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Francophone Africa

Call for Nominations: The FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA 2015 : Imagine Africa

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Nomination Deadline: September 11th 2015 Nominations are now open for the 2015 FUTURE AWARDS AFRICA. The Future Awards Africa, also popularly known as The Future Awards, are a set of …

July 7, 2015 0 comments

Tony Elumelu Foundation Welcomes 1000 Pan-African Entrepreneurs to $100M Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme Boot Camp

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

I am confident that these entrepreneurs are Africa’s hope for the future,’ Mr. Tony Elumelu says, about the 1000 African entrepreneurs who will be arriving in Nigeria on July 10th, …

June 25, 2015 0 comments

Apply to become a Youth Delegate to the United Nations – 2015 UN Youth Delegate Programme

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Whether your country has an existing Youth Delegate Programme or you will have to convince your government on the importance of having a youth representative in its delegation to the UN …

June 24, 2015 32 comments

Apply Now: 2015 International Reporting Trip for Journalists to Ecuador

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 7, 2015. The International Reporting Project (IRP) is pleased to announce a group reporting trip focusing on health and development issues in Ecuador on October 18-29, 2015. …

June 24, 2015 0 comments

Call for Proposals: 2015 Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 24th July 2015 The Bloomberg Initiative (BI) Grants Program was started in 2006 to support projects that develop and deliver high-impact, evidence-based tobacco control interventions. The BI Grants Program provides …

June 24, 2015 0 comments

2015 ITU/UN Women annual GEM-Tech awards for organizations using technology to drive change.

by lanredahunsi June 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015 Recognizing leaders and organizations using the power of technology to drive change ITU and UN Women are pleased to announce the call for nominations for …

June 22, 2015 1 comment

2016/2017 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University ($USD 75,000 Stipend, Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi June 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Application Deadline for humanities, social science, and creative arts : 23 September 2015. Application Deadline for natural science and mathematics is 15 October 2015. The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program is …

June 20, 2015 3 comments

2015 African Fact-Checking Awards for Journalistic Excellence in Africa (€4,000 Euros Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 19, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31st August 2015 Are you a reporter for an Africa-based media organisation? Has a report you published or broadcast exposed a claim from a public figure or institution to …

June 19, 2015 0 comments

2016/2017 NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (Fully Funded- Spend Five Months in Washington DC, USA)

by lanredahunsi June 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 15, 2015. The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is an international exchange program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the opportunity to spend five …

June 15, 2015 0 comments

2016 World Bank Group Young Professional Programme (Start your career at the World Bank)

by lanredahunsi June 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015 The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank. It is a unique opportunity for younger talent …

June 15, 2015 1 comment

2016 AVAC Advocacy Fellowship Program for Emerging Leaders

by lanredahunsi June 14, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 10th 2015 The HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellows Program pairs emerging leaders in advocacy and activism with existing organizations to develop and execute creative, context-specific projects focused …

June 14, 2015 1 comment

Forests and People photo contest 2015 (Win a trip to the XIV World Forestry Congress in South Africa)

by lanredahunsi June 12, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 21st 2015 Are you a young photographer passionate about nature and people? Forests and trees are important to the well-being and livelihoods of people everywhere, especially in …

June 12, 2015 0 comments

2015 Celeste Prize -International, Contemporary Arts Prize for emerging and mid-career artists. – € 20,000

by lanredahunsi June 11, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:Wednesday 15th July 2015. Celeste Prize is an international, contemporary arts prize which every year awards 20,000 € and rewarding benefits to emerging and mid-career artists. Entry is open …

June 11, 2015 0 comments

2016 Knight-Mozilla Fellowship for Journalists ($60,000 Stipend, Spend 10 Months in the Best Newsrooms in the world)

by lanredahunsi June 11, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 21, 2015 at midnight EDT. Open to: Any Country around the World Are you a developer, technologist, civic hacker, or data cruncher who wants to help change …

June 11, 2015 1 comment

2016 United Nations /Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme

by lanredahunsi June 10, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 11 September 2015 The United Nations – The Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme ~ Human Resources Development and Advancement of the Legal Order of the World’s Oceans …

June 10, 2015 0 comments

2015 UN Human Rights Commission Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent, Geneva Switzerland

by lanredahunsi June 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 1st 2015 The Fellowship will be held from 2 to 20 November 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides the participants with an …

June 6, 2015 2 comments

2015 tvebiomovies Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change ( Win all expense paid trip to Paris, France)

by lanredahunsi June 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline: 23.00 GMT 17 August 2015. Are you between 18 and 30 and passionate about combating climate change? The Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change showcasing youth climate …

June 6, 2015 1 comment

2015/2016 United Nations (UN) Learning Exchange opportunity at CIVICUS, Geneva Switzerland. (€600/month stipend, fully funded)

by lanredahunsi June 5, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 3oth 2015 CIVICUS is proud to announce one United Nations (UN) Learning Exchange opportunity, sponsored by Irish Aid, focused on Strengthening the Voice of African Civil Society …

June 5, 2015 0 comments

2015 Fountain Magazine Essay Contest ($USD2500+ Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 4, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Essay Submission Deadline: November 30th 2015 How do you think history will record the 21st century? Throughout human history, different periods have been captured by a defining theme: the Dark …

June 4, 2015 1 comment

2016 ZMO/BGSMCS Visiting Research Fellowship for study in Germany.

by lanredahunsi May 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31 August 2015 ZMO and BGSMCS are inviting applications as Visiting Researchers for the calendar year of 2016. We are interested in attracting outstanding researchers who are engaged …

May 27, 2015 0 comments

2016/2017 UAE Government IRENA Scholarship Programme for International Students,

by lanredahunsi May 26, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 15 2015 In an effort to promote human capital development, the IRENA Scholarship Programme was launched in 2012. As part of the programme, up to 20 highly-accomplished …

May 26, 2015 1 comment

2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats, Italy (Scholarships Available)

by lanredahunsi May 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015 United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy. The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is organizing a series of short courses within the …

May 25, 2015 0 comments

2015 A Common Word Among the Youth Training Programme & Conference, Rabat, Morocco (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi May 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 10 2015 WHO? 100 young people aged 18-35 will be selected representing over 5 different faiths from 5 continents to be part of a unique global network …

May 23, 2015 0 comments

2015 Trust Women Hero Award for Women Worldwide (cash prize $USD5,000)

by OFA May 22, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 26th 2015 The Trust Women Awards honour exceptional individuals who have raised awareness and provided real solutions to the challenges faced by women worldwide. The Trust Women …

May 22, 2015 0 comments

2015 Postcode Lottery Green Challenge for Green Business Startups around the World.(700,000 Euros Prize)

by lanredahunsi May 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 1st 2015 23:59:59 CEST The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is the largest annual worldwide competition for sustainable entrepreneurs who can instigate change. The challenge is looking for …

May 22, 2015 1 comment

2015 Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists/Bloggers (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

by lanredahunsi May 21, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015 In an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs, Falling Walls have created the Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists. It is aimed …

May 21, 2015 0 comments

Apply Now to become a Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador

by lanredahunsi May 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador are Individuals who are passionate about Mozilla and raise awareness about the many benefits of Firefox & other Mozilla products – especially Firefox OS! …

May 20, 2015 1 comment

2015 MINDS Annual African Youth Dialogue on Elections and Governance, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.(Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi May 19, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 29th 2015 When: 7th -8th August 2015 Where: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is pleased to announce the dates for its 2015 …

May 19, 2015 0 comments

2015 French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) Doctoral Scholarships for study in France

by lanredahunsi May 17, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 20 2015 The French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) is organizing a competitive examination to recruit doctoral students for a period of one to three years: 6 …

May 17, 2015 0 comments

2015 INK Fellows Programme for Innovators & Changemakers to attend the INK Conference 2015, Mumbai India (Scholarships Available).

by lanredahunsi May 16, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 17th 2015 11:59 PM IST When: October 14th–19th, 2015 Where: Mumbai, India The INK Fellows Program is a young, global and cross-disciplinary community of path-breakers who we …

May 16, 2015 0 comments

Call for Applications Call for Proposals Francophone Africa

Research Grant Competition on Urbanization and Development in Francophone Africa.

by lanredahunsi January 18, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The Global Development Network’s (GDN) and the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have issued a call for proposals for the Research Grant Competition on ‘Urbanization and Development: Delving Deeper into the …

January 18, 2013 0 comments