they have started outside their home country. The funding of qualifications being studied in the home country by self-sponsored, part-time students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You are not eligible if you:

  • are studying full-time at post-secondary level
  • are transferring from another tertiary scholarship (either in New Zealand or in another country) to a New Zealand Development Scholarship
  • hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australian Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding  the scholarship start date, or have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.

If offered a scholarship, you must:

  • be able to satisfy Immigration New Zealand requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
  • not hold another scholarship during the period of the New Zealand Development Scholarship
  • agree in writing that you will return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s social or economic development.

English language requirements

New Zealand tertiary education institutions set their own admission requirements for English language proficiency. All applicants should check the IELTS (International English Language Testing System, academic stream) or TOEFL (Testing of English as a Foreign Language) score required for admission to their selected New Zealand education institution. As a guide, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, for postgraduate level study. Some postgraduate qualifications may require a higher score.

Candidates must provide the original copy of their IELTS or TOEFL exam result as a pre-condition of placement. Results must be no older than 24 months at the time of the scholarship start date.

Candidates who show particularly strong developmental relevance and applicability may be able to receive three months’ English language training in New Zealand prior to starting their main academic qualification. Candidates with IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5, should therefore still consider applying.

Application process

Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For information about the application process please see the scholarship information page for your home country.

For More Information: Visit the New Zealand Development Scholarship Webpage

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University of Bradford,UK- Countries in Crisis Scholarships 2013/14.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

These scholarships are to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you’ve been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford.

  • You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application.
  • The offer letter must be dated no later than the Friday 17th May 2013.
  • The closing date for applications is the Monday 10th June 2013.
  • Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17th May 2013.

Students must be on a full-time Master’s programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

Who can apply?

Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How much could I get?

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £3,500 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

There will be a minimum of 3 scholarships available.

How do I apply?

You can open a copy of the application form below, fill it in online, save it and send it in to us – email: [email protected].

Or you can print it off and fill it in by hand, and send it to Scholarships, The Hub, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP – whichever suits you best.

Application forms

All parts of the form must be completed – if you don’t then your application will not be considered.

Please remember that the Scholarship panel will only have your form to by which to judge your application so try to put as much relevant information in there as possible.

You may want to highlight how the situation in your country has specifically affected you and your family and why you wish to take up a course here in Bradford.

Closing date

All completed forms must be received by Monday 10 June 2013 – applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

You must provide an offer letter from the University dated no later than Friday 17 May 2013.

Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17 May 2013.

What happens next?

The Scholarship panel will consider your application in July. You will be informed of the decision mid-July.

What else do I need to know?

Successful students must agree to be featured on the scholarships section of the University website and be included in other promotional materials such as the prospectus.

For further information or any queries you can:

Email: [email protected]
Call: 01274 236637

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ANSTI/DAAD Post-Graduate Scholarship for African Students

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi
The deadline for application is the 31st May  2013 .

ANSTI/DAAD Post-Graduate Fellowships The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) a publicly funded, self-governing oragnisation of the institutions of higher learning in Germany, promotes international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship programmes. DAAD cooperates with ANSTI by offering a number of in-region scholarships for Masters and Ph.D degrees.
Eligibility

Participants in the programme must be from ANSTI member institutions and may not exceed the age limit of 36 years by date of nomination. Applicants may not apply for studies in their home countries.

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Special Funding Opportunity for African Graduate Students.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: January 31, 2103

Social Science Research Council

The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program of the Social Science Research Council in New York is pleased to announce the following research and training opportunity for early to mid-stage doctoral students within the U.S. and select countries in eastern and southern Africa:

Mobility, Empowerment and Precarity in African Migration

>> Read full description here: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/sub…

Selected fellows will work with faculty research directors Loren Landau (Political Science and Sociology, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) and Stephen Lubkemann (Anthropology and International Affairs, George Washington University) to enhance their dissertation research plans within this area of study through participation in two workshops: * The Spring Workshop will be held May 19-24, 2013 in Washington, DC * The Fall Workshop will be held September 25-29, 2013 on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Fellows attend workshops in the spring and fall of the fellowship cycle, which provide a framework for dissertation research and guide dissertation research plans. In the summer months between workshops, DPDF fellows carry out exploratory field research on their topics to evaluate issues of feasibility and methods of investigation. The DPDF program covers necessary costs for workshop participation and up to $5,000 for summer research. Fellows’ attendance at both workshops is mandatory.

ELIGIBILITY

The “Mobility, Empowerment and Precarity in African Migration” research field is open to 1st year doctoral students at universities within the following countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

PROGRAM CONTACTS

Interested students may visit our website at http://www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf

for more information about how to apply. They may also contact program staff directly at [email protected] to answer additional questions.

DEADLINE

Applicants must apply online by JANUARY 31, 2013 at 5PM ET.

The application is available at http://soap.ssrc.org/

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The 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leader Programme.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

TechWomen, an initiative of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is now accepting applications for the Emerging leader Programme.

Eligible TechWomen participants are women who are engaged or rising in professional careers that require significant expertise and knowledge of STEM fields and/or innovative application of these skills, and who already are –or show promise of being—role models for women and girls.

TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2013 program from women who are permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen and Zimbabwe.

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2013 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

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Call for Applications:The 2012 Apps4Africa Challenge.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Apps4Africa ChallengeThe Apps4Africa 2012 Business Challenge is a competitive funding program open to African innovators, startups, and businesses.

The Apps4Africa 2012: Business Challenge, an Africa-wide competition to encourage the development of mobile, web, and desktop applications (“apps”) that help address the challenge of youth unemployment in Africa.

The Apps4Africa competition began in late 2009 as an annual program that aimed to support African social entrepreneurs using technology to solve societal problems.

The Apps4Africa 2012 Business Challenge is promoting African solutions to youth unemployment through entrepreneurship and skill matching, while highlighting support for economic growth and opportunity.

In coordination with Appfrica International, the U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of African Affairs, will bring together civil society, academia, and the private sector to support African technology innovators in creating apps that promote job creation, help businesses connect with potential employees, and tackle other challenges faced by African job-seekers. Through this competition, we seek to promote the use of technology as a means of youth empowerment; support the development of civil society and private-sector networks; and highlight African solutions to local employment challenges.

After the launch at Demo-Africa 2012 in Nairobi, Apps4Africa 2012: Business Challenge will be split into three regional competitions: East Africa, West and Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Seven regional brainstorming sessions — in Uganda, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria — will bring together prospective apps developers, universities, businesses, and members of civil society to help identify needs, form networks, and explore solutions.

The competition is open to any company, startup or innovator living and working in Africa.

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Apply for the  2012 Apps4Africa Challenge Now

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2013/2014 Czech Government Scholarships

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Czech Republic Scholarship

The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

The Czech Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:

1) in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree courses, as applicable, who can enrol only in study programmes in which instruction is given in the Czech language. Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to sit entrance examinations at the higher education institution concerned. Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award;

or

2) in follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.

Applicants from the following African Countries can Apply: Egypt,Ethiopia,Guinea,Libya,Rwanda,Tunisia,Zambia,Zimbabwe.

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Community Solutions Fellowship Program

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Community Solutions Fellowship Programme

The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency & Accountability, Tolerance and Conflict Resolution, Environmental Issues, and Women and Gender Issues. Selected candidates will participate in: a four month U.S. fellowship with a local nonprofit organization or government agency; structured virtual learning and networking via the Online Community Leadership Institute; and, the design and implementation of follow-on projects in their home countries.

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