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UNOY Peacebuilders’ annual Young Peacebuilders Forum 2015 in The Hague, Switzerland.

by lanredahunsi September 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Tuesday 22 September Date of Selection: Friday 9 October The UNOY Peacebuilders’ annual Young Peacebuilders Forum will take place in The Hague 11-15 November 2015. The Young Peacebuilders …

September 2, 2015 0 comments

AGCO Africa Ambassador 2016 Video Contest ( $10,000 Prize and Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

by lanredahunsi September 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 30th, 2015 at 10 am EST. Events International Green Week Fair (January 15-24, 2016) and AGCO Africa Summit (January 18, 2016) Applications are now been accepted for …

September 2, 2015 1 comment

Ashoka Course: The Future of Work in Africa (six week online professional development course)

by lanredahunsi September 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 14th 2015 The Future of Work in Africa: Innovations in Youth Employment is a six week online professional development course which will cover both the obstacles and challenges …

September 2, 2015 0 comments

2015/2016 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University, USA.

by lanredahunsi September 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: JANUARY 4, 2016 The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a $500 million, 10-year initiative to educate and prepare young people – particularly from Africa – to lead change …

September 1, 2015 5 comments

TechChange Summer Fellowship 2016 Code for Social Good ( $2,000 monthly stipend)

by lanredahunsi September 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: February 15, 2016. Do you want to apply your programming skills to make a difference in the world? TechChange is excited to announce a summer fellowship program for …

September 1, 2015 0 comments

Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2016 in EMEA for PhDStudents

by lanredahunsi September 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 25 September 2015 (17:00 GMT) The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than …

September 1, 2015 1 comment

InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest 2015 ($USD4,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi September 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline: 22 October 2015. The 2015 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest now in it’s tenth year, students once again have the chance to win the $4,000 grand prize, a Viewer’s …

September 1, 2015 0 comments

YALDA – AAU/African Union Agenda 2063 – International Youth Summit 2015, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

by OFA August 18, 2015

written by OFA

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2015 Where: African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa Ethiopia (Tentative) When: OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 1, 2015 The First ever AU Agenda 2063 International Youth Summit to …

August 18, 2015 2 comments

Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR) 2016 for Young Animation Artists from around the world, Japan (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi August 17, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 10th 2015 Duration: January 7th and March 17th, 2016 The Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR), organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (Bunka-cho), …

August 17, 2015 2 comments

9th UNESCO Youth Forum 2015, Paris France – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet

by OFA August 15, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015 The 9th UNESCO Youth Forum – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet – will take place in Paris, France on the 26th to the …

August 15, 2015 2 comments

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs International Student/Teacher Essay & Photo Contest

by lanredahunsi August 15, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline: January 5, 2016 CLIMATE CHANGE: International Student Photo Contest International Student/Teacher Essay Contest, 2015: Goals for a Better World Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased …

August 15, 2015 0 comments

UNICEF New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) Programme 2015 for Young Professionals.

by lanredahunsi August 12, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM (EST), September 1, 2015. Are you proficient in English and another official language of the UN i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish? Have you completed …

August 12, 2015 1 comment

2016 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi August 11, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 16 October 2015 When: February 1st -26th 2016 The 2016 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa is organized by the Codification Division of the United …

August 11, 2015 2 comments

2015/2016 Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate, Graduate & PhD Study in Germany (Autumn 2015)

by lanredahunsi August 9, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 2, 2015 The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in accordance with the guidelines issued by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research …

August 9, 2015 7 comments

ICFJ Fellowships for Journalists Covering Road Safety ( Fully Funded to attend the 2nd Global High Level Conference on Road Safety in Brasilia, Brazil)

by lanredahunsi August 5, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31, 2015 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traffic crashes kill more than 1.24 million people and injure between 20 and 50 million a year, with …

August 5, 2015 0 comments

Vote Now for your Representatives for the 2015-2017 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board

by lanredahunsi August 4, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015 UN-Habitat is now inviting young people between the ages of 16 to 32 from around the world to vote for their representatives for the 2015-2017 …

August 4, 2015 0 comments

WAAW FOUNDATION 2016 Scholarship for need-based Female African students

by lanredahunsi August 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 30th 2015 Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women (WAAW) is pleased to announce its 2016 scholarships, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to …

August 1, 2015 1 comment

2016 United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme in Hague, the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 30, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 1 December 2015 Applications for the 2016 International Law Fellowship Programme are currently being accepted. The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a …

July 30, 2015 1 comment

2015 One Africa Award ($USD 100,000 for Millennium Development Goals Driven Projects)

by lanredahunsi July 28, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline (Extended) : Midnight Monday, September 7, 2015. As the world prepares to adopt the new set of development goals, the ONE Campaign invites civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations …

July 28, 2015 1 comment

2016 Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) Africa Program for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded Seven Weeks Fellowship in the USA).

by lanredahunsi July 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 15th 2015 AFRICA PROGRAM DATES: OCTOBER 2 – NOVEMBER 18, 2016. Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves to think beyond their current …

July 23, 2015 1 comment

Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition for Young Social Entrepreneurs.

by lanredahunsi July 23, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 26, 2015 at 11:59PM Eastern Time The Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition is the largest-ever competition for young social entrepreneurs, funding those disruptive …

July 23, 2015 2 comments

2015 Barclays Tech Lab Africa Programme for FinTech & Health Start-Ups in Africa

by lanredahunsi July 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 3rd August 2015 Tech Lab Africa is a 13-week venture programme supported by Barclays Africa. 8-10 Ventures will be selected to join this exciting programme. This programme forms part …

July 22, 2015 0 comments

2016 Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Young Ambassador Programme for Africans (Fully Funded to Dakar Senegal to attend the 2016 NEF Global Gathering )

by lanredahunsi July 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 31st August 2015 The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is working to build a targeted team of 54 young Ambassadors, one from each African country, to participate in the …

July 22, 2015 1 comment

2016 John Dillon Memorial Fellowship for Developing Countries Students, Australia

by lanredahunsi July 22, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015 The John Dillon Memorial Fellowship was established by ACIAR in recognition of Professor John L. Dillon’s life-long support for international agricultural research. The Fellowship scheme …

July 22, 2015 0 comments

2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit in Geneva, Switzerland (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 12, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 30th 2015 2015 UNESCO/Merck Africa Research Summit in Geneva, Switzerland 19th-20th October 2015 The Merck Africa Research Summit- MARS is being organised by Merck, in collaboration with …

July 12, 2015 0 comments

2015 World Bank Group Africa Recruitment Drive for African Nationals (Massive Recruitment for Africans to Work at the World Bank).

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31, 2015.. Location: Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office. The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing …

July 7, 2015 43 comments

2015 Siemens Stiftung Empowering People Award (200,000 Euros Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 30th 2015 The “empowering people. Award 2015” is now open for entries! The “Empowering People Award” aims to identify simple and appropriate technical innovations with business potential …

July 7, 2015 1 comment

2015 Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition (¥1,600,000 Cash Prize & Full Funded Trip to Japan)

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: September 11, 2015 at 24:00 (JST) Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) is sponsoring JFTC Essay Competition 2015 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their …

July 7, 2015 1 comment

2016 Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute, USA (Full Funded)

by lanredahunsi July 7, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 10th 2015 The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is unique among postdoctoral appointments. The Institute has no formal programs or departments. Research is collaborative and …

July 7, 2015 0 comments

2015 International Citizen Media Award (€1000 Euros Cash Prize)

by lanredahunsi July 6, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 30th of September 2015 Topic: Our World, our Dignity, our Future – Sustainable Development and Engagement The International Citizen Media Award 2015 intends to honor tremendous international work …

July 6, 2015 1 comment

French Tech Ticket Programme for non-french Entrepreneurs to launch their Business in Paris France.

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: Ongoing French Tech Ticket Programme for startups around the world to launch their business in Paris France. The French Tech Ticket is a program designed for non-french entrepreneurs from …

July 2, 2015 1 comment

2015 Points North Fellowships for Documentary Film Makers

by lanredahunsi July 2, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 24, 2015 @ midnight The Points North Fellowship is a unique opportunity for five documentary filmmakers (or filmmaking teams) to develop their feature-length works-in-progress through a combination …

July 2, 2015 0 comments

2015 Alliance for Science Journalism Fellowship at Cornell University,USA

by lanredahunsi July 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Ongoing The Alliance for Science at Cornell University is now accepting applications for its inaugural round of agricultural science journalism fellowships. The fellowship seeks to promote in-depth, contextualized …

July 1, 2015 0 comments

2015 Ian Perry Scholarship Prize for Young Photo Journalists ( £4,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi June 27, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 14th July 2015. Ian Parry was a photojournalist who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989. He was just 24 years …

June 27, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

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

June 25, 2015 0 comments

Media Credentation for the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Kenya

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 29th 2015 The Governments of Kenya and the United States are pleased to announce the availability of media accreditation applications for the 2015 GES to be held …

June 25, 2015 0 comments

2015 Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival for Film Makers around the World

by lanredahunsi June 25, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015 The Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival will be held Nov. 26 to 29, 2015 in Doha, Qatar. Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival was established in 2005, and it is …

June 25, 2015 0 comments

2015 Millennium Campus Conference at the United Nations in New York City, USA

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 30, 2015. When: August 11 – 15, 2015 Where: United Nations in New York City, Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? The …

June 24, 2015 1 comment

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

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

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

June 24, 2015 32 comments

Apply Now: 2015 International Reporting Trip for Journalists to Ecuador

by lanredahunsi June 24, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

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

June 24, 2015 0 comments