Application Deadline: September 14th, 2015.
Where : The DO School campus in Berlin, Germany
When: November 16th to December 4th, 2015
- Are you eager to help scale an existing education program from South Africa to Nigeria, Kenya and beyond?
- Are you excited to be part of an innovative learning community?
- Then this 3-week Innovation and Entrepreneurship course in Berlin is for you!
The Challenge
- Experimento is an international educational program offered by the Siemens Stiftung that provides teachers and educators with a practical and curriculum-oriented selection of topics in the areas of energy, health, and the environment. Specific instructions, methods, and materials for experiments help to embed the program in teaching.
- The Siemens Stiftung has successfully established Experimento in South Africa.
- Based on this success, the Challenge consists in developing a vision for local institutions that can be effective conduits for rolling out Experimento in other countries such as Nigeria and Kenya in a format that allows the program to scale efficiently and take into account local circumstances.
- While working on this concrete challenge through the help of the DO School Method, you will learn crucial skills and exchange with renowned experts for education and the Siemens Stiftung.
Eligibility Requirements:
- People aged 25 to 35 with a strong connection to Sub-Saharan Africa who are active in education, community outreach, governmental organisations, activism or with a pedagogical background.
Benefits
- You will get the opportunity to learn and put into practice the DO School Method, a globally tested approach to help you put your ideas into action.
- People are using the DO School Method to create their own start-ups, develop careers as intrapreneurs within international companies, and maximise their professional impact.
- The DO School Method was developed by the internationally recognised DO School, in partnership with renowned entrepreneurs and activists.
Tuition fee
- Participation in the program is covered by Siemens Stiftung
A limited number of travel and accommodation stipends are available upon request.
Apply Now for the 2015 DO School Education Challenge
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the DO School 2015 Education Challenge