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2016 Yale World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders, Yale University, USA.

by OFA October 6, 2015

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Application Deadline: December 2nd 2015 Applications to the Yale World Fellows program are accepted from across sectors and around the world. Each class of Fellows is a unique group: geographically …

October 6, 2015 1 comment

Peace Revolution Central and West Africa Peace Fellowship 2016, Kribi, Cameroon.

by OFA October 6, 2015

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Application Deadline: 30th November, 2015 Eligibility Deadline: 31st, December 2015 When: 19-23 March 2016, Kribi, Cameroon. Are you a young African peace activist looking for the key to self-development to …

October 6, 2015 0 comments

Call for Participants: 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

by OFA October 6, 2015

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Application Deadline: 12th October 2015 – 23.59 pm (GMT+1) Encouraged by the success of the previous Africa-Europe Training Courses and the demand for capacity building opportunities expressed by youth leaders …

October 6, 2015 0 comments

Echoing Green Global Fellowship 2016 for Emerging Social Entrepreneurs ( $USD 80,000 Stipend )

by OFA October 5, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 17, 2015 The Global Fellowship is Echoing Greens‘ twenty-seven-year-old program for smart leaders who are deeply connected to the needs and potential solutions that may work best …

October 5, 2015 1 comment

World Merit360 (Join 360 changemakers from all over the world in the USA in September 2016)

by OFA October 3, 2015

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Application Deadline: May 31st 2016 Organisation: World Merit Position title: Merit360 Program Website: http://worldmerit.org/merit360.aspx Application close: 31-May-2016 Tuesday Commences: 27/09/2016 Contract Type: Temporary Contract Hours: Casual Location: UN Headquarters Lead …

October 3, 2015 1 comment

Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) Start-up Scholarships 2016 for study in Germany.

by OFA October 3, 2015

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Application Deadline: January 15, 2016 The Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) awards up to six four-month start-up scholarships to international MA graduates who would like to pursue …

October 3, 2015 1 comment

2016 World Bank Group Winter Internship for Young Professionals, Washington DC USA.

by OFA October 1, 2015

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Application Deadline: October 31st 2015 When: Winter Internship (December-March) The World Bank Group Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a …

October 1, 2015 1 comment

2017 United States of America (USA) Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV – 2017) – Live and Work in USA.

by OFA October 1, 2015

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Application Deadline:November 3, 2015. The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered annually by the Department of State. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for …

October 1, 2015 10 comments

2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA)

by OFA October 1, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 11th 2015 The Young African Leadership Initiative 2016 #YALI2016 = Six-week leadership and Mentoring Program plus a chance to interact with Pres. Barack #Obama. The 2016 YALI …

October 1, 2015 7 comments

Care About Climate #1000Voices4Climate International Photo Contest 2015 ($USD 300 Cash Prize)

by OFA October 1, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 20th 2015 Do you desire to have your voice represented in Paris? Do you crave to take part in the global negotiation for actions against Climate Change? …

October 1, 2015 0 comments

2016 United Nations Population Fund Internship Programme in New York

by OFA October 1, 2015

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Application Deadline: December 31st 2015 The UNFPA Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement …

October 1, 2015 0 comments

2016 Clinton Global Initiative University for Students,UC Berkeley USA ($USD 750,000 in funding available)

by OFA September 30, 2015

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Early Decision and Travel Assistance Application Deadline: October 16, 2015. Final Application deadline: December 4th, 2015 What: Ninth annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting When: April 1-3, 2016 Where: University …

September 30, 2015 1 comment

2016 Ericsson Global Innovation Awards Competition for Students (EUR 40,000+ Prize & an opportunity to Intern or Work at Ericsson)

by OFA September 29, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 30th 2015 The Ericsson Innovation Awards 2016 is an open competition for students all around the world. The Ericsson Innovation Awards are a global competition that gives …

September 29, 2015 1 comment

Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for Reportage on Female Genital Mutilation (

by OFA September 29, 2015

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Application Deadline: 4 January 2016 UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and The Guardian are launching the Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for journalists reporting on FGM across Africa. The …

September 29, 2015 0 comments

2015 Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellowship for Young African business leaders.

by OFA September 29, 2015

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Application Deadline: October 1st 2015 The Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a groundbreaking effort to inspire and empower the next generation of African business leaders. Launched in 2013, the initiative …

September 29, 2015 0 comments

2016 African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program for study in Canada (Fully Funded)

by OFA September 28, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 2nd 2015 The African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and equity by supporting young African professionals to …

September 28, 2015 27 comments

2016 Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) for PhD studies in Singapore (Fully Funded).

by OFA September 27, 2015

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Application Deadline: January 1st 2016 SINGA(Singapore International Graduate Award) is an award given to international students with excellent academic undergraduate and/or master’s results, and strong interest in doing research leading …

September 27, 2015 0 comments

New Media Writing Prize 2015 ( £2,000 plus 3 months paid internship at Unicorn Training, Bournemouth, UK)

by OFA September 27, 2015

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Application Deadline: Main Prize and Dot award Friday 27th November 2015 by 12 noon GMT; Student Prize Friday 11th December 2015 12 noon GMT. The New Media Writing Prize showcases …

September 27, 2015 1 comment

Ashoka/Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2015 for Changemakers around the globe. (€200,000 in Funding)

by OFA September 23, 2015

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Application Deadline: Midnight GMT on 18 November 2015. The Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards were launched in 2013 to inspire and support the innovation and creativity of young people …

September 23, 2015 1 comment

2016/2017 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for study in Hong Kong

by OFA September 22, 2015

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Application Deadline: 7 December 2015 Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and …

September 22, 2015 2 comments

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2016 Peace Revolution Heya Fellowship for female leaders, Morocco (Deadline Extended).

by OFA September 22, 2015

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Application Deadline: New application deadline: 5 November 2015 New eligibility deadline: 30 November 2015 Applications are open now for the first Peace Revolution Heya Fellowship 2016 in Morocco (9-13 April 2016) Are you a …

September 22, 2015 1 comment

2016 TUBITAK Research Fellowship Programme for study in Turkey (Fully Funded)

by OFA September 21, 2015

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Application Deadline: 19 October 2015 The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) grants fellowships for international highly qualified PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers to pursue their research in …

September 21, 2015 1 comment

2015/2016 Shell Ideas360 Global Idea Competition for Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to the United Kingdom)

by OFA September 18, 2015

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Application Deadline:15 December 2015 Shell Ideas360 is a global competition for students to develop an idea that tackle the challenges on food, water and energy resources. Shell Ideas360 is more than a …

September 18, 2015 1 comment

2016 Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Student Competition ($USD 50,000 Prize)

by OFA September 18, 2015

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Imagine Cup is Microsoft’s global student technology competition that provides opportunities for students across all disciplines to team up and create applications, games and integrated solutions that can change the …

September 18, 2015 1 comment

2015/2016 United Nations University-WIDER PhD Internships in Helsinki, Finland (Fully Funded)

by OFA September 18, 2015

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Application Deadline: September 30th 2015 The UNU-WIDER PhD Internship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis …

September 18, 2015 4 comments

2016 Akili Dada Fellowship for Young African Women Leaders

by OFA September 17, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 2nd 2015 Akili Dada is an international award-winning leadership incubator nurturing a generation of young African women from underprivileged backgrounds whose commitment to the underserved will transform …

September 17, 2015 1 comment

2016/2017 IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Award Program for Ph.D. students Worldwide.

by OFA September 17, 2015

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 27, 2015. The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that …

September 17, 2015 1 comment

Ashoka Youth Venture/University of Connecticut (UCONN) SUSI Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship 2015 Program (5 Weeks Training in the USA + Seed Funding).

by OFA September 16, 2015

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Application Deadline: November 1, 2015 Ashoka’s Youth Venture is pleased to partner with the University of Connecticut and its “Study of the U.S Institute” (SUSI Program 2015) to support the Student …

September 16, 2015 2 comments

C&A Foundation/Ashoka Changemakers Fabric of Change: Innovating for a Sustainable Apparel Industry Challenge ( €100,000 Prize)

by OFA September 16, 2015

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Application Deadline:18 November 2015 (17:00 EST) C&A Foundation and Ashoka Changemakers have launched Fabric of Change: Innovating for a Sustainable Apparel Industry, an online challenge that seeks innovations for building a …

September 16, 2015 0 comments

Governance for Development in Africa Initiative Residential School 2016 Marrakech, Morocco (FULLY FUNDED)

by OFA September 16, 2015

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Application Deadline: 15 December 2015 Governance for Development in Africa Initiative Residential School 2016 Where: Marrakech, Morocco When: 21 to 25 March 2016 Organised by: Centre of African Studies, SOAS-University …

September 16, 2015 1 comment

2016 Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation in San Diego, USA (Scholarships Available)

by OFA September 16, 2015

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Application Deadline: Non-US students – January 4, 2016 US Students – February 15, 2016 Program Dates: June 29 – July 25, 2016* (*these dates are tentative) The Hansen Summer Institute on …

September 16, 2015 1 comment

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund 2016 for women from developing countries (USA/Canada)

by OFA September 16, 2015

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Application Deadline: 16 January 2016 The MMMF awards education grants on a competitive basis to exceptional women from developing countries who have financial need and are committed to working to …

September 16, 2015 0 comments

African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2016 for Young African Professionals (Fully Funded)

by OFA September 15, 2015

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Application Deadline:25th September 2015 What: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:6th Batch AU-YVC Training The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC), established in 2010, is a continental development program that promotes volunteering among …

September 15, 2015 155 comments

Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme 2016 for Emerging African Leaders

by OFA September 9, 2015

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Application Deadline: 9th November 2015 The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a selective programme designed to mentor future African leaders. The Fellows receive mentoring from the current leaders of key …

September 9, 2015 1 comment

International Finance Corporation Young Professional Programme 2016

by lanredahunsi September 6, 2015

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Application Deadline: October 5th, 2015. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in …

September 6, 2015 3 comments

Borealis Student Innovation Award 2016 Competition for Students (8,000Euros Prize & Sponsored Trip to Linz Austria)

by lanredahunsi September 6, 2015

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Application Deadline:March 31, 2016. Borealis Student Innovation Award is an international competition for students from all over the world. Following Borealis’ trailblazing mission of value creation through innovation, our award …

September 6, 2015 3 comments

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Internship Programme 2016 for Africans

by lanredahunsi September 5, 2015

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Application Deadline: September 30th 2015 The primary objective of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its …

September 5, 2015 2 comments

Netherlands Nuffic Fellowships Programme 2016 for study in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi September 3, 2015

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Application Deadline: October 20th 2015 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 …

September 3, 2015 7 comments

Aspen Institute’s New Voices Fellowship 2016 for Development Professionals from the Developing World (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi September 3, 2015

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Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2015 The Aspen Institute’s New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media skills, communication and leadership program designed for standout development professionals from the developing world. Candidates …

September 3, 2015 2 comments

Knight Visiting Nieman Journalism Fellowships 2016 at Harvard (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi September 3, 2015

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Application Deadline:October 31st 2015 The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard wants to hear your idea for making journalism better. Come spend a few weeks working on it in Cambridge. …

September 3, 2015 1 comment