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Contests
The Education Youth Video Challenge 2016 ( A chance to visit the United Nations in New York )
by OFAby OFADeadline : June 30, 2016 (11:59 pm EST, New York City time) The Education Youth Video Challenge ( Share your ideas about the future of education and win a chance …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
2017 CSIR Undergraduate/Postgraduate Bursary Programme in South Africa (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Undergraduate: 16th June 2016 Postgraduate: 19th June 2016 A world without science is unimaginable. Science aids development and organisations such as the CSIR play a very big role …
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Application Deadline; July 6th 2016 This scheme supports humanities researchers and social scientists who want to explore areas of health but do not hold established academic posts Eligibility Requirements: You …
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Fellowships
Netherlands Nuffic Fellowships Programme 2016/2017 for study in the Netherland
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 5th 2016 The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) offers fellowships to participate in training courses in The Netherlands. The aim is to promote …
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Call for ApplicationsEgyptTunisia
Inclusive Media Workshop for Female Journalists from Europe, North Africa & Middle East- Amman, Jordan (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11 am CET, 15 June 2016 “Inclusive Media: Rethinking Journalism Conditions for Women Across the Middle East” is a five-day training for 20 female journalists from Europe, North …
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Contests
Syngenta Photography Award 2016 for Professional & Amateurs Photographers (US$65,000 in Prizes)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: August 22nd 2016 Through compelling imagery, the Syngenta Photography Award aims to draw attention and stimulate dialogue around key global challenges. The award offers photographers an international platform …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
SEED Africa Symposium 2016 -Nairobi, Kenya (28-29 September 2016)
by OFAby OFAThe SEED Africa Symposium is an annual international forum for sharing knowledge and experience, establishing partnerships, and developing solutions to stimulate the growth of social and eco-entrepreneurship across the …
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Application Deadline: 31st May 2016. Job ID #: 5053 Department: Human Resources Country: Ghana Experience Required: None Location: Accra Education Required: Not Indicated Functional Area: Telecommunications Relocation Provided: Position Type: …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Tax Justice Network Africa Media Training Programme 2016 for African Journalists – Cape Town South Africa (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Tuesday, 31 May 2016. Tax Justice Network – Africa in partnership with the Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the …
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Congo BrazavilleFellowshipsNamibiaSouth AfricaTogo
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Academy Fellowships 2016 (Fully Funded to UN IG Forum in Guadalajara, Mexico
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 12th of June 2016, 22:00 GMT iRights, in cooperation with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and LIRNEasia, with the financial support of the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation …
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Call for Applications
Young African Leaders Forum (YALF) 2016 Summit at the African Union headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: June 15, 2016. After another full year of active development works in Africa, the Young African Leaders Forum (YALF) in partnership with the African Union Commission – Department …
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InternshipsNigeria
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) Commercial (Pharmaceuticals) Future Leaders Programme Graduate (2016)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7th June 2016. Requisition ID: WD74890 Position: Full time Open date: May 24, 2016 12:16:14 PM Functional area: Commercial Location: Lagos The Future Leaders Programme suits …
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ContestsSenegal
Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016 (Fully Funded to 2016 JCI Global Partnership Summit & World Congress)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline extended : June 2nd 2016 The Social Enterprise Contest — an initiative of the Global Youth Empowerment Fund — will offer financing to at least one established, for-profit …
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PHDScholarships
Erasmus University Rotterdam PhD Fellowships in Development Studies, Netherlands (€1,630 /Month)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 June 2016 The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and located in The Hague (The Netherlands), is recruiting outstanding students for 5 …
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Contests
UNFCCC Global Youth Video Competition 2016 on Climate Change (Win a Funded Trip to COP22! in Marrakech, Morocco)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline Extended: August 30th 2016 Young people are invited to tell the world how they are shaping a more sustainable future by entering the second annual Global Youth Video …
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Call for Applications
Africa Food Prize 2016 ( US $100,000 prize) for Innovation in African Agriculture.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 10th 2016 The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award for recognizing the extraordinary individual or institution whose contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era …
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Application Deadline: June 30th, 2016 Samsung Engineering jointly with United Nations Environment Programme would like to launch “The 9th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition” inviting young people all over the world …
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Call for ApplicationsKenyaMalawiMozambiqueRwandaSouth AfricaTanzaniaUganda
Road to Nairobi 2016 Project for Youth Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAAre you a young entrepreneur who is making waves in your industry? Are you a leader and changemaker in your community? Are you in need of mentorship and support to …
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Submission Deadline Extended: July 20th 2016 Somali stories, told by #SomaliYouth. UNICEF Somalia is launching an exciting Digital Reporting Internship programme! If you are 15-24 years old, living in Somalia …
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Call for Applications
Peace Revolution Summit 2017 for Change Agents – Thailand (Funded)
by OFAby OFAWhen: February 6-10, 2017 Peace Revolution Summit (PRS) will take place in Thailand on February 6-10, 2017. It will bring together active agents of peace from different backgrounds to connect, …
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Fellowships
Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) Postdoctoral Fellowships Program 2016 for Arab scholars.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 13th 2016 The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) is pleased to announce the launch of the third cycle of its Postdoctoral Fellowships Program for junior …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
South African Square Kilometer Array Project (SKA Africa) Undergraduate & Honours Bursary Programme 2017
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 19 August 2016 Structure of an SA SKA undergraduate or honours bursary The duration of an SKA SA bursary is one year for honours or fourth year …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Call for Applications: 3rd Annual Green Youth Indaba 2016 Pretoria South Africa
by OFAby OFATosaca Media Group in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs, FP&M SETA and EWSETA are hosting the 3rd Annual Green Youth Indaba which will be hosted on the 29th …
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Fellowships
Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program 2016 for Women Passionate about Foreign Policy & International Affairs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Monday, June 27th 2016 Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program is targeted to diversifying voices and opinions in the foreign policy space. The program has two core components: An …
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Application Deadline: September 1st 2016 Funding: National Target group: PhD holders, post docs Funding organisation: OeAD-GmbH/ICM on behalf of and financed by the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economics …
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ContestsSouth Africa
Green Youth Indaba 2016 Green Innovators Pitch 3.0 (Incubation Worth R250,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 16 June 2016 Tosaca Media Group in partnership with The Innovation Hub, FP&M SETA, EWSETA and the Department of Environmental Affairs are proud to announce and invite you …
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Application Deadline: July 3rd 2016 Guzaku are now officially accepting applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme! Ignite is an Agribusiness programme designed to spark creation of jobs and wealth …
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Application Deadline: July 31st 2016 Transnet is a focussed and integrated freight transport company which is essentially driven by five operating divisions Transnet freight rail, Transnet engineering, Transnet national ports …
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Call for Applications
2016 DEMO Africa Innovation Tours (Fully Funded to South Africa to Picth Your Start Up Idea).
by OFAby OFADEMO Africa is back! Now on its fifth season, will be happening at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 25th-26th August 2016. We are looking for 30 most innovative …
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InternshipsUncategorized
United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2016 (Launch Your Career at the United Nations)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 19th July 2016 Exam will take place on 14 December 2016. The exam subjects tested this year will be: 1. Economic Affairs (including Sustainable Development): apply online between …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries DAFF-CHINA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2017 (Fully-Funded Postgraduate in China)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 10 JUNE 2016 The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in partnership with the Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), are offering a fully-funded postgraduate scholarship to the People’s Republic …
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Fellowships
UNAOC Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fellowship Program 2016 (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Sunday June 26th 2016 at 11:59PM GMT Candidates from from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) can now apply until Sunday June 26th 2016 to participate in the 2016 …
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Date Limite: Septembre 21 2016 Orange lance la 6e édition du Prix Orange de l’Entrepreneur Social. Les quatre gagnants recevront 55.000 euros. Si vous connaissez un entrepreneur innovant avec les …
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Call for Applications
Orange Social Venture Prize 2016 for Innovative Startups in Africa & Middle East ( 55,000 Euros Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21 September 2016 Orange launches the 6th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize. Four winners will receive 55,000 Euro. If they use information and communication technologies (ICT) …
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Call for Applications
African Union Research Grants Programme 2016 for Research and Innovation in Africa.
by OFAby OFADeadline for submission of proposals: August 17th 2016 1700 Hours GMT+3 The African Union Research Grants programme is financed through the Financing Agreement between the European Commission and the African …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Programme 2016 (Funded 6-week internship in the USA, Germany or South Africa)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 31st 2016 The Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Programme was established at the University of Cape Town in 2014 through a gift donated by Professor Klaus-Jürgen Bathe of Massachusetts …
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Fellowships
2016/2017 ITTO Freezailah Fellowship Fund for Professionals in Tropical Forestry and Related Disciplines (Spring Cycle)
by OFAby OFADeadline: 15 August 2016 • Fellowship activities should start later than 1 February 2017 • Results of the Selection Panel will be posted on http://www.itto.int on 17 November 2016. Application …
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Call for Applications
United Nations Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) Youth Leadership Workshop 2016 on GCED, South Korea (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 25th 2016 The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) and the United Nations Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) will organize a leadership training workshop for …