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Ireland Fellows Programme 2022/2023 SIDS for early to mid-career professionals (Fully Funded Study in Ireland)

by OFA July 7, 2021

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Application Deadline: August 1st 2021

The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality, equal opportunity, and welcomes diversity.

The Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS is one of a number of commitments set out in the Government’s Strategy for Partnership with Small Island Developing States, launched in June 2019. The SIDS Strategy reflects the breadth of areas where Ireland and SIDS already collaborate, and where we have shared interests in global outcomes, including on climate action and ocean protection.

The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to address climate change and its associated challenges; and to build positive relationships with Ireland.

The Programme is intended to support graduates on their return home, through the skills they develop, in strengthening their countries’ capacity to address the challenges posed by climate change and enhance the protection of the blue economy and marine life, and to become one of the next generation of leaders in their respective fields. It is also envisaged that they will contribute to building enduring positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland, promoting institutional linkages.

The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Irish Government and is offered under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The Programme aligns with the Irish Government’s commitments under Global Ireland and the national implementation plan for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Global Island: Ireland’s Foreign Policy for a Changing World, A Better World: Ireland’s Policy for International Development, Ireland’s Strategy for Partnership with Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Ireland’s International Education Strategy. The programme is managed by the relevant Embassy responsible for eligible countries. Programme implementation in Ireland is supported by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS).

Eligible Countries:

Antigua & Barbuda, Cook Islands, Niue, Suriname, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Palau, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Bahamas, Guinea-Bissau, Barbados, Belize, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Nauru, Maldives, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mauritius, Marshall Islands, Haiti, Kiribati, Jamaica

Eligible Courses:

Eligible courses are in areas such as sustainable development, climate change, environmental science, sustainable technology and engineering.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2021, applicants must:

Be a national of one of the eligible SIDS countries and resident in one of the eligible SIDS countries – they can be a national of one country and resident in another, in the same region, as set out here:Pacific: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Asia: Maldives, Timor-Leste.
Caribbean: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
Africa: Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, Sao Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles.
Have a minimum of three years’ work experience that is directly relevant to their proposed programme(s) of study (this can include internships).
Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (in some cases a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted, if the applicant has sufficient directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded by 2010 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years).
Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2021/22.
Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2022.
Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to addressing climate change and its associated challenges within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland.
Have identified and selected three relevant programmes from the Directory of Eligible Programmes.
Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen.
Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion.
Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2022/2023.

Applications

Please read the Applicant Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country.

The application process consists of three stages:

Stage 1 Preliminary Application;
Stage 2 Detailed Application;
Stage 3 Interviews.

All applicants who are selected to progress after the second stage will be required to sit an online Duolingo English Test. If shortlisted after the interview stage, all applicants will be required to take another English language test, normally the IELTS exam, unless they are already in possession of an IELTS certificate that is dated 2019 or later which shows the applicant has achieved the necessary score for the course(s) they intend to apply to. Early preparation for the IELTS exam is strongly advised, even for native English speakers.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ireland Fellows Programme 2022/2023 SIDS

July 7, 2021 0 comments

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Rhodes West Africa Scholarships 2022 for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

by OFA June 1, 2021

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 15 September 2021

The Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa : In conjunction with the Oxford-Morland-West Africa Graduate Scholarship

West Africa includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo.

There are now two Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa each year. The Scholarship for West Africa was announced in 2017 and the first Scholar arrived in October 2018. There had previously been Scholarships for certain countries within this grouping, including Nigeria and Ghana.

The Rhodes Scholarships, established in 1903, are the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom – one of the world’s leading universities. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

The broad selection criteria are:
 Academic excellence – specific academic requirements can be found under ‘Eligibility Criteria’ below.
 Energy to use your talents to the full (as demonstrated by mastery in areas such as sports, music, debate, dance, theatre, and artistic pursuits, including where teamwork is involved).
 Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness, and fellowship.
 Moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in your fellow human beings.

Eligibility Criteria
a. Nationality/citizenship: You must be a citizen of one of the following countries:
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo.
b. Education/residency: You must have been resident in one or more of the countries listed above for at least five of the last ten years.
c. Age: Upon 1 October 2021, you must meet either of the below criteria:
i. You must be at least 18 and have not reached your 25th birthday (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 1996 and on or before 1 October 2003). OR for medical, dental, and pharmaceutical students, to allow you to complete your internship
ii. You must be at least 18 and have not reached your 26th birthday (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 1995 and on or before 1 October 2003)

OR for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual
iii. You must have met or will meet the requirements for completion of your first degree on or after 1 October 2020
AND must have not reached your 27th birthday by 1 October 2021 (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1994).*

A university’s policy determines the date a degree is considered awarded. In ambiguous cases, the decision of the National Secretary is final.
d. Academic achievement: You must have completed an undergraduate degree from a college or university (normally a Bachelor’s degree) with the highest classification your University awards, e.g. First Class Honours, or a Distinction in the case of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy courses.
e. English language: You must have a sufficiently high standard of English to meet the English language proficiency requirements (at the Higher Level listed) of the University of Oxford.
f. Given the very intense international competition for places at the University of Oxford, candidates (with the
exception of those studying in Nigeria and Ghana, and, for some countries, those studying medicine) will have a greater chance of successful admission to Oxford if they have an Honours degree (or have taken an Honours year) from a University outside of their country or if they have studied to Masters level within their country. Please contact your National Secretary if you require further advice. Candidates may wish to consider applying to the Rhodes Trust’s sister Foundation, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation (https://mandelarhodes.org/), to pursue an Honour’s year or a Master’s degree prior to making an application for the Rhodes Scholarship.
g. If unsuccessful in your first application to the Rhodes Scholarships, you may subsequently re-apply only once more (and this must be in the same constituency), subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.

Application Procedure
a. You can apply online from 01 June 2021 at http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply via the scholarships tab.
b. You must submit your application online, with all supporting documents, by 23:59 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), 15 September 2021.
c. In preparation for making your application, you should read carefully the general information, particularly that held on the Scholarships tab, on the Rhodes House website, the Conditions of Tenure for the Rhodes Scholarship, the information in this document and the graduate admissions pages of the University of Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate.
d. Up to 25 candidates may be shortlisted by the Selection Committee following their initial review. All shortlisted candidates will be required to make themselves available for an interview (to be conducted either via Zoom or Microsoft Teams or Skype or WhatsApp video or any other appropriate platform) within 24 hours of being notified of their status. From those shortlisted, up to 15 finalists may be selected by the Selection Committee.
e. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a social engagement (a dinner with the selection committee and other finalists) and a final interview. You must be available to attend both, in person, as no accommodations can be made on date and time, or mode, of these events. Interviews will be held in either Accra or Lagos on a Saturday between November and early December No candidate will be selected without an interview. Travel expenses within West Africa and overnight accommodation in Accra or Lagos will be provided. The 2022 Rhodes Scholar-Elect will be announced immediately after all Finalists have been interviewed.
f. All applicants will be emailed with the outcome of their application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Rhodes West Africa Scholarships 2022

June 1, 2021 0 comments

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UNDP Internship for AIS Forum Secretariat (Home-Based) – International Applicants from Africa Region (Stipend Provided)

by OFA March 2, 2021

written by OFA

Application Deadline: March 15th 2021

Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) around the globe face common development challenges that inhibit their ability to live prosperously and grow sustainably. Many are facing existential threats that include climate change, natural disasters, marine pollution, marine plastic debris, unsustainable fisheries, and ocean (un)sustainability. Failing to protect our oceans and address climate change will have catastrophic social and economic effects for people around the world.

Irrespective of their size and development, AIS have geographic circumstances that create unique development challenges and opportunities. The oceans and seas around AIS, constitute a much larger area than their inland territory, especially when Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), continental shelves, and extended continental shelves are considered. However, AIS have differing levels of dependence on the marine environment.

After a sideline discussion on the 5th of June 2017 at the Ocean Conference in New York City, a follow-up Conference on the Archipelagic and Island States Forum was held in Jakarta on the 21st – 22nd of November 2017. This resulted in a common understanding among participating countries that a forum could be an innovative vehicle for effectively addressing climate change and marine issues. In addition, the forum would be a concerted response to SDG 14: the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. It is the agreed position of participating countries that the AIS Forum (“the Forum”) can be influential in mitigating climate change and the pursuit of social and economic sustainability. The Forum will create a space for financing innovative solutions and technologies, as well as engendering collaboration between stakeholders.

The AIS Forum is designed to include island states and archipelagic countries regardless of their location, size, and level of development. There are regional initiatives that allow island states to connect with and aid one another. However, a global initiative that brings together all AIS is yet to exist. The AIS Forum will create a unique grouping of nations to address the challenges of sustainable ocean resource use, climate change resilience, ocean pollution, emergency management, and sustainable fisheries.

At the moment, AIS project performs 3 main programs namely, (1) entrepreneurship, (2) research & development, (3) partnership and international collaboration.

The intern will support the implementation of those 3 programs and undertake the following tasks:

Assist AIS Secretariat team members in compiling relevant contacts and creating a database of AIS’ stakeholders for Africa region.
Support AIS Secretariat team members in implementing of AIS program including the preparation the events, development the program activities, and providing data for writing AIS program documents.
Support AIS team members in conducting social media and website management tasks especially for Africa region contents (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn).

Summary of key responsibilities:

To assist AIS team members in conducting research to identify relevant contacts and stakeholders in Middle East, Mediterranean and Europe region.
To assist AIS team members in analyzing and developing AIS programs and initiative.
To provide support to the AIS Secretariat cluster’s seminars, workshops, conferences, where applicable and follow-up of key events, including Task Force, Senior Officials’ or Inter-Ministerial Meetings.

Outputs

At the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have the following outputs:

Improved capacity and experiences in desk research, project management and program development
Improved capacity, experiences and understanding in climate change mitigation adaptation, marine plastic debris, good maritime governance and blue economy issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required:

Candidate with postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher); or in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent); or have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation in the area of Social Sciences, International Relations, Environment Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Marine Studies, or related fields
Or Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Knowledge of/proven interest in marine issues.
Currently resides and is a citizen of Cabo Verde/Comoros/Guinea Bissau/Madagascar/Mauritius/Sao Tome and Principe/Seychelles

Required Skills:

Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication, and research

Learning Expectations:

Upon completion of the assignment, the intern will have/be able to:

A deepened understanding of overall international development practice, particularly of the UN system, as well as approaches that the UN employs to translate its global values and the spirit of the practical work.
Sharpened skills and experiences in analysis in the area of AIS cooperation.
Acquired an in-depth understanding of (inter-)governmental processes and business community in the region.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AIS Forum Secretariat Internship

March 2, 2021 1 comment

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IAP for Health ‘Young Physician Leaders’ Programme 2018 for young physicians from Portuguese speaking countries – Coimbra, Portugal

by OFA January 19, 2018

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Application Deadline: Friday 16 February 2018.

In the framework of the IAP for Health Young Physicians Leadership Programme, IAP for Health is seeking candidates to participate in a regional programme to be held on 17-19 April 2018 during the World Health Summit (WHS) regional meeting in Coimbra, Portugal (19-20 April 2018).

Articulated in two parts, a specific leadership development programme followed by participation as special guests at the regional WHS, the successful candidates will be exposed to an outstanding scientific and policy programme attended by a global group of medical and scientific professionals. The programme will take into account the lessons learnt from the previous YPL sessions in Berlin.

Requirements:

IAP for Health is seeking to identify a maximum of 10 outstanding young physicians from Portuguese speaking countries (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe) who are currently in the process of establishing and developing their careers.
The programme seeks to select a diverse group from multiple specialties and career interests, including but not exclusive to research area and diversity of geographic location.
The opportunities for sharing experiences across this international lens are unprecedented.
Candidates must show great promise for leadership in their chosen careers.
They should be enthusiastic, with outstanding communication skills and the ability, desire and personality to represent the medical profession well when interacting with the outstanding professionals from multiple sectors who will be attending the Summit.
IAP for Health especially encourage the nomination of women.

IAP member academies, members of the ‘M8 Alliance’, and other bona fide medical institutions in target countries without academies are invited to nominate a maximum of two eligible physicians under 40 years of age with demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in clinical medicine, medical education, public health or health policy and who show significant promise for leadership in their fields in the future.

Apply Now for the IAP for Health Young Physicians Leadership Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IAP for Health Young Physicians Leadership Programme

January 19, 2018 1 comment

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Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) 2016/2017 for African Researchers (Fully Funded)

by OFA August 3, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30th June 2017.

The Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a shared agricultural research and biosciences platform that exists to increase access for African researchers to affordable, world-class research facilities. The mission of the BecA-ILRI Hub is Mobilizing Bioscience for Africa’s Development by providing a centre for excellence in agricultural biosciences, which enables research, capacity building and product incubation, conducted by scientists in Africa and for Africa, and empowers African institutions to harness innovations for regional impact. This mission is achieved by the BecA–ILRI Hub’s contributions to:

Research: enabling research to harness the potential of the biosciences to contribute to increasing agricultural productivity and to improving food and nutritional safety and security.
Education: contributing to the education and training of the next generation of African agricultural research leaders and scientists.
Innovation: promoting the development, delivery and adoption of new technologies to address key agricultural productivity constraints.

The BecA-ILRI Hub capacity building program is branded The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF).The ABCF program operates in the critically important intersection between agricultural research for development (ARD), food security, and individual and institutional capacity building.

Areas of research

Applicants must be scientists affiliated (through employment) with African National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) e.g. national agricultural research institutes and universities, and conducting research in the areas of food and nutritional security or food safety in Africa. Those carrying out research in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply*;

Improved control of priority livestock and fish diseases including: African Swine Fever (ASF); Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP); Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR); Rift Valley Fever (RVF); East Coast Fever (ECF); Capripox Virus diseases of ruminants;
Harnessing genetic diversity for conservation, resistance to disease and improving productivity of crops and livestock and fish (livestock focus: African indigenous breeds, particularly goats, chickens, alternative small livestock species);
Molecular breeding for important food security crops in Africa;
Plant transformation to address food insecurity in Africa;
Plant-microbe interactions;
Tissue culture and virus indexing for production of virus-free planting materials in Africa;
Orphan/underutilized species of crops and livestock
Crop pests, pathogens and weed management research, including biological control;
Microbial technology for improving adaptation of staple food crops and forages to biotic and abiotic stresses;
Rapid diagnostics for crop, livestock and fish diseases;
Genomics, bioinformatics and metagenomics including microbial discovery;
Studies on climate-smart forage grasses and mixed livestock-crop systems;
Microbial technology for improving adaptation of staple food crops and forages to biotic and abiotic stresses;
Soil health in agricultural systems.
Improved control of parasitic pathogens of plants (bacteria, fungi, oomycetes) that cause enormous economic losses as well as environmental damage in natural ecosystems (e.g.: Phytophthora infestans that causes potato blight).

Eligibility Requirements:

National of a BecA-ILRI Hub target country for this call: Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Madagascar, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. Under special partnerships and collaborations arrangements, applicants from western and Southern Africa are considered for the fellowship. . The applicant MUST be a researcher employed within NARS.
Currently engaged in research in food and nutritional security or food safety in Africa, or in a research area with relevance to agriculture in Africa.
Good working knowledge of written and spoken English.
Completed online application form.
A signed letter of endorsement / nomination of the application from the head of the applicant’s home institute/organization/university faculty.

Applicants stand a higher chance of acceptance to the program if:

They have own funding to fully support their research and all other costs while at the BecA-ILRI Hub, or
They are able to secure a significant portion (at least 50%) of their total research budget and other necessary costs while at the BecA-ILRI Hub. In this case they would be seeking partial funding through application for an ABCF fellowship.

Benefits:

The BecA-ILRI Hub has secured funding to sponsor several fellowships on a highly competitive basis. The fellowship will cover the following costs[1];

Research costs at the BecA-ILRI Hub;
Travel;
Medical insurance;
Accommodation;
A modest subsistence allowance;
Cost of publication in open access journal.

Key Timelines

For any inquiries / clarifications related to this call, please send an email to: abcfprogram (at) cgiar.org
Closing date for applications: Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until 30th June 2017.
Notification to successful applicants and commencement of successful projects will be on continuing basis

Apply Now for the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) – 2016 / 2017

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) – 2016 / 2017

August 3, 2016 2 comments

Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) Startup Boot Camp 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa (Fully Funded)

by OFA February 25, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: February 29th 2016

Start date: Tuesday, Apr 12 – 0:00 (SAST) | 22:00 (UTC)
End date: Friday, Apr 15 – 0:00 (SAST) | 22:00 (UTC)
Do you have an innovation that you are ready to take to the next level?
Do you need help finding the best customers for your product?
Do you need mentorship and instruction from experts? Would you like to meet other smart, young entrepreneurs like you?

Africa has some of the world’s most exciting, innovative startup ecosystems. The GIST Startup Boot Camps bring together expert instructors and mentors to help Africa’s young entrepreneurs take their innovations to the next level.

The U.S. Department of State, VentureWell, Climate Innovation Centre, The Innovation Hub, and Afrika Leadership Development Institute are pleased to receive your application to the GIST Startup Boot Camp program in South Africa, April 12-15, 2016.

Eligibility Requirements

GIST Startup Boot Camp South Africa is open to young entrepreneurs (18-40) in South Africa, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, São Tomé and Principe, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Benefits

Non-local participants from the above countries will have travel and participation expenses covered.

Apply Now for the GIST Bootcamp 2016 in South Africa

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the GIST Bootcamp 2016 in South Africa

February 25, 2016 0 comments

2016 OWSD Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa & Least Developed Countries .

by OFA January 25, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 31 May 2016

The OWSD Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South. The Fellowship is offered to women scientists to pursue postgraduate research in a field of the natural sciences.

This fellowship programme is for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.

With funds generously provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), OWSD has instituted a fellowship programme for female students from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a PhD, at centres of excellence in the South (developing countries), outside their own country.

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to qualified women science graduates from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (see list below).
If applicants are over 40 years of age, they should include a brief explanation of why their research career has been delayed.
The minimum qualification is an MSc degree (or equivalent), or an outstanding BSc honours degree in the natural sciences, engineering or information technology disciplines (see list below).
Host institutions must be located in a developing country. This must be a different country from the applicant’s home country.
Applicants must provide a preliminary acceptance letter from at least one host institute. The letter must be prepared based on the sample on page 10 and be signed by the head of department, potential host supervisor or postgraduate studies coordinator.
The application will be evaluated more favourably if the preliminary acceptance letter is supported by a letter of commitment from the prospective host supervisor, describing why the host institute is appropriate for the subject of study and confirming the supervisor’s interest in working with the student.
Students from eligible countries already enrolled on a PhD programme in their home country can apply for the sandwich option. This gives them access to expertise and resources that might not be available at the home institute.
Applicants already on site in the host country will not be considered eligible since this implies that they have already secured sufficient funding for their studies.
The applicant must be willing to return to her own country after completion of the fellowship.
Accompanying persons are not eligible for support.

**Eligible Countries*:**

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo Dem. Rep., Congo Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Niger, Réunion, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Western Sahara, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligible Scientific Fields:

Agricultural Sciences; Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biological Systems and Organisms; Medical and Health Sciences; Neurosciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Information Technology; Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physics

Fellowship Worth:

The fellowship is offered to carry out postgraduate research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences. Each fellowship will be offered for up to three years and will cover the following:

Travel to and from the host institute;
A monthly allowance to cover accommodation and meals while in the host country;
Study fees (including tuition and registration fees);
Visa expenses;
A yearly medical insurance contribution;
A lump sum allowance to attend international conferences during the period of the fellowship;
On a competitive basis, attending of scientific communication and proposal writing workshop; and
On a competitive basis, attending the Fifth OWSD General Assembly and International Conference scheduled for 2016.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be submitted by email only to [email protected] and should reach the OWSD Secretariat by the deadline of 31 May 2016 at the latest.

Download the Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 OWSD Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries.

January 25, 2016 1 comment

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2016 TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program for study in Taiwan.

by OFA January 2, 2016

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Application Deadline:March 18, 2016.

The TaiwanICDF is scheduled for accepting applications of its International Higher Education Scholarship Program starting from January 1 to March 18, 2016, which is expecting to provide scholarships for 195 students.

The program offers 30 academic programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in cooperation with 20 Taiwanese universities, covering a wide range of professional subjects, such as science and engineering, agriculture, public health and medicine, business administration, and humanities and social sciences.

Whom: Open to students from a range of partner countries, applicants must initially apply for the program via their local Taiwanese embassies, or be recommended through the TaiwanICDF’s technical missions, overseas offices or projects.

Since it initiated in 1998, the International Higher Education Scholarship Program has benefitted 1,536 foreign students, and 525 students from 38 countries are currently studying in Taiwan, as of the end of 2015.

The TaiwanICDF is committed to providing assistance to allies or friendly states through the program to cultivate advanced talents in the fields of policymaking, technology, and management. And by studying together with foreign students, Taiwanese students can expand their international perspective. The program can therefore fulfill the dual goals of assisting in the socio-economic development of partner countries and facilitating the internationalization of the universities in Taiwan.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants applying for a TaiwanICDF scholarship must meet both the general eligibility criteria and be a national of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship.
Eligible African Countries: Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Swaziland.
Applicants must also meet the Regulations Governing Visiting, Resident, and Permanent Residency of Aliens set by ROC (Taiwan) National Immigration Agency.

Note: All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan).

Scholarship Benefits:

Airfare: The TaiwanICDF arranges economy class, return tickets for the most-direct flights to and from Taiwan.
2. Housing: All students must reside in student dormitories.
3. Tuition fees: The TaiwanICDF covers tuition fees as required by a student’s university.
4. Credit fees: Credit fees, which vary with the number of credits registered, are also covered as required by a student’s university.
5. Insurance: In addition to the mandatory student safety insurance set by the Ministry of Education, each student must be insured for accident and medical coverage while in Taiwan. The TaiwanICDF covers insurance fees for the entire duration of a student’s program.
6. Textbook costs: The costs of textbooks purchased as required by instructors are covered by the TaiwanICDF, subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute.
7. Allowance:
(1) Undergraduate Program : Each student receives NT$12,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
(2) Master’s Program: Each student receives NT$15,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
(3) Ph.D. Program: Each student receives NT$17,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis. A student’s host institute may offer to continue paying this monthly allowance for courses exceeding four years; the duration and amount will be determined by the host institute.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit the documents listed below to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative in their country. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Please also note: 1. Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed. 2. All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan).

A photocopy of applicant’s passport or other document showing proof of nationality
A photocopy of applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts.
A photocopy of applicant’s English proficiency certificate.
Please note: This means a TOEFL test score or that of another recognized English proficiency exam, or documents certifying that the applicant has graduated from a program where all courses were taught in English. Applicants who are unable to provide such proof of English proficiency due to special circumstances may be assessed for English proficiency by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative via interview or other forms of testing. Applicants whose official national language is English are exempt from needing to supply these documents.
A TaiwanICDF Medical Report (including an HIV test)dated within the past three months.
Two letters of reference.
Any other documents specifically requested by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative.

Apply Now for the 2016 TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program for study in Taiwan.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program for study in Taiwan.

January 2, 2016 8 comments

Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) 2016 for Africans ( $100m Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative )

by OFA January 1, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Midnight WAT on March 1, 2016

Open: To startups and Entrepreneurs from all the 54 African Countries – For Africans based in Africans
Worth: $100M for 10,000 Startups/Entrepreneurs

Applications are now being accepted for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) #TEEP #AfricanEntrepreneurs

Budding entrepreneurs across Africa can now apply to join the second annual Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) for start-up businesses based in Africa.

Applications for 2016 open on 1 January and can be made by any for-profit business based in Africa, including new business ideas which have been in existence for less than three years.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) a 12-week programme to equip startups with the basic skills required to launch and run their businesses at the early stage of their growth.The programme will bring together the best tools and frameworks to teach and hone entrepreneurship skills in Africa and globally.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme #TEEP, a Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, is a multi-year programme of training, funding, and mentoring, designed to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

The programme will be a mix of online and face-to-face instruction, including webinars and video tutorials with support from your mentor throughout. It will cover topics on starting and scaling a business, business development, marketing strategy, effective management and product design.

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Requirements:

The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme is open to citizens and legal residents of all 54 African countries.

Benefits:

Successful applicants who complete the programme will receive the local currency equivalent of Naira 850,000 as non-returnable seed capital, and are eligible for a further Naira 850,000 in the form of either debt or equity, depending on business need and other criteria.

Selected entrepreneurs will join the existing cohort of 1,000 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs, from 51 countries, who formed the inaugural 2015 cycle of the TEEP programme and have thus far, received considerable benefits from their participation, including:

Training: 12 weeks of training on how to set up and manage businesses with mentoring and financial support offered by The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

Accelerated Growth: Over 90% of Tony Elumelu entrepreneurs, with existing businesses, have reported increased growth in the past year.

Access to Further Funding: A significant portion of our entrepreneurs have accessed additional external funding through the platform provided by Tony Elumelu Foundation.

Networking Opportunities: A flourishing alumni network has developed, providing personal linkages and business opportunities across the Continent.

TEEP is a commitment by the Tony Elumelu Foundation to identify and fund 10,000 African entrepreneurs over a 10-year period.

Questions to Answer:

About You

Tell us about yourself, personal bio and what led you to become an entrepreneur (200 words)

Leadership Skills & Experience

Describe your leadership skills and experience for running the business (100 words)

Personal Achievement

Tell us something impressive you have personally built or achieved (100 words)

Elevator Pitch

In 50 words or less, describe your current business or idea.

Detailed Description

In more detail, describe your product or service (200 words)

Wow Us

What is new, interesting or different about your product or service? (list 3 things)

Problem Solved

What problem does your product or service solve? (50 words)

Note:
Please be informed that you would be required to upload certain documents, in order to make your application progress faster, you can get and/or prepare these documents before you start your application, these documents are;

» Valid Government Recognized Identification

» Official Registration Certificate for your business

» Official Evidence of Ownership of the business

» Official Evidence of Directors in your business

» Official Consent by Partners to apply

Apply Now for the 2016 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) 2016

January 1, 2016 5 comments

Burundi Call for Applications Central African Republic Congo Brazaville Democratic Republic Of Congo Equatorial Guniea Eritrea Gabon Madagascar Sao Tome and Principe Somalia South Sudan Sudan

Call for Applications: Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 2016 for African Researchers

by OFA December 7, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline:December 31st 2015.

The Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a shared agricultural research and biosciences platform that exists to increase access for African researchers to affordable, world-class research facilities.

The mission of the BecA-ILRI Hub is “Mobilizing Bioscience for Africa’s Development” by providing a Centre of Excellence in agricultural biosciences, which enables research, capacity building and product incubation, conducted by scientists in Africa and for Africa, and empowers African institutions to harness innovations for regional impact. This mission is achieved by the BecA–ILRI Hub’s contributions to:

Research: enabling research to harness the potential of the biosciences to contribute to increasing agricultural productivity and to improving food and nutritional safety and security.
Education: contributing to the education and training of the next generation of African agricultural research leaders and scientists.
Innovation: promoting the development, delivery and adoption of new technologies to address key agricultural productivity constraints.

The purpose of the ABCF fellowship program is to develop capacity for agricultural biosciences research in Africa, to support research for development projects that ultimately contribute towards increasing food and nutritional security and/or food safety in Africa, and to facilitate access to the BecA-ILRI Hub facilities by African researchers (and their partners).

BecA–ILRI Hub seek applicants with innovative ideas for short to medium term research projects (up to 12 months) aligned with national, regional or continental agricultural development priorities that can be undertaken at the BecA-ILRI Hub.

Eligibility/applicant requirements

National (passport holder) of a BecA-ILRI Hub target country for this call: Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Madagascar, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. In exceptional cases we may consider applicants from other African countries. The applicant MUST be a researcher employed at a NARI or university.

Please note that applicants from BURKINA FASO, CAMEROON, ETHIOPIA, GHANA, KENYA, RWANDA, SENEGAL, TANZANIA and UGANDA are NOT eligible to apply to this call. A separate strategy has been developed to support these countries through nominations, to build on the on-going engagements between national research organizations and universities in these countries and the BecA-ILRI Hub. The nomination will also aim at filling priority national research gaps jointly identified through on-going engagements. HOWEVER, research scientists from the nine countries may apply to this call only if;

(i) They have own funding to fully support their research and all other costs while at the BecA-ILRI Hub, or

(ii) They are able to secure a significant portion (at least 50%) of their total research budget and other necessary costs while at the BecA-ILRI Hub. In this case they would be seeking partial funding through application for an ABCF fellowship.

Currently engaged in research in food and nutritional security or food safety in Africa, or in a research area with relevance to agriculture in Africa.
Good working knowledge of written and spoken English.
Completed online application form.
A signed letter of endorsement of the application from the head of the applicant’s home institute/organization/university faculty.

Fellowship Worth:

The BecA-ILRI Hub has secured funding to sponsor several fellowships on a highly competitive basis. The fellowship will cover the following costs[1];

Research costs at the BecA-ILRI Hub;
Travel;
Medical insurance;
Accommodation;
A modest subsistence allowance.

Timeline:

For any inquiries / clarifications related to this call, please send an email to: w.ekaya(at)cgiar.org Responses to inquiries/clarifications will close on December 20th 2015 mid-night (Nairobi time).
Closing date for applications: December 31st 2015.
Notification to early applicants will start from January 22nd 2016. The notification process will be completed by February 22nd 2016 (indicative dates depending on volume of applications).
Implementation of projects: projected start date is late March 2016.

Apply Now Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 2016

December 7, 2015 0 comments

Government of India (ICCR) Africa Scholarships 2016/2017 for Study in India (Fully Funded)

by OFA December 4, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Varying by Country

The Government of India is offering the Africa Scholarship through Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under Africa Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M. Phil./Ph.D and Post-Doctoral Fellowship in various Indian Universities/Institutes.

At the inaugural plenary of the India – Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi in April 2008, the Honorable Prime Minister of India announced the Government of India’s initiative to enhance the academic opportunities for students of African countries in India by increasing the number of scholarships for them to pursue under-graduate, post-graduate and higher courses.
The ICCR implements this scheme on behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Under this Scheme, the Council offers 900 scholarships to the following countries:

DETAILS OF THE AFRICA SCHOLARSHIPS

NO.	COUNTRY	TOTAL SLOTS
1	Algeria	16
2	Angola	9
3	Benin	9
4	Botswana	17
5	Burkina Faso	9
6	Burundi (Kampala)	10
7	Cameroon	8
8	Cape Verde	9
9	Central AfricanRepublic	9
10	Chad	8
11	Comoros (Madagascar) – 31st December 2015.	9
12	Congo ( Republic of)	12
13	Cote d’Ivoire	10
14	DRC (Congo)	10
15	Djibouti	11
16	Egypt – December 14th 2015	27
17	Equatorial Guinea	8
18	Eritrea (Nairobi)	8
19	Ethiopia	50
20	Gabon	8
21	Gambia	23
22	Ghana	16
23	Guinea	8
24	Guinea-Bissau	8
25	Kenya	52
26	Lesotho (Pretoria)	16
27	Liberia	8
28	Libya	8
29	Madagascar	10
30	Malawi (Lusaka)	10
31	Mali	8
32	Mauritania	8
33	Mauritius	97
34	Morocco – 07 January 2016	13
35	Mozambique – 18 January 2016	34
36	Namibia	22
37	Niger	8
38	Nigeria _ December 25th 2015	20
39	Rwanda (Kampala)	13
40	Senegal	10
41	Sao Tome & Principe	8
42	Sierra Leone	8
43	Somalia	16
44	South Africa	52
45	South Sudan (Republic of)	7
46	Sudan	27
47	Swaziland (Pretoria) –22 January 2016.	12
48	Seychelles	9
49	Tanzania	24
50	Togo	8
51	Tunisia	15
52	Uganda	30
53	Zambia	16
54	Zimbabwe	19
TOTAL		900

Benefits:

The selected candidates would be provided with return economy class air fares to the nearest international airport and Air-Conditioned III Train fare to the place of study, if so required.
The selected students will be paid living allowance, contingent grant, house rent allowance and thesis expenses, as admissible under the rules of the ICCR.
Air ticket for journey from Home Country to India will be provided by the Embassy and return ticket will be provided to the scholar in India.

Application Process:

Applicant may approach this Embassy directly with duly completed applications, original educational documents and a certified copy of the same.
Since slots are limited, applicants are requested to approach the Indian Embassy with duly completed application form as soon as possible well before the due date. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

List of India Embassies by Countries: http://mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad.htm

Forms

General Instructions to Applicant

Application form

Physical fitness

Financial terms and Condtions

Joining Report

List of Universities/institutions where ICCR students are studying

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Government of India Africa Scholarships

December 4, 2015 99 comments

2017 Acumen Global Fellowship Program for Emerging Social Impact Leaders.

by OFA November 10, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: December 8th 2015

Do you have what it takes to change the way the world tackles poverty?

The Global Fellows Program trains the next generation of social impact leaders

Gain world-class leadership training. Serve in the field with a social enterprise. Join a cohort of emerging leaders who will change the world. Applications for the next cohort of Global Fellows are open now!

Now in its 11^th year, the Global Fellows Program is a 12-month fellowship for individuals dedicated to changing the way the world tackles poverty. Acumen is looking for potential social sector leaders who embody service above self. Leaders who take a systems change approach to the world’s biggest problems and have the moral imagination to effect long term change.

The Acumen Global Fellows Program is a full-time 12-month fellowship designed to train the next generation of social leaders who demonstrate service above self.

Requirements:

Acumen is looking for individuals dedicated to addressing the problems of poverty and who bring a blend of leadership capabilities and strong business skills that are relevant and translatable to building social businesses.
Leaders who are strong collaborators, are self-aware and adaptive. Leaders who are dedicated to addressing the problems of poverty and bring a blend of leadership capabilities and strong business skills to the table.
Acumen Fellows are a different kind of leader. And one day, they’re going to change the world.

Competitive applicants for the Global Fellows Program should meet the following criteria:

Demonstrated passion and commitment to creating positive social change
Proven track record of collaborative leadership and management responsibilities
Experience living and working in emerging markets
Grit, courage, and perseverance
A minimum of 4 years work experience
Strong business experience

Program Details:

The fellowship begins with eight weeks of training in the Acumen New York office, where Fellows build their understanding of the problems of poverty, the current tensions on the sector as we explore solutions and understand the role we have to play.
The 2 months are also an exploration and reflection on Self, Other, and System, requiring deep introspection, and a willingness to change our own values, beliefs, behaviors, before we can effect change in the world.
After training, each Fellow is placed with a company within Acumen’s ecosystem where they work on a key business challenge.
In the past Fellows have worked on projects ranging from leading operations of a new business unit at a cotton ginnery in Uganda, to leading operations at a coffee processing company in Rwanda, to building partnerships for a vocational skills training company in India.

Application Process:

Applications are open from November 10 – December 8, 2015.

There are five parts of the initial application:

Background Information
Your Resume/CV
Applicant Summary and Overview
Essay Questions
Two Professional References

Timeline:

November 10: Online application process opens
December 8 at 11:59 PM EST: Online application process closes
January: Skype/Phone interviews conducted with selected candidates
February – March: In-person interviews conducted with selected candidates
April-May: Final candidates selected and offers made

Apply Now for the 2017 Acumen Global Fellowship Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017 Acumen Global Fellowship Program

November 10, 2015 2 comments

2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards for Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges (Cash Prize of $USD20,000 Prize)

by OFA November 10, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 13.00 GMT January 15, 2016.

Each year, the WISE Awards recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. Since 2009, WISE has received more than 2,850 applications from over 150 countries.

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of QATAR FOUNDATION, invites applications for the 2016 WISE Awards.

The 2016 WISE Awards will identify, celebrate, and promote six innovative projects for their positive contribution to education and society. The Awards highlight initiatives found to be most creative and effective in finding solutions to education challenges at any level and in all environments. In bringing forward these models, WISE is helping build a network of recognized change-makers to inspire change in education.

Representatives of projects are invited to submit applications to demonstrate the nature and reach of their activities. Nominations of projects are also invited. Past winning projects have addressed a wide range of concerns and pursuits, including access to quality education, life-long learning opportunities, and the use of technology.

Today, 42 projects have been awarded, from a wide variety of sectors and locations for their innovative character, their positive contribution and their potential for scalability and adaptability. These projects represent a growing resource of expertise and sound educational practice.

Year by year, WISE is building a community of educational innovators which offers a fertile environment for groundbreaking collaborations. Today the WISE Awards network comprises pioneering projects that are helping bring real change to societies and communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The 2016 WISE Awards submission procedure accepts both applications and nominations. Ongoing/existing education projects run by any type of organization

1 in any education sector

2 and from any part of the world can apply or be nominated for the WISE Awards.

Applications can only be for original works and original projects and must be submitted by a project representative working within the project.
All applicants must therefore guarantee that their organization, or they themselves, originated the project, and can not hold QATAR FOUNDATION liable for any action or claim from a third party with respect to the project submitted.
Nominations can be submitted by persons outside the organization running the project.
Nominators will be requested to identify themselves in the submission form; this information will be kept confidential by QATAR FOUNDATION.
Nominators may or may not request information from the project in order to best complete the nomination form

Selection Process:

Project representatives from any region, educational sector or level may submit applications which demonstrate the quality and impact of their activities in accordance with the criteria.
Following this global annual call for applications, a Pre-Jury composed of education experts assesses the submissions to select the Finalists.
Following this, a Jury bringing together leading personalities from the education world chooses the six Award winning projects. Winners receive global visibility along with a prize of $20,000 (US) and are honored at the annual WISE Summit.

Benefits:

The winning projects each receive international recognition, as well as a cash prize of $20,000 (US). The six winners and Finalists are given support and visibility through:

– The WISE ed.hub

– WISE media and communication channels

– WISE and Euronews film productions

– Participation in the annual WISE Summit

– The WISE Books

Members of the WISE Awards network gain global visibility and are given an opportunity to collaborate through various platforms:

WISE Communications: Projects recognized by WISE are featured on the website, showcased and shared with the WISE community via social media. WISE media partner Euronews also promotes the Award-winning projects on the weekly television magazine Learning World.

Multimedia productions: Special documentaries and videos are produced to showcase the work of the winning projects.

WISE Books: Several WISE Awards finalists and winning projects have been featured in WISE Book s which explore current challenges and solutions facing 21st-century education.

The Annual Summit: Representatives from Award winning projects are also given the opportunity to present and discuss their work at a dedicated Summit session during the annual WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar. In addition, projects are offered an opportunity to participate in global events organized in collaboration with WISE.

Timeline:

The deadline for submission of applications is January 15, 2016, 13.00 GMT.
The Pre-Jury will then review all eligible applications.
The shortlisted 15 Finalist Projects will be announced in April 2016.
The 15 Finalists may be visited onsite by the WISE film team.
An independent Innovation Assessment will be organized, as described below.
The Jury will review all the 15 Finalists and the evaluations conducted onsite.

Submit Your Project Now for the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards

November 10, 2015 2 comments

2016/2017 Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships for Study in the United Kingdom.

by OFA November 9, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30th April 2016.

Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa. These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships.

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. The University will award a limited number of scholarships and the standards required are very high.

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources. Evidence of maintenance funds must be included in the scholarship application.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:

Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)
Commitment to return to their home country on completion of postgraduate programme
Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return
Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

Applicants are advised to spend considerable effort ensuring that this application reaches the selectors in a form that is clear, well presented and which reflects your abilities and motivation.

Fill Out the Application Form

The application form can be downloaded below, and should be returned (by post, fax or email) to:

International Office
Marketing and Advancement
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
UK
Email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016/2017 Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships

November 9, 2015 4 comments

2016 AFD-PSIA Student Scholarships in Development for Africans to Study in France

by OFA November 9, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Sunday 10th January 2016

Based on a special partnership between the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po (PSIA) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD),multiple scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition fee grants will be offered every year to incoming students in the Master in Development Practice at PSIA. The AFD is the main implementing agency for France’s official development assistance to developing countries and overseas territories.

Eligibility Requirements:

The AFD-PSIA Scholarship is dedicated to nationals of African countries only. Priority will be given to students coming from the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic,Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Liberia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Applicants must have already submitted a full application to the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po (PSIA) for the 2016 intake through the Sciences Po Admissions Portal (including all supporting documents and references) and must have applied to PSIA’s Master in Development Practice (one-year program).
Please note that only applicants successfully admitted to PSIA will be considered for the scholarship.
Students applying to a dual degree program are not eligible.

The Scholarship:

Multiple scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to the best candidates on the basis of their academic record and their project at Sciences Po.
In principle, the AFD-PSIA Scholarship goes towards covering tuition fees.
The AFD-PSIA scholarship is offered for the entire length of study at PSIA on condition of sufficient academic performance (top 50% of the class): students enrolled on the Master in Development Practice must show sufficient academic performance during the first semester or their scholarship will be withdrawn in the second semester.
The scholarship is dependent on the awardees completing their course of study at PSIA. A change in Master will lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship.
Please note that the scholarship offer is for students beginning their studies in September 2016 and may not be deferred

Application Procedure:

To apply, please send the following materials by email to [email protected] with ‘AFD-PSIA Scholarship Application 2016’ in the subject line.
For all applicants:
CV in English
Cover letter of 1000 words in English addressed to the members of the joint selection committee
Completed and signed release form (see page 3)
For applicants coming from Sciences Po’s Undergraduate College only, in addition to the two above mentioned items (CV and cover letter), please also provide:

Copy of the official academic transcripts for the entire length of your time in higher education (including periods spent abroad on exchange programs)

Two letters of reference from professors. To ensure confidentiality, these letters should be sent by the professors directly by email to: [email protected]

The AFD-PSIA joint selection committee will review the scholarship applications.

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the AFD-PSIA Scholarship is Sunday 10th January 2016, at 11:59pm, French time.
Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The 2016 Sciences Po admissions campaign begins in October 2015.
Results will be announced by mid-March 2016.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 AFD-PSIA Student Scholarships in Development for Study in France

November 9, 2015 1 comment

2015/2016 Our World Citizen Talent Scholarship for Study in Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherland

by OFA November 4, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 31 March 2016.

Do you consider yourself a global citizen? Then apply for our World Citizen Talent Scholarship.

54 (one-time) scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective bachelor degree students for the 2015-2016 academic year. Hague university is an educational united nations of 150 nationalities, where everyone speaks English. You will be taught by both local and international lecturers which will enrich your study period.

Hague University is seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world. If this sounds like you then check if you are eligible below and apply, all you need to do is complete the application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince us to award you the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You are eligible to apply for one of these one-time scholarships if:

You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)
You are enrolling for the first time and have not studied at any programmes of The Hague University of Applied Sciences
You are a first year student joining one of the bachelor programmes
You will have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
You have never applied for this scholarship before
You have been provisionally accepted as a student (also-called offer of student position) on or before 1 May 2016.

Application Process:

Step 1 – First apply to the Bachelor programme of your choice
Step 2 – Write an essay: When writing your essay, try picturing yourself as a member of this community. In the essay, describe your cultural background and explain why and how you can contribute to the multinational, multicultural beehive that is The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Check the essay guidelines before you start writing.
Step 3 – Submit your essay by completing the scholarship application form between 1 November 2015 – 31 March 2016.

Selection Process:

The university has appointed a committee to judge all essays. The judges will select the 54 students whose essays will have impressed them most and award the scholarships to them. The decision of the jury will be binding. You will be informed about the results via email before 15 May 2016.
Please note that you will only be awarded the scholarship after you have been conditionally accepted and have meet all terms and conditions of enrolment. You will receive the scholarship amount of € 5.000, after your arrival in The Hague and have set up a Dutch bank account.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Our World Citizen Talent Scholarship

November 4, 2015 2 comments

2016/2017 Global Health Corps Yearlong Paid Fellowship for Young Professionals

by OFA November 4, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: February 2nd 2016 11:59pm EST.

Global Health Corps provides a yearlong paid fellowship for young professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity at existing health organizations and government agencies. Fellows are currently working in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and the United States.

Global Health Corps is a community of leaders united by the belief that health is a human right. Global Health Corps Fellows are highly effective and empathetic systems thinkers with diverse backgrounds, expertise and stories.

During a yearlong paid fellowship, GHC fellows work in a range of critical roles within partner organizations on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia, developing as leaders and making an impact every day

Global Health Corps are looking for high potential young leaders with:

A deep commitment to social justice
Diverse skillsets and backgrounds
The creativity to collaborate and problem solve
The excellence to deliver results and the power to use your voice to shape the future of global health

Eligibility Requirements:

You are 30 years or younger by June 26, 2016
You have an undergraduate degree by June 26, 2016
You are proficient in English

Fellowship:

Fellows work in yearlong paid placements with partner organizations working to address health inequity across a range of issue areas.
Through a comprehensive leadership and management training curriculum, we bring fellows together five times a year to foster systems-thinking, strong management, and key leadership practices.
Details vary depending on fellowship placement and location, but fellows receive the additional following support during the year:
- Monthly living and utilities stipend
- Housing
- Health insurance
- Professional development grant of $600 and completion award of $1500
- Travel coverage to and from placement site, all trainings, and retreats

Global Health Corps fellows are agents of change who:

Are committed to social justice
Collaborate
Inspire and mobilize others
Adapt and innovate
Are self-aware and committed to learning
Get results

Timeline:

November 4: Part 1 of the application opens — your essays on leadership and health equity
December 9: Part 2 of the application opens — position descriptions posted online
February 2: Applications close at 11:59pm EST. Proof of Identity and Proof of Education documents due
February 15: Two recommendations due (submitted through the online application portal)
February–March: Each application is reviewed by at least two readers
March–April: All semi-finalists are interviewed by Global Health Corps
April: All applicants are notified on a rolling basis of their application status by email
April–May: 3 to 5 finalists per position are interviewed by partner organizations
May–June: Fellowship offers are extended on a rolling basis
June 1: All applicants are notified on a rolling basis of their application status by email

Apply Now for the 2016/2017 Global Health Corps Fellowship for Young Professionals

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Health Corps Fellowship for Young Professionals

November 4, 2015 3 comments

2015 Olam International Africa Graduate Scholarship for Change Catalysts in Africa.

by OFA October 21, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Varying

Olam scholarships: creating a generation of change catalysts for Sub Saharan Africa

Olam International is a global agri-business listed and headquartered in Singapore, growing, sourcing and processing food ingredients and industrial raw materials such as coffee, cocoa, cashew and cotton for over 13,800 customers, including Nestle, Unilever and Mars.

In celebration of its 25^th anniversary, Olam has launched a postgraduate scholarship programme for nationals of Sub-Saharan Africa committed to catalysing change in their home country during their career. The four internationally acclaimed universities are: Harvard Business School, The London School of Economics and Political Science, INSEAD Business School and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

The OLAM Scholarship programme is aimed at fostering business management, leadership and governance across the continent by supporting aspiring and capable students to pursue higher education in an esteemed international institution. Through the scholarships and Olam mentoring, olam hopes to play its part in creating a generation of leaders who will contribute towards economic transformation, provide good governance, and act as change agents in their home country.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must be nationals of Sub-Saharan Africa regardless of their current country of residence, and will need to demonstrate: academic achievement and promise; teamwork as well as personal ownership to deliver; leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit; and a commitment to contributing to their country or region at the end of the course.
All applications will be assessed on merit by the individual partner universities.

Application:

The programme will award up to ten scholarships each year to postgraduate students wishing to complete further study in:

development economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science
business management at Harvard or INSEAD Business School
and public policy and administration at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

How to Apply:

Details for each scholarship and deadlines for the application process can be found by clicking through to the respective university web links above.

Please note that candidates cannot apply through Olam. All applications must be made via the standard scholarship programme hosted by the universities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Olam Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

October 21, 2015 2 comments

2015 Dynamizing Research and Education for All through Mobility (DREAM Project) in ACP Erasmus Programme

by OFA October 20, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 1 December, 2015

The DREAM Project (with financial support granted by the European Commission through the Erasmus Mundus Programme) grants scholarships to students from ACP countries and staff members to undertake a mobility period, or full degree, in some of the best universities in Europe.

Scholarships are available for master and doctorate students and also for staff members (academic and administrative) and include a monthly allowance, travel, insurance and tuition fees.

Scholarships:

The available scholarships are:

For ACP candidates:

Master (Full): 1 year
Master (Mobility): 10 months

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a national of one of the eligible ACP countries;
Central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo ,São Tomé and Príncipe
East and Southern Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia,Zimbabwe
Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique ,Namibia,Swaziland, Tanzania
West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau ,Ivory Coast, Liberia ,Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal,Sierra Leone, Togo.
Must have not resided nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the eligible European countries at the time of submitting their application to the partnership (not applicable to staff nor Target Group 3 applicants);
Must have not benefited in the past from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the same type of mobility;
Must have sufficient knowledge of the language of the courses or of one of the languages currently spoken in the hosting countries;
Must respect the specific and additional criteria applicable to each type of mobility (master, doctorate, academic and administrative staff).

Specific criteria for each type of mobility:

Master (full) (ACP countries > EU)
Must have already completed their Bachelor’s course at an institution from an eligible ACP country on the moment of submitting the application.
Master (mobility) (ACP countries > EU)
Must be enrolled in the 1st year of a 2 year Master programme at one of the ACP Countries institutions (Target Group I and II applicants only).

Scholarship Worth:

Financial support

The selected applicants of this Project will receive a monthly scholarship, according to the type of mobility they will carry out:

	Mobility	Number of Months	Monthly Amount
ACP » Europe	Master (mobility)	10	1.000 €
	Full Master	24	1.000 €
	Doctorate (mobility)	10	1.500 €
	Academic and Administrative Staff	1	2.500 €
Europe » ACP	Academic and Administrative Staff	1	2.500 €

Eligible areas of study

According to the Guidelines of the Erasmus Mundus Programme, the mobility flows within the scope of this Project are possible in the 16 study fields:

01.0 – Agriculture Sciences
02.0 – Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
03.0 – Art and Design
04.0 – Business Studies, Management Science
05.0 – Education, Teacher Training
06.0 – Engineering, Technology
07.0 – Geography, Geology
08.0 – Humanities
09.0 – Languages and Philological Sciences
10.0 – Law
11.0 – Mathematics, Informatics
12.0 – Medical Sciences
13.0 – Natural Sciences
14.0 – Social Sciences
15.0 – Communication and Information Sciences
16.0 – Other Areas of Study

Target Group I:

Applicants who are registered or have a formal link to one of the partner institutions at the time of submitting their application.
Applicants must have the formal support of the institution (through formal letter of support) to submit the application.Target Group II:
Applicants who are registered at a non-partner institution of the ACP eligible countries
applicants who have obtained a university degree or equivalent from an ACP institution (partner or non-partner) but are not currently enrolled, or
Applicants who have a formal link with non-partner institutions of the third-countries from the eligible list of countries at the time of submitting their application
All applicants are advised to have the formal support of the institution (through formal letter of support) to submit the application.Target Group III:
Applicants who are nationals of one of the ACP countries and are in a particularly vulnerable situation for social and political reasons. For example:
having a refugee status or asylum beneficiaries (international or according to the national legislation of one of the European recipient countries), or
it can be proved that they have been the object of unjustified expulsion from university on racial, ethnic, religious, political, gender or sexual inclination, or they belong to an indigenous population targeted by a specific national policy or IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons)

Apply Now for the 2015 Dynamiting Research and Education for All through Mobility (DREAM Project)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Dynamiting Research and Education for All through Mobility (DREAM Project)

October 20, 2015 0 comments

2016 Social Entrepreneurship Forum Outreach Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs, Stockholm Sweden (Fully Funded)

by OFA October 17, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 26th 2015

When: Selected participants will be based in Stockholm during April 11-29 and September 5-23 2016.
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Language: Language of instruction will be in English.
Cost: Free to attend, with most costs covered

Are you leading a project or an enterprise that is benefiting developing communities?
Are you passionate about making the world a better place?
Do you have the ambition to make your project/enterprise financially sustainable?
Take the next step by applying to the SE Outreach Accelerator!

The SE Outreach Accelerator is an exciting capacity-building program that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden. It is designed to equip the participants with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to sustain and scale up their impact through having building a financially sustainable enterprises.

The SE Outreach Accelerator is a program for founders of projects/social enterprises who are creating positive social and/or environmental impact in developing communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The SE Outreach Accelerator is open for applicants with:

Any background or nationality
No requirement to have a registered enterprise prior to the program
Both for-profit and non-for profits enterprises
No requirement to already have a written business plan
No requirement to have revenue streams/profitability prior to the program

To apply

You are at at least 18 years old
You have an operating project/enterprise that targets social and/or environmental issues facing the developing communities
Your project/enterprises can be scaled and replicated to benefit more people
You are passionate about creating positive impact with your project/enterprise and have the ambition of making it financially sustainable from sources beyond donations
You are the founder of such project/enterprises with mandate to make executive deicisions.
You can attend the Accelerator program in Stockholm full-time during April 11-29 and September 5-23, 2016 and can commit to spend the time in between to build on your learnings and meet the program deliverables.
You can fully participate in a program conducted entirely in English (read/write/speak/comprehend)
You are open-minded and willing to share your experiences in a co-working, co-learning environment

Program Structure:

The first physical part of the program will be held in Stockholm, during April 11-29, 2016. During this time SE Forum will provide the participants with workshops, lectures, mentorship and individual coaching which will focus on assessing and understanding the business opportunities and drivers .
The second physical part of the program takes place during September 5-23, 2016. The participants then travel back to Stockholm to spend another three weeks together.
During this time they will meet with their mentors, learn from each other’s experience and participate in workshops and coaching sessions built around business executions, all to ensure that they leave Stockholm with the skills and confidence required to scale up their social enterprises in the future.

Benefits:

SE Outreach Accelerator in Stockholm is a program that is provided free of charge. This means that there is NO cost of attendance, or application fee associated with the program.

Furthermore, SE will cover some of the expenses associated with attendance which include:

Return flights, visa, insurance
Accommodation in Stockholm
Food allowance while in Stockholm
Internet
Travel card to use Stockholm public transportation

Apply Now for the SE Outreach Accelerator Stockholm 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SE Outreach Accelerator Stockholm 2016

October 17, 2015 3 comments

2016 Austrian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students to study in Austria.

by OFA October 10, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: March 1st 2016

Whom: All Nationality except Austria

The Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy (BMWFW) and the European Union invites applications from international students for the 2016 Scholarship of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for Undergraduates, Graduates and Postgraduates.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible for application are
– descendents of forced labourers (regardless of their country of origin)
– or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced labourers.

Students meeting the above mentioned criteria can apply to pursue research
– on their diploma or master thesis
– or their dissertation.
No scholarships are awarded for Bachelor-, Master- or Doctoral/PhD studies pursued in Austria, summer courses, language courses, clinical traineeships or internships.

Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.

Age limit:
Doctoral students: 40 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline September 1, 2015: born on or after September 1, 1975)
for other students: 35 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline September 1, 2015: born on or after September 1, 1980)

Area of study or research

Natural Sciences
Technical Sciences
Human Medicine, Health Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Social Sciences
Humanities
Arts

Scholarship Worth:

The quota depends on the budget Grant benefit paid:

1) monthly scholarship instalment: 940 EUR
2) accident and health insurance: if necessary, the OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) will effect an accident and health insurance.

The costs for the insurance have to be covered from the scholarship.
3) The OeAD provides scholarship holders with accommodation (student dormitory or apartment). Monthly costs: 220 to 470 EUR (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder).

The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of 18 EUR/month to the OeAD for the provision of accommodation. The costs for the accommodation have to be covered from the scholarship.
4) Applicants from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance. The lump sum depends on the country of origin.

Application Procedure:

The following documents have to be uploaded for the Online Application on www.scholarships.at:

fully completed Online Application form “Application for a Scholarship of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria” including a CV and a project plan, describing the plans and completed preparatory work for the research stay in Austria
two letters of recommendation from university lecturers. For these letters of recommendation no specific form is required; they have to contain the letterhead, date and signature of the person recommending the applicant and the stamp of the university / department and must be no older than six months at the time of application
confirmation of supervision by a supervisor at the chosen Austrian university, university of applied sciences or research institution
scanned passport (showing the name and picture of the applicant)
university graduation certificate of your diploma, master, PhD or doctoral studies at a university outside Austria resp. proof of enrollment at a study programme at a university outside Austria
for descendants of forced labourers: processing number or photocopy of the letter of information or other relevant proofs

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Austrian Government Scholarship

October 10, 2015 28 comments

LDI Africa Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) 2016 for Young Professionals

by OFA October 9, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 30, 2015:

The Landmark Development Initiative (LDI) Africa Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) provides hands-on service opportunities for global young business and development leaders at Africa’s leading profit and nonprofit firms. The program is designed to match financial capital invested in emerging African businesses with the human capital needed to take these institutions to scale.

Fellows come to the EIFP with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. However, all fellows are required to have an undergraduate degree, a commitment to excellence, and be fluent in English. Host organizations may also designate other specific skill requirements for their Fellows. Other requirements include:

Two to ten years of professional experience
Early to mid-level professional with interest in/familiarity with emerging markets
Professional background in business, management consulting, strategy, finance, and social enterprise and international development.

Benefits

LDI Africa through its EIFP recruits organizations that are doing excellent work particularly in the financial and investment industries across Africa. Partners range from mid-level to large global institutions; with capital investment of $200,000 and above.

While working with their organization, Fellows enjoy the following benefits and more;

Experience the growth of Africa’s most innovative businesses
Direct exposure to emerging markets
Paid positions, housing and travel
Training and professional development opportunities
Potential consulting, employment and seed capital investment after fellowship
Access to the global LDI Africa network

Timeline:

October 7, 2015: Applications open
November 30, 2015: Applications close
December 1, 2015 – December 5, 2015: LDI Africa conducts preliminary applicant interviews
January 11, 2016 – January 22, 2016: Host organizations are sent shortlisted applicants
January 26, 2016 – February 1, 2016: Host organizations interview shortlisted applicants
February 12, 2016: Host organizations return signed contracts of selected Fellows
February 13 – February 25, 2016 : Fellows secure travel, insurance, and visas
February 23, 2016 – February 24, 2016 : Host organizations orientation
February 25, 2016 – February 26, 2016: Fellow orientation
March 1, 2016: Fellows on the ground/begin their assignments

Apply Now for the 2016 LDIAfrica Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the LDIAfrica Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP)

October 9, 2015 1 comment

2016 Hague Academy Talent of Governance Scholarship Programme in Netherland (Fully Funded)

by OFA October 7, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Friday 29th of January 2016!

In many parts of the world, local civil servants work under difficult circumstances. The communities for which they work are characterised by widespread poverty, a lack of basic services, high unemployment rates and environmental challenges. Moreover, their organisations often lack qualified staff and financial resources needed to deal with these challenges.

Still there are many young, ambitious civil servants that strive for better services and the development of their local communities. Talent for Governance supports them by providing opportunities for knowledge exchange and training so that they can develop their skills and realise their ambitions.

With a Talent for Governance scholarship, young talents at the local level increase their practical knowledge on topics such as management of waste or water, local economic development, municipal service delivery, citizen participation and accountability, fiscal decentralisation and local taxes, climate change and resilience, integrity and anti-corruption.

Eligibility:

Young civil servants working for local government in a developing country can apply for the Talent for Governance programme. They must have a strong motivation and a concrete project or idea to improve the performance of the organisation and create better services for their community.

Application is possible if you: work for a local government (not an NGO or private enterprise);

work in one of the countries listed on the DAC country list ;
be 37 years of age or younger when you apply;
have at least two years of work experience in local governance and prove your commitment to
work there for at least two years more;
speak and understand the English language well (all programmes are in English);
be able to write down and orally defend your motivation for and relevance of the specific programme;
be able to identify an issue/project as a real life case within the theme of the programme for which you will write a Back Home Action Plan during the Talent programme;
have written support of your employer to participate in the programme and to implement the Back Home Action Plan when you return home.

Benefits

A two week long International practice oriented training course at The Hague Academy for Local Governance
Week-long internship at a Dutch municipality
Networking activities
Back Home Action Plan
The selected talents follow international training in The Hague and an internship in a Dutch municipality.

They meet colleagues from abroad, learn from experiences in other countries and link what they have learned to the daily practice in their home countries. This will help them to achieve their personal goals and make a real difference for their local communities.

Application Process:

The Talent programme will be organised three times in 2016 and each programme will revolve around a different local governance theme. There will be just one application period.

To apply for the Talent programme candidates need to choose one of the following programme themes. These themes are based on the topics of the training course at The Hague Academy which is part of the Talent programme:

Citizen Participation & Inclusive Governance – Programme from 23 May – 10 June 2016, (more information about the training course part of the programme)
Local Economic Development – Programme from 19 September – 7 October 2016, (more information about the training course part of the programme)
Local Service Delivery- Programme from 3 – 21 October 2016, (more information about the training course part of the programme

Apply Now for the Talent of Governance Scholarship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Hague Academy Talent of Governance Scholarship

October 7, 2015 2 comments

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

by OFA October 6, 2015

written by OFA

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 balanced, and representative of a wide range of professions, talents, and perspectives.

Yale World Fellows is an international fellowship program at Yale University for mid-career emerging leaders who have distinguished themselves in their profession, discipline, or geographic region. Each year, between fifteen and twenty participants, known as World Fellows, reside at Yale for the fall academic term.

Yale World Fellows brings rising stars from across disciplines and borders for an intense and unpredictable mash-up of ideas, world views and experiences. 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 balanced, and representative of a wide range of professions, talents, and perspectives.

During the four month program (from mid-August to mid-December), Yale World Fellows are fully immersed in the University community. They share their expertise and ideas in classes and seminars across Yale and New Haven. While most activities take place on campus and in the New Haven community, the program this year includes trips to New York City and Washington, DC and an off-site retreat.

Eligbility

To be eligible, applicants must:

be in the mid-career stage Fellows are at least five, and typically not more than twenty, years into their careers, with demonstrated work accomplishments, and a clear indication of future contributions and excellence. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.
be fluent in English An excellent command of the English language is essential.
be a citizen of a country other than the United States While dual citizens are eligible, preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the US.

Selection criteria include:

An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity;
Commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to making a difference at the national or international level;
Promise of a future career of leadership and notable impact;
Special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking;
Likelihood to benefit from participation in the Program and to contribute to global understanding at Yale;
Commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the entire duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus

The Program

During the four month program (from mid-August to mid-December), Yale World Fellows are fully immersed in the University community. They share their expertise and ideas in classes and seminars across Yale and New Haven.

The Seminar

The cornerstone of the Yale World Fellows Program is a 15-week global affairs colloquium taught by renowned faculty from across Yale’s undergraduate, graduate and Professional schools.

Up-Close Leadership Conversations

In a series off-the-record conversations, Fellows hear the personal side of professional trajectories and have the opportunity to ask hard questions to some of the world’s most gifted practitioners

Self-Directed Study

Fellows can audit almost any of the 2,000+ courses offered at Yale University with the opportunity to develop or continue work on individual or collaborative research projects.

Apply Now for the 2016 Yale World Fellows Program

For More Information:

Visit the Offiical Webpage of the 2016 Yale World Fellows Program

October 6, 2015 1 comment

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

by OFA October 6, 2015

written by OFA

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 help you in your life and work?
Would you like to learn how to develop your own inner peace in order to engage more effectively in your peace work?

Peace Revolution once again, offers you the opportunity to develop a strong peace culture based on the principle of Peace In Peace Out. In cognizance of the special need to develop young peace activists who can respond to the needs of the continent, Peace Revolution will once again host an exclusive regional fellowship for countries in Central and West Africa in Cameroon.

The training starts with 21 Days online self-development program on our interactive platform providing you the basic theory and practice; develop the tool for inner peace.

The fellowship offers 5 day intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace through mindfulness and meditation and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment. Hence participants will learn the benefits of meditation in relation to:

Conflict prevention and resolution
How to overcome fear and deal with terrorism
Stress management and non-violent communication
Self -discipline and Human Rights
Leadership and the pillars for a Stable and peaceful Society

The fellowship in Cameroon includes:

Full or partial sponsoring of airfare
Free accommodation
Free catering
Free local transportation
Meditation retreat fee of 100 USD

Eligibility

Candidates must be African nationals residing in Central or West Africa as mentioned below
Candidates should be 20-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
Candidates must have completed 21 days of the online self-development program by October 30th . Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language. Those who can speak French will have an added advantage.
Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace building.
Candidates should be young leaders in local, national or international organizations.
Candidates should send a recommendation letter from their organizations.
The deadline for submission of application form is 10th October, 2015.

Eligible Countries:

Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, South Sudan, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Senegal, Niger, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Togo, Ghana, Gambia, Burkina Faso, St.Helena

After completing 21 days of the self-development program, the Peace Revolution selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, available fund as well as group combination in each fellowship. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, we will contact you by ourselves.

Apply Now for the2016 Peace Revolution Central and West Africa Peace Fellowship

For More Information:

E-Mail: Molinge Henry, Fellowship Manager at [email protected]

Visit the Official Webpage of the Peace Revolution Central and West Africa Peace Fellowship

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

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 12^thOctober 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 in the Africa-Europe Youth Co-operation, the North-South Centre will run the 11th edition of this programme. The course is organised in co-operation with the European Youth Forum, the Pan-African Youth Union and the Network of International Youth Organisations in Africa.
After last editions of the course held in Tarrafal, Cape Verde (2002, 2009); Mollina, Spain (2004); Coimbra, Portugal (2005, 2008) Almada, Portugal (2006), Polokwane, South Africa (2010) Mindelo, Cape Verde (2012, 2013) and Nairobi, Kenya (2014) this 11th Africa-Europe Training Course will be held 8 – 15 November 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.
During the course, participants will develop competences and tools to strengthen their political participation in the context of the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership and develop competences for the capacity-building of their organisations as civil society actors in the development process.

The 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations to be held between 8 November and 15 November 2015 Nairobi, Kenya In the framework of the 7th African University on Youth and Development.

The training course aims to:

strengthen the role of youth organisations as civil society actors and enable youth to organise and take action;
reinforce its political participation in Africa-Europe co-operation;
promote the global citizenship of young people in Europe and Africa.

The week-long course can accommodate up to 20 participants. Active participation and in-depth reflection are key features of the course. Participants will compare their approaches to youth work and youth participation, engaging in the implementation and evaluation of the programme with the team of trainers.
This Training Course is an opportunity given to youth leaders from Africa and Europe to share, better understand and integrate the objectives set at the international level in their work and contribute to their achievement. Some of these objectives (mentioned above) inscribed in the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership, help enable youth to take an active part in these strategies at the national and regional level and be further equipped to participate.

Profile of Participants

The participants in this course are representatives of youth organisations in Europe and Africa. European and African national and international youth organisations are invited to propose candidates for this course. The selection will be carried out by the North-South Centre in consultation with partners of the training course.

Approximately 50% of the participants in this course will come from youth organisations in Europe; the other half will come from youth organisations in Africa. Gender balance will be ensured in the selection process of the participants, as well as the balance between the type and/or nature of organisations.

Concerning participants and their profile:

should be a key multiplier playing an active role within a youth organisation, network or service at national or regional level, and plan to continue this work in the near future;
seeking gender balance;
diverse social and geographical background (including disadvantaged and minority groups);
aged between 18 and 30;
have already some qualification or experience in terms of international youth work;
be committed to attend the full duration of the course and be supported by a youth organisation or service;
be able to present the context of their work, their way of tackling problems, the challenges they meet;
be able to work and communicate in English/French.

Benefits:

The North-South Centre will do its best to issue a pre-paid ticket. In exceptional cases, participants might advance the booking of the international flight and reimbursement will be done fully or in an agreed amount.
It is expected that participants/background organisation support the expenses related with local transport in the home country, as well as visa and necessary vaccination costs.
The board and lodging for the full duration of the training course is covered by the North-South Centre (accommodation and meals). Participants will be accommodated in double/triple rooms.
There is no participation fee for this training course.

Application Process:

All candidates fulfilling the criteria and wanting to participate should send the enclosed application form to [email protected] by the 12^th of October 23.59pm (GMT+1) 2015.
A recommendation letter from the organisation clearly stating the added value and possible follow-up of the participation of the applicant in the training course should be sent (scan version) in the same email of the application form. This letter should be signed and stamped.
The application form and recommendation letter are necessary to consider the application eligible.
All applicants should receive a confirmation email of reception of documents within 5 working days after the submission of the application. If you do not receive this confirmation, please contact us.
The selection results will be announced by 16^th October 2015.

Download Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations

October 6, 2015 0 comments

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

by OFA October 5, 2015

written by OFA

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 for their communities. Any emerging social entrepreneur from any part of the world working to disrupt the status quo may apply.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the applicant must be:

Over 18 years old
Fluent in English
Able to commit a full 35 hour work week to their organization.

In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the organization must be:

The original idea of the applicant(s)
In its start-up phase, usually within the first two years of operation
Independent and autonomous

The following types of organizations are not eligible to apply:

Students, scholarships, or research projects
Lobbying or faith-based organizations
Existing organizations which have grown past their start-up phase

Worth:

The Fellowships are awarded annually to individuals or partners who receive:

A stipend of $80,000 for individuals (or $90,000 for two-person partnerships) paid in four equal installments over two years
A health insurance stipend
A yearly professional development stipend
Leadership development and networking gatherings
Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow their organization and a dedicated Echoing Green portfolio manager
A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs, public service leaders, and industry leaders including the Echoing Green network of more than 600 Fellows working in over sixty countries all over the world.

Selection Criteria:

Applicant Criteria

Purpose / Passion
Resilience
Leadership
Ability to Attract Resources

Organization Criteria

Innovation
Importance
Potential for Big, Bold Impact
A Good Business Model

Innovation is an important element of the Echoing Green Fellowship. What does Echoing Green mean by innovation?

An innovative idea is novel, it’s often untried, and it challenges the assumptions made by previous organizations working in the field.
Innovative ideas can build upon or make improvements to an existing model, or they can create their own unique solutions which have never been tried before.
Organizations utilizing a pre-existing model would benefit from elements of innovation. For example, bringing a traditional model to new locations, communities, or organizations which they have not been historically related to.
Innovative ideas bring about dramatic change, not just incremental change. Tell us how your approach will lead to increased change over other models or ideas.

Key Dates

Application Opens: Monday, October 5, 2015
Application Closes: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (14:00) ET
Finalist Interviews in New York City: May 2016*
2016 Fellows announced: June 2016*

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Echoing Green Global Fellowship

October 5, 2015 4 comments

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

by OFA October 3, 2015

written by OFA

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 the way in tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Join 360 changemakers from all over the world in the USA in September 2016

Merit360 is to be the worlds most significant program for global citizens wanting to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is innovative and inspirational and needs you. You will work as part of a team of 360 people representing almost every country, and what you develop will be presented to the United Nations and be implemented for the good of global society. You will lead hundreds of thousands of people, from World Merit and beyond, in taking action and ensuring a better future for all.

Through World Merit, Merit360 and partners you will be at the vanguard of making this world a place where we continue to increasingly thrive. During Merit360 you will have the opportunity to work towards ideas and projects that can really make a difference to communities around the world. You can do it. Do it.

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Eligibility:

The eligible candidate:

is between 18 and 30
speaks (at least average) English
has a passion to change the world for the better
is interested in one of the Sustainable Development Goals or wants to utilize their media /creative skills to tackle these goals.

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Benefits:

During the two weeks you are on Merit360 your accommodation, food and return travel from New York City to Indian Head Camp will all be provided!

Cost:

This prestigious program will be underwritten and heavily subsidised by World Merit and supporting organisations.
You will however be asked to pay / fundraise a minimum of £750 to have your place in New York confirmed; you are also responsible for your own logistics in getting to and from New York City.
The more you fundraise the more we can subsidise future participants, as this is part of a 15 year cycle of Merit360 programs – hand in hand with the United Nations cycle.
Worldmerit will support your fundraising efforts by providing you with a fundraising platform to use.

Application:

If you are ready to make a change, then do it now! Applying is easy.

Step 1: fill in the application form
Step 2: take the short online eligibility interview
Step 3: pay the £100 deposit to confirm your place

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Merit360

October 3, 2015 2 comments

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

by OFA October 3, 2015

written by OFA

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 a doctoral degree in history, sociology, anthropology, or political science at the BGHS. Recipients receive the opportunity to prepare a persuasive proposal for a dissertation project. Subsequently, they may apply for the doctoral degree programme at the BGHS and/or for scholarships, doctoral positions and funding programmes in Germany or worldwide.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in sociology, history, political science, social anthropology or gender studies; applications from related disciplines are welcome.
Graduates from abroad who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in history, sociology, anthropology or political science may apply for a start-up scholarship.
Applications from pre-doctoral researchers .
Applicants should speak either German or English fluently.
Neither German nationals nor foreigners with a tertiary education from a German university may apply (Bildungsinländer/innen).
The start-up scholarships are meant to further networking with scientists at the BGHS, therefore no prolonged archival or research trips should take place during this period.

Scholarship Worth:

The scholarships will be awarded for the Summer Term of each year (1 April until 31 July) and include a stipend of EUR 1,200 per month. This amount will be supplemented by an allowance for children if applicable.
Upon application, travel costs can also be covered by the Graduate School. Moreover, the BGHS will offer a study programme tailored to the particular needs of international MA graduates.
Scholarship holders will participate in workshops on German academia as well as on writing a project description and will be supported intensively in finding a funding for their research project.

Application Requirements:

Applications should be submitted until January 15, 2016 via the online application portal

Please submit the following documents:

Covering letter (600 words max.) (guidelines)
Curriculum Vitae (1,000 words max.) (guidelines)
Summary of your MA thesis (600 words max.)
Project description (800 words max.) (guidelines)
Letter of recommendation from your supervisor/advisor at your university (If preferred, your supervisor/advisor can send the letter directly to the BGHS: [email protected])
University and college transcripts (Master’s certificate or a statement from your examination office that you have successfully completed your Master’s studies. All your grades, including the grade for your Master’s thesis, must be displayed in this statement.)

E-Mail: [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) Start-up Scholarships

October 3, 2015 1 comment

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

by OFA October 1, 2015

written by OFA

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 diverse environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the internship, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity).
Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.
This internship typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
Fluency in English is required.
Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

Benefits:

The Bank Group pays an hourly salary to all interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.
Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.
Most positions are located in Washington, D.C. (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

Timeline:

Winter Internship (December–March)

The application period for the Winter Internship is October 1–31. All applications MUST be submitted online. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Application Checklist

The application checklist is meant to facilitate your application experience.

Ensure that you use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Internet Explorer 10 or higher as your browser version.
You will be asked to register for an account and provide an email address.
You must complete your application in a single session and will be able to submit it only if you have uploaded all the required documents and answered all the questions (all questions marked with an asterisk-*- are mandatory).
Provide the most current contact information.
Ensure that you have correctly spelled out your email address, since this will be our main channel of communication with you regarding your candidacy.
Remember to enter your complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
Please attach the following documents (mandatory) before submitting:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Note:

Each file should not exceed 5 MB, and should be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf

Application Checklist

The application checklist is meant to facilitate your application experience.

Ensure that you use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Internet Explorer 10 or higher as your browser version.
You will be asked to register for an account and provide an email address.
You must complete your application in a single session and will be able to submit it only if you have uploaded all the required documents and answered all the questions (all questions marked with an asterisk-*- are mandatory).
Provide the most current contact information.
Ensure that you have correctly spelled out your email address, since this will be our main channel of communication with you regarding your candidacy.
Remember to enter your complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
Please attach the following documents (mandatory) before submitting:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Note:

Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any further changes/updates

Apply Now for the World Bank Group Winter Internship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Winter Internship

October 1, 2015 2 comments

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

by OFA October 1, 2015

written by OFA

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 a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2017, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available. There is no cost to register for the DV program.

Applicants who are selected in the program (“selectees”) must meet simple, but strict, eligibility requirements in order to qualify for a diversity visa. Selectees are chosen through a randomized computer drawing. Diversity visas are distributed among six geographic regions and no single country may receive more than seven percent of the available DVs in any one year.

For DV-2017, natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply, because more than 50,000 natives of these countries immigrated to the United States in the previous five years:

Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico,Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam.
Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR,and Taiwan are eligible

Eligibility

Requirement #1: Individuals born in countries whose natives qualify may be eligible to enter.
If you were not born in an eligible country, there are two other ways you

might be able to qualify.
Was your spouse born in a country whose natives are eligible? If yes, you can claim your

spouse’s country of birth—provided that both you and your spouse are named on the selected entry, are issued diversity visas, and enter the United States simultaneously.
Were you born in a country whose natives are ineligible, but in which neither of your parents was born or legally resident at the time of your birth? If yes, you may claim

the country of birth
Requirement #2: Each DV applicant must meet the education/work experience requirement of the DV program by having either:
at least a high school education or its equivalent, defined as successful completion of a 12-year course of formal elementary and secondary education; OR
two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience to perform. The U.S. Department of Labor’s

O*Net Online database will be used to determine qualifying work experience.

Entry period

Entries for the DV-2017 program must be submitted electronically at www.dvlottery.state.gov between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4),Thursday, October 1st, 2015 , and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 3 , 2015.
Do not wait until the last week of the registration period to enter, as heavy demand may result in website delays. No late entries or paper entries will be accepted.
The law allows only one entry by or for each person during each registration period.
The Department of State uses sophisticated technology to detect multiple entries.
Individuals with more than one entry will be disqualified

Apply Now for the 2017 Electronic Diversity Visa

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV – 2017 )

October 1, 2015 10 comments

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

by OFA October 1, 2015

written by OFA

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 Fellowship will train 1,000 young African leaders across three tracks, which include business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership and public management. The 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship is a six-weeks in-depth academic and leadership training at 20 top American universities.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The Fellowship provides 1,000 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. higher education institution with support for professional development after they return home.

In the summer of 2016, the Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring 1,000 young African leaders to the United States for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Individuals residing in Eritrea and Zimbabwe may not apply to the Public Management track. Residents of Sudan may only apply for the Civic Leadership track.

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Selection Criteria:

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
Strong social and communication skills.
An energetic, positive attitude.
Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.

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Selection Process

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.
Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries.
If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify eligibility.

Application Timeline:

October 1, 2015: Application opens
November 11, 2015: Application closes
January-February 2016: Semifinalists interviewed by local U.S. Embassies and Consulates
March 2016: Applicants are notified of their status
April-May 2016: Visa processing for finalists
Mid-June 2016: Fellowship starts in the United States

P.S. If you are looking for more information about the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship application, stay tuned to the YALI Network Facebook page for more details on an upcoming #YALICHAT from October 7-9th.

Apply Now for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

October 1, 2015 7 comments

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

by OFA October 1, 2015

written by OFA

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?

Then, this is an exciting opportunity for YOU to take part in one of the largest online Climate Mobilization with the Model United Nations Volunteers Network (MUN-VoN) Nigeria, in collaboration with the international organization Care About Climate, Inc. Win $300 and get your voice represented at the 2015 International Conference of Youth on Climate change in the #1000Voices4Climate International Photo Contest.

‘#1000Voices4Climate’ Photo Contest is A Social Media Advocacy Project that presents a unique and strategic opportunity through which young men and women can VOICE their opinions about our climate.

You will contribute to the various key points in the ongoing discussions and negotiations anticipated during the 21st Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.You will become part of a program through Care About Climate, an international non-profit organization focused on climate change education and advocacy. Utilizing the Climate Symbol as a platform for discussion, you will be an advocate for our climate.

The Goal of this Contest will be to

1. Promote the awareness and increase the knowledge of young people across the globe about Climate Change and COP 21.

2. Gather and communicate key messages from young people to influence International negotiations and commitments in the build up and during the COP 21.

3. Instigate local actions against Climate Change by young people, thus encouraging Youth Climate Action.

4. Gather the voices and images of 1000 youths or more from across the World and then summarize our hopes and aspirations into A Video Documentary that will be presented at COY 11(Conference of Youth on Climate change) and through Care About Climate’s media in the build up to the COP 21.

5. Foster an ongoing partnership with Care About Climate that may extend to future projects and programs.

Benefits

1. $300 prize for the Best Photo Message with the highest number of votes as voted from across the Globe.

2. Potential Ambassadorship Position with Care About Climate (USA)
http://www.careaboutclimate.org/become_an_ambassador.html

3. Chance to Be Among the Best 1000 that will be showcased in a video documentary at the International Conference of Youth on Climate change.

4.Publication of the Best 100 Picture Messages on the Care About Climate Website.

How to Participate

To show they care about Climate, Youths take part in this by:

1. Simply take a photo of yourself with a Placard bearing a message saying what YOU think world leaders should do to prevent climate change.

a. Include the Climate Symbol (Print, Digital, or Drawn) if you would like! But it is not
necessary. Upload your picture to the #1000Voices4Climate Photo Contest page and
your own social networks (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and use the hashtags #1000Voices4Climate.#CareAboutClimate, and #RoadToParisCOP21 and hashtag “Your country” (for example, #Nigeria). You must hashtag #1000Voices4Climate or #CareAboutClimate to be submitted for the contest.

3. Encourage your friends to Vote for your picture as the best message on the Care About Climate Facebook Photo Contest Page.

Timeline:

October 1st – November 20th 2015
The Winner of the Best Photo Message Prize will be announced on November 21st
, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Care About Climate #1000Voices4Climate International Photo Contest

October 1, 2015 0 comments

2016 United Nations Population Fund Internship Programme in New York

by OFA October 1, 2015

written by OFA

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 development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work.

Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at UNFPA. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:

• Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have recently graduated;
• Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.

Logistics:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA.
The costs associated with an intern’s participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements.
In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.

Apply Now for the UNFPA Internship Programme 2016

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

written by OFA

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 of California, Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Funding: $750,000 in funding available

Building on the successful model of the Clinton Global Initiative, which brings together world leaders to take action on global challenges, President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.

Each year, the Clinton Global Initiative University hosts a meeting where students, university representatives, topic experts, and celebrities come together to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host the ninth annual CGI U meeting from April 1-3, 2016 at the University of California, Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than $750,000 in funding will be available to select CGI U 2016 students through the University Network and other opportunities to help them turn their ideas into action.

Requirements:

Students must be 18 years of age or older and enrolled in an institution of higher education at the time of the CGI U meeting in order to apply.
To be considered for admission, all applicants are required to design a Commitment to Action in one of CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. All invited attendees will be notified by late December 2015.

Application

Students interested in attending CGI U can apply as either an individual or a group.

Individual: A student may apply to attend CGI U as an individual. This student makes a Commitment to Action that he or she will carry out individually, or applies to attend CGI U as the sole representative of a larger organization.

Group: Up to three students may apply to attend CGI U as a group. These students collaborate on a Commitment to Action and apply to attend the meeting together to represent their project or initiative.

The group must appoint a group leader to fill out the first part of the CGI U application (which includes the Commitment to Action), and the additional group members will receive emails from CGI U with instructions on how to complete their portions of the application. It is the responsibility of the group leader to ensure that all group members complete their portions of the application

E-Mail: [email protected].

Apply Now for the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative University for Students

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Clinton Global Initiative 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

written by OFA

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 students the opportunity to develop innovative ICT ideas in collaboration with Ericsson experts.

The theme for EIA 2016 is the future of city life. The competition is therefore focused on ideas that use ICT to improve the quality of urban life and to ensure that tomorrow’s cities are creative, connected and sustainable places to live and work.

This year the competition is all about cities. Today, more people live in cities than in rural areas, and by 2050, about 70 percent of the world’s population is expected to reside in urban areas. Ensuring that our cities are creative, connected and sustainable is a major challenge but also an opportunity to improve the lives of billions of people along with the health and future of the planet itself. What is your next big idea?

Requirements:

EIA 2016 is open to teams of two to four students.
After registration closes on November 30, 2015, ten semi-finalists will be announced on December 18, 2015.
Nine of the semi-finalists will be selected by an Ericsson jury, with the remaining place assigned by a public vote.
The ten teams will each work with two selected Ericsson experts to develop a minimum viable product (MVP).
Four teams will be chosen by the jury to participate in the EIA 2016 grand final in 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Benefits:

The winning team will receive a cash prize of EUR 25,000, with a second-place prize of EUR 15,000 and two runners-up prizes of EUR 1,000 each.
Career-enhancing incentives are also on offer: all participants will be invited to apply for Ericsson opportunities, and semi-finalists will be interviewed for internship or other positions.

Timeline:

September 18- November 30: Phase 1 – Registration and submission. Register your team
November 30-December 17: Open voting and Ericsson jury evaluation
December 18: Semi-finalists announcement. 10 teams announced that make it into semi-finals
December 19-February 11: Phase 2 – Development of a Minimum Viable Product, etc. Working with Ericsson experts to develop your idea.
February 19: Finalist announcement. 4 teams announced that have made it into the grand final
Date TBD: Award ceremony / final event in Stockholm, Sweden

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2016

September 29, 2015 1 comment

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

by OFA September 29, 2015

written by OFA

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 award is intended to increase media awareness and engagement on FGM within community, national and regional media outlets and recognize and encourage outstanding efforts of journalists throughout Africa.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the competition, the candidate must be:

A professional journalist working in or for print press (daily, weekly, monthly), radio or TV in Africa or a freelancer with proof of publication of commissioned material. Contest will be limited to journalists working for Africa-based news outlets
A national of an African country

Candidates can submit one of the following:

Print story, not exceeding 2,000 words
Radio report, from 4 to 15 minutes
TV report, from 4 to 15 minutes

Award:

The overall winner will receive one month of training at the FGM Multimedia and Investigations Unit at The Guardian in London.
All trip and living costs will be covered by the organizers.

Entries will be judged based on:

Compliance with above eligibility, topic and format conditions
Originality/creativity
Quality and relevance of data
Writing/reporting style
Respect for ethical guidelines

Submission Process:

Submit your entry via email at [email protected] Use “Pan African Award for FGM Reportage” as the subject header.
Include, in English, the following information: Full name, gender, nationality, date of birth, profession, employer (media outlet), country of work, e-mail address and phone number.
Provide a web link/print screen/scan/photocopy of the media piece featuring your name as a proof it was published/broadcast in print/online/TV in one of the African media between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for Reportage on Female Genital Mutilation

September 29, 2015 0 comments

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

by OFA September 29, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 1^st 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 was undertaken in recognition of Jennifer Potter, IGD’s former President & CEO and her ten years of leadership and commemorates her dedication to expanding economic opportunity throughout her career, particularly among women.

ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA

Each year, IGD selects two promising young business leaders who demonstrate a commitment to development in Africa through strategic business growth and investment. Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: Candidates must be African nationals with a commitment to pursuing their career on the continent.

• Age: Candidates must be under the age of 40.

• Work experience: Candidates must be executive leaders in their company, CEO-level preferred.

• Commitment: Candidates are committed to fulfilling the necessary requirements to actively participate in the Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program. This includes attending IGD’s Frontier 100 Forum during the sponsorship tenure.

•Gender: Special consideration will be given to female candidates, however male candidates will be considered too.

Benefits:

Each year IGD selects two promising young business leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development through business growth and investment, and have the potential to forge economic and development changes across the continent. Through a one-year sponsored membership, Emerging Leader Fellows:

Gain exclusive access to IGD’s network of sector-leading senior executives.
Attend IGD’s Africa-based Frontier 100 Forum with sponsored travel costs.
Participate in exclusive mentorship activities with CEOs in the IGD Frontier Leader Network.

Apply/Nominate Now for the 2015 Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellowship for Young African business leaders.

email Tobi Durotoye at [email protected].

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September 29, 2015 0 comments

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

by OFA September 28, 2015

written by OFA

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 become leaders in public policy and administration.

The ALT Scholarship Program will grant scholarships to young African women and men to pursue a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or public finances. Scholarships will be awarded based on merit to young professionals from sub-Saharan Africa. The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) in collaboration with The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) will implement the ALT Scholarship Program with the objective of contributing to a strong and effective public sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Special consideration will be given to equitable representation across the continent and to the advancement of women leaders.

This program is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), and The MasterCard Foundation.

The ALT Scholarship Program has two components:

An academic component where the recipient of the scholarship will complete a one to two year Master’s level program in public administration, public policy or public finance at a Canadian university;
A professional development component where the recipient of the scholarship will complete a comprehensive professional development plan which will include the development of a case study focusing on their home country, as well as exposure to Canadian knowledge, innovation and best practices in public administration and policy through mentoring, webinars and networking events.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements:

Be a citizen and resident of sub-Saharan Africa
Be between 22 and 35 years old (at the beginning of the study program)
Have completed an undergraduate university degree (4 years of university) with a minimum average of B (75%)
Have two to five years of work experience in the public sector, civil society sector or research and academic institutions in Africa
Be fluent in French or English
Meet all the academic requirements of the study program of choice

Eligibility restrictions

Candidates who have obtained Canadian citizenship, who are permanent residents or who have applied for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible.
Candidates who are already enrolled in a degree or any program of study at a Canadian university are not eligible.

Scholarship Worth:

The ALT scholarship includes:

Return airfare (at the beginning and at the end of the program)
Tuition fees
Monthly living allowances and one time installation allowance
Fixed allowance to cover purchase of books and attend conferences in Canada
Health insurance coverage
Fees for study permit

Application Process:

Candidates are required to fill out an electronic application form and submit the following documents to be eligible:

A CV or resume
All official transcripts and diplomas for every university programs completed or in progress (with official translation if the transcripts are not in English or French)
An abstract for a case study
A 500 to 750 word letter of intent to explain why they want to study in public administration and how they will use the training upon their return to their country.
Three reference letters (two academic and one professional). If the candidate is currently employed, one of the support letters should be from their employer.
A copy or their valid passport or a copy of the application form for a passport if the candidate does not have a valid passport
A copy of the result of the language test if the candidate has never studied in the language of instruction (TOEFL, Alliance française)

Please note that candidates cannot submit their files in between competition, and that documents sent by email to [email protected] will not be accepted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program for study in Canada

September 28, 2015 28 comments

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

by OFA September 27, 2015

written by OFA

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 to a doctorate (PhD) in Science and Engineering at a Singapore University.

The students can choose to do their research work mainly at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The PhD degree will be conferred by either NUS, NTU or SUTD.

Under the SINGA, students will receive PhD training at their chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes or one of the three top universities in Asia – NUS, NTU or SUTD. Students will work in a multi-cultural environment, alongside distinguished and world-renowned researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Open for application by all international students
Graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
Good skills in written and spoken English
Good reports from academic referees

Scholarship Worth:

Tuition fees
Monthly stipend of S$2,000, which will be increased to S$2,500 after passing the Qualifying Examination
One-time Airfare Grant of up to S$1,500
One-time Settling-in Allowance of S$1,000
Medical insurance
Conference allowance

Singapore International Graduate Award

Research Areas:

Research areas under the PhD Programme fall broadly under two categories:

Biomedical Sciences; and
Physical Science and Engineering.

A*STAR Supervisors and Projects
NUS Supervisors and Projects
NTU Supervisors and Projects
SUTD Supervisors and Projects

Application Procedure:

Softcopies of the following supporting documents must be uploaded during your online application:

Compulsory:

Identity card or Passport
A recent passport-sized photo in JPEG/PNG format
Bachelor’s Academic Transcripts (in English translation)
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate / Scroll (in English translation) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred
Master’s Academic Transcripts, if any (in English translation)
Master’s Degree Certificate / Scroll, if any (in English translation) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred
2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees)

Not compulsory but good to include (if available):

GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results

Application Deadline:

Application deadline for August 2016 intake is 1 January 2016.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

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