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Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Human Face of Ramadan Photo Contest 2016 (Fully Funded to Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia).

by OFA June 8, 2016

written by OFA

Starting: 1st Ramadan 1437. Deadline: One Week after Ramadan Organisation of Islamic Cooperation OIC is pleased to announce the first edition of Ramadan Social Media Photo Competition. The competition is …

June 8, 2016 1 comment

Scholarships

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships 2016 for Graduate Study in Germany

by OFA June 8, 2016

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Application Deadline: July 15th 2016 The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international master students and graduates in order to enable study and research at universities in Germany. This way, KAS actively …

June 8, 2016 1 comment

Contests

She Inspires Her Spirit of Africa Women Photo Competition 2016 ($USD 350 Prize)

by OFA June 8, 2016

written by OFA

Send us your best images of women entrepreneurs in Africa and shared them PLUS you’ll be in the running for 1 of 3 cash prizes. Eligibility The competition is open …

June 8, 2016 2 comments

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African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) Data Journalism Training 2016 for Ugandan journalists

by OFA June 8, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 15th 2016 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is pleased to invite applications from Ugandan journalists and other media practitioners for its data journalism training programme. …

June 8, 2016 0 comments

Internships

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Government of Japan Internship Program 2016 ( Fully Funded to Japan)

by OFA June 7, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 30th 2016 As Japanese companies take on young foreign talent from abroad for internships, Japan achieves greater internationalization for its people and organizations through knowledge building aimed …

June 7, 2016 5 comments

Call for Applications Nigeria

Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2016 for Young Nigerians.

by OFA June 7, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 10th 2016 Date: July 29, 2016 The purpose of the one-day programme is to help the school establish an ongoing relationship with the brightest university students in the …

June 7, 2016 3 comments

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Atteindre Concours Innovation Enfant Changer l’Afrique de l’Afrique 2016

by OFA June 7, 2016

written by OFA

Si vous avez 500 $, comment allez-vous l’utiliser pour résoudre un problème affectant les enfants? Dans le cadre des activités du journée de l’enfant africain le 16 juin, nous attribuerons …

June 7, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications

Reach for Change Africa African Child Innovation Contest 2016 ($USD 500 Prize to turn your idea into action)

by OFA June 7, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 13, 2016. How would you use $500 to help kids in your community? If you had $500, how would you use it to solve an issue affecting …

June 7, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications

FALLING WALLS LAB Idea Pitch across Africa (Share Your Idea & Win a Fully Funded Scholarship to attend the Finale in Berlin Germany)

by OFA June 7, 2016

written by OFA

SHARE YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEA AT THE FALLING WALLS LAB, WIN A SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAVEL TO THE FINALE IN BERLIN! Falling Walls Lab Cairo – 20th July 2016 | Deadline: June …

June 7, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications

Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology ( September 13-14, 2016) – Accra, Ghana.

by OFA June 7, 2016

written by OFA

The summit takes place September 13-14, 2016 The Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology is a collaboration between UN Women, the Alliance for Affordable Internet, the World Wide …

June 7, 2016 1 comment

Call for Applications

The World Academy of Sciences Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (TWAS-ROSSA) Regional Prize 2016

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 20th 2016 The World Academy of Sciences Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (TWAS-ROSSA) seeks to honour an outstanding scientist who has played key roles in the establishment …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

OUAGA FILM LAB 2016 pour cinématographique en Afrique de l’ouest.

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Date Limite: 1er Juillet 2016 OUAGA FILM LAB aura lieu du 19 au 24 Septembre 2016 à Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso. La date limite pour les inscriptions est fixée au …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Burkina Faso Call for Applications

OUAGA FILM LAB 2016 for Film & Audiovisual Professionals from West Africa (Fully Funded to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 1st 2016 OUAGA FILM LAB will take place from 19 to 24 of September 2016 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. OUAGA FILM LAB is a meeting platform between …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Scholarships South Africa

2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bursary Scheme for South Africans

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 31 December 2016 The PwC Bursary Scheme aims to attract to the firm exceptional young people who are unusually talented. It is financial assistance given to students for …

June 6, 2016 4 comments

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2016/2017 CoreNet Global Academic Challenge for Students around the World (USD 10,000 Prize).

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: 9 September 2016 CoreNet Global, a professional association for almost 10,000 corporate real estate professionals in more than 50 countries, is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Academic …

June 6, 2016 1 comment

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World Meteorological Photography Competition 2017 – “Understanding Clouds”

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30 June 2016 WMO is holding a photo competition for its 2017 calendar. The theme is “Understanding Clouds” – which is also the theme of World Meteorological Day …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications

2016 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award for Innovative Entrepreneurs Worldwide (10.000 Euros Prize).

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 31st August 2016 2016 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award are looking for businesses/projects/ideas, whose innovative, lucrative business models have found the solution to an ecological or social problem. Independent from …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications South Africa

South African Breweries (SAB) KickStart’s 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme for South Africans.

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 15th 2016 The South African Breweries (SAB) has launched a revised Integrated Enterprise Development strategy under its flagship youth entrepreneurship development programme, SAB KickStart. This new strategy …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Internships Nigeria

Standard Chartered Bank 2016 Internship Programmes – Nigeria

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Standard Chartered Bank – a leading international bank, with more than a 150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. We bank the people and companies …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications

2016 OpenCon Conference for Student/Early Career Professionals, Washington DC USA (Fully Funded Scholarships Available)

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Monday July 11 2016,11:59pm U.S. Pacific Time. OpenCon is a platform for the next generation to learn about Open Access, Open Education, and Open Data, develop critical skills, …

June 6, 2016 1 comment

Scholarships South Africa

National Research Foundation (NRF) Freestanding, Innovation & Scarce Skills Development Masters and Doctoral Scholarships 2017 – South Africa.

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the …

June 6, 2016 1 comment

Contests

2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature £15,000 Prize for African Writers.

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: August 31st 2016 The Etisalat Prize for Literature celebrates new writers of African citizenship whose first fiction book (over 30,000 words) was published in the last twenty four …

June 6, 2016 1 comment

Fellowships

Asfari Foundation Fellowship 2016 for journalists from the Levant

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 17th 2016 This is a six month (two-term) Fellowship supported by the Asfari Foundation. It is open to experienced journalists, both in traditional and new media, wishing …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

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Natural Resource Governance Institute 2016 Women Leaders Fellowship Program (Fully Funded)

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 30th 2016 The Natural Resource Governance Institute is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2016 Women Leaders Fellowship. The program seeks to increase …

June 6, 2016 1 comment

Fellowships

UNESCO/Israel (MASHAV) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2016 – Course: “Addressing the Urbanization challenge

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 10 June 2016 In order to promote human resource capacities in the developing countries through intensive training and to enhance international understanding and friendship among peoples of the world …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Internships South Africa

Standard Bank Learnership 2016/2017 for South Africans

by OFA June 6, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 10th 2016 The learnership is a 12 month programme which will allocate successful candidates to various areas within the Group Shared Services division of Standard Bank where …

June 6, 2016 0 comments

Call for Applications

2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program for Education Technology Projects

by OFA June 3, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: September 8, 2016 at 12:00h GMT. The WISE Accelerator is a program designed to support the development of innovative projects in the field of education. It relies on …

June 3, 2016 1 comment

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Junior Professional Programme 2016.

by OFA June 3, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline : 8 June 2016 Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Position: Junior Professionals Duty Station: 19 posts (Ethiopia, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Samoa, Philippines, Lao PDR, …

June 3, 2016 1 comment

Call for Applications

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Nigeria 2016-2017: Call for Proposals

by OFA June 3, 2016

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 16:00. The High Commission of Canada in Abuja is pleased to announce that it is accepting project proposals for Nigeria under the Canada …

June 3, 2016 0 comments

Scholarships

Helmut -Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance) 2017 for study in Germany (Fully Funded)

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 31st 2016. This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare …

June 2, 2016 3 comments

Internships

2016 UNHCR Entry-Level Humanitarian Professional Programme for Young Humanitarian Workers.

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14 June 2016 The Entry-level Humanitarian Professional Programme (EHP) is a competitive point of entry into UNHCR for talented professionals and who have a passion for humanitarian …

June 2, 2016 1 comment

Contests

Young African Entrepreneurs Competition – RUFORUM 2016 Open Awards Competition (Fully Funded to RUFORUM Biennial Conference in Cape Town, South Africa)

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30th July, 2016 RUFORUM recognizes the need for greater youth participation in enterprise development and business incubation and through its member universities and partners has supported training and …

June 2, 2016 1 comment

Contests

UNESCO Alfred Fried Photography Award 2016 for Professional & Amateur Photographers (€ 10,000 & Fully Funded to Austrian Parliament)

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: 10 June 2016, 12:00 am CET! The Alfred Fried Photography Award is awarded by The Photographische Gesellschaft, (PHG) and Edition Lammerhuber in partnership with UNESCO, the Austrian Parliament, …

June 2, 2016 0 comments

Internships Nigeria

Huawei/Federal Government of Nigeria ICTforChange Nigeria 2000 Youth ICT Training Program for Nigerians (FREE Training)

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 12 midnight 15th June, 2016 An empowerment programme by Huawei Technologies Co. Nig. Ltd with collaboration with Federal Government of Nigeria (as part of FG Youth & Student …

June 2, 2016 8 comments

Fellowships

Science by Women Visiting Senior Research Fellowships for African Women Researchers (Fully Funded & 2.400 Euros/Month)

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 20, 2016. The Science by Women programme will fund a total of seven six-month visiting senior research fellowships for seven experienced African women researchers in any of …

June 2, 2016 1 comment

Call for Applications

Ashoka/American Express Changemakers Emerging Innovators Bootcamps 2016 (Funded)

by OFA June 2, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 8 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2016. At the American Express Emerging Innovators Bootcamps, you’ll join a network of changemakers who are revolutionizing health care, education, food security, …

June 2, 2016 1 comment

Contests

Agility Africa Photo Competition 2016 – Capturing Modern Africa (USD$4,000 Cash Prize)

by OFA June 1, 2016

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: September 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM GMT. The story of today’s Africa – young, growing, urbanizing, and tech-savvy – needs to be told. As a company committed to …

June 1, 2016 2 comments

Contests

Committee on Forestry (COFO23) #ChampionTrees Photo Contest 2016 (Fully Funded to FAO headquarters in Rome)

by OFA June 1, 2016

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: June 30th 2016 A ‘champion tree’ usually refers to the largest specimen of a tree species – whether a towering sequoia, a banyan tree spread wide over thousands …

June 1, 2016 0 comments

Internships Volunteering

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Volunteer Programme (Become a Volunteer for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia)

by OFA June 1, 2016

written by OFA

What kind of person should be a World Cup 2018 volunteer? He or she is a cheerful, dynamic person, living a healthy lifestyle, proficient in foreign languages, and with a …

June 1, 2016 15 comments