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WIMBIZ Business Pitch Competition 2024

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Application Deadline: October 11, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 WIMBIZ Business Pitch Competition. Are you a female entrepreneur in any sector? This is your chance to showcase your business and stand a chance to win cash grants to take your business to the next level!

Requirements

  • You must be a registered participant for the WIMBIZ Annual Conference.
  • You must be a WIMBIZ Life Member or an Associate.
  • Your business should have been operational for 3 to 5 years.
  • Be ready to deliver a compelling 5-minute business pitch.


Sponsored by: Union Bank & Ventures Platforms

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the WIMBIZ Business Pitch Competition 2024

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The IOC Young Leaders Programme 2025/2028 for young emerging Leaders (CHF 10,000 seed-funding)

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Application Deadline: October 21st, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025/2028 IOC Young Leaders Programme. Young talents who are willing to make a difference and leverage the power of sport to address social challenges in their communities now have the opportunity to apply for the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders Programme 2025-2028. The 25 selected participants will be announced in February 2025.

Since the creation of the programme in 2016, IOC Young Leaders have delivered over 160 sport-led projects promoting education and livelihoods, equality and inclusion, health, peace-building and sustainability, directly benefitting more than 37,000 people.

Eligibility

  • You need to be between 20 and 28 years old at the time of the application. Age limit principle: you turned or will turn 20 or 28 in 2024.
  • You will need to have successfully completed the 4-Week Learning Sprint (Certificate of Participation earned)
  • Through the application process, you will need to submit a plan for a programme / project / social business using sport as a tool for sustainable development, which you will work on if selected as an IOC Young Leader. The proposed plan will need to be based on an existing issue in your community through the lens of the UN SDGs, and strongly linked to sport-based solutions and the Olympic values.
  • The minimum required education level is high school diploma or equivalent.
  • You need to have at least one year of work experience (internships and part-time jobs count).

Requirements

  • Any young person aged between 20 and 28 can register by 21 October 2024 to benefit from the initial four-week Learning Sprint, comprising four virtual sessions and topic-specific reflection tasks.
  • After successfully completing the Learning Sprint, a candidate becomes eligible to apply for the IOC Young Leaders Programme. Applications will be open from 18 November to 16 December 2024.

Benefits

  • The selected participants will be supported by the IOC and a network of mentors in the development of their grassroots projects.
  • Each of them will receive a total amount of CHF 10,000 seed-funding delivered over the four years, as well as access to monthly expert-led workshops, global gatherings, coaching, networking opportunities and dedicated support.

Application Process

The process for selecting the IOC Young Leaders for 2025-2028 consists of two phases: the 4-Week Learning Sprint and the IOC Young Leaders Programme application process.​​

PHASE 1​

  • Completion of the 4-Week Learning Sprint is the first prerequisite for a candidate to be eligible to apply for the IOC Young Leaders Programme.​
  • Registration for the 4-Week Learning sprint opened on 25 September and will close on 21 October 2024.​
  • The four sessions of the 4-Week Learning Sprint will take place from 22 October to 12 November: every Tuesday starting on 22 October. ​
  • Learning material of the 4-Week Learning Sprint, including session recordings can be found on the Learning Hub, available on 15 October 2024..​

PHASE 2​

  • After successfully completing the 4-Week Learning Sprint (Certificate of Participation earned), a candidate becomes eligible to apply for the IOC Young Leaders Programme. ​
  • The application process opens on 18 November and closes on 16 December 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IOC Young Leaders Programme.

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Goethe-Institut Up4Jobs Scholarship Program for young Egyptian university graduates and job seekers

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Application Deadline: October 20, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Goethe-Institut Up4Jobs Program. The Up4Jobs program offers scholarships to promote the German language, as well as soft skills training to increase the employment opportunities of project participants with German or international companies in Egypt in the IT sector. In addition, two job fairs per year are organized for students of the Up4Jobs program, which enable Up4Jobs students to be employed in German companies in Egypt.

Requirements

To have the chance to work for a German company in Egypt, you need the following:

1. German language skills at level B2/C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

​​2. Intercultural skills and soft skills that you can acquire through the special training courses of the Up4Jobs program

  • As a participant in the Up4Jobs program, you can take German language courses both on-site and digitally at the Goethe-Institut in Cairo or Alexandria to improve your German language skills. The time it takes to complete a language level is 10-17 weeks, depending on your level of knowledge. The courses are in the morning, afternoon or evening and 2-3 times a week. If you complete the language courses with at least a good grade, there is a possibility that you will be supported with the Up4Jobs scholarship for several consecutive courses.
  • The scholarships funded by the BMZ cover 90% of the costs of the German courses and also offer the opportunity to participate in professional and cultural training courses, language cafés and job fairs in Egypt.
  • Please note that all applicants must take a German placement test before the program starts.

Eligibility

  1. The scholarship offer is aimed exclusively at Egyptian citizens.
  2. University graduates of the faculties of engineering, mechatronics, technical computer science, computer science, mass communication, German studies, Alsun, languages, literature, sociology, the faculty of economics and political science and ITI certificate holders.
  3. You are a job seeker with professional experience and would like to work for a German company in Egypt in the IT sector or customer service.
  4. Depending on the program phase, you will have a German certificate at level A2, B1 or B2. This can be issued either by the Goethe Institute or another certified language course provider.
  5. You are 30 years old or younger.
  6. Male applicants must be exempt from military service or have already completed it.

Application Procedure:

Required application documents for Phase 7

  1. Please fill out the online registration form.
  2. Copy of identity card or Egyptian passport.
  3. Proof of your German language level, either level  A2 , B1 or B2 , through a certificate from the Goethe-Institut or another certified language course provider.
  4. University degree certificate from the above-mentioned faculties or current certificate of enrollment.
  5. For job seekers: certificate from the last employer.
  6. Declaration of commitment before the start of the course to fully complete the German courses and the soft skills training.

For further questions please contact: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe-Institut Up4Jobs Program

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MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Program 2025 for aspiring film and TV content creators (12-month Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2024

Applications to be part of the 2025 MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa Academy are now open.

MTF is a 12-month long industry readiness programme that affords the opportunity to learn from some of the leading players in TV and Film while acquiring valuable experience in directing, producing, cinematography, commissioning, direction and many more other skills.

Requirements

– Do you have a college/university qualification? (Preferably experience in the Film Industry)Yes

Are you between the ages of 21 – 26 years old?

Application Procedure

  • Your CV – not more than 2 pages
  • Personal Motivation letter of not more than 200 -300 words (why should you be chosen)
  • Copy of Identification
  • Copy of High School certificate
  • Copy of College/University qualification
  • Please add COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Program

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2024 UNESCO-IEEE Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Early-Career Engineers in Africa.

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Application Deadline: July 31st, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 UNESCO-IEEE Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. UNESCO and IEEE Entrepreneurship are launching a new entrepreneurship bootcamp in engineering for sustainable development. It is a 5-day intensive bootcamp for early-career engineers in Luanda, Angola from 9 to 13 September 2024. Prospective applicants from Africa who are interested in learning entrepreneurial skills to market their scientific inventions are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this enriching experience. The bootcamp is organized under the auspices of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development 2024-2033. It is a contribution to the 10th Africa engineering Week. 

At the bootcamp, the participants will learn about topics like Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the importance of engineering and innovation for sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goals and need for innovation; Opportunity assessment, Concept of intellectual property (IP) and its significance; basic financial knowledge for start-ups, taking an idea to market – timelines and processes for taking an invention to market; developing a business models and business plan, success stories; innovation tools; key decisions encountered by start-ups, raising funds for start-ups  and more. The bootcamp will consist of a set of lectures, participate in discussions, mentor group activities and will be available for one-on-one discussions with interested participants.

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must be: 

  • Below 35 years of age by 31 December 2024.
  • Early-career engineers, including students registered in engineering programmes and engineering practitioners.
  • A national and resident of an African country.
  • Available for all days of the bootcamp, including the two-pre-bootcamp online engagements. 

Topics will include:  

  • Opportunity assessment, Concept of intellectual property (IP) and its significance.  
  • Basic financial knowledge for start-ups, taking ideas to market – timelines and processes for taking an invention to market.  
  • Developing a business models and business plan, Success stories. 
  • Innovation tools: Key decisions encountered by start-ups, Raising funds for start-ups. 

Benefits

Coverage provided

  • Accommodation in double rooms on a shared basis for those living outside of Luanda
  • All meals 
  • Air tickets for qualifying participants arriving from outside Angola

Timeline:

31 July 2024Deadline for Applications
06 August 2024Accepted participants are notified
27 August 20241st virtual meet-up: Pre-bootcamp online engagement 1 – Introduction and soliciting ideas (2 hours) 5:00-7:00pm (Luanda time)
3 September 20242nd virtual meet-up: Pre-bootcamp online engagement 2 – Team building exercise (2 hours) 5:00-7:00pm (Luanda time)
9 September 2024Opening Ceremony 9:00 am to 1:00 pm of the 10th Africa Engineering Week 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
9-13 September 2024Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO-IEEE Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

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Council of Europe 8th Arab-European Youth Forum 2024 for youth leaders and activists (Fully Funded to Luxor, Egypt)

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Application Deadline: 24 July 2024.

Applications are now open for the 8th Arab-European Youth Forum. In cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Egypt, the 2024 Arab-European Youth Forum is organised with a view to reset and re-launch the cooperation between young people and youth movements affiliated to the two organisations. The forum will be a unique space and moment for dialogue and exchange in a social-political context marked by polycrisis that impact heavily on young people and the context for dialogue that include armed conflicts, persisting grave human rights violations, climate crisis and environmental degradation and the threats and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.

Aims and objectives The forum aims at promoting dialogue and cooperation among young people and organisations cooperating with the Council of Europe and the League of Arab States by sharing expectations for intercultural dialogue and cooperation and exchanging on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on young people within the broader Arab and European contexts.

Participants

The forum will bring together some 80 youth leaders, activists and other stakeholders active on Euro-Arab cooperation in the youth field. The participants recruited through this call must be:

  • Resident in a member state of the Council of Europe or state signatory of the European Cultural Convention;
  • Aged between 18 to 30 years;
  • Able to work in English (knowledge of Arabic will be an asset);
  • Involved in a youth organisation or youth work project connected to Euro-Arab youth cooperation, intercultural dialogue or literacy on Artificial Intelligence;
  • Able to share their experiences and ideas and be motivated to take full part in forum actively and contribute to its success and follow-up.

Working languages

  • The working languages of the forum will be English and Arabic, with simultaneous interpretation provided during plenary sessions.

    Dates of arrival and departure
  • Participants are expected to arrive in Luxor on 14 October and to depart on 19 October.

    Accommodation and board
  • Full board and lodging at forum will be provided and paid for by the League of Arab States and the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Egypt at the Youth City in Luxor.

    Travel costs and visa
  • Travel costs of participants will be reimbursed by the Council of Europe by bank transfer upon the presentation of required invoices, travel documents and tickets.
  • Visa costs will be reimbursed by the Council of Europe upon presentation of the necessary evidence and documents. The Council of Europe will also facilitate issuing invitation letters for visa purposes when needed.

For further information or queries related to this call, please contact at [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Council of Europe 8th Arab-European Youth Forum

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Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program 2024 (All expenses paid Business Management Program).

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Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2024 Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program. The Venture in Management Program (ViMP) is an annual week-long intensive program designed by JA Nigeria in partnership with Lagos Business School (LBS) to prepare selected members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and recent graduates of not more than 27 years for the workforce while introducing them to the different facets of managing a business, making crucial business decisions and developing skills for General Management.

Applications are encouraged from recent graduates who are entrepreneurs, business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs in diverse focus areas. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Aspiring ViMP fellow must be between 18 and 27.
  • Aspiring fellow must be a Nigerian
  • Aspiring fellows must be recent graduate or currently participating in the NYSC
  • Aspiring fellows must a significant and measurable positive impact in the communities 
  • Aspiring fellows must demonstrate leadership 
  • Aspiring fellows must be able to commit their time to participate fully in the fellowship; 100% attendance, mentorship sessions, assignments, CSR project and other activities.

Selection Criteria

  • Kindly note that all applications will go through a rigorous screen process after which the top 100 candidates will be selected. 

Apply Now for the Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Trade Leaders Programme 2024 for young people worldwide.

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Application Deadline:  5 July 2024 (23.59 CET).

Applications are now open for the 2024 World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Trade Leaders Programme.

The WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people by creating a network of “Young Trade Leaders” around the world. People between the ages of 18 and 30 who have a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply.

Young Trade Leaders will be exceptional young people who have a clear understanding of how trade can be of benefit to people and planet. They will bring new perspectives and ideas about the role of trade and the WTO while also having the opportunity to learn about the organization’s work and play a role in advancing its mission.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • between the ages of 18 and 30 on the closing date for applications with a strong interest in international trade
  • a citizen of a WTO member
  • neither currently affiliated with the WTO, nor have a relative who is currently WTO-affiliated
  • able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English – knowledge of a second WTO working language (French or Spanish) is an asset
  • attuned to the need for diplomacy, show a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, willing to foster understanding of trade issues and promote constructive dialogue
  • committed to participate fully throughout the one-year programme (July 2024-June 2025).

Benefits

Selected Young Trade Leaders will have the opportunity to:

  • gain a greater understanding of the workings of the WTO and international trade
  • publish articles, blogs, podcasts and social media content on trade-related topics
  • attend an in-person one-day training programme at the WTO in Geneva
  • contribute to and/or coordinate a session at the Public Forum 2024
  • benefit from existing WTO training programmes
  • benefit from WTO Secretariat advice and mentoring
  • receive support when organizing WTO-related activities in their home countries.

Selection process

The WTO Secretariat will review all applications. Short-listed applicants will be invited to take part in an interview in July 2024.

Selected leaders will not receive remuneration but they will be invited to travel to Geneva to participate in the 2024 WTO Public Forum in September.

How to apply

Candidates should submit their application to [email protected], with the following:

  • CV (no more than two pages)
  • 2-3 minute video in which they briefly introduce themselves, express their interest in the programme and explain the impact they hope to have as a Young Trade Leader
  • a written contribution (max. 300 words) answering the following question: What does trade mean for you?

The application period is open until 5 July 2024 (23.59 CET). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Trade Leaders Programme

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ALX Africa/Mastercard Foundation Virtual Assistant Programme 2024

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Application Deadline: June 20, 2024

The ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Programme is a thought-provoking and practical learning experience, carefully curated to equip you with key skills used by successful VAs. These skills include organisation, workspace etiquette, upward management, and must-have tech tools that companies and thriving VAs use to maximise their efficiency and quality of work.

With this programme, you will gain access to mid-career managers and entrepreneurs, building a strong network of peers and learning skills that are grounded in the real-life experience of successful VAs. In just 8 weeks, you will have the skills necessary to work as a successful VA. This will provide an unparalleled opportunity to understand the inner workings of an organisation, acting as a gatekeeper to the CEO’s office.

This sponsored Programme includes:

  • Practical tools & skills training to succeed as a VA
  • Career workshops & peer-to-peer learning
  • Job-ready skills for real-world success

The uniqueness of the Virtual Assistant (VA) Programme lies in its comprehensive approach to preparing individuals for success in the dynamic field of virtual assistance.

  • Holistic Skill Development: The VA Programme emphasises both technical expertise and soft skills like project management and communication, ensuring graduates excel in diverse professional settings.
  • Real-Life Experience: Participants gain invaluable insights from mid-career managers and entrepreneurs, enhancing the curriculum’s practical relevance and preparing graduates for real-world challenges.
  • Career Networking Opportunities: Networking within the programme opens doors to various career paths, crucial for advancement in the virtual assistance field.
  • Focus on Future-Proofing Skills: Equipping participants with adaptability and resilience, the programme ensures readiness for evolving industry trends and technological advancements, fostering long-term success.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ALX Africa/Mastercard Foundation Virtual Assistant Programme

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BMW Group Engage Billions Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 1 May 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 One Young World Summit Engage Billions Scholarship. The Engage Billions Scholarship will support young policy leaders from around the world to join the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal as part of BMW Group’s global delegation.In addition, scholars will have access to a unique “Welcome! New Parliament” bringing together young business, policy making and NGO leaders in Brussels , the European capital of policy making.

Requirements

Successful applicants will be young leaders actively involved and making an impact on the role of democracy in climate policy. Selected candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in one of the roles below:

  • A policy a climate policy making/advisory role in a supra-national or national government/civil service.
  • A policy and advocacy role in a national or international NGO or think tank focussed on climate.
  • A leadership role within a youth/student led organisation which advocates for progressive climate policy and increased democratic participation.
  • A leadership role within a community led organisation which advocates for progressive climate policy and increased democratic participation.

In addition, candidates must be:

  • Aged 18 – 30 by May 2024.
  • Available to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal from 17 – 21 September.
  • Available to participate in the Welcome! New Parliament Youth Summit in Brussels in June/July 2024.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Participation in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal as a BMW Group delegate.
  • Hotel accommodation in Montréal between 17 – 21 September (inclusive) 2024.
  • The cost of travel to and from Montréal (flights in economy)
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  • The cost of travel to and from Brussels.
  • Hotel accommodation in Brussels Welcome! New Parliament Youth Summit.
  • Permanent membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community.
  • Access to BMW professionals in their field on the basis of needs & consultancy.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the BMW Group Engage Billions Scholarship

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YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Programme 2024 (Cohort 1) for young East Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  12 April 2024

Applications are now open for the YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Programme.

Are you driven by a passion for education and committed to making a difference? If so, the Trevor Noah Foundation’s Education Changemakers Program invites you to be part of a transformative journey! YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation is seeking individuals who are dedicated to revolutionizing the education landscape. This is your opportunity to connect with a community of educators, innovators, and leaders who share a common goal: to reshape education for the better.

Key Details:

  1. Application Period: Open between 18 and 35 years old.
  2. Endorsement: Supported by the 14 target countries including Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  3. No Fee Requirement: There are no fees required to apply or participate in the program.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Programme

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The FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program Cohort 2 for young Nigerians.

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Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program. In today’s fast-evolving world, the potential of the youth remains one of our greatest assets, and nurturing this potential is at the heart of the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program. This holistic initiative, birthed from a strategic partnership between Wema Bank and the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the Vice President, aims to equip our young minds with a versatile set of skills and opportunities tailored to their individual aspirations and market realities.

Program Details

• Virtual Training: The program will begin with virtual training sessions designed to equip you with in-demand tech skills, soft skills, and business management skills, depending on your chosen track or category.

• Hands-on Physical Training: You will also have the opportunity to experience hands-on physical training at our state-of-the-art digital hubs spread across the country.

• Mentorship: Those who complete the virtual and physical training will also be able to have one-on-one mentorship opportunity with top professionals and business leaders from Nigeria and around the world.

• Networking: You can connect with fellow participants and industry leaders to build valuable relationships.

• Internship Placements: If you are a jobseeker, you can explore internship opportunities to gain practical experience and further enhance your skills in a real-world work setting.

• Access to Market: Active and aspiring business owners taking part in the program can also showcase their products and services to their target audience, through our e-commerce platform and exhibition slots in major international and local trade fairs and exhibitions.

• Access to Finance: Entrepreneurs can tap into various funding opportunities to unlock the growth and scalability of their businesses.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Program Cohort 2

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UNESCO/APCEIU 10th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

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Application Deadline: 14 April, 2024

Applications are now open for the tenth edition of the UNESCO/APCEIU Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED). Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) is committed to empowering youth by providing a dynamic platform for discussion, idea exchange, networking, and mutual understanding on GCED and youth advocacy to drive changes towards a culture of peace at various levels. The Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED, organized by APCEIU, has been held annually since 2015 in collaboration with partners including the GCED Youth Network.

This year, under the theme of “Youth Voices for Transforming Education through GCED,” the online Workshop invites youth leaders spreading the spirit of global citizenship through education to come and gather for active discussion and experience sharing with peer global citizens around the world. The Workshop will be held on April 29th to May 10th (total of ten days). Selected graduates of the Workshop will have opportunities for a grant and mentorship for follow-up initiatives! 

Participants

50 youth leaders actively engaged in GCED from ODA recipient countries and the Republic of Korea.

Workshop Components

  • Workshop Orientation: 29 April 2024
  • Pre-workshop Study: 30 April – 3 May 2024

Self-paced study
Small group discussion facilitated by the GCED Youth Network

  • Online LIVE Workshop: 6 May – 10 May 2024
  • Lectures & interactive activities on GCED with international experts and youth leaders
  • Sharing of youth advocacy initiatives on GCED and action planning exercise
  • Grant Competition: May 2024 (For Workshop graduates)
  • Mentorship & Project Implementation: May – October 2024
  • Exclusively for selected winners only

Benefits for Participants

  • Intensive & interactive 1-week online workshop with international experts and youth leaders
  • Networking with youth leaders around the world
  • Invitation to APCEIU’s international forums and workshops/networks of youth and educators
  • MENTORSHIP & GRANT opportunity! (Selected winners will receive grants of up to $1,000 and mentorship for follow-up initiatives!)

How to Apply

STEP 1.
Take the pre-requisite e-learning course ‘GCED for Youth’ at GCED Online Campus.

(https://www.gcedonlinecampus.org/)
*All applicants must complete the course and attach the certificate when submitting the application.  

STEP 2. 

Submit the application form at https://www.youth4gced.org/2_3.php

*Application Deadline: 14 April, 2024
*Notification of Results: 23 April, 2024

All inquiries should be made via email to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO/APCEIU Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

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2024 One Young World Summit Leading Africa Scholarships (Fully Funded to Montreal, Canada.)

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Application Deadline: 9 April 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 One Young World Summit Leading Africa Scholarships. Are you a young leader from Africa? You could attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal:Tiohtiáke from 18 – 21 September via the flagship Scholarship.

The annual One Young World Summit convenes 2,000 young leaders, from 190+ countries to develop solutions to the world’s big challenges. They connect, share learnings, and are inspired by political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Paul Polman and Mary Robinson.

Delegates return to their communities and organisations as One Young World Ambassadors with the connections, insights, and motivation to act, accessing the global community of 15,500+ young leaders to accelerate existing social impact initiatives or establish new ventures.

One Young World strives to identify the most impactful young leaders from every country in the world. Scholarships provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create change in their home country. Leading Africa is an initiative designed to ensure that outstanding young people from Africa are represented at One Young World Summits.

Young leaders across Africa are devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable region. Are you one of those leaders? If so, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit.

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible for sponsorship if you:

  • Are between the ages of 18 – 30*
  • Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
  • Demonstrate capacity for leadership
  • Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work
  • Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas 
  • Are a national (passport holding citizen) of one of the countries listed below:
AlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswana
Burkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape Verde
Central African RepublicChadComorosCongo, The Democratic Republic of the
Congo, The Republic of theCote d’IvoireDjiboutiEgypt
Equatorial GuineaEritreaEthiopiaeSwatini, Kingdom of
GabonGambia, TheGhanaGuinea
Guinea-BissauKenyaLesothoLiberia
Libya, State ofMadagascarMalawiMali
MauritaniaMauritiusMoroccoMozambique
NamibiaNigerNigeriaRwanda
Sao Tome and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra Leone
SomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSudan
Tanzania, United Republic ofTogoTunisiaUganda
ZambiaZimbabwe  

Benefits

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada.
  • Hotel accommodation between 17 and 21 September 2024.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • The cost of travel to and from Montréal. Your flight to and from Montréal must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.

The selection process:

The strongest applicants will be shortlisted by mid-May 2024. You will be contacted individually by a member of the One Young World team if you have been shortlisted.

Please note:

  • We cannot guarantee any applicant that they will be shortlisted or that we will secure sponsorship for any shortlisted applicant.
  • Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.
  • Priority will also be given to first-time Summit attendees (not OYW Ambassadors).
  • Due to the overwhelming amount of applications we receive, One Young World is unable to respond to individual emails enquiring about the outcome of the Leading Africa selection process.
  • We do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the One Young World Summit Leading Africa Scholarships

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Leading The Middle East Scholarship 2024 to Attend the One Young World Summit (Fully Funded to Montreal, Canada)

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Application Deadline: 9 April 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Leading The Middle East Scholarship to One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada.

One Young World is the global community for young leaders. It inspires young leaders to increase their social impact, builds their skills and capacity, and elevates their profiles both locally and globally.

The annual One Young World Summit convenes 2,000 young leaders, from 190+ countries to develop solutions to the world’s big challenges. They connect, share learnings, and are inspired by political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Paul Polman and Mary Robinson.

Delegates return to their communities and organisations as One Young World Ambassadors with the connections, insights, and motivation to act, accessing the global community of 15,500+ young leaders to accelerate existing social impact initiatives or establish new ventures.

One Young World strives to identify the most impactful young leaders from every country in the world. Scholarships provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create change in their home country. Leading The Middle East is an initiative designed to ensure that outstanding young people from The Middle East are represented at One Young World Summits.

Young leaders across the Middle East are devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable region. Are you one of those leaders? If so, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit.

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible for the Leading the Middle East Scholarship sponsorship if you:

  • Are between the ages of 18 – 30*
  • Have an evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
  • Demonstrate capacity for leadership
  • Are addressing key local and/or global issues in your work
  • Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas 
  • Are a national (passport holding citizen) of one of the countries listed below:
BahrainIran, Islamic Republic ofIraqIsrael
JordanKuwaitLebanonOman
PalestineQatarSaudi ArabiaSyrian Arab Republic
United Arab EmiratesYemen

Benefits

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada.
  • Hotel accommodation between 17 and 21 September 2024.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • The cost of travel to and from Montréal. Your flight to and from Montréal must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.

The selection process:

The strongest applicants will be shortlisted by mid-May 2024. You will be contacted individually by a member of the One Young World team if you have been shortlisted.

Please note:

  • We cannot guarantee any applicant that they will be shortlisted or that we will secure sponsorship for any shortlisted applicant.
  • Priority will be given to applicants from countries that have been less represented at previous One Young World Summits.
  • Priority will also be given to first-time Summit attendees (not One Young World Ambassadors).
  • Due to the overwhelming amount of applications we receive, One Young World is unable to respond to individual emails enquiring about the outcome of the Leading The Middle East selection process.
  • We do not provide feedback as to why candidates are not selected.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Leading The Middle East Scholarship

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African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2024 for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)

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Application Deadline: 7 April 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme. The African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) brings together young leaders from Africa and Germany for long-term business networking. Direct encounter and partnership-based exchange between selected African countries and Germany promotes the development of innovative ideas and projects and thus lays the foundation for sustainable economic cooperation. The AGYLE network includes young leaders from Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia and Germany.

AGYLE is a programme of the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE) and Germany – Land of Ideas. AWE is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by GIZ and DEG Impulse.

Requirements

You are…

  • a young leader up to 40 years of age,
  • from the field of business, politics, or media,
  • dealing with innovative solutions in the field of circular economy,
  • from Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia, or Germany,
  • and willing to actively participate in the Young Leaders Alumni network. (previous experience, already existing cooperations or projects in Africa are not necessary)

Benefits

Take part in the AGYLE Live Week in Berlin in September 2024
Participate in a week of inspiring events, including panel discussions, interactive bar camps, targeted matchmaking formats, and insightful company visits.

→ Collaborate in an intercultural setting
Work with young leaders from Africa and Germany on compelling challenges for circular economy and test your skills.

→ Unlock leadership and personal development opportunities
Benefit from tailored leadership and personal development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and capabilities as a young leader.

→ Forge long-term connections
Become part of a long-term business network and gain exclusive contacts in Germany and Africa. Build lasting connections that extend beyond the programme.

→ Participate in virtual events
Stay connected through regular virtual events, featuring professional insights and networking opportunities that keep you engaged and informed.

Timeline:

  • Application period: 27 February – 7 April 2024
  • Jury meeting and selection of AGYLE Young Leaders: May 2024
  • AGYLE Live Week in Berlin: 23 – 27 September 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme

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ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme 2024 for young changemakers (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  23 March 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme. The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting ITU programme in partnership with Huawei, to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. 30 young fellows per year will have the unique opportunity to receive guidance, training, and financial support towards practically implementing their own digital development projects in their diverse communities across the world.

ITU in partnership with Huawei, is providing guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows per year to enable them to practically implement digital development projects in their diverse communities across the world. Through this programme, young leaders have the unique opportunity to make new digital development ideas a reality, or to expand the impact of their existing projects!

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be aged 18-28 by the application deadline of Saturday 23 March 2024.
  • Be interested in leading and implementing a digital development project.
  • Be currently enrolled or recently graduated from a tertiary education institution from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or demonstrably STEM-related academic programme.
  • Be able to communicate in English – the main language of the programme. This language requirement is to ensure that all fellows can benefit from the planned offerings of trainings, networking, and events.

Benefits

  • Curated programming:  year-long virtual leadership training activities by ITU and Huawei, and participation in an in-person global training week (location TBC) to boost their capacity as digital changemakers.
  • Funding: Up to USD 10,000 in grant funding for their youth-led project – all 30 selected fellows will receive an initial USD 5000 grant towards the implementation of their proposed digital development projects. The most impactful projects at the end of the year will receive an extra USD 5000 grant to scale up.

Selection Process:

  • Shortlisting: A first round of applications reading will be completed by ITU and Huawei staff. By mid-April 2024, shortlisted candidates will then be sent an invitation to quickly [in 4 days] provide ID documentation, a video and 2 different references for the final round of selection.
  • Final selection: the GCYLP Jury, will then hold a final selection meeting to choose the 30 fellows of the cohort. We aim to announce the fellows by early May 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme

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Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2024 for Journalists from Developing Nations (Fully Funded to cover the 2024 UN General Assembly)

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Application Deadline: April 5, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships. The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from career print, television, radio or internet journalists from mainly developing nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania to cover deliberations of the 79th United Nations General Assembly for approximately 10 weeks. Applicants should have a compelling interest in international affairs and the work of the United Nations and its member agencies. Both full-time and freelance journalists are invited to apply.

Journalists selected for the program will deepen their understanding of the work of the U.N. through first-hand observation of working sessions, press conferences, and interviews, thus enabling in-depth reporting on issues relevant to their audiences.  They will interact with media colleagues from around the world and learn about the challenges which journalism faces in other countries.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Career journalists, age 25-35, from nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania are eligible to apply.  Freelance journalists are also eligible (see Freelance Requirements below).
  • Applicant journalists must have a current passport which will be required to apply for and obtain a I-1 journalist visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to accept the Fellowship.
  • Work samples no earlier than 2023 must be provided.  (See Work Samples on Application Form)
  • Applicants must be employed by bona fide media organizations such as print, television, radio or web journalists.
  • Speaking English with proficiency is required since it is one of the primary languages used at the United Nations.
  • Journalists younger than 25 and older than 35 are not eligible to apply since the program is intended for mid-career journalists.
  • Students of journalism are not eligible to apply.
  • Journalists residing in European countries are not eligible to apply unless they are still reporting to audiences in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania.

Benefits

  • The Fund will arrange and pay for all travel expenses for the Fellowship Recipients. Travel arrangements cannot be made until you have obtained a valid journalist I-1 Visa.
  • The Fund will provide Fellowship recipients with furnished studio apartments near the United Nations.

    Application Requirements

1. A completed online Application Form.

2. A minimum of three (3) work samples published no earlier than 2023. If the samples are not in English, a summary of the samples in English must be included.  If applicant reports are available on the Internet, the URL addresses should be included. If work samples are not available on the internet, copies should be uploaded to the Application Form (in Word, PDF, MP3 or JPEG formats). If not available on a media website, work samples may be uploaded to a publicly accessible online service, such as YouTube.

3. Letter of endorsement from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs the journalist which: a) grants journalist a paid leave of absence from his/her current duties if awarded a fellowship; b) agrees to publish or broadcast the reports filed by the journalist from the U.N.; and c) provides contact information (email, phone, etc.) for verification purposes. By endorsing the application, the editor pledges to pay for all transmission charges and to publish or broadcast submitted reports.

4. A statement (not more than 500 words) expressing a desire for the Fellowship how the experience will benefit the applicant’s understanding of international diplomacy and issues deliberated at the United Nations.

5. A copy of applicant’s current passport. Applicants without a current passport will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships

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The United Nations Conference on LLDC3 Young Storytellers Fellowships 2024 for creative storytellers (Fully Funded to Rwanda, Kigali)

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Application Deadline: 8 March 2024 (EST time)

Applications are now open for the United Nations Conference on LLDC3 Young Storytellers Fellowships.

Are you a young person between 18-35 years old from a landlocked developing country (LLDC)? The United Nations Conference on LLDC3 is looking for passionate and creative storytellers from LLDCs to submit digital content (photos or videos) showcasing the compelling stories and unique experiences of young people in these nations. A selected number of fellows will be fully funded to participate in the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Landlocked Developing Countries to be held in Kigali in June 2024.

Requirements

  • This call for submissions is open to young people between the ages of 18 to 35 from the 32 landlocked developing countries: Afghanistan; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bhutan; Bolivia (Plurinational State of); Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Central African Republic; Chad; Eswatini; Ethiopia; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Lesotho; North Macedonia; Malawi; Mali; Mongolia; Nepal; Niger; Paraguay; Republic of Moldova; Rwanda; South Sudan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uganda; Uzbekistan; Zambia; and Zimbabwe.

A storyteller is anyone who can tell compelling stories. If you use social media, you are probably already telling stories with photos and videos every day! You do not need to be a professional photographer or videographer; what matters most is your ability to convey meaningful narratives through visuals. If you have a passion for storytelling and can showcase your skills through video or photography, this call is for you.

Requirements for your story

  • Participants must have created the entry by themselves.
  • Entries can be videos or photos, but use your imagination to make them unique! However, all entries must follow the following specifications:
    Videos – 1080p resolution, no longer than 1 minute 
    Images – in JPG or PNG format, minimum 800 x 800 pixels. 

Benefits

  • Selected entrants will join the Landlinked fellowship program in the lead up to the 3rd UN Conference on LLDCs to be held in Kigali in June.
  • Fellows will receive professional cameras, training, and mentorship to increase their storytelling skills.
  • A select group of fellows, chosen to ensure geographical diversity, will be fully funded to exhibit their work at LLDC3 in Kigali which is set to be one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in 2024.

4 easy steps to follow

Get your content ready

  • Your content should showcase compelling stories and unique experiences of young people in LLDCs, their challenges, triumphs, or simply the vibrant culture of the country.

    Upload your visual in social media
  • Make sure to uploaded it between 16 February and 8 March. It could be X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook. You can enter on all channels; just ensure you use the same content across channels! 

    Tag the UN-OHRLLS and use the hashtag #LockedOut
  • This step is crucial to ensure that your submission is considered. Tag us in your post. Our channels are X, Instagram, Linkedin, and Facebook.

    Stay tuned
  • Continue to engage with the #LockedOut hashtag on social media and encourage your followers to like, share, and spread awareness about how LLDCs are #LockedOut! Lastly, keep an eye on OHRLLS’s social media accounts for notifications on selected submissions.

Selection Process:

  • The best entries will be selected according to the quality of the storytelling (i.e. arguments, good writing, composition of the image), although the selection panel will take into particular consideration entrants whose native language is not English. All entries will be assessed by a panel of judges.
  • The panel’s decision will be final.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Conference on LLDC3 Young Storytellers Fellowships

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The 3rd United Nations Conference on LLDCs for Young Entrepreneurs from LLDCs (Fully Funded to Kigali, Rwanda)

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Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2024

Apply to be a sponsored* speaker on behalf of the UN-OHRLLS for the Private Sector Forum of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), to be convened in Kigali, Rwanda, on the 18th and 19th of June 2024. This is a once-in-a-decade event that will determine the next 10-year UN programme of action for LLDCs aimed at unlocking their full potential!

The Private Sector Forum of LLDC3 will bring together businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, governments and UN agencies from across 32 landlocked developing countries, to articulate the views, ideas, perspectives and commitments of the private sector.

For the Forum, one speaker among young entrepreneurs for each of the following thematic sessions are sought: Trade & Transit, Digital Development, Growth Opportunities, and Financing & Investment. This is a very special opportunity to share your knowledge, expertise and ambitions on a panel among global high-level speakers. 

Requirements:

  1. Be an ambitious young mind looking to make a difference in your professional venture
  2. Be between 18 to 35 years old 
  3. Come from one of the 32 landlocked developing countries.
  4. Work in one of the landlocked developing countries


*LLDC: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lao, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mongolia, Nepal, Niger, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Moldova, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe 

Benefits

  • Flights and daily subsistence allowance for young entrepreneurs coming to Rwanda from foreign countries for the duration of the Private Sector Forum will be provided according to standard UN rules.
  • The UN is not responsible for the visas or travel documents of selected candidates.

Apply Now for the United Nations Conference on LLDCs for Young Entrepreneurs

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Conference on LLDCs

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ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme 2024/2025 for junior to mid-level government officials and researchers (Fully Funded to Hamburg, Germany)

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Application Deadline:  15 March 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme.

In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (‘UNCLOS’). The full-time programme, which runs for nine months and begins in July each year, takes place at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg, Germany. Contingent upon the availability of funds, call for application is announced each year during the month of February or March. 

The programme is aimed at junior to mid-level government officials and researchers mainly from developing countries who are currently working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law or dispute settlement. It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop their legal skills and deepen their practical knowledge of dispute settlement in the law of the sea under UNCLOS.

Requirements

  • Up to 7 junior to mid-level government officials or researchers mainly from developing countries, between the ages of 25 and 40, currently working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law or dispute settlement. Applicants must have a first university degree in law.

At the seat of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany

  • Lectures, on, inter alia, the law of the sea, dispute settlement and environmental law, by Judges of the Tribunal, Registry officials, professionals from the UN and international organizations, universities and law firms
  • Training on, inter alia, conflict resolution and international procedural law
  • Study visits to relevant institutions, including in The Hague, Geneva, Brussels, Rome and within Germany
  • Research under the supervision of Registry officials, and presented to the Judges of the Tribunal
  • English and French (the programme is held predominately in English)

Benefits

  • Participants’ costs, including travel, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly subsistence allowance, are covered by the Nippon Foundation.
  • Participants are responsible for obtaining a visa for Germany for the period of the programme at their own cost, although assistance may be provided in order to facilitate the visa application process. Visas for the study visits are arranged by the programme coordinator and the costs covered by the programme.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme

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AstraZeneca’s Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3 (Fully Funded to the 2024 One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada)

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Application Deadline: 19 March, 2024

Through the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3, we will be granting US $50,000 to a small, innovative, youth-led non-profit organisation which aims to solve the climate and health challenges facing young people today. In addition to the grant, the winner will also receive a fully-funded Scholarship to attend the 2024 One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada, as well as mentorship by AstraZeneca and inclusion in a development programme through the YHP’s Impact Fellowship.

Requirements

  • A young leader (aged 18-30) working for, or leading, a non-profit organisation with drive and determination to make the world a healthier place for people.*
  • Innovative solutions that have the potential to be scaled-up.
  • Non-profit projects that aim to close the equity gap by helping marginalised young people access greater healthcare, while incorporating elements of environmental sustainability and/or stewardship.
  • A locally-led, rights-based approach, which focuses on vulnerable and marginalised youth.
  • Focus on local and/or national advocacy approaches that aim to engage with decision-makers and policy-makers to influence positive legislative change.

Eligibility

    • Nationals of all eligible countries may apply for this scholarship.
    • Applicants must demonstrate a positive impact related to leading climate/health equity projects benefitting youth (aged 10-24).
    • Access to the internet and a device (computer, phone) that will allow them to participate in live, online Fellowship sessions – this will not be provided to Fellows.
    • Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) 
    • Ability to fully participate in-person, at the One Young World Summit (18 – 21 September 2024) in Montreal, Canada. 
    • Ability to commit to a one-year Fellowship program and attend at least 75% of modules/activities. 
    • Ability to lead and manage the implementation and reporting of the non-profit project funded through the Fellowship. 
    • Applicants must be founders or leaders of registered non-profit organisations that meet the following criteria: 
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      • Have been registered and operational for at least three full years. 
      • Have had a total reported income in the last financial year of more than USD$100,000 and less than USD$2,000,000.

Prizes

The winning solution will receive:

  • Scholarship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024
  • A US$50,000 grant from AstraZenea. 
  • 12 months of mentorship from a team of AstraZeneca professionals and partners. The mentorship team will work to accelerate your solution based on the needs of your initiative or organisation, such as:
    • Business strategy
    • Best practices for data collection
    • Monitoring and evaluation
    • Product design

The winning individual and their solution will also benefit from: 

  • Access to Networks: Participation in the 2024 One Young World Summit and Ambassador Network and access to an Alumni group of other young changemakers who are all passionate about youth health. 
  • Access to Development: Structured learning and development offerings to enable you to scale your impact, including both self-directed and live learning. This includes access to the One Young World Academy, an award-winning mini-MBA programme, and professional training. 
  • Access to Funding: All Fellows will be expected to manage a community project to improve youth access to healthcare in their community. The selected organisation will receive a US$50,000 grant to support this effort. 

Timeline:

  • 19 March: Application deadline.
  • 8 May: Winners will be notified.
  • 22 May: Acceptance paperwork deadline. Upon selection, candidates will be invited to sign the acceptance paperwork. This will include individual acceptance of the applicant’s participation at the One Young World Summit in person in Montréal and the organisation’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant.
  • 18 – 21 September 2024: One Young World Summit 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AstraZeneca’s Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3

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One Young World Journalist of the Year Award 2024 (Fully Funded to the OYW Summit in Montreal, Canada)

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Application Deadline: 7 April, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 One Young World Journalist of the Year Award. In an age of mass information and misinformation, the role of journalists is more important than ever. Our societies rely on the core values of journalism – truthfulness and objectivity – to stay informed and shape opinions. 

One Young World believes that the next generation of young journalists are paramount to creating powerful and meaningful change, providing the essential means to ensure freedom of speech and defence of rights are justly upheld in all regions worldwide.

The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award was created in 2020 to identify and promote five of the world’s most impactful journalists changing how stories are reported and having a positive global impact.

One Young World is delighted to launch its annual Journalist of the Year Award again for 2024. The award will be presented to the three winners at the One Young World Summit in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke), Canada, which takes place from 18-21 September 2024.

Selection Criteria

  • The award winners will be chosen by an international panel of judges with first-hand experience in journalism.
  • Their decisions will be based on the work the young journalists have carried our in their countries and communities and its benefits and impact on young people.

For More Information:

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2024 One Young World Politician of the Year Award (Fully Funded to the OYW Summit in Montreal, Canada)

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Application Deadline:  7 April, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 One Young World Politician of the Year Award.

According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 2.8% of parliamentarians globally are under the age of 30, and only 18.8% of MPs are below 40. In approximately 74% of upper chambers, there are no MPs below the age of 30. A lack of representation raises the substantial risk of disconnecting an entire generation from their nations’ political processes.

The One Young World Politician of the Year Award was created in 2018 to recognise the most promising young politicians between the ages of 18-35 from around the world. The winners are selected based on the impact they are having in their home countries and how they have used their position to benefit young people specifically. It is the first global award recognising the work of young politicians and was launched to counter the low level of youth engagement in politics.

One Young World is delighted to launch its annual Politician of the Year Award again for 2024. The award will be presented to the three winners at the One Young World Summit in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke), Canada, which takes place from 18-21 September 2024.

Selection Procedure

  • The award winners will be selected by an international panel of judges with unparalleled political expertise.
  • The awardees will be assessed based on how they have used their public office to effect positive change in their communities and countries, particularly to benefit and represent young people.

For More Information:

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Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program 2025 at George Washington University (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: April 11, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program. The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (AFHE) program is dedicated to training those leaders – individuals who will have health equity as their mindset and health disparities reduction as their explicit skillset.

Requirements

  • This is a one-year fellowship.
  • There are in-person meetings, called convenings, throughout the year that represent a total anticipated time commitment of five weeks.
  • Convenings are full-time, out of office commitments that take place in different parts of the world.
  • In between convenings, there is an online curriculum taught by the AFHE program faculty.
  • These online trainings take place every two weeks for 90 minutes.
  • There is an additional time commitment for self-directed learning of 12-16 hours per month.
  • Self-directed learning activities include completion of program readings, videos and assignments.
  • Assignments may be related to your individual project, reflection and/or program evaluation.
  • Attendance and participation for both in-person and online coursework is required for successful completion of the program.
  • Fellows must be in their early to mid-career and want to become more effective leaders and work with others to achieve change. Fellows should be currently engaged in health-related work in a leadership role or in a position that has potential for leadership.

Benefits

  • Fellows do not receive a stipend for this program.
  • They are expected to remain employed throughout the fellowship so that leadership lessons are applied in real-life scenarios.
  • All educational experiences and travel expenses related to participation in this fellowship including in-person convenings are paid for by Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity.

Application Requirements

(1) A brief statement (no more than 500 words) addressing the reasons you want to be a fellow, including a discussion of your major strengths and unique personal and leadership characteristics,
(2) a health equity project proposal you would like to complete during your fellowship year
(3) your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume,
(4) two letters of recommendation
(5) and an employer support form completed by someone in a direct supervisory role that is willing to serve as your advisor, assisting with your growth as you pursue a focus on change leadership for health equity.

Timeline:

  • January 2025: Program Launch and Initial Convening
  • February -May 2025: Semester 1 Online Learning
  • June 2025: Mid-Year Convening
  • July – October 2025: Semester 2 Online Learning
  • November 2025: Final Convening

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

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Swedish Institute (SI) She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme 2024 for women Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Stockholm, Sweden)

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Application Deadline: March 12, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Swedish Institute (SI) She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme.

Are you an entrepreneur with a vision ​​to make​ an impact on society through your business? Do you want to take the next steps to grow​ your enterprise​? Become part of a strong network of impact-driven female founders in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye through our ​leadership programme​ She Entrepreneurs.​​ ​​

She Entrepreneurs is a leadership programme for highly motivated women entrepreneurs in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye who are building sustainable and scalable businesses that contribute to driving social and/or environmental change. ​In the past years that​​ the programme ​has been running, many entrepreneurs​​ received support that helped them become successful in expanding and increasing their impact.

She Entrepreneurs ​offers​ practical and hands-on leadership training based on real business experience, collaborative learning​,​ and participant-centric design. The programme provides tangible tools, insights and connections for participants who want to grow their businesses and develop as entrepreneurs​ as well as leaders.

​​Running​ over ​the course of ​six months​, the programme ​combines regular online workshops and ​online ​mentoring ​with one ​week of ​intensive​​​,​ onsite learning in Stockholm in September.

Requirements

You are welcome to submit your application if you are a woman entrepreneur born 1978 – 1999 with a business that:

  • is already operational and ready to expand;
  • has the potential to develop a financially sustainable business model and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals* by driving social and/or environmental change;
  • is based in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia or Türkiye.

​Programme participants must​ be ​citizens​ of one of the ​countries mentioned above and have a proficient command of both written and spoken English.

Benefits

Costs covered and arranged by Swedish Institute

  • Your flights to and from Stockholm.    
  • Your accommodation and most of the meals ​during the ​​​programme’s​ onsite ​​​learning week in Stockholm,​ Sweden. 
  • Your insurance during the programme’s ​onsite ​​​learning week​ in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • All training ​​online and ​onsite material

Programme timeline

She Entrepreneurs runs for ​​​about​ six months and combines regular online workshops, learning groups​,​ and ​​mentoring ​with one ​week of ​intensive​​​,​ onsite learning in Stockholm in September. You should plan to dedicate around ​​​five​ hours per week to the programme.

  • Online training and mentorship (End of April – ​ mid-​November 2024)​     ​
    The training is ​​​based on​ a highly practical approach that allows you to apply ​the knowledge​ and ​​​insight gained through it​ directly to your business. Regular online workshops are organised on different topics that help you grow your turnover and operations, build a resilient leadership and team​,​ and follow​ ​up on the targets you set for your social or environmental contribution. The workshops are led by experienced entrepreneurs and experts. Joint workshops and smaller learning groups give plenty of opportunities to meet other entrepreneurs in similar situations and to make new connections. Throughout the programme, you will also have access to coaching and mentorship based on your various needs.
  • Onsite learning week in Stockholm (September​ 2024​)
    The programme in Stockholm will take place ​​9​ ​–​ 15 September (​arriving on​ 9 September and departing on​ 15 September). It will be an intensive ​week of ​learning​​​,​ combining workshops, mentoring​, field visits and networking.The dates and timings are preliminary and may change. An exact schedule will be sent at the beginning of the programme. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Swedish Institute (SI) She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme

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Pernod Ricard Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal, Canada (Fully Funded).

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Application Deadline: 20 March 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Pernod Ricard Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal, Canada.

The scholarship will identify and connect an interdisciplinary team of 10 committed young leaders who are working to build positive social spaces and tackle harmful drinking and its wider impacts in their countries and communities. Scholars will receive full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024 which takes place in Montreal, Canada from 18 – 21 September.

Scholars will participate in the Summit as members of Pernod Ricard’s delegation, have opportunities to help shape our interventions at the event and receive expert mentorship to accelerate their initiatives. In addition, all scholars will contribute to a collective project intended to inform Pernod Ricard’s thinking on the future of socialising and efforts to reduce harmful drinking.

Requirements

Successful applicants will share our ambition to encourage positive social occasions and tackle harmful drinking. They will be actively making an impact in support of these goals through their own projects, as emerging leaders in larger organisations or by contributing to collective understanding through research. Relevant activities include:

  • Prevention and education initiatives that aim to reduce excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Prevention initiatives that aim to reduce social harm.
  • Projects that tackle the harmful impacts of excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Projects that improve physical and psychological safety in social environments.
  • Projects that encourage the bringing together of communities, the savoir être of being together and educational initiatives around social inclusion and fighting isolation.
  • Research into habits and the behavioural patterns of Gen Z, trends in socializing, including the role of alcohol in this socializing.

In addition, candidates must: 

  • Be of legal drinking age in their country of residence at the time of their application.
  • Available to commit to contribute to a collective post-Summit project alongside other scholarship recipients. See ‘Collective Project’ for further details.


Scholarship Benefits

  • Participation in the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal as a Pernod Ricard delegate.
  • Hotel accommodation in Montréal between 16 – 21 September (inclusive) 2024.
  • The cost of travel to and from Montréal (flights in economy)
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  • Access to Pernod Ricard professionals in their field on the basis of needs & consultancy.
  • Collaborate with other scholars to influence Pernod Ricard’s thinking on socialising and efforts to reduce excessive alcohol consumption. Make your voice heard through the collective Summit project.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Pernod Ricard Scholarship 

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AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship 2024 to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal, Canada (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 21 March 2024

Applications are now open for the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship 2024 to attend the One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada.

AstraZeneca is looking for young leaders from all corners of the world who are committed to advocacy in at least one of the following focus areas: 

  • Improving health equity and access – advocating to improve equitable health outcomes for all by reducing the distance between people and healthcare, particularly among marginalised and historically disadvantaged groups of young people. For example, advancing gender equity in healthcare for girls and women. 
  • Mitigating the impact of climate on health and healthcare – advocating for the mitigation of the harmful effects of climate change on the health and well-being of young people. 
  • Health system strengthening and resilience – advocating for stronger, more equitable health systems, prioritisation of youth-focused resources and collaboration across health system stakeholders. 

AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP) is a global disease prevention programme with a unique focus on young people aged 10 to 24, living in vulnerable environments and under-resourced settings around the world. The YHP aims to prevent the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory disease.  

A holistic and integrated programme, it combines community programmes, research and advocacy and supports the development of young leaders. The YHP is part of AstraZeneca’s sustainability commitment to accelerate delivery of sustainable healthcare and use our capabilities to strengthen health systems and improve equitable access.  

AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship is designed to empower young people to build their skills, network, knowledge and inspire them to scale their impact and create even more positive change. Each year, the YHP selects young people who aim to improve equitable health outcomes for all by:   

  • Improve equitable access to healthcare
  • Strengthen health systems
  • Address climate-health issues
  • Develop the next generation of health leaders and advocates

Requirements

  • Aged 18 – 30.*
  • Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) 
  • Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Ability to fully-participate in-person, at the One Young World Summit (17-22 September 2024) in Montreal, Canada. 
  • Willingness to share insights, help co-create commitments to action, foster partnerships, and serve as ambassadors on AZ’s health equity and YHP work where appropriate. 
  • Access to the internet and a device (computer, phone) that will allow them to participate in live, online Fellowship sessions – this will not be provided to Fellows. 
  • Selected individuals are expected to fully participate in the YHP Impact Fellowship and One Young World Summit. Any misrepresentation or inability to participate fully may jeopardise their Fellowship benefits. 


*Most delegates are between the ages of 18 and 30. The selection committee will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. 

Benefits

Fellows will receive:

  • Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, from 18 – 21 September. 
  • Return air travel form your home country to Montréal (flights in economy only). Flights will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team. 
  • Shared hotel accommodation in Montréal checking in on 17 September and checking out on 22 September. Hotel accommodation will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team.
  • Catering which includes:
    • Dinner on 18 September
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 19-21 September
    • Breakfast on 22 September
  • A per diem of up to £48 per day spent travelling to Montréal and on the ‘pre’ and ‘post’ Summit days of 17, 18, and 22 September.  
  • Reimbursement of the Canada visitor visa application fee of approximately $110 Canadian Dollars (if applicable)
  • Return transfer from airport to hotel via public transport. 
  • Access to AstraZeneca’s YHP Impact Fellowship. The Fellowship will provide a combination of live and self-taught learning and development opportunities throughout the year to help Fellows scale their impact. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Participation in an award-winning online mini-MBA program, complete with a University accreditation,  12 months of material access, and other opportunities. 
  • Invitation to join the YHP ALumni Group and network with other young health leaders from around the world after attending the OYW Summit. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholarship

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bp Net Zero Scholarship 2024 for young changemakers (Fully Funded to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal, Canada)

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Application Deadline: 1 April 2024

Applications are now open for the bp Net Zero Scholarship for young changemakers to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal, Canada.

As bp heads towards net zero, we are committed to listening to, learning from and working with others. That’s why bp is pleased to support the Net Zero Scholarship, a programme to identify and engage with young innovators who are reimagining energy for people and the planet today.

Scholarship recipients will join bp’s delegation to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, where they will meet and exchange ideas with peers from across the business.

The scholarship seeks candidates making an impact in one of the following areas:

  • Advocating for progressive climate policies 
  • Enhancing current low carbon energy technologies such as solar and wind
  • Improving access to low carbon energy
  • Innovating to reduce emissions in households, regions, cities and industries

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

  • Candidates must be aged 18 – 30*
  • Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.
  • Demonstrated capacity for leadership.
  • Understanding of key local and/or global issues.
  • One Young World will actively seek and prioritise applicants who are making an impact in at least one of the following areas:
    • Advocating for progressive climate policies.
    • Enhancing current low carbon energy technologies such as solar and wind.
    • Improving access to low carbon energy.
    • Innovating to reduce emissions in households, cities and industries.


*Most delegates are between the ages of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit. 

Benefits

Net Zero Scholars will receive:

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal.
  • Hotel accommodation between 17 – 21 September 2024.
  • Return flights to and from Montréal.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Access to bespoke bp programming including: pre-Summit briefing, a bp buddy from the company’s internal delegation and a post-Summit feedback session.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the bp Net Zero Scholarship

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 HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P) Scholarships (Fully Funded to attend the 2024 HIVR4P in Lima, Peru)

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Application Deadline: 10 April, 2024 23:59 CEST

Applications are now open for the 2024 HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P). The HIV Research for Prevention Conference is the only global scientific conference focused exclusively on the challenging and fast-growing field of HIV prevention research. This conference fosters interdisciplinary knowledge exchange on HIV vaccines, microbicides, PrEP, treatment as prevention and biomedical interventions, as well as their social and behavioural implications.

Requirements

  • If you are at least 18 years old on 6 October 2024 and working, volunteering or studying in the area of HIV prevention, you are welcome to apply for a scholarship for HIVR4P 2024, the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference. HIVR4P 2024 will take place in Lima, Peru, and virtually from 6 to 10 October 2024.

The following candidates will be given priority:

  • Abstract presenters whose submission has been selected for the conference
  • Applicants from low-income and middle-income countries
  • Applicants who are part of key populations or people living with HIV
  • Young people and early-career researchers below the age of 35
  • Applicants who did not previously receive a scholarship for an HIV Research for Prevention Conference

Types of financial support

IAS – the International AIDS Society – will award in-person scholarships for HIVR4P 2024. Please indicate in your application the types of financial support you require to participate. 

  • Registration for in-person plus virtual attendance (access to all sessions at the conference venue, as well as access to the virtual platform)
  • Travel support (pre-paid economy class return ticket from the nearest international airport in your country of residence) for the dates of the conference
  • Accommodation (single room in a budget hotel) for the duration of the conference

All scholarship recipients will also receive paid IAS membership for two years after the conference

Timeline:

  • 7 February: Submissions open
  • 10 April: Submissions close
  • April/May: Review and selection
  • June: Announcement of results

How to Apply

To apply, eligible candidates will have to answer questions about their organization/institution, experience in HIV prevention, motivation to attend, and benefits for their communities. You will have to upload a letter of recommendation, which must:

  • Be written in English by a manager or colleague who is familiar with your work, volunteer experience or studies in HIV prevention and can be your referee
  • Include a letterhead of your referee’s organization, company or institution
  • Be dated within two months of your application submission and signed (original or digital signature) by your referee
  • Explicitly reference you and support your scholarship application for HIVR4P 2024, explaining why you would be a good candidate for the scholarship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P) Scholarships

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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2024 for Young Emerging Leaders.

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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from 16 to 18 April 2024 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.    

The Forum provides a global platform for dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing. It also serves as a unique space for young people to share their vision and actions as well as provide an opportunity to advance youth solutions to accelerate  the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.   

The 2024 Forum’s discussions will be guided by the overall theme of the 2024 ECOSOC and HLPF on “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”.    

The discussions will take place around the SDGs under review at the 2024 HLPF, namely, no poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2), climate action (SDG 13), peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16), and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).   

The Youth Forum will also gather young people to share their recommendations and innovative ideas in preparation of the Summit of the Future, to be held under the auspices of the General Assembly, in September 2024. 

Who

  • The 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum is convened by the President of ECOSOC and co-organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the UN Youth Office, in collaboration with the United Nations Inter Agency Network on Youth Development (IANYD), the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) and the International Coordination Meeting of Youth Organizations (ICMYO), with technical input from youth organizations relevant to the theme of the forum.
  • Youth leaders from around the world will have the opportunity to engage with government representatives, youth delegates, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders in civil society and the private sector.

How

  • The three-day event will feature plenary sessions, interactive thematic and regionally-based discussions, and provide an opportunity for a rich exchange of views and ideas on innovative solutions to issues of relevance to young people on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It will also advance ideas on the implementation of the sustainable development goals under review in the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum in 2024. Young people will have the opportunity to contribute to the intergovernmental consultations on the Summit of the Future during the one-day discussions on this process on 18 April 2024.

Side events will take place from 16 to 18 April 2024 (guidelines will be forthcoming).   
Information

  • Concept Note (Coming soon)
  • Draft Programme (Coming soon)   

For More Information

Visit the Official Webpage of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum

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The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024: Call for Delegate – Washington DC., USA

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Applications are now open for the 2024 World Bank Group Youth Summit. After a successful 10th edition, the World Bank Group Youth Summit is back for an 11th time on the theme of Digital Transformation, engaging youth on the most pressing topics facing their generation and bringing together thousands of participants from around the world.

The Summit will take place on May 30-31, 2024, with activities and engagements in different regions and at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC.

Requirements

  • The Youth Summit is the largest worldwide annual gathering of youth (aged 18-35) hosted by the World Bank Group to engage with each other globally on the most pressing topics facing our generation.

The Summit’s mission is to:

1) Empower youth to explore innovative ideas that tackle development challenges;

2) Provide youth with the tools to build and engage in impactful projects; and

3) Promote dialogue between youth, the WBG, and other key stakeholders globally.

The WBG Youth Summit 2024’s theme is Powering Progress: Youth Leading the Digital Transformation, spotlighting youth using technology to solve development challenges. In alignment with the World Bank’s Digital Development Practice, the summit will focus on three subthemes:

1) Digital Access and Inclusion

2) Artificial Intelligence

3) Sustainable Technology for a Livable Planet

When discussing these subthemes, the summit will focus on three fresh perspectives on technology: Youth in areas affected by Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV), Women in Tech and Rural Youth.

By giving recognition to these groups, pioneering ideas will be presented on the world stage that tackle the digital divide, promote inclusive and sustainable development, and explore the opportunities and challenges associated with emerging technologies. With the aim of empowering youth to harness the potential of technology, the summit will bring together young minds, experts, and stakeholders to shape the digital future and drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Call for Proposals:

Submit your proposal (Deadline: March 1st, 2024, 11:59 pm EST) – APPLY HERE
Pitch decks will be evaluated by an expert committee. Shortlisted individuals/teams will be announced by early April and will proceed to the next stage. Applications can be submitted using in Arabic, English, French or Spanish, and you can use the template (English, French, Spanish, Arabic) for guidance.

The World Bank Group (WBG) Youth Summit 2024 Pitch Competition

Refine your idea and prepare your pitch (April 2024)

Individuals/teams shortlisted in Stage 2 will receive feedback on their pitch deck. They may be asked to submit further information or refine their pitch deck. Shortlisted candidates will also be invited for a virtual interview with a panel of technical experts from the World Bank.

Pitch your idea at the Youth Summit (May 30th – 31st, 2024)

Finalists will join the 2024 World Bank Youth Summit hosted at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Travel expenses, including lodging and a nominal stipend for up to three nights, will be covered for one representative per team. The representative is required to obtain a valid U.S. visa for their travel. Other team members can participate in the event through the virtual platform.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Youth Summit

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IAS Media Scholarship Programme 2024 for journalists and online content creators. (Fully Funded to Munich, Germany)

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Application Deadline: January 23rd, 2024

Applications are now open for the IAS Media Scholarship Programme is open to journalists/media specialists/online content creators who will be at least 18 years old at the time of the conference and belong to one of the following three categories:

Category 1:

Journalists, photographers and videographers who are either employees of or on assignment for a recognized print, radio, broadcast or online consumer, medical, community-based or HIV service organization-sponsored media outlet.

Category 2:

Public-facing communications professionals attached to a recognized non-profit HIV research, advocacy or policy organization and whose work is directly related to supporting media coverage of presentations at AIDS 2024. These applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and cannot exceed three applications per organization. The organization will not be able to submit further applications once three applications have been submitted and approved.

Category 3:

Social media influencers who make a significant contribution to the field of HIV and/or broader public health or have strong connections with key populations and have a following of over 50,000 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok or YouTube.

Scholarship Worth

Recipients of the IAS Media Scholarship will receive (based on needs requested in the application):

  • Registration for in-person plus virtual attendance (access to all sessions at the conference venue, as well as access to the virtual platform)
  • Travel support (pre-paid economy class return ticket from the nearest international airport in your country of residence) for the dates of the conference and pre-conferences
  • Accommodation (single room in a budget hotel), for the duration of the conference and pre-meetings
  • Daily living allowance for the duration of the conference and pre-conferences

    The AIDS 2024 Media Scholarship Programme will not reimburse any costs you have incurred before receiving a scholarship. Therefore, you are advised to avoid pre-booking accommodation and flights or registering for the conference if you have requested this type of financial support in your application. If you are selected for the scholarship and the full financial support you requested is granted, we will not be able to reimburse you for these costs.

Scholarships Evaluation

Priority will be given to media scholarship applicants who:

  • Work for national or international top-tier media outlets with a wide regional, national or international reach, regardless of the medium. •
  • Have a proven history of covering HIV and/or infectious diseases. Scientific and broader reporting are both encouraged.
  • Are based in resource-limited settings or represent target countries/regions of interest. This includes South and Southeast Asia; Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; central, eastern, western and southern Africa; and eastern Europe and central Asia.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IAS Media Scholarship Programme

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The 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) Scholarship Programme – Munich, Germany (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 23 January 2024

The 25th International AIDS Conference Scholarship applications are now open.

AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, will take place in Munich, Germany, and virtually from 22 to 26 July 2024. The AIDS 2024 Scholarship Programme provides financial assistance to selected applicants from around the world to attend AIDS 2024 in person or virtually.

The scholarship also supports attendance to the AIDS 2024 pre-conferences, which take place on 21 and 22 July in the conference venue. The programme is intended for individuals who would otherwise not have the financial means to attend AIDS 2024. It supports applicants who contribute to the conference programme, as well as those who can demonstrate that they will transfer the skills and knowledge acquired at the conference to the work they undertake in their own organizations and communities

If you are at least 18 years old on 20 July 2024 and working, volunteering or studying in the area of HIV, you are welcome to apply for a scholarship for AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, which takes place in Munich, Germany, and virtually from 22 to 26 July. The scholarship also supports attendance of the AIDS 2024 pre-conferences, which take place on 21 and 22 July in the conference venue.

Eligibility

The AIDS 2024 Scholarship Programme is open to anyone working, volunteering or studying in the area of HIV and who is at least 18 years old on 20 July 2024. Priority will be given to:

  • Abstract presenters; workshop facilitators and co-facilitators; and Global Village organizers and co-organizers whose submission has been selected for the conference
  • Applicants from low-income and middle-income countries
  • Applicants who are part of key populations and people living with HIV
  • Young people and junior investigators below the age of 35
  • Applicants who did not previously receive a scholarship for an International AIDS Conference

Requirements

The following candidates will be given priority:

  • Abstract presenters; workshop facilitators and co-facilitators; and Global Village organizers and co-organizers whose submission has been selected for the conference
  • Applicants from low-income and lower-middle-income countries
  • Applicants who are part of key populations and people living with HIV
  • Young people and junior investigators below the age of 35
  • Applicants who did not previously receive a scholarship for an International AIDS Conference

    Types of financial support

IAS – the International AIDS Society – will award both in-person and virtual scholarships for AIDS 2024

In-person attendance:

  • Registration for in-person plus virtual attendance (access to all sessions at the conference venue, as well as access to the virtual platform)
  • Travel support (pre-paid economy class return ticket from the nearest international airport in your country of residence) for the dates of the conference and pre-conferences
  • Accommodation (single room in a budget hotel), for the duration of the conference and pre-conferences
  • Daily living allowance for the duration of the conference and pre-conferences

Virtual attendance:

  • Registration for virtual attendance (full online access to all hybrid conference sessions)
  • Accessibility support for virtual attendance (subject to the connectivity needs of selected candidates)

Timeline:

  • 15 November 2023: Submissions open
  • 23 January 2024: Submissions close
  • February/March 2024: Review and selection
  • Early April 2024: Announcement of results

Application Procedure:

To apply, eligible candidates will have to answer questions about their background, experience and motivation to attend the conference. They will have to upload a letter of recommendation, which must:

  • Be written in English by a manager or colleague who is familiar with your work, volunteer experience or studies in HIV and can be your referee
  • Include a letterhead of your referee’s organization, company or institution
  • Be dated within two months of your application submission and signed (original or digital signature) by your referee
  • Explicitly reference you and support your scholarship application for AIDS 2024, explaining why you would be a good candidate for the scholarship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) Scholarship Programme

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IBRO-MENA School and Conference on Clinical Neuroscience – Tunis, Tunisia (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 19, 2021 (5:00 p.m. CET)

The aim of this IBRO-MENA school and conference is to introduce students to neurogenomics and to try to bridge the gap between basic neuroscience and clinical practice.

Description:

The course consists of a 3-day advanced neurogenetics school followed by a 3-day clinical neuroscience conference. The school aims to introduce the students to the new era of genomics and molecular biology brought by next generation sequencing through practical NGS and Bioinformatics workshops. The conference will be on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of neurological disorders. The participants will attend didactic lectures given by internationally recognized experts as well as have panel discussions with question and answer sessions. They will also present their research and will get a chance to discuss with faculties.

Requirements

  • This course is intended for neurology residents, neurologists, and graduate and undergraduate neuroscience students.
  • Only students from the African and Middle-eastern region are eligible to apply.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for selected applicants.

Application deadline: September 19, 2021 (5:00 p.m. CET)

For all enquiries, please contact Dr. Samia Ben Sassi at dr[dot]samiabensassi[at]gmail[dot]com  

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IBRO-MENA School and Conference on Clinical Neuroscience

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Institute for Poverty, Land & Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) Short Course 2021 for African Academics.

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Application Deadline: 6 August 2021.

Across Africa, the majority of both rural and urban residents have insecure tenure rights, either in law or in practice. They face the legacy of land dispossession, colonial legal codes, contested customary tenure systems, and growing pressure on land in the face of commercial investments. How can land rights and land governance in Africa be strengthened? To address these challenges requires building a highly-skilled cohort of land professionals and land policy makers. This short course will equip these leaders to resolve the land challenges facing the continent.

The Institute for Poverty, Land & Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape is hosting a short course on the Political Economy of Land Governance in Africa, in collaboration with the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC). The medium of instruction and assessment will be conducted in English.

The short course will be conducted online via the Zoom platform. Participants are
expected to be online for the entire duration of the 5 day short course 6 hours daily.
Please see the timetable below.

Three sessions per day:
GMT 8.00-10.00, 11.00-13.00, 14.00-16.00
GMT+1 09.00-11.00, 12.00-14.00, 15.00-17.00 (West African Time)
GMT+2 10.00-12.00, 13.00-15.00, 16.00-18.00 (Central European Time)
GMT+3 11.00-13.00, 14.00-16.00, 17.00-19.00 (East African Time)

Requirements

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree and have at least 3-4 years of work experience. Applicants without a university degree may be considered, if they have at least 10-15 years of experience. Applicants should be conversant in, write and understand English.

When is offered What is the course content?

The key themes and concepts that will be covered in the short course will include:

  1. Pre-colonial and colonial histories of land rights in Africa
  2. Statutory versus customary land tenure in Africa
  3. Land policy and land law in Africa
  4. Land administration in rural and urban contexts in Africa
  5. Land corruption in Africa
  6. Natural resource access and management in Africa
  7. Large-scale land acquisitions, gender and class in Africa
  8. Land policy responses and African and global land policy guidelines

Benefits

The short course is funded by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), under the Network of Excellence in Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) project. Funding is available for 60 participants to attend the short course training online. Selected participants must ensure they have access to good internet infrastructure to attend the course.

How will participants be assessed?

As this is an endorsed course, participants will be assessed by means of a pre-contact assignment, a virtual field report, a country report on land governance, and a final submission of a learning portfolio.

Participants will receive either:
A Certificate of Attendance for those who attend at least 80% of the sessions and
participate in 50% of all in-session assignments, but do not complete the assessment
activities OR
A Certificate of Competence for those who attend 100% of the sessions and successfully complete all assessments.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PLAAS Short Course 2021 for African Academics

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UNESCO MGIEP 2019 World Youth Conference on Kindness (Fully Funded to New Delhi, India)

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Application Deadline: June 30th 2019

In order to impart critical competencies (i.e. empathy, compassion, mindfulness and critical inquiry) in global youth to inspire, empower and enable them to transform themselves and build long-lasting peace in their communities, UNESCO MGIEP is organising the first World Youth Conference on Kindness in New Delhi, India on the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Gandhi for the Contemporary World: Celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’.

Requirements:

young leaders aged 18-35 (as of 1 August 2019), who are involved in the domains of education, Social and Emotional learning, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Global Citizenship Education (GCED), peace education, non-violence, youth engagement, policy influence, peace and conflict resolution and related fields.

Date of Conference: August 20-23, 2019
Venue: New Delhi, India

The first World Youth Conference on Kindness -Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Gandhi for the Contemporary World is bringing together100rigorously selected young leaders, and experts from around the world to expound

what inspiration they could draw from Gandhi’s ideas to non-violently transform their societies towards sustainable peace.

The first year of the Conference profoundly coincides with the 150thbirth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This is significant as the pursuit of peace through the practice of truth, nonviolence, compassion and kindness is Gandhi’s gift to the world.

The World Youth Congress on Kindness is part of the global #KindnessMatterscampaign, which:

•Provides a platform to highlight the amazing and transformative acts of kindness done by young people across the world and celebrates young people who are changing the narrative: one story at a time

•Creates a positive discourse around Kindness where every act of kindness matters, and shows how it can make a difference to the achievement of SDGs.

Benefits:

Travel Sponsorship

Limited number of applicants will receive travel sponsorship, with special preference given to applications from developing countries. UNESCO MGIEP will provide roundtrip air tickets between the participants’ nearest airport and New Delhi, India as well as accommodation and meals.

Please note that participants are responsible for their domestic transportation, visa application and traveler’s insurance. If you can cover your roundtrip airfares, please check the box in the application form. Accommodation and meals will be provided to all selected participants

Selection Criteria

•Age: 18 to 35 years as on August 1, 2016

•Kindness story: a powerful kindness story on SDGs

•Area of expertise: working on SDGs, especially SDG 4.7, education, social and emotional learning, ESD, GCED, peace education, non-violence, youth engagement, policy influence, peace and conflict resolution and related fields and be able to show evidence of achievements

•Demonstrate: prior experience of participating in policy engagement, social action projects, innovative education projects and campaigns, and an interest in peace building, nonviolence and SDGs, either in youth, community or workplace settings.

•Active: must be actively/currently involved in the ‘area of profession/expertise listed in bullet pt. 3

•Available: must be available for active and engaging online discussion starting June 10, 2019 and to do an online course on SEL from July 10, 2019

•Influential: Highly influential and able to mobilize grassroots youth and community stakeholders in hundreds for acts of kindness. The selection to be part of the 100, and most importantly, the high level panel speakers will be on the basis of how much an applicant has mobilized fellow youth in his or her community

•Diversity: Geographic, gender, age, and sector diversity will be considered

Application Process:

You will need to share the following information as part of the application process, so please keep at hand:

•Your contact details and personal information
•A 3-minute video explaining why we should choose you! Please upload this as a private video to YouTube and share the private link with us in the applicationform
•APPLY for the Conference with this LINK : https://unesco-mgiep.typeform.com/to/mGIvKH
•Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the selection results via email in first week of July 2019

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO MGIEP 2019 World Youth Conference on Kindness

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United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar (ILS) 2019 for international law, young scholars, government officials – Geneva, Switzerland (Financial Support Available)

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Application Deadline: 8 April 2019

UNOG organized the very first International Law Seminar (ILS) in 1965, in connection with the annual session of the International Law Commission (ILC), for a duration of three weeks.

The Seminar takes place on an annual basis and is designed for postgraduate students in international law, young scholars, government officials as well as young lawyers in the field of international law, to widen their knowledge of both the work of the International Law Commission and of the codification and progressive development of international law. It also provides an opportunity for lawyers coming from different legal systems and cultures to exchange views regarding items on the agenda of the Commission.

The International Law Seminar is not intended to be an introduction to international law. Applicants must prove a sound knowledge of international law, on the basis of either their postgraduate studies or significant professional experience in the field. Twenty five participants from various Member States of the United Nations participate in ILS. As well as attending the meetings of ILC, participants are expected to take an active part in the discussions which follow lectures given by members of the Commission, officials of the United Nations or specialized agencies in Geneva and other speakers invited for the occasion.

Application Procedure:

lease read the information note before you start.

Kindly fill in the application form below and attach the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae containing the following information:

  • Personal information
  • University education, degrees obtained
  • Professional experience
  • Academic working papers and main publications

2. Letter of motivation (minimum 400 words, maximum 800 words; including justification for any request for fellowship)

3. Two letters of recommendation, duly signed and dated 2019 with specific reference to the Seminar, from official sources (i.e. university, government or member of the International Law Commission).

The deadline to receive your application is 8 April 2019. Applications will not be accepted after this date. Please be advised that applicants must be between 24 years and 38 years on 1 January 2019. This rule will be strictly applied.

For More Information:

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United Nations Information Service’s 57th Graduate Study Programme 2019 – Geneva, Switzerland

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Application Deadline: 3rd March 2019

The United Nations Information Service’s 57th Graduate Study Programme will be held at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 1 to 12 July 2019. The GSP theme for 2019 will be:

”LOOKING BACK AT 100 YEARS OF MULTILATERALISM: TAKING STOCK AND PREPARING THE FUTURE”

The United Nations Information Service’s Graduate Study Programme provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system through first-hand observation and study. The Graduate Study Programme is held at the United Nations Office at Geneva each year during the month of July.

Each year, as part of the educational outreach programmes undertaken by the United Nations, the Information Service at Geneva organizes the Graduate Study Programme. This seminar provides an opportunity for outstanding graduate and postgraduate students from all over the world to deepen their understanding of the principles, purposes and activities of the United Nations and its related agencies through first-hand observation and study at the United Nations Office at Geneva.

The 57th Graduate Study Programme will be held at the Palais des Nations from 1 to 12 July 2019. It will comprise lectures given by senior members of the United Nations and the Geneva-based specialized agencies. The GSP theme for 2019 will be:

100 years of multilateralism: taking stock and preparing the future

Participants will form working groups to study issues related to the various dimensions of this theme, under the guidance of United Nations experts. They will be provided with selected documents and publications on the theme under discussion.

Important: language requirements for the GSP:

The majority of the sessions will be held in English, therefore absolute fluency in English is essential. As several sessions will be held in French, solid working knowledge of French is also required.

How to apply:

The students invited to attend this programme will be selected on the basis of their academic experience and motivation, with due regard to equitable geographical and gender distribution. The age limit for application is 32 years of age.

Students interested in the 2019 Graduate Study Programme must submit their application ONLINE until 3rd March 2019. No applications will be accepted after this date.

The application form is to be filled in on our website, accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s passport, a letter of recommendation (in English or French only)from a university or governmental authority, proof of current enrolment (at the time of application) in a Master’s degree programme or a postgraduate degree programme (or equivalent) and university diplomas obtained.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Once selected, successful candidates will be asked ahead of time to provide a medical certificate attesting good health and proof of medical insurance coverage in Switzerland at the time of the GSP (these two documents will be only be accepted by us in English or French). Applications from those already employed full time professionally cannot be considered.

Candidates will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by mid-April 2019. Participation in the programme is free. The United Nations does not make any financial contribution towards the travel costs and residential expenses of participants. Governments or universities may offer grants to selected candidates. Candidates should seek advice from their universities on this point.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Information Service’s 57th Graduate Study Programme 2019

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Thomson Reuters Foundation/IFAD Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop 2019 (Fully Funded to Rome,Italy)

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Application Deadline: January 2nd 2019

Dates: 12 February 15 February | Location: Rome, Italy
Programme: Rural Poverty and Agriculture

In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are acknowledged, it is important that their stories are heard and their voices are amplified.

 With funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the specialised UN agency, TR will bring together journalists from around the world to attend this workshop aimed to enable journalists to tell the story of rural development.  The aim is to build specific expertise and increase familiarity and knowledge of issues faced by rural communities, help journalists to present new viewpoints, promote discussion and dialogue on how small-scale agriculture can respond to the growing demand for food, and highlight the essential need to support rural transformation and smallholder agriculture.

The workshop will take place during IFAD’s annual Governing Council.  Being at the conference will allow journalists access to high profile delegates, leading experts in the issues, including IFAD and UN technical experts, as well as a number of small holder farmers who will be invited.

IFAD works with those most affected by poverty, food security, gender inequality, environment and climate change.

At this workshop you will be expected to work on and file stories for your own news organisations on the themes and issues presented.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must be full-time journalists or regular contributors to a media organisation.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, and should have at least two years’ professional experience and have a good level in spoken and written English.

FUNDING

  • Thomson Reuters Foundation, through IFAD funding and support, offers full bursaries for journalists from developing world countries working for established media organisations. Bursaries would include air travel expenses (economy class), accommodation, local transfers and meals.
  • Please note that you need to check visa requirements and ensure you have the necessary documentation required.  The cost of your visa and any other related costs will be the responsibility of the participant. This arrangement is subject to variation.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop 2019 

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