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The Queen�s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017
Application Deadline: 1st May 2017
Theme: The theme for 2017 Queen�s Commonwealth essay competition is �A Commonwealth for Peace�. Building upon the 2016 theme of An Inclusive Commonwealth, this year�s topics ask for a more active understanding of the role of the Commonwealth as a network of and for democracy, Human Rights and peace. We are asking young writers to explore peace at every level, from the personal to the political to the pan-Commonwealth.
About The Essay
Open to all Commonwealth citizens aged under 18, the Commonwealth essay competition offers young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to make their voices heard on a global platform, to engage with issues important to them and to express their aspirations for the future. Each year, participants demonstrate their ability to stimulate and provoke discussions about important Commonwealth and global issues from a young person�s perspective and to showcase their critical and creative skills.
Bocconi University, Italy Fully-funded Scholarship for International Students (Bachelors & Masters) 2017/2018
Application Deadlines:
Undergraduate: 20th January 2017
Masters: Round 1: 12th December, 2016
About Scholarship: Bocconi University is committed to making higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds worldwide.
Eligibility: The following conditions will be taken into consideration for the awarding of the scholarship:
� non-Italian citizenship;
� non-Italian residence;
� a non-Italian High School Diploma degree earned abroad or in Italy.
African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program
Applications are open for African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program that commemorates the late Nelson Mandela�s commitment to social justice and equity by supporting young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to apply, applicant must
- Be a citizen AND resident of sub-Saharan Africa;
- Be between 22 and 35 years old (at the beginning of the study program);
- Have completed a university degree meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission into a Master�s degree in Canada;
- Have a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years of full-time work experience in the public sector, civil society sector or a research institute in Africa;
- Be fluent in French or English;
- Meet all the academic requirements of the study program of choice.
DEADLINE: October 14 2016
African Internship Academy
The African Internship Academy is the first of its kind on the continent and offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over Africa to be groomed professionally, network extensively and experience workplace culture, The motto for the Academy is �grooming Africa�s next generational change agents� and they specialize in connecting Africa�s young talent through internships and Study abroad programmes.
ELIGIBILITY
Successful applicants for our program must:
- Be at least 15 years old
- Be proficient in English or French depending the specific program
- Be either currently enrolled or have graduated from either pre tertiary or university
- Have an interest and passion for interning abroad and learning about new cultures
- Qualify for all applicable visa and embassy regulations for their desired location
DEADLINE: October 31 2016
African Students Fully-funded Masters Scholarship at Durham University UK
Application Deadline: 10th June 2017.
Eligibility:
� African countries
- The scholarship is for a one-year taught course leading to the award of an MSc degree in Mathematical Sciences, an MSc degree in Particles, Strings and Cosmology or an MSc by Thesis in Mathematical Sciences.
- Applicants should hold a relevant honors degree of sufficient standard from a country in Africa.
- Applicants should not have previously studied at a university outside Africa.
About the Award: The Department of Mathematical Sciences, in partnership with Trevelyan College and with the support of the DDMSAF (Durham Department of Mathematical Sciences Alumni Fund), is offering a scholarship to a student from Africa who wishes to study for a Masters in Mathematical Sciences , a Masters in Particles, Strings and Cosmology or an MSc by Thesis.
How to apply visit: https://www.dur.ac.uk/mathematical.sciences/postgrads/masters/funding/africa/
Become A Youth Facilitator At The Global Landscape Forum In Morocco 2016
Application deadline: 30th September, 2016
Requirement:
� Ideal candidates should have an understanding of the key issues along with a keen interest in developing their skill of facilitation, participatory approaches, networking and stakeholder engagement.
� Applications are limited to young professionals within the age 30, preferably working or studying in areas related to development studies.
About the facilitation: The Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) and its partners are looking for enthusiastic and engaging students and young professionals to be part of high-level discussions with the top leaders from different landscape sectors at the 2016 Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)
Benefits:
� Selected applicants will receive a tailored training course on facilitation and engagement techniques.
How to apply visit: http://www.landscapes.org/glf-marrakesh/become-facilitator-2016-global-landscapes-forum/
Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarship at Cambridge University
Application Deadline: 7th December 2016.
About the Award:
In addition to the Mandela Magdalene Scholarship, Three Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships will be awarded annually to African students commencing an MPhil programme, also with the aim of enhancing the skills of outstanding African students to enable them to contribute to the development of their countries.
Eligibility:
� The successful candidates will have gained a First class or High Second class BA honors award.
� Award holders will be expected to return to their countries to work or study after completing their course at Cambridge.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Uc Berkeley
Deadline: November 30th, 2016
About the scholarship: MasterCard foundation scholarships has invited applicants for scholarships at the university of California, the programs aims to benefit 17,000 young people for over 10 years in the sub Saharan countries
Eligibility:
� Being a citizen of a sub-Saharan country
� Academicals excellence
� Coming from an economical disadvantaged background
� Having demonstrated will to give to your community, country and continent at large
� Having intention to return to your home country after completing your studies.
UCL Denmark Fully-funded Nursing Scholarships for International Students 2017/2018
Application Deadline: 1st November 2016.
Eligibility:
� Only international students allowed
� Students who are from EU/EAA countries, Switzerland or Turkey are NOT eligible To be eligible to apply for the Nursing scholarships, candidate must be:
� applying to participate in one of the above-mentioned courses
� a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
� Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme in your home country related to either nursing, social education or teacher education.
About the Award: Do you look forward to enriching your studies with a semester abroad in Denmark? It is now possible for highly qualified students, who are not from EU/EAA countries or Switzerland, to apply for a scholarship. These Nursing scholarships will cover tuition and contribute to living expenses while studying at UCL.
How to apply visit: https://international.ucl.dk/practical-guide/scholarships-for-non-eu-students/
DRD/DAAD Masters & PhD Full Scholarships for Africa (Study in South Africa & Germany) 2017
Application Deadline: 31st December 2016
For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, the DRD � Institute of Development Research and Development offers DAAD merit scholarships per year. The scholarship will be taken at University of the Western Cape, South Africa and Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
Eligible Field of Study
Scholarships are available for full-time students of
- MA in Development Studies
- Master in Public Administration
- MA in Development Management
- the different PhD options at the centre
How to Apply
You will have to fill in an electronic application form As the e-form can only be submitted once, please make sure that your application is complete before submitting it!
World Bank Africa Early Years Fellowship
Application Deadline: 20th October, 2016.
The World Bank Group�s Early Learning Partnership (ELP) is launching the Africa Early Years Fellowship to recruit young African professionals to support governments and World Bank teams to scale up investments in the early years. This new initiative is complementary to the WBG Africa Fellowship Program, which is targeting Ph.D. students from Sub-Saharan Africa who are interested in starting careers with the World Bank Group.
For Ph.D students
Eligibility:
� Ability to work effectively remotely
� Strong analytical skills
� Strong written communication skills and ability to work well in teams, including with senior officials
� African nationals 25-40 years of age
� Graduate degree/undergraduate in a relevant field (including education, economics, statistics, health and nutrition, and social service) AND at least 3 years of professional experience in education, health and nutrition or social protection, with preference for previous work in ECD/early learning.
How to apply visit: http://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/brief/world-bank-group-africa-early-years-fellowship
The Fountain Essay Contest 2016
September 1 � November 30, 2016
Deadline for submissions: November 30
The Fountain�s 2016 Essay Contest invites you to consider the issues facing today�s immigrants. Are you an immigrant, too? Were your parents or grandparents immigrants? Are we all immigrants in this world? How do immigrants contribute to your society? How do they cause problems in your society? How would you help immigrants thrive? Contest open to all writers worldwide. Essay word count must be between 1,500 and 2,500
Essays must be submitted as Word document only through the essay contest page at www.fountainmagazine.com/essaycontest
1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $300
Two Honorable Mentions - $150 each
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $300
Two Honorable Mentions - $150 each
Noel Buxton Trust�s Africa Grants: Supporting and Protecting Street Children
Deadline: Ongoing
About the grant: The Noel Buxton Trust is currently seeking applications for its Africa Grants, with an aim to support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods.
Maximum grant: �5,000 per year for up to three years.
Eligibility Criteria
Trustees tend to offer grants to smaller, grass-roots organizations and do not generally respond to appeals from large and well-supported charities.
The Trustees welcome applications from diaspora led organizations based and registered in the UK.
The Trust is willing to consider direct applications from registered civil society organizations in Africa or UK based charities which might be diaspora organizations based in the UK.
Applications need to be made in English.
Trustees expect to see a strong relationship between the applicant organization and the community that will benefit from the grant.
Trustees like to see practical ways in which communities will be strengthened by the work they fund and, especially, how women and girls will be empowered.
How to apply:
Applicants must send a short letter (1-2 pages) via post and also include:
budget for current and following year
details of funding already received, promised or applied for from other sources
latest annual report / accounts in the shortest available form
Scholarships By Commonwealth For Masters & Ph.D. In UK For Developing Countries (Fully-Funded)
Application deadline: 15th November, 2016
Levels of study: Masters and PhD
About Scholarship: Commonwealth has offered Scholarships for Master�s and PhD study in the UK for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries each year. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK�s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
By October 2017, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master�s degree)
Selection Criteria
Academic merit of the candidate
Quality of the proposal
Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate�s home country
Echoing Green Fellowship For Social Entrepreneurs 2017
Application Closes: 25th October, 2016 at 2:00pm
Field of Study: Social Entrepreneurs
About the Fellowship: The Global Fellowship is a program for smart leaders who are deeply connected to the needs and potential solutions that may work best for their communities. Any emerging social entrepreneur from any part of the world working to disrupt the status quo may apply.
Applicant Criteria
Purpose / Passion
Resilience
Leadership
Ability to Attract Resources
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the applicant must be:
Over 18 years old
Fluent in English
Able to commit a full 35 hour work week to their organization.
In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the organization must be:
The original idea of the applicant(s)
In its start-up phase, usually within the first two years of operation
Independent and autonomous
Value of Fellowship:
A stipend of $80,000 for individuals
A health insurance stipend and yearly professional development stipend
Sterling Bank Nigeria Youth Innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YIEDP)
Deadline: Ongoing
ELIGIBILITY
The following categories of youth are eligible under this scheme:
Youth who are 18-35 years
Serving Youth Corp members.
Non-NYSC (Not more than 5 years post NYSC)
WORTH
Applications can be made as an Individual or as a group (of 3-5 applicants with similar business interest)
A single applicant can access up to a facility limit N3m while group project jointly owned by 3-5 qualified beneficiaries can access up to a facility limit of N10m.
To apply visit: https://www.sterlingbankng.com/yiedp/
African Humanities Fellowship Program
Application Deadline: 2nd November, 2016
Field of Study: anthropology, archaeology, studies of the fine and performing arts, history, linguistics, literature studies, studies of religion, and philosophy, history, language, and culture, and by qualitative approaches in research.
About Fellowship: this partnership is funded by Carnegie cooperation of New York. AHP has offered a set of integrated set of opportunities to enhance and develop individual capabilities and to promote the formation of scholarly networks.
Selection Criteria
� The intrinsic interest and substantive merit of the work proposed
� The clarity of the intellectual agenda
� The feasibility of the work plan
� The record of achievement of a postdoctoral scholar and the promise of a PhD candidate
� The contribution the work is likely to make to scholarship on the continent and worldwide.
Eligibility
� Applicants must be nationals and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa, with a current affiliation at an institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
� Applicants for Dissertation-Completion Fellowships should be in the final year of writing the dissertation at a university in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, or Uganda.
� Dissertation-Completion Fellowships are not available in South Africa.
Eligible Countries: Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda
How to apply visit: http://www.acls.org/programs/ahp/
The Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
The Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation is currently inviting non-profit organizations to submit project proposals, with an aim to protect and promote human rights, children education and protection, scientific and medical research and health, promotion of art and culture, environmental protection and nature conservation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from any country are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be a non-profit organization (association, foundation, cultural association, university, academic institution, etc.).
- The working language of the Foundation is English. Application forms submitted in other languages will be rejected. Application forms written in poor English will be rejected.
Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
Deadline: Ongoing
The Global Funds for Children is inviting applicants to submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) for small grants from innovative community-based organizations working with many of the world�s most vulnerable children and youth.
Working with the mission to advance the dignity of children worldwide, the foundation supports most promising organizations operating in marginalized communities. The Fund transforms the lives of children on the edges of society�trafficked children, refugees, child laborers�and helps them regain their rights and pursue their dreams.
Funding Information: Grant applications generally fall between $25,000 and $75,000 range.
Areas of Interest
- Children-Trafficked children, Refugees, Child laborers
- Youth & Adolescents
- Education-Vocational & Primary Education
- HIV/AIDS
- Disability
African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program
DEADLINE: October 14 2016
Applications are open for African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program that commemorates the late Nelson Mandela�s commitment to social justice and equity by supporting young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration.
WORTH
- Return airfare (at the beginning and at the end of the program)
- Tuition fees
- Monthly living allowances and installation allowance
- Fixed allowance to cover purchase of books and attend conferences in Canada
- Health insurance coverage
- Fees for study permit
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a citizen AND resident of sub-Saharan Africa
- Be between 22 and 35 years old (at the beginning of the study program)
- Have completed a university degree meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission into a Master�s degree in Canada
- Have a minimum of two years and a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in the public.
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