Alibaba Group eFounders Class 9 – Africa Fellowship Program 2022

The eFounders Fellowship Program is organized by the Alibaba group. This program provides first-hand exposure to eCommerce and digital innovations, access to business leaders across Alibaba and China, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded, leading entrepreneurs in your region. The fellowship is a community of passionate and successful “Champions for the New Economy” looking to inspire and create a more inclusive development model for all.

The eFounders Fellowship program is jointly organized by Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), which are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Program dates:

• Due to COVID-19, the original dates for eFounders Fellowship Class 9 (Africa) will be postponed with new dates to be released soon.

You are still welcome to apply for the program, and you will be given ONE YEAR VALIDITY as well as access to Alibaba Global Initiatives online courses once accepted.

Requirements

• Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the ‘new economy’.

• Building enterprises for long-term success, not for short-term profit.

• Mission-driven and have a strong sense of purpose, integrity, vision, and drive.

• Willing to learn and share their experiences and ideas.

Class 9 enrollment criteria:

• You MUST be a full-time founder or co-founder of an officially registered digital venture that has been in operation for at least 2 years.

• Your venture MUST be headquartered, located in or operates in one of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa.

• You MUST provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer/eFounders Fellow are preferred).

• You MUST provide your official business license when requested during the application process.

• Entrepreneurs below 35 years old, female entrepreneurs, and target country locals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program costs:

Covered:

    • Hotel accommodation(shared room).

    • Training materials and training session costs.

    • Field trips and site visit transportation costs.

    • Small daily living allowance of 30 RMB/day.

Not covered (costs you must personally cover):

    • Air tickets and transportation/pick-up services to and from Hangzhou, China.

    • Single hotel room requests (if you would like to stay in a single room you will be required to cover the full cost yourself).

    • Additional food or personal expenses.

For More Information: https://activity.alibaba.com/supplier/efounders-fellowship-class-9.html

Need-Based Masters International Grants at Norwich University 2022

Norwich University, USA is providing an opportunity to support towards the tuition fee of the programme undertaken at Norwich. At Norwich University, they strive to recognize the abilities and accomplishments of their students through a variety of scholarships and awards.

At Norwich University, they strive to recognize the abilities and accomplishments of the students through a variety of scholarships and awards. A number of awards are based on academic performance or service before applying to Norwich; other awards are based on interactions and activities with the university before arriving as a new student. Review the following aid descriptions to understand which scholarships or awards you may qualify for, as well as eligibility requirements.

Unless otherwise designated in the award description, gift aid awarded by Norwich University may pay for tuition, fees, room and board and other university expenses. Norwich University scholarships and grants are not tuition-specific but are intended to pay for billed charges and not external costs to the university.

Norwich understands that affordability is a key consideration for many as they consider their college choices. They encourage you to review all of the scholarships and awards so you can understand how affordable a Norwich education can be. Norwich University awards students financial aid under the policy for which they are most eligible for financial aid from combinations of institutional and outside sources of funding.

Eligibility criteria for the Need-Based Masters International Grants at Norwich University

• Applicants must demonstrate a need as defined by Federal Student Aid.
• Applicants must meet all application requirements of the university.
• Applicants must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
  • TOEFL IBT – 80
  • TOEFL PBT – 550
  • IELTS – 6.5

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Masters

Value of Award: Tuition fee

Number of Awards: Not Mentioned

Method of Application: Applicants are first requested to submit their applications for admission at Norwich. Students must file out a FAFSA application to be considered for the grant.

Application Deadline: 15^th November 2022.

Visit The Official Website For More Information

https://www.norwich.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

The Youth, Peace and Security Primer Online Courses

The YPS Primer aims to establish a common base of understanding and approach for the UN system and partners in implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda. It is meant to inform, in broad terms, the programmes and actions of all UN entities working with and for youth in peace and security.

Introduction

Through the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security and its subsequent resolutions, Member States and UN organs and entities have been called upon to increase meaningful and inclusive participation of youth in peacebuilding efforts at all levels.

The Youth, Peace and Security Primer, also known as the YPS Primer, is an open online resource available to all practitioners, including UN, government, civil society and academia. The Primer has been developed by UNSSC in partnership with the Folke Bernadotte Academy and builds on the “Youth, Peace and Security: A Programming Handbook” developed by the UN with support from the Folke Bernadotte Academy.

The YPS Primer aims to establish a common base of understanding and approach for the UN system and partners in implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda. It is primarily meant to inform, in broad terms, the programmes and actions of all UN entities working with and for youth in peace and security.

Course methodology

The YPS Primer is a self-paced learning tool hosted on the UNSSC Elounge platform. After registering, you will be granted immediate access to the learning platform and all learning materials.

Course contents

The Primer features three foundational learning modules set out to provide practitioners with the necessary skills and knowledge to support the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda – while working with and for young people in peace and security.

The three learning modules cover foundational YPS topics:

1)     An Introduction to the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

2)     Enabling Meaningful Youth Participation

3)     Conducting Youth-Sensitive Conflict Analysis.

Target audience

The YPS Primer is open online resource available to all practitioners. 

Cost of participation

Thanks to the generous support of the Folke Bernadotte Academy, the YPS Primer is offered free of charge. 

Apply for the online courses using this link https://www.unssc.org/courses/yps-primer

Africa True Story Application Form

“Africa True Story” is a digital brand project under the Shenzhen Green Impact Consulting Company which invites leaders in different industries, young people, and Chinese people living in Africa to tell stories about their lives in Africa, and is committed to making the Chinese Internet see a thriving Africa and linking China to sustainable investment in Africa. In doing so, the information gap and bias is reduced and enables Chinese and African content creators to obtain income growth and digital opportunities. Recognizing the problem of unemployment and realizing the potential of young people in Africa, The Youth Café in collaboration with Pumbaa Eco will expand the “Africa True Story” program thereby empowering the future leaders of Africa and give these young men and women in Africa an opportunity to create a piece of work about their lives or the societal issues they are concerned with.

Through this project content creators will be supported to produce works of writing, video, and audio and publish over 100+ articles, and achieve 1,000,000+ views. These works will then be posted on both African and Chinese internet, including platforms like Top Buzz, Wechat, thepaper.cn, and the Peace Information Platform to be launched in late 2021 by the Nanjing government. In return, the content creators will get partial profits generated by their works.

The Youth Café seeks to work with 20- 50 writers who will bring onboard their expertise and deliver quality articles and blogs. These writers will form writing groups of 3-4 and get support in brainstorming, writing, and revising from each other, TYC and Pumbaa Eco. There will be a training course at the beginning of the whole process.

Requirements for the writing
1.) Writing should be between 2000-3000 words (with 5-10 pictures)
2.) The writing can be an opinion or a personal story
3.) There is also an introduction: 100-200 words, including educational background, growth environment, career direction, hobbies.

Here’s the link to the application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda9H9-IYE-ZpwrzgMeg-IqJJW-Fyc7uCI9OYRoyoPt4SvWxw/viewform

The Deadline For This Application Is 31st March.

For any questions regarding this application feel free to reach out to Nina Mwarabu mwarabu.nina@theyouthcafe.com and cc editor@theyouthcafe.com

The Youth Cafe’s Anti-Corruption Magazine Launch Registration Form

Corruption is a cancer that is slowly diminishing our democracy and it ought to be fought through a multi-approach technique. Young people in Kenya have inadequate ability and opportunities to make their voices heard and accounted for in relevant policies. The Kenyan government has responded to these responsibilities by enacting laws and policies.

Through this issue magazine, The Youth Café, in partnership with Open Governance Institute and People powered are documenting key issues and solutions in the fight against corruption in Kenya in a dedicated magazine.

This form is used to register participants for the official launch of The Youth Cafes Issues-Based Magazine Launch.

Please fill this form and submit on or before 1st March 2022. For any questions or comments, contact info@theyouthcafe.com or 0734795798.

Kindly find bellow the link to the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT-7YJhmRv7hDLFw3JEn3qyRdkxZkyHNdrzngu3XxDDO2qmg/viewform

2022 Savvy Global Fellowship for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Deadline: Ongoing

Are you passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation? Have you ever wanted to build a successful impact-driven business, but didn’t know how to? Do you own an early-stage business that you want to grow and scale into new markets and verticals? Are you interested in being part of the new generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs? Application for the 2022 Savvy Global Fellowship Program for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs is now open!

Savvy is a global virtual Fellowship program, available in 104 languages, for passionate and brilliant young individuals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many have lost their jobs and are now living in an uncertain world. Savvy Fellowship is equipping these individuals with the necessary knowledge and skill they need to start their own impact-driven business and succeed as entrepreneurs. As a Savvy Fellow, you will be provided with the knowledge, skills, tools, resources, support network, and community to build a sustainable, innovative, and profitable impact-driven business.

The Savvy Global Fellowship for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs, which began in 2020, has so far, received over 65,464 applications from around the world, and has selected and trained 5,245 Fellows from 149 countries. For 12 weeks, no matter what stage your venture is, the Fellowship program helps selected Fellows answer all the relevant questions that they need to kickstart their amazing impact venture, gain early traction, achieve product-market fit, and scale into new markets.

Benefits

• Practical Learning: For 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to start, build, and scale an impact venture. Using visual presentations, they will help you answer all the relevant questions you need to kickstart that amazing impact venture, gain early traction, achieve product-market fit, and scale into newer markets. Savvy is for every impact entrepreneur, no matter what stage your venture is.
• Simultaneous Mentorship: While learning, you’re offered mentorship as well, which is a great way to have a better understanding of your industry. Mentorship comes in two ways: peer-to-peer and expert. Since all Savvy Fellows don’t have the same level of experience, more experienced and knowledgeable Fellows help guide others. A select few Fellows get expert mentorship from industry experts.
• Life-long Community: “Once a Savvy Fellow, always a Savvy Fellow.” Savvy isn’t just a 12-weeks learning, assessment, and mentorship program, it’s a life-long entrepreneurial learning process. Post Fellowship, you can constantly access your Savvy Fellowship account and have access to the weekly updated resources, in the form of entrepreneurial tips, nuggets, and opportunities.

What do I learn as a Savvy Fellow?

You will learn everything from ideation to scaling.

• Week 1: Your Customer
• Week 2: Your Product or Service
• Week 3: Your Competitors
• Week 4: Your Market
• Week 5: Your Revenue Model
• Week 6: Your Customer Acquisition, Activation & Retention Strategy
• Week 7: Your Operations
• Week 8: Your Business Structure
• Week 9: Your Go-to-Market Strategy
• Week 10: Your Team
• Week 11: Your Fundraising Strategy
• Week 12: Your Partners

Eligibility Criteria

• Savvy is for everyone because they don’t see color. They are one. They are interested in exceptional young professionals.
• After 12 weeks, you’re able to request a Certificate of Completion to proudly share with your professional network. Fellows whose accounts are up to 12 weeks old are able to request a Certificate of Completion for the Savvy Fellowship program, via the ‘Account’ tab. Accounts that are less than 12 weeks are automatically unable to request a Certificate.

For more information, visit https://savvyfellows.com/

The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT Fellowships 2022/2023

The Legatum Fellowship is a competitive program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs gain a world class education at MIT, as well as extensive mentor and community support, in order maximize their likelihood of success as principled, impactful leaders in emerging markets. Each year we build a cohort 20-25 students dedicated to building and scaling ventures in the developing world and provide them with tuition, travel, and prototyping support, as well as access to mentors, special seminars, and other cross-campus resources.

The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT Fellowships program requirements.

This Fellowship is intensely action-oriented and suits the student who is fully committed to becoming a principled leader and improving the lives of others through entrepreneurship.

• Curriculum: Through our customized educational experience, students develop practical skills for navigating complex business environments, making principled business decisions, setting and reaching venture milestones, and building and leading teams globally.
• Mentorship: Legatum have an Entrepreneur-in-Residence dedicated to helping our Fellows navigate their entrepreneurial journey at MIT. We have also built a network of domain experts and mentors to provide guidance, encouragement, and specialized advice as needed.
• Community: MIT has a rich entrepreneurial ecosystem comprised of faculty, investors, potential partners, new technologies, and both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs. The Legatum Center serves as a community hub, helping students navigate the pockets of MIT to secure the precise expertise and resources you’ll need to optimize your entrepreneurial journey.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the Fellowship, applicants must either be:

• A current MIT Student who will still be enrolled for the year-long duration of the fellowship

OR

• Admitted to begin a (full-time) degree program at MIT in the fall semester of the coming academic year

EXPECTATIONS

Legatum Fellows are expected to be fully engaged participants in the Legatum Center community. Expectations include:

• Completion of a for-credit management seminar that focuses specifically on the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the developing world
• Completion of one additional MIT course related to entrepreneurial leadership development
• At least one trip to the intended country of implementation to either conduct primary market research, test a prototype, or pilot the business model
• Participation in peer-to-peer training sessions
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt the venture as necessary
• Participation in pitch events at the end of each semester
• Regular check-in meetings with the Legatum Center staff
• Participation in MIT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through student-organized clubs and conferences
• Commitment to being an entrepreneurial leader in a developing country post-graduation

Financial Support

• Each Fellow receives funding up to $25,000 that can be used to support their school tuition and stipend. 
• Fellows may also receive grants to support travel to emerging markets during the summer and winter breaks in order to build professional relationships, conduct primary market research, test prototypes, or run pilot studies.

If you have any questions regarding the Fellowship, please email legatum-fellowship@mit.edu. 

Application Deadline:  MARCH 7TH, 2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage

Student FELLOWSHIP

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2022 at University of Edinburgh in UK

Fifty Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed, low, and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries, for part-time Master’s study by distance learning on selected courses offered by UK universities. These scholarships are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Eligibility criteria for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2022

To apply for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of or be granted refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently and continually resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases
• All candidates must provide at least one reference
• All candidates must hold an offer to start their chosen course of study in the 2022.

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

Type: Masters

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: The scholarship includes full tuition fee and resources to enhance student participation, access and research skills.

Eligible Field(s) of Study: Before applying, please read the Eligibility Information on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

• Clinical Education, MSc
• MSc Epidemiology
• Family Medicine, MSc
• General Surgery, ChM
• International Development, MSc
• MSc Surgical Sciences
• ChM Trauma & Orthopaedics
• ChM Urology
• ChM Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Method of Application:

This is a TWO PART process

PART ONE:   Apply to the programme at the university, search for your eligible On-line Masters of choice on our Degree Finder.

To secure an offer you must meet the University of Edinburgh entry requirements, including demonstrating English language competency.   Applicants are highly encouraged to inform the admission team about the intention to apply to the CSC scholarship scheme in order to meet the 15th of March deadline.

PART TWO:  Once you have received an offer from the University of Edinburgh, apply to the Commonwealth Scholarships, information on how to apply can be found here.

Before applying, please be sure to read the Eligibility information on the Commonwealth Scholarships webpage.

Remember you must include all supporting documentation.

Application Deadline: 15th March 2022

Visit The Official Website For More Information

https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/e-learning/common-distance-learning

The Google Hustle Academy for African Entrepreneurs

The Google Hustle Academy has landed and is here to help your business power up to the next level. Get access to live training sessions, 1-1 mentorship and masterclasses by industry leaders, all for free.

You can take advantage of all this fantastic support – along with a wealth of networking opportunities – when you sign up to the Hustle Academy’s week-long bootcamp, currently open to businesses in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.

This bootcamp, delivered online by subject matter experts, is designed to help small businesses grow by increasing revenue, positioning for investment, and building a sustainable business for the future.

Eligibility criteria for the Google Hustle Academy for African Entrepreneurs

The Hustle Academy bootcamp is completely free of charge to participants.

To be eligible for this program we measure businesses against the following criteria…

Business maturity

Businesses should have already created a business plan, defined their product/service offering and be looking to now scale this

Size of operation

The Hustle Academy is open to businesses that have at least 2 full-time employees and have been operating for over 12 months

Revenue generated

This training is aimed at businesses who have generated profit in the last 12 months or are 1-3 months away from breaking even.

Programme Details

• The Hustle Academy is a completely free programme for participants and lasts 1 week in total.
• Sessions run from 10am – 3pm, Monday to Friday, across EAT, WAT and GMT.
• Live training sessions are delivered virtually so you will need to ensure you have the relevant technology to support your participation in the programme. This includes a stable internet connection and laptop with a web camera and microphone.
• You must be able to commit to the full programme as live sessions will not be recorded.

For More Information on this program:

Visit the Official Webpage

https://events.withgoogle.com/google-hustle-academy/

The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2022

The 2022 World Bank Group Youth Summit Competition seeks proposals from youth (18 – 35 years) who have innovative and action-oriented solutions and projects for “Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth” based on three pillars of development: social, environmental, and economic.

World Bank Group Youth Summit 2022: Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth

May 26-27, 2022

Hybrid (Online and Washington DC)

The World Bank Group Youth Summit competition rewards the most innovative idea that fosters:

• Social inclusion as a driver for equitable growth
  (Education, Health, Gender, Social Safety Nets)
• Environmental inclusion as a driver for equitable growth 
  (Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Adaptation, Climate Smart Technologies)
• Economic inclusion as a driver for equitable growth
  (Access to Financial Services, Financial Decision Making, Sustainable Livelihoods and Employment, Private Capital Mobilization)

Requirements

• The World Bank Group Youth Summit competition is open to individuals or teams not exceeding 4 people, aged 18 – 35.
• The competition is open to individuals or teams not exceeding four (4) people, aged 18 – 35. Participants can be students, as well as people in the work force or any other occupation. No prior experience in any particular field or topic is necessary. Diverse, gender-balanced team compositions are strongly encouraged.

Benefits

• Finalists will join the 2022 WBG Youth Summit at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. Travel expenses will be covered including lodging for up to three nights for one representative from each teamFinalists will have the chance to connect with experts engaged in global solution-solving in the impact space, including both public and private sector leaders across the social, environmental, and economic inclusion landscapes.
• They will also be offered an opportunity to pitch to potential investors, get tailored mentoring, and receive admission into the inaugural Youth Summit Competition Alumni Network, as well as other virtual and in-person initiatives to elevate the finalists’ story and solution throughout the World Bank network.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Participants shall provide innovative and concrete solutions that showcase the role of the youth in fostering equitable growth through social, environmental and/or economic inclusion. 

• NEW THIS YEAR: Proposals can be submitted in English, Arabic, French or Spanish. 

PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES

STEP 1 – Information Session on February 11, 2022: Register to join the webinar for all the information you need to submit a solid application and pitch deck. Register Now

STEP 2 – Submit Your Proposal (Deadline: March 4, 2022, 11:59pm EST): Applicants and 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.

STEP 3 – Refine your Idea & Prepare your Pitch (April): Individuals/teams shortlisted in Stage 2 will receive feedback on their pitch deck and may be asked to submit further information or refine their pitch deck.

STEP 4 – Pitch your Idea at the Youth Summit (May): Finalists will join the 2022 WBG Youth Summit at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. Travel expenses will be covered including lodging for up to three nights for one representative from each team. Other team members will be able to participate through the virtual platform. Given the ongoing developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank Youth Summit team will adhere to CDC travel guidelines and confirm travel feasibility in advance of the Youth Summit.

SUBMISSION OVERVIEW

All applicants/teams must submit two components for their Pitch Competition Application:

1. General Application Form
2. Pitch Deck (Download the template here)

The General Application Form will collect basic information on the applicant’s team composition.

The Pitch Deck will be the space for applicants to share their proposed solution on the challenge question. To support and standardize applicant submissions, all applicants will be required to use the “Youth Summit Pitch Deck Template” in their submission. The Pitch Deck template will consist of:

• Team purpose
• Problem and opportunity
• Theory of Change 
• Solution
• Market Size
• Competitive Landscape 
• Business Model
• Team Composition

INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must submit both of the following application components:

1. Application Form:
   • Applicants must submit the application form.
2. Pitch Deck: 
   • Pitch Deck submissions must be submitted in PDF format and size should be less then 10MB.
   • Pitch Deck submissions can be done through the application form.

Submission Rules

• Pitch decks must be created by and owned by the Participants (s).
• Pitch decks can be submitted in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. 
• Applicants are strongly suggested to design intersectional, cross-cutting solutions that relate to at least one of the sub-pillars of the Youth Summit 2022. 
• Applications will be judged based on the following criteria: (1) Clarify, scope and relevance of the proposed solution to the challenge question; (2) Innovation and originality; (3) Feasibility of implementation and sustainability; (4) Potential for global impact and scale.
• For questions, comments, and enquiries, please reach out to: youthsummit@worldbank.org

Application Deadline: March 4th, 2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage

https://live.worldbank.org/events/2022-world-bank-group-youth-summit-enter-pitch-competition

Full Mississippi University for Women International Scholarship Grants 2022-2023

Looking for a scholarship to begin your educational goals abroad? Then grab this amazing Full Mississippi University for Women International Scholarship Grants. Interested and outstanding students are encouraged to apply, applications are open for the academic year 2022-2023.

International undergraduate students who wish to pursue their studies at the Mississippi University for Women are eligible for this award. The tuition fee of the applied programme is entitled to be provided to the selected candidates. Selection will be based on ACT/SAT scores and GPA.

Host Institution(s):

Mississippi University for Women, USA

Level/Field(s) of Study:

Any undergraduate programmes taught at the University can be applied for.

Number of Scholarships:

Not Given

Target Group:

All Nationalities can apply

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the fall semester at Mississippi University for Women is 1st May 2022. However, the priority deadline to apply for the scholarship is 1st March 2022 and the final deadline to apply is 1st April 2022.

Scholarship Value/Duration:

The students selected by the Mississippi University for Women will be provided merit awards towards the cost of their undergraduate studies in USA.

Eligible Criteria for the Full Mississippi University for Women International Scholarship Grants 2022-2023

To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

• The applicants must be interested in entering The University in the fall semester.
• The applicants must provide ACT/SAT scores.
• Admission Requirements: Students must provide all necessary documentation at the time of application.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• TOEFL PBT – 525
• TOEFL CBT – 197
• TOEFL IBT – 71
• IELTS – 5.5
• PTE – 48

Application Instructions

• How to Apply: Students can apply at the Mississippi University for Women via its own application portal. Students will be notified about the award application process by email at the point of admission.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to submit all high school transcripts, secondary institution transcripts, and leaving certificates.

Website: https://apply.muw.edu/apply/

MEST Africa Entrepreneurial Training Program 2023

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) offers a 12-month graduate-level training to aspiring entrepreneurs across the African continent. The entrepreneurial training program in business, communications and software development includes extensive hands-on project work, culminating in a final pitch and the chance to receive seed investment and grow businesses.

The successful world-class training program is run with the help of an internationally recognized faculty. MEST also offer the entrepreneurs-in-training (EITs) the opportunity to be mentored by real-life Entrepreneurs, CEOs and other executives from all over the world. Guest lectures have been with executives of Uber, Facebook, Safaricom, Samsung, Interswitch, and many more.

Since inception in 2008, MEST has invested over $22m in training over 350 individual entrepreneurs and funded 60+ software companies across Africa. MEST entrepreneurs have developed solutions addressing local, regional and global markets, received follow-on funding from global investors, and gotten into top accelerator programs such as Y-combinator, 500 startups and TechStars.

Successful applicants will gain access to world-class education in software development, business and communication skills from MEST’s campus in Accra, Ghana. Training is done along with mentorship and networking sessions with leading industry experts and business executives from all over the world.

Benefits

• At the end of the year-long program, all the Entrepreneurs-in-training form startups with co-founders within their cohort and pitch their business idea for up to $100,000 in seed funding, business incubation, and a lifetime of support from MEST Africa’s global community of experts and founders.
• The MEST Training Program is fully-sponsored and requires no financial payments to MEST. This is a full-time program that requires you to be available to attend all classes and sessions.
• If successful in phone interview, you will attend an in-person group interview & individual interview (this will take place in Accra, Lagos, Dakar, Nairobi, and Johannesburg; you must be living there to be able to attend).

Requirements

• A degree from a university or Technical College or equivalent experience with at least two (2) years corporate and startup experience (preferred)
• Deep skills in either communications, business or software development Young persons crazy about tech and entrepreneurship, and how to use technology to achieve business results
• Should be ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year
• Disciplined, motivated self-starter who can work and deliver on assignments and projects – demonstrate this by completing the required Pre-Learning courses and MEST’s rigorous recruitment process An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to start a company
• Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
• Ability to work well in teams, proven academic or professional excellence
• Demonstrated leadership abilitiesConfident and independent thinking
• Excellent people skills

The application process:

1. Complete Pre-learning courses
2. Take an aptitude test
3. Fill and submit the MEST Training Program application form
4. Interviews with our recruitment team
5. Offer

Timeline:

• Application Deadline: 20th April 2022
• Final Interviews: May 2022 in Accra, Lagos, Dakkar, Nairobi, and Johannesburg
• Training Program beings August 2022 in Accra

Application Deadline: April 20th 2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage

https://meltwater.org/2022/02/08/applications-are-now-open-for-mest-africas-12-month-training-program-class-of-2023/

U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program 2022

The Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement is a professional program funded by the US Department of State for emerging leaders in Africa to exchange and implement best practices for inclusive civic engagement. The program will support approximately 19 disability rights professionals (Fellows) from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia to participate in a 5-week Fellowship program in the US.

Apply for the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement to discuss and plan inclusive civic engagement projects with other emerging leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the US.

As a Fellow, you can learn approaches to inform your efforts to build and strengthen fully inclusive civic societies for people with disabilities in your home countries. The core of the program is an individual Fellowship with a university-based research and education center for disabilities or similar host site organization in the US. As a Fellow, you will select a key policy or practice issue related to disability and civic engagement in your home countries. This policy or practice issue will provide a focus for your individual Fellowship placement training and will inform the project that you will design and implement upon returning home. The Fellowship training will also include weekly leadership seminars, mentorship, and community service.

Eligibility Requirements for the  U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program.

This is a merit-based competition open to candidates in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

To apply, you must meet the following eligibility criteria. You must:

• Be between the ages of 25 and 40
• Be a citizen and resident of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, or Ethiopia
• Be eligible to receive a US J-1 visa (Visit the US Department of State website for information about J-1 visas.)
• Be proficient in spoken English
• Be proficient in reading and writing English*
• Have at least 2 or more years of professional work experience
• Not currently participate in an academic, training, or research program in the US
• Be able to travel to the US for a 5-week Fellowship beginning in September 2022 or March 2023 (Please see the program dates below.)
• Commit to return to your home country for a period of 2 cumulative years after completing the Fellowship Program

Benefits:

As a Fellow, you will receive funding and support for:

• Passport application fees (if applicable)
• Visa expenses
• Round-trip travel between home country and the US
• Fellowship-related travel within the US
• Accident and health insurance for the duration of the Fellowship in the US
• Living accommodations in the US
• Living allowance to cover costs of meals, housing, and incidental expenses
• Cultural allowance to spend on books and attending cultural events
• Disability-related arrangements, if needed

When

• Fall (September 30, 2022 – November 3, 2022) plus travel time
• Spring (March 24, 2023 – April 28, 2023) plus travel time

Application Deadline: March 18, 2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage

https://pfpinclusion.org/

International Scholarships at John Tyler Community College in USA

The John Tyler Community College Foundation offers scholarships exclusively for Tyler students like you! The Foundation typically awards more than $250,000 in scholarship funding each year with awards ranging from $500 to $4,000 for the academic year.

John Tyler community college is here to open doors to life-changing opportunities and help define real success—whether that means building your skills, excelling at a four-year university, or thriving in a sought-after career. 

With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and as well as degrees taught fully online, our majors, services and community partnerships are as diverse as the urban, suburban and rural areas that make up our service region. Whether you want to take one class, transfer to a four-year college or university, or train for the workforce, they’re here to help you succeed.

Why choose to study at the John Tyler Community College? John Tyler Community College provides quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. The university strives to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.

Eligibility criteria for the International Scholarships at John Tyler Community College.

• Applicants must have in-state fees status.
• Applicants must be current or prospective students planning to attend Tyler during the upcoming academic year- current high school students planning to start at Tyler after graduation are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must have applied for the fall semester.
• Applicants must have earned a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average.
• Applicants must meet the English language requirements of the college.

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate

Value of Award: $4,000

Number of Awards: Not Mentioned

Method of Application: Applicants are encouraged to apply online for admission at JTCC. Students must submit an essay as part of their application package to b considered.

Application Deadline: 15^th April 2022.

Visit The Official Website For More Information

https://jtcc.edu/about/foundation/programs/scholarships/

Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Call for Applications

Deadline: 8 April 2022

The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges has launched its Grant Program to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy.

MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.

Priorities

The foundation’s priorities for the 2019-2023 period are to:

• encourage and support innovation in climate communication
• increase the number of voices and narratives in climate advocacy
• help strengthen social and political movements that open up for radical change
• concentrate on supporting European proposals

Funding Information

• The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – larger grants: In this call for applications the foundation is looking for projects above EUR 10,000 – typically in the range of €20,000 to €200,000, although larger projects may be considered.
• The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – small grants: In this call for applications it is possible to apply for smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000, provided that the application falls within the strategic aims of MFMC.

Eligibility Criteria

• The MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.
• The calls for applications are open to international applicants.

For more information, visit https://unifor.no/stiftelser/the-minor-foundation-for-major-challenges/?_sf_s=Minor

World Bank Group Youth Summit 2022: Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth

Deadline: 4 March 2022

Applications to the 2022 Youth Summit Pitch Competition is now open!

The 2022 WBG Youth Summit Competition seeks proposals from youth who have innovative and action-oriented solutions and projects to contribute to “Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth” based on three pillars of development: social, environmental, and economic. The competition rewards the most innovating idea that fosters one of the following:

SOCIAL INCLUSION as the driver for equitable growth

(Education, Health, Gender, Social Safety Nets)

– OR –

ENVIRONMENTAL INCLUSION as the driver for equitable growth

(Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, Climate Smart Technologies)

– OR –

ECONOMIC INCLUSION as the driver for equitable growth

(Access to Financial Services, Financial Decision-Making, Sustainable Livelihoods & Employment, Private Capital Mobilization)

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The competition is open to individuals or teams not exceeding four (4) people, aged 18 – 35. Participants can be students, as well as people in the work force or any other occupation. No prior experience in any particular field or topic is necessary. Diverse, gender-balanced team compositions are strongly encouraged.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Participants shall provide innovative and concrete solutions that showcase the role of the youth in fostering equitable growth through social, environmental and/or economic inclusion.

• NEW THIS YEAR: Proposals can be submitted in English, Arabic, French or Spanish.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Finalists will have the chance to connect with experts engaged in global solution-solving in the impact space, including both public and private sector leaders across the social, environmental, and economic inclusion landscapes. They will also be offered an opportunity to pitch to potential investors, get tailored mentoring, and receive admission into the inaugural Youth Summit Competition Alumni Network, as well as other virtual and in-person initiatives to elevate the finalists’ story and solution throughout the World Bank network.

PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES

STEP 1 – Information Session on February 11, 2022: Register to join the webinar for all the information you need to submit a solid application and pitch deck. Click here now to register.

STEP 2 – Submit Your Proposal (Deadline: March 4, 2022, 11:59pm EST): Applicants and 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.

STEP 3 – Refine your Idea & Prepare your Pitch (April): Individuals/teams shortlisted in Stage 2 will receive feedback on their pitch deck and may be asked to submit further information or refine their pitch deck.

STEP 4 – Pitch your Idea at the Youth Summit (May): Finalists will join the 2022 WBG Youth Summit at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. Travel expenses will be covered including lodging for up to three nights for one representative from each team. Other team members will be able to participate through the virtual platform. Given the ongoing developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank Youth Summit team will adhere to CDC travel guidelines and confirm travel feasibility in advance of the Youth Summit.

SUBMISSION OVERVIEW

All applicants/teams must submit two components for their Pitch Competition Application:

1. General Application Form
2. Pitch Deck (Download the template here)

The General Application Form will collect basic information on the applicant’s team composition.

The Pitch Deck will be the space for applicants to share their proposed solution on the challenge question. To support and standardize applicant submissions, all applicants will be required to use the “Youth Summit Pitch Deck Template” in their submission. The Pitch Deck template will consist of:

• Team purpose
• Problem and opportunity
• Theory of Change
• Solution
• Market Size
• Competitive Landscape
• Business Model
• Team Composition

INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must submit both of the following application components:

1. Application Form:
   • Applicants must submit the application form here.
2. Pitch Deck:
   • Pitch Deck submissions must be submitted in PDF format and size should be less then 10MB.
   • Pitch Deck submissions can be done through the application form.

Important Submission Rules

• Pitch decks must be created by and owned by the Participants (s).
• Pitch decks can be submitted in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
• Applicants are strongly suggested to design intersectional, cross-cutting solutions that relate to at least one of the sub-pillars of the Youth Summit 2022.
• Applications will be judged based on the following criteria: (1) Clarify, scope and relevance of the proposed solution to the challenge question; (2) Innovation and originality; (3) Feasibility of implementation and sustainability; (4) Potential for global impact and scale.

For more information, visit here.  https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2022/01/19/world-bank-group-youth-summit-2022-unlocking-the-power-of-inclusion-for-equitable-growth#4

Apply for DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022

Deadline: 22-Feb-22

Applications are now open for the DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022!

DSM is a global, purpose-led company in Health, Nutrition & Bioscience, applying science to improve the health of people, animals and the planet. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. DSM’s products and solutions address some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental and societal value for all its stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large.

As a longstanding partner of One Young World, DSM is proud to offer four impactful young leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 which takes place in Tokyo from 16 – 19 May.

Focus Areas

The DSM | One Young World Scholarship will support young entrepreneurs who are making a local or global impact on agri-food systems in one of three focus areas.

• Health for the Planet: Candidates applying for the scholarship through this focus area should be actively making an impact to decrease the environmental footprint of local and global agri-food systems. Candidates might demonstrate this impact by:
  • Shaping opinions: advocating for systemic change, by making the case for greater education around the environmental impact of food systems so that consumers, governments, and companies can make more sustainable food choices.
  • Walking the talk: reducing emissions related to human and animal food production or working with partners in supporting farmers to do so, or helping to reduce food loss and waste. This could include creating more transparency of environmental impacts through consumer information, it could relate to gas emissions, land use, biodiversity and water use. It can also include digital tools throughout the value chain on the farm or along the value chain.
  • Producing locally: sustainably producing local produce or nutritional products to serve local communities.
• Health for People: Candidates applying for the scholarship through this focus area should be actively working to increase the availability of high-quality affordable and aspirational nutritious foods in low and middle-income countries.
  • Shaping opinions: raising awareness of the importance of a balanced and nutritional diet, so that consumers, governments, and companies can make healthier food choices. This may include, but not extensively, scaling up large scale fortification of staples (rice, corn, wheat) and foods with vitamins and minerals.
  • Building brands: developing responsible and nutritious brands which are aspirational, affordable and accessible for the most vulnerable who need them most, (especially those with low income, at base of pyramid (BoP).
  • Producing locally: sustainably producing local produce or nutritional products to serve local communities.
• Healthy Livelihoods: Candidates applying for the scholarship through this focus area should be actively making an impact to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Candidates might demonstrate this impact by:
  • Shaping opinions: advocating for systemic change, by making the case for greater education around the social impact of food systems so that consumers, governments, and companies can make fairer food choices.
  • Walking the talk: through just sourcing principles and partnerships, strive for equality and aim to ensure sustainable value chains that contribute to local development and provide appropriate incomes for workers and farmers.
  • Improving small holder farmers value chain: developing/implementing programs to eliminate post-harvest losses for small holder farmers and improve quality of their produce.

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is intended for candidates who:

• Are aged 18 – 30.
• Reside in Africa, Asia-Pacific or Latin America.
• Have 3 – 5 years’ experience in an agri-food business, preferably running their food business.
• Are making a positive impact in one of the three scholarship focus areas.

For more information, visit https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/dsm/2022

2022 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers

Deadline: 28-Feb-22

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has announced a call for nominations for the 2022 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award).

This annual award is organized by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council (AFFRC), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan, and supported by Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS).

Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that may lead to future innovation will be commended with the Japan Award.

Research Field

The award covers research areas in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, including the food industry sector and the field of environment.

Award Information

The award winners will be invited to Japan to receive their awards personally and present their research results and achievements. Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the organizer may decide not to invite them to Japan. The winners will be bestowed a testimonial by the Chairman of the AFFRC during the commendation ceremony and will also receive a cash prize of US$5,000 each from JIRCAS.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, including the food industry sector and the field of environment
• Must be under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2022)
• Must be researchers who have the nationality of a developing country and/or territory, and belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university
• Must be able to attend the awarding ceremony in Japan, 2022*

*The method of holding the awarding ceremony will be decided after taking into consideration the  coronavirus infection status.

For more information, visit https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/young_award/2022

Open Call for Youth Projects BY French Diplomacy

Deadline: 20-Apr-22

The France Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for the Youth Projects to support the commitment of French local authorities (CTF) and their foreign counterparts in favor of young people, their openness to the world and the development of opportunities for their intention, in terms of education, training and participation in the sustainable development of territories.

This call for projects is structured around three independent sections – CTFs can apply for one or all three:

• Youth and Volunteering: The “Youth and Volunteering” component aims to develop the civic and solidarity commitment of young people in the territories, on the one hand by encouraging their mobility within the framework of volunteering, and on the other hand by supporting our foreign partners in the development of public policies intended to better involve young people in local democratic life, but also to better inform them about the subjects that concern them (training opportunities, employment, rights, etc.).
• Basic Education: Youth is the future of countries, so it is essential to contribute to their intellectual development from an early age. This component contributes to supporting and extending access to primary and secondary education without distinction of gender in all territories, but also to developing exchanges between young people educated through mobility. The projects implemented under this component will make it possible to contribute in particular to SDGs 4 (quality education) and 5 (gender equality).
• Professional training: This component aims on the one hand to encourage the mobility of apprentices and young people in vocational training, but also of teachers and trainers, between training establishments located in the territories of the partner communities, as well as that of young job seekers in the year following the end of their professional training course. On the other hand, it aims to support the dynamics of exchanges, creation and/or reinforcement of vocational training offers in the territories.

Duration

The projects will concern the 2022-2023 school year. They may be established over a period of 12 months (period July 2022 – July 2023). Projects must be completed by July 31, 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

• All countries and territories are eligible for this call for projects, with the exception of countries with which the DAECT has joint calls for projects or funds (Lebanon, Morocco, Senegal, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia). Insofar as there are other specific financing mechanisms for these countries and territories, they are only eligible within the framework of a project associating several partner authorities in several different countries.
• With regard to projects carried out in countries eligible for ODA and benefiting from reinforced support from the DAECT, the project owner CTF undertakes to set up or have set up, when necessary, actions and training improving the project management capacity of the local authority of the partner country.
• Eligible projects will have to present guarantees of a balanced partnership and will participate in the reinforcement of exchanges between young people from territory to territory. Thus, the reception of young foreigners in France is encouraged in a principle of reciprocity of exchanges.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3fFe3bq

2022 Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program

Deadline: 11-Mar-22

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has announced an open competition for the FY 2022 Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program, an exchange program for African high school students and adult educators.

The Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program began in FY 2013 and directly supports the U.S. foreign policy goal of youth empowerment and development by equipping exchange participants with the knowledge and skills to become active and responsible members of their communities.

Youth Leadership Programs offer an examination of democratic principles within U.S civil society and provide leadership development training. Participants should engage in workshops on leadership and service, community site visits related to the program themes and subthemes, interactive training, presentations, visits to high schools, local cultural activities, and other activities designed to achieve the program’s stated goals, while living with American families for a significant period of the exchange. Additional opportunities for participants to interact meaningfully with their American peers must be included. Follow-on activities with the participants are an integral part of the program, as the students apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired by planning and carrying out service projects in their home communities.

Goals

The program goals are to:

• Promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Prepare African youth leaders to become responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities; and
• Foster relationships among African and American youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups.

Objectives

The program objectives are for participants to:

• Demonstrate a better understanding of the elements of a participatory democracy as practiced in the United States;
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills; and
• Demonstrate skill at developing project ideas and planning a course of action to bring follow-on projects to fruition.

Themes

The primary program themes are listed below:

• Civic Education (citizen participation, grassroots democracy and rule of law);
• Community Service (social/corporate responsibility, volunteerism, and philanthropy);
• Respect for Diversity (including ethnicity, race, gender, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, and disabilities); and
• Youth Leadership Development (team building, public speaking, negotiation, goal setting, and project planning).

Funding Information

• Approximate Total Funding: $4,800,000.
• Approximate Average Award: $1,600,000; pending the availability of funds.
• Ceiling of Award Range: $1,600,000; pending the availability of funds.
• Anticipated Award Date: September 1, 2022; pending the availability of funds.
• Anticipated Project Completion Date: December 31, 2025.

Eligible Countries

Participating countries may include: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Eligibility Criteria

• U.S. public and private academic and cultural institutions, exchange-of-persons, and other not-for-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit applications for this competition.
• Applicants must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application.

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337176