The Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship 2023

The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation offer a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing outstanding work in their area of specialization, are also interested in other, interdisciplinary approaches—following the example set by Albert Einstein.

The Einstein Forum is a foundation of the German federal state of Brandenburg that serves the public as an open laboratory of the mind. Through a varied program of conferences, workshops, podium discussions, and lectures it brings together original thinkers from all over the world to test new ideas—and interrogate conventional ones—with a general audience.

Topics span the arts and humanities, natural and social sciences, ethics and politics. Whatever the subject, speakers are urged to think outside traditional academic boundaries. Our multidisciplinary emphasis encourages dialogue not only among experts from different fields but also, and just as importantly, between specialists and the public at large.

Underlying the Einstein Forum’s programming, along with the books and articles published by our staff, is an abiding belief that thinking has a purpose besides advancing scholarly and scientific knowledge. It must provide orientation, foster curiosity, and inspire creativity. Moreover, like Albert Einstein himself, it must be committed to social responsibility. In espousing these ideals, the Einstein Forum works to restore Potsdam’s traditional role as a center of Enlightenment thought.

Requirements for the The Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship

• Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences. 
• Applications for 2023 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation. 

At the end of the fellowship period, the fellow will be expected to present his or her project in a public lecture at the Einstein Forum and at the Wittenstein Foundation. The Einstein Fellowship is not intended for applicants who wish to complete an academic study they have already begun.

A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD. The proposed project need not be entirely completed during the time of the fellowship, but can be the beginning of a longer project.

Benefits

The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin.

The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses

Application Deadline: May 15, 2022.

For More Information: https://www.einsteinforum.de/about/fellowship/?lang=en

The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities

High-achieving students from all over the world who wish to study Bachelors and Masters degree programs at public and state recognised universities in Germany, may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium, which is the largest public-private partnership scholarship program in Germany. Many universities and private sponsors also support Deutschlandstipendium holders through concurrent mentoring programmes, networking events and internships.

The Deutschlandstipendium provides financial and non-material support to high-achieving and committed students from all over the world. Modelled after the principle of public-private partnership, businesses, foundations or private individuals sponsor young talent with a pledge of 150 euros per month. The Federal Government matches this amount with another 150 euros. But there is even more: Many universities and private sponsors also support Deutschlandstipendium holders through concurrent mentoring programmes, networking events and internships.

Host Institution(s): German institutions of higher education

Level/Field(s) of study:

Bachelors and Masters degree in any subject at German universities

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

High-achieving and committed students from all over the world

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Funding is normally granted for at least 2 semesters but may be provided for a maximum time which covers the standard period of study. At intervals of 2 semesters the university reviews whether the scholarship holder still meets the award criteria and whether private funding will continue to be available. Each scholar will receive €300 per month (€150 are supplied by private sponsors and €150 by the Federal Government). The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded irrespective of personal or parent income.

Eligibility criteria for the The Deutschlandstipendium.

In addition to excellent academic results, the criteria for receiving a scholarship include civic engagement and special personal achievements, such as a student overcoming challenges or obstacles in his or her social or family background. Hence, the candidate’s social and family background is also taken into account. Both enrolled students and commencing students are eligible for the scholarship.

Application instructions:

First- and higher-semester students of all nationalities can apply directly to their university. The universities organise the selection process, select the successful candidates and approach potential sponsors with financial assistance from the Federal Government. The application deadline varies and is university-dependent.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Kindly visit the Official Scholarship Website for more information. https://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/deutschlandstipendium/de/services/english/the-deutschlandstipendium-best-of-both-worlds-for-students

Position Announcement-Communications Expert at IUFRO

IUFRO Headquarters is looking for a communications expert to join our team in Vienna as early as possible!

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is a world-wide organization devoted to forest research and related sciences offering a network for voluntary cooperation. Its members are research institutions, universities, and individual scientists as well as decision-making authorities and other stakeholders with a focus on forests and trees: IUFRO – Interconnecting Forests, Science and People

At IUFRO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, we are a small but highly committed team:
IUFRO: Secretariat / Who is Who

Your tasks

You will actively support IUFRO’s communication and knowledge exchange strategies, help promote the visibility and outreach of our network through a variety of communication products, including media releases, podcasts and infographics. Our working language is English.
 

Your profile

• Master’s degree in communication or related subject, ideally with a focus on and/or additional training in science communication
• Between five and ten years of work experience in the field of communication and/or public relations for a quality media outlet and/or an international or scientific organization
• Knowledge of and/or keen interest in forest-related science and its ecological, economic and social dimensions
• Understanding and recognition of the importance of scientific research for informed decision making with a view towards reaching the global sustainability goals (SDGs)
• Ability to communicate in a factual and unbiased way to different target audiences including scientists, policy and decision makers, practitioners, journalists, and the general public at local, regional and global levels
   

Your skills

• Near-native speaker level of proficiency in written and spoken English; a good command of other languages – ideally German, but also French, Spanish or Portuguese – is welcome
• Excellent IT skills, including MS365, social media tools and, ideally, tools such as included in the Adobe Creative Cloud and needed for the design of communication products
• Open-minded attitude and ability to work in an international environment and cooperate with a highly diverse and motivated team on the basis of mutual appreciation
• Readiness to meet regularly with team members to share and discuss ideas and progress
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to go on duty travels abroad
• Readiness to occasionally take on other tasks than described above

IUFRO offers a contract for a full-time position with 40 working hours a week and an annual leave of 5 weeks (25 workdays).  The salary will be consistent with an appointment with international NGOs based in Vienna, Austria.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter, résumé, reference list and letter of recommendation by 26 April 2022 to: <office(at)iufro.org>, attention Ms. Gerda Wolfrum.

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Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship 2022 for Social Entrepreneurs

The Halcyon Incubator is committed to solving 21st-century challenges throughout the nation and the world. By helping social entrepreneur fellows transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures, the Incubator acts as a catalyst for measurable social outcomes. During the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship, a diverse cohort of fellows receives free residency and workspace, mentorship and leadership coaching, robust support from business consultants, and a living stipend to develop their entrepreneurial vision.

Eligibility Requirements for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship.

To be eligible for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship, you:

• May be from anywhere in the world and your venture may be focusing on any business sector, as long as it is an early-stage impact-driven venture (i.e. prioritizes social and/or environmental good along with business success)
• Must be the CEO and/or hold primary decision-making power in the growth and strategic vision for the venture’s development and management
• Must be able to make a full-time commitment to work on the venture during the residency phase (September 11th, 2022- January 14th, 2023)
• Must be able to postpone any undergraduate or graduate course work during the residency phase (September 11th, 2022- January 14th, 2023)
• Must already live or work in the U.S. or be able to obtain a visa for the residency phase (September 11th, 2022- January 14th, 2023)
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program
• May apply on your own or with up to one Co-Founder who meets the above eligibility requirements.
• Must be willing to contribute to the growth and development of Halcyon’s fellow community

To be eligible for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship, your venture:

• Must be an original idea of the applicant(s)
• Must be early stage (you are too far along to benefit from Halcyon’s fellowships is your venture is earning $500,000 USD in annual recurring revenue)
• Must be an independent or autonomous venture that is not under the direction of an existing organization
• Must have plans for a sustainable business model to generate revenue by selling a core product or service
• Must be a for-profit or hybrid venture with the core mission is to create measurable social and/or environmental change
• May not be a 501(c)(3) non-profit venture

Fellows engage with the program in two major stages:

PHASE 1: RESIDENCY

Residency (5 months): Fellows live and work at Halcyon’s headquarters in Washington, DC, with total access to expert guidance. They participate in core programming that includes family breakfast, pitch sessions, skill series, advisor office hours, and more. Hard work and dedication during this phase culminates in a final showcase to a curated audience of partners, mentors, advisors, supporters, and potential investors.

PHASE 2: POST-RESIDENCY

Post-residency (13 months): Fellows continue to have access to free workspace at Halcyon, with additional resources available to build their networks, secure funding, and grow their venture.

Benefits

• Rent-free housing in Washington, D.C. during the residency period
• A lifelong community of fellows in social enterprise
• Pro bono leadership coaching
• 1 year pro bono legal support
• Pro bono Deloitte consulting
• Individual mentor
• $10,000 stipend
• Skills training sessions
• Peer learning sessions
• Access to world-class network of advisors
• Opportunities for investment

Application Deadline:  April 8th 2022

For More Information: https://www.halcyonhouse.org/programs/halcyon-incubator/

Talent 4 Startups is offering fully funded scholarships to study Software Engineering at Moringa School

Are you located in Ghana, Nigeria, or Kenya?

Talent 4 Startups is offering fully funded scholarships to study Software Engineering at Moringa School

Talent 4 Startups is a program developed by Digital Africa , in partnership with Make-IT in Africa, GIZ, and the German
Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The program aims to deploy training scholarships for tech and digital jobs in Africa. Successful graduates will be matched to startups seeking local talent.

Follow this link to apply >> https://bit.ly/36Mqnp3

Application closes on 15th April 2022

#DigitalAfrica #Talent4StartUps #Skills4Scale 

World Trade Organization (WTO) Essay Award for Young Economists 2022

The World Trade Organization  established the annual WTO Essay Award for Young Economists in 2009. The award, which carries a prize of CHF 5,000, aims to promote high-quality economic research on the WTO and WTO-related issues and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community.

The The World Trade Organization  established the annual WTO Essay Award for Young Economists in 2009. The award, which carries a prize of CHF 5,000, aims to promote high-quality economic research on the WTO and WTO-related issues and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community. has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2022 WTO Essay Award. The aim of the award is to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade cooperation and to reinforce the relationship between the The World Trade Organization  established the annual WTO Essay Award for Young Economists in 2009. The award, which carries a prize of CHF 5,000, aims to promote high-quality economic research on the WTO and WTO-related issues and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community. and the academic community.

Eligibility criteria for the World Trade Organization  Essay Award for Young Economists.

• The paper must address issues related to trade policy and international trade cooperation.
• The author(s) of the paper must possess or be engaged in the completion of a PhD degree and, if over 30 years of age, be no more than two years past a PhD defense.
• In the case of co-authored papers, this requirement shall apply to all authors. In addition, to be considered for the award, essays cannot exceed 15,000 words.

Prize

• The annual WTO Essay Award provides a prize of CHF 5,000 to the author(s) of the winning essay.
• In the case of a co-authored paper, the prize will be equally divided among the authors.
• The winning paper will be officially announced at the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG), the largest conference specializing in international trade.
• The award ceremony will take place on 8-10 September 2022 at the University of Groningen in The Netherlands.
• The winning author will receive funding to attend the meeting.

Selection

An Academic Selection Panel is responsible for the selection of the winning paper. The panel comprises: 

• Professor Beata Javorcik (University of Oxford)
• Professor Robert Staiger (Dartmouth College)
• Professor Alberto Trejos (INCAE Business School).

Submission Deadlines

Essays must be submitted by 6 June 2022. The Economic Research and Statistics Division of the WTO Secretariat will shortlist eligible papers by 17 June 2022 and the selection panel will take a final decision by 15 July 2022. Only the author(s) of short-listed essays will be notified.

Publication

The winning essay may be published in the WTO Working Paper Series. It is the responsibility of the author(s) to endeavour to secure publication of the contribution in a journal.

Submissions

All submissions should be sent to essay.award@wto.org. Submissions should include as separate attachments in PDF format:

1. the essay
2. the CV of the author(s), specifying (i) current affiliation(s), (ii) the academic institution awarding the PhD, (iii) the year (or the expected year) of the PhD, (iv) the date of birth of the author(s).

Application Deadline: 6 June 2022.

For More Information:

https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/essaywards_e.htm

ONE Champions East Africa Program 2022 for young emerging Leaders

ONE Campaign is looking for passionate campaigners to join the 2022 cohort of the ONE Champions program in East Africa.

ONE Champions are vibrant, committed group of volunteers who work to support ONE Africa’s advocacy work. The Champions lobby decision makers, support with recruiting and managing members in their clusters, support media advocacy efforts, and mobilize public support for ONE issues

Requirements for the ONE Champions East Africa Program.

• This is a voluntary 1-year program where ONE will recruit, train, and support 30 emerging leaders approximately between 18-35 years of age.
• They will champion causes ONE supports at the grassroots, state and county levels in Kenya and Ethiopia.
• The champions need to currently reside and be active in either Kenya or Ethiopia, but can be nationals of any country in Eastern Africa.
• ONE advocates and campaigns on education, gender, health, agriculture and transparency as a means to fight poverty. The program was launched in 2020 with 30 Champions in the region.

ONE Champions will work closely with the ONE East Africa and African Union program team, led by the Regional Director and will work with the direction and support of the ONE Campaigns team to come up with innovative and exciting ways to engage policymakers to secure policy changes and public investments to address poverty in East Africa.

This is a fantastic opportunity to impact your community, country and the world working with highly-visible, mission-driven ONE supporters in an incredible, supportive environment.

Benefits

• ONE Champions will receive training on how to campaign, pressure decision-makers and engage the media.
• You will have the opportunity to attend ONE events and put your skills into practice in meetings with high-level decision makers.
• A fantastic opportunity and network to make significant impact in your community and the world working with a highly visible, mission-driven organisation in an incredible, supportive environment. Trainings on grassroots campaigning and advocacy
•  Gain experience on the practical side of campaigning
•  Opportunities to engage with policy makers
•  Receive a ONE certificate of appreciation/completion
•  Exposure and opportunity to represent ONE at both local and international conferences

For More Information:

https://www.one.org/africa/take-action/one-champions/

2022 One World Media Fellowship for aspiring journalists and filmmakers

One World Media Fellowship is aimed at aspiring journalists and filmmakers who seek to make a career out of reporting on stories from the global south. Working in film, print, audio or multimedia, our Fellows’ projects bring together integrity and creativity to present underreported stories that break down stereotypes and build cross-cultural connections.

Requirements for the One World Media Fellowship

• One World Media Fellows are aspiring filmmakers and journalists ready to take the next leap in their career reporting from the global south.
• Looking for their first director role or solo investigation, the Fellows experiment and learn in a supportive environment.

Eligible Projects

• Projects in pre-production that tell engaging stories from low- and middle-income countries across the global south
• Non-fiction media across all platforms: film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia
• Proposals where the majority of the budget is in place or achievable in a short time-frame projects that can be delivered within a year – for films this is under 30 mins
• Stories that are strong enough to be published or broadcast in established media outlets.
• One World is looking for genuine journalism or documentary and will fund media that could ultimately appear in existing newspapers, magazines, radio, TV channels, professional news websites and online platforms, etc.
• Projects should focus on stories, topics or issues in, about or related to low- and middle-income countries across the global south. This includes countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia or the Post-Soviet States.

Benefits

• £1,000 production grant
• Executive Producer for your project
• Career mentorship
• Workshops and webinars by industry experts
• Fair Reporting and Security Guidance
• Introductions to commissioners
• Network of like-minded Fellows and Alumni

Timelines:

• Open for entries: Tue 22 February 2022
• Deadline: 5PM UTC, Tue 29 March 2022
• Fellows announced: Late May 2022

Application Deadline: 29 March 2022

For More Information: https://oneworldmedia.org.uk/fellowship/apply/

Google Africa Ph.D. Fellowship Program for African Graduate Students

Google Africa Ph.D. Fellowship directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google Africa fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $30K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for the Google Africa Ph.D. Fellowship Program.

Students and professionals are welcome to apply to the PhD Fellowship program.For current PhD Students

1. Applicants must be enrolled into a full-time PhD program at a university in Africa. Applicants who are currently in their first year of a part-time PhD program and transferring to full-time positions are also welcome to apply.
2. Students should be early PhD students, i.e., should not have been into more than 1 year of their PhD. Applicants for the 2022 Fellowship must have started their program on or after 1-Jan-2022.
3. Students must remain enrolled in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
4. Applicants must be pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related areas.
5. Google employees and family members of Google employees are not eligible
6. Students who are already receiving another corporate fellowship are not eligible.

For current Undergraduate/Masters students and Professionals

1. Grant of the fellowship to this category of applicants is contingent on them joining a full-time PhD program at a university in Africa within the calendar year of the award.
2. Student applicants must be full-time Undergraduate or Masters students enrolled at an African university. Professionals must be employed/affiliated with an organization registered in Africa.
3. The Google Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for the full-time PhD program at an African university, in Computer Science or related areas, within the calendar year 2022, or the award shall be forfeited.
4. Grant of the Google Fellowship does not mean admission to the PhD program of a university. The awardee must also complete the PhD admission process of the respective institute/university where he/she wishes to register for PhD.
5. Grant of the Google Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institute/university where the awardee registers for the PhD program.
6. Google employees and family members of Google employees are not eligible.

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields:

• Algorithms, Optimizations and Markets
• Computational Neural and Cognitive Sciences
• Health Research
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
• Machine Perception, Speech Technology and Computer Vision
• Mobile Computing
• Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction)
• Privacy and Security
• Programming Languages and Software Engineering
• Quantum Computing
• Recommender Systems
• Structured Data and Database Management
• Systems and Networking

Application Deadline: 11:59:59pm UTC-12 (AoE) April 27, 2022

For More Information:

https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/

World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Challenge 2022

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator sources, supports and scales bold new solutions to disrupt global hunger and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. For this year’s challenges WFP are looking for disruptive innovations for fighting hunger in areas such as resilience to shocks and stress, climate change, access to safe and nutritious food, and advancing equitable livelihoods for all.

Eligibility Criteria for the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Challenge:

Applications will be scored according to a standard set of criteria* set by the WFP Innovation Accelerator, including:
● Alignment with WFP priorities and the impact towards the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
● The level of innovation the solution brings to WFP and the humanitarian sector at large.
● Indicators that the solution can be feasibly integrated and financed in the long-term, including the team qualifications.

Benefits

Selected teams will be invited to participate in a fully virtual WFP Innovation Bootcamp in June 2022 for a week.
● Projects are able to apply for the WFP Sprint Programme, a six-month acceleration programme with access of up to US$ 100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and WFP’s global network of partners and vast field operations.
● Scaling innovations that have proven their concepts and value for social impact may qualify for further funding and support.
● The WFP Innovation Accelerator has a track record of organizing 40 flagship innovation bootcamps, supporting over 387 teams to rapidly refine their innovations, field testing over 100 projects within WFP operations, and bringing 16 disruptive innovations to scale, reaching more than 8.6 million people in 2021 alone.

Method of Application

1. To submit your application, please fill in the Application Form before 6 April 2022 11:59 pm (CET).
2. If you know a relevant project for us to consider, please let us know by filling out this Referral Submission Form.
3. WFP will review and match successful applications with one of our WFP Innovation Bootcamps in the next six months. The next Innovation Bootcamp is scheduled for June 2022 and will be held virtually amid COVID-19 travel restrictions. WFP value all applications, however, we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants.
4. Interested but don’t feel your idea is ready yet? Don’t let this stop you! We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, and applications received past this deadline may still be considered for future programs in 2022.
5. For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Application Deadline: April 6th 2022

For More Information: https://innovation.wfp.org/apply

The Miles Morland Foundation African Writers’ Scholarship 2022

The Miles Morland Foundation African Writers’ Scholarship is available to an applicant who has applied for a place on the MA Creative Writing (Prose Fiction) in the School of Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing who is a national of any country within Africa or who was born in any country within Africa or whose parents were both born in Africa. A scholarship application is required. 

The Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship, also called the Morland Writing Scholarships or the Miles Morland Writing Scholarship is an annual financial scholarship awarded to four to six African writers to enable them write a fiction or non-fiction book in the English language.

The grant is between £18,000 and £27,000 (fiction or nonfiction respectively), given over twelve to eighteen months to each chosen writer. The only requirements are that the writer submit 10,000 words every month and, if they ever get a book contract out of their writing output, donate 20% back to the foundation.

The award was established in 2013 by Miles Morland, a British citizen and philanthropist, through the Miles Morland Foundation (MMF), a UK registered charity which makes grants in areas reflecting its founder’s interests.

It is one of the most prestigious writing scholarships on the African continent.

It is currently judged by three writers and publishers: Muthoni Garland, Cassava Republic Press director Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, and Brittle Paper deputy editor Otosirieze Obi-Young

CRITERIA for the The Miles Morland Foundation African Writers’ Scholarship

• International Fees
• Self Funded
• Demonstrate genuine financial need

School/Faculty

• Faculty of Humanities
• Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

Course

MA Creative Writing: Prose Fiction or MA Biography and Creative Non-Fiction

Country / Region

• International
• Africa

Academic Excellence

Demonstrate outstanding creative writing potential

Type of Course

• Postgraduate Taught

Funding Type

• Tuition Fees
• Maintenance

Total Value

£25000

Annual Value

£25000

Number Available per Year

1

Years Available

• 2022

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this scholarship please complete an application form. Applications are now open and the deadline is the 3rd June 2022.

Application Deadline: 3rd June 2022.

For More Information: 

https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/scholarships-a-z/the-miles-morland-foundation-african-writers-scholarship

The Noel Buxton Trust – Africa grants

Purposes of funding

Trustees would like to focus their limited funds on economic development rather than service provision.  Trustees  favour work such as small business support and training, and  microfinance in both urban and rural settings.  Applications in support of initiatives that are building sustainable futures in the semi arid areas of Africa are especially welcome. Trustees also welcome appeals that support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods.

The Trust would welcome applications that enable successful practical solutions to be replicated or that aim to bring about relevant policy change through effective advocacy. They would also welcome applications that demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community based organisations and ensuring the voice of poor and marginalised women and men are properly heard and respected.

Who can apply?

Trustees tend to offer grants to smaller, grass-roots organisations and do not generally respond to appeals from large and well-supported charities. The Trustees welcome applications from diaspora led organisations based and registered in the UK . 

The Trust is willing to consider direct applications from registered civil society organisations in Africa or UK based charities which might be diaspora organisations based in the UK .  Applications need to be made in English.

Geographical focus

The Trustees fund work in Africa. At present they favour projects based in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan and South Sudan.  Within these areas, priority will be given to work with communities living in urban slums and semi-arid regions where economic hardship is most extreme.

 Amount and duration of grants

The maximum grant is £5,000 per year for up to three years. 

The criteria used to assess appeals

Trustees expect to see a strong relationship between the applicant organisation and the community that will benefit from the grant.  This is demonstrated when the applicant shows a clear understanding of the economic, environmental and social issues facing the community.  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.

Your appeal is more likely to be successful if you are able to briefly describe:

1.     How you identified the need for your proposal

2.     Your track record in doing related work

3.     How you will know that your project has benefitted, or will benefit, the communities with whom you work

4. How you ensure the safety of the people you are supporting while you are working with them

5. You will need to show that you have been operating as a registered organisation for more than three years

6. It is very helpful to let us know about the other organisations that are funding your current work.

7. It is very helpful to let us know your website address as we use online searches to verify your application.

Exclusions

In addition to our list of general exclusions please note that grants are not made for:

• any work outside the areas listed in ‘Geographical focus’, above
• buildings
• expeditions, exchanges, holidays, study tours, visits
• HIV/AIDS programmes
• grants are not made to INDIVIDUALS for any purpose
• organisations set up primarily to treat medical conditions, physical disabilities or mental health issues
• schools, including school infrastructure and teaching equipment
• vehicles  

Timetable

Applications can be made at any time. It can take up to six months to assess an application.  Successful applicants will be informed in writing.  The Trustees’ focus on allocating as much as possible of their limited funds for grant-making and limiting administrative expenses means that applications are not acknowledged and no replies are sent to unsuccessful appeals. The Trust will not discuss applications on the telephone or correspond about rejected appeals.

How to apply for funding

There is no application form. If you wish to make an appeal please send a short letter (1-2 pages) outlining your case for funding. Please mention that you have read this website and  show how your work fits into our guidelines. The appeal should include your charity registration number and the name of the organisation to which cheques should be made payable if different from that at the head of the appeal letter. Please also include :

a)                budget for current and following year

b)                details of funding already received, promised or applied for from other sources

c)        latest annual report / accounts in the shortest available form.

Please send your appeal to:

The Administrator

The Noel Buxton Trust

PO Box 520

Fleet GU51 9GX.

Thank you for reading these guidelines.  If you decide to make an appeal, please note that the Trustees receive many more appeals than they can fund.  This means, regrettably, that they have to turn down some requests, even though the proposed work falls within these guidelines. 

http://noelbuxtontrust.org.uk/2012africa.htm#Timetable

Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest for students & young entrepreneurs 2022

The Drucker Challenge is an international essay competition held annually by the Drucker Society Europe, in conjunction with the Drucker Forum. The Challenge explores a current topic in management – typically related to the theme of the Forum – in the context of Peter Drucker’s human-oriented management philosophy.

As a Winner you receive a cash prize of € 2.000, if you are Silver awarded € 1.200, and if you are Bronze awarded € 1.000.

General requirements for the Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest.

• You must be 18-35 years old (inclusive of both ages)
   
• You must have been selected no more than once (or not at all) among the top 10 since 2010. However, you can participate in the 2022 Contest (if still under the age of 35)
  
  > if you were previously a student (as per your application form) and are now embarking on a career at a university;
  
  > if you were previously a student (according to your application form) and meanwhile moved on to become a manager or entrepreneur

Essay category requirements
You can submit one essay to participate as either a student or manager or entrepreneur (please mention your main occupation in the submission form)

Student category

• You are a part-time or full-time student (bachelor, master, MBA, or PhD) or you are seeking your first opportunity after the completion of your last degree

Professional category

You are a

• manager of people, projects, budgets, and/or processes
• an entrepreneur or business owner
• licensed professional
• social volunteer or community leader

Prize:

• A cash prize of 2.000 EUR

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Complimentary in-person pass for the 14th Global Peter Drucker Forum, to be held in Vienna, Austria on November 17 & 18, 2022
   
• Invitation to attend the Gala event with Awards ceremony and to participate in a cultural program
   
• Opportunity to win the Special Recognition Award for the most original essay
   
• Certificate with ranking
   
• Invitation to join the Drucker Challenge Alumni Community on social media networks
   
• One-year-all-access subscription to the Harvard Business Review
   
• Publication: Ranking list, link to your essay, your photo and bio on www.druckerchallenge.org. Your essay may be re-published by your university/company with credits given to Peter Drucker Society Europe
   
• Funding of travel expenses: Your international travel and accommodation costs for attending the Forum will be reimbursed based on our travel process & policy.

Words	1500 to 3000 (excluding footnotes and any graphics) as PDF or word document
Font size	12 points
Language	English
Deadline	May 14, 2022 at 16:00 CET (4:00 PM CET)
Anonymity	Your name must not be included anywhere in the essay
Exclusivity	Entries must be produced exclusively by you (no group work) for the specific purpose of this competition, and must not have been published elsewhere

How to Submit

To submit your Essay
 

Go to SUBMISSION in the main menu, fill in the form and upload your essay.

In case you encounter problems with uploading, please send your file and information to essay@druckerchallenge.org

BEFORE  May 14, 2022, 16:00 CET (4:00 PM CET)

Please note:

• NO entry fees to be paid
• Authors from all around the world are invited

Timeline:

• FEB. 15: SUBMISSION OPEN
• MAY 14: SUBMISSION DEADLINE
• NOV. 17–18: GLOBAL PETER DRUCKER FORUM
• NOV. 17: AWARD CEREMONY

Application Deadline: May 14th, 2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage

http://www.druckerchallenge.org/home/

Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) for Developing Countries

Top-class researchers from Third Countries are welcome to work on projects in Europe. This helps to develop research cooperation between Europe and other parts of the world – to everybody’s benefit. Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships are specially designed to encourage these moves.

Host Institution(s):

Universities, research centres or companies in EU.

Field of study:

All areas of scientific and technological research that are of interest to the EU may be eligible for IIF funding. But there is one exception: research areas covered by the EURATOM Treaty cannot be funded.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

Researchers from developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

IIF funding is provided for a research project which will transfer knowledge into your host organisation and building or enhancing collaborations between Europe and the rest of the world. The research project will also allow you to advance your career. Financial support is provided for 12-24 months (full-time equivalent).

Funding allows you to:

•  join a European research team that doesn’t have your experience

•  establish a collaboration through a research project with your lab or your country

•  gain new knowledge in a European lab.

Your IIF may also cover a return phase of up to one year. This will be spent back in your country of origin, applying the experience that you have gained. To qualify for a return phase, you must be from one of the International Cooperation Partner Countries. If you want a return phase, you must include details of it in your initial application. And you must specify the potential return host organization in your country of origin.

Eligibility for the Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships:

• Researchers from Third Countries are eligible for an IIF. That means countries that are neither EU Member States nor Associated Countries.

• Must have either a doctoral degree or at least 4 years’ full-time equivalent research experience, after obtaining a degree permitting you to embark on a doctorate. But that is the minimum. The more experience you have, the better will be your chances of being accepted for this action.

• Your application for an IIF should be made in liaison with the organisation or institution that would be willing to host you in Europe. Host organisations can be universities, research centres or companies.

Note: See the complete eligibility criteria in the work programme which can be downloaded from the call page.

Application instructions:

To prepare and submit a proposal for a Marie Curie IIF, you will need the complete Information package which is available from the call page (see link below). Proposals are submitted electronically via the Commission’s Electronic Proposal Submission Service (EPSS) which is also found on the call page.

It is important to read the the FAQs and visit the official website and the call page (links found below)  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about-mca/actions/iif/index_en.htm

African Women in the Media (AWiM) Graduate Trainee Program 2022

African Women in the Media (AWiM), is a network for African women working in media industries anywhere in the world.

 AWiM is looking for four women who have recently graduated from a media-related course within the last two years to be part of our Graduate Trainee Programme. As an AWiM Media Graduate Trainee, you will experience a challenging 8-month development programme taking you through a comprehensive rotation of critical divisions of our work at AWiM. Your time on the AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme will therefore consist of two focal areas: 

1. You will get editorial coaching to produce gender angle stories and develop stories for bylines on AWiMNews.  
2. You will spend two months each in four critical areas of our work at AWiM. This will provide you with transferable skills to help you succeed in an organisation. 

Successful applicants would have graduated from a media-related course within the last two years. They should demonstrate a passion for journalism and women’s rights

Responsibilities

• Embarking on an 8-month development programme designed to accelerate you through an increasingly steep learning curve. 
• Participating in a rotational scheme that introduces you to some of our essential functions and colleagues. 
• Taking on real responsibilities to apply new skills in a supportive environment. 
• Participating in a mentorship programme delivered by experienced professionals. 

Requirements
Don’t worry if you don’t have an extensive CV. AWiM is looking for women at the start of their career, who are below 26 years of age and have: 

• A passion for journalism, adaptability, resilience, good judgement 
• A Degree or postgraduate qualification 
• Good grasp of the English language, including idioms and current trends in slang and expressions 
• Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision 

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with colleagues, and management 
• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously 
• Good time management skills, including prioritising, scheduling, and adapting as necessary 
• Proficiency with computers, especially writing programs, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 
• A passion for understanding the world and getting to the facts 

• Original and creative ideas for ways to reach new audiences 
• Ability to regularly read, watch and listen to news across all platforms 

Working Condition: Position is home-based 

Start Date: May 01, 2022 

Position Type: Fixed Term (May – December 2022) 

Number of Position: 4 (Four) 

Stipend: $450/month 

Benefits of the African Women in the Media (AWiM) Graduate Trainee Program

• A monthly stipend of $450 
• Developing your journalistic skills, researching and writing. 
• A chance to get training in different sections of AWiM 
• Networking opportunities. 

• Opportunity to learn and grow your community engagement skills in an upcoming respected brand called AWiM. 
• Opportunity to work remotely. 
• A chance to enrich your knowledge on media issues related to women in the industry. 
• Professional teaching and mentoring by industry professionals 
• Access to AWiM learning platform, which hosts a range of courses. 

Application Procedure for the (AWiM) graduate trainee program

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send in a folder all documents listed below to dele@africanwomeninmedia.com (Use the subject line ‘Graduate Trainee’) no later than April 5, 2022. The interview date will be April 18, 2022. 

1. CV  
2. Cover letter, no more than two pages, articulating  

• Why media women capacity building is essential for gender equality in the media industry across Africa  

• What interests you about this graduate trainee programme? 
• What you bring to and hope to gain from AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme.  
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field? 

1. Copy of degree certificate  
2. Copy of academic transcript  
3. Proof of age 

For More Information:

Vacancy: AWiM MEDIA GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAMME

Applications are now open for the VALUE4HER Women Agripreneur of the Year Awards – WAYA 2022

This award is for VALUE4HER members only, submitting your entry will automatically give you the membership – you will receive an invitation email to activate your Account with 15 minutes after submission of your entry. Please activate you account to receive updates on the status of your entry. If you are already a member you will not receive the email.

Click on the link below to apply :

https://waya.awardsplatform.com/

For any questions, please contact: VALUE4HERConnect@agra.org

Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarships 2022 at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in USA

Kutztown University is providing an award amount of $26,000 with a 40% reduction applied to base tuition for the academic year 2022-2023 in the USA through the Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarships.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Kutztown University or KU) is a public university in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

First established in 1866, Kutztown University began as the Keystone Normal School based out of the presently-named Old Main Building and specializing in teacher education; in 1928 its name was changed to Kutztown State Teachers College. Eventually, the school expanded its programs outside education to be christened Kutztown State College in 1960 and finally Kutztown University of Pennsylvania roughly twenty years later in 1983.

Between four undergraduate colleges and graduate studies, Kutztown University now offers programs in the liberal arts and sciences, the visual and performing arts, business, education, and certain graduate studies. Eight intercollegiate men’s sports and thirteen women’s sports compete within the NCAA Division II and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

Kutztown University is a census-designated place in Maxatawny Township just outside the borough of Kutztown and makes up the main population of the university. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,918 residents.

Why study at the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? The university is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by preparing highly trained professional educators. It includes a unique range of excellent undergraduate and graduate programmes that prepare students for successful careers.

Eligibility criteria for the Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarships:

• Applicants must be enrolled full-time and remain in good academic standing, and complete no less than 24 new credits each academic year to keep this discount.
• Applicants have to meet the admission requirements of the university.
• Applicants must have to meet the following:
  • IELTS: 6.5 Overall Score
  • TOEFL: 79 internet-based test
  • PTE: 53 Overall Score
  • Duolingo English Test: 105 Overall Score
  • SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 560 (KU School Code 2653)
  • ACT: 21 English/Writing Score (KU School Code 3706)

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate or Postgraduate

Value of Award:  $26,000 with 40% reduction

Number of Awards: Not Mentioned

Method of Application: All eligible international undergraduate students who apply for admissions in undergraduate degree coursework at the Kutztown University.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2022

Visit The Official Website For More Information

https://www.kutztown.edu/admissions/apply/international-admissions/funding-your-education.html

WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs 2022

The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global competition for social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world we want by 2030. The WE Empower Challenge honors innovative women leaders from around the world who are pushing the SDGs forward through sustainable business practices and inspiring others to follow suit. The opportunity recognizes their innovative work and provides Awardees with capacity-building training sessions and opportunities to connect with an unparalleled global network to advance their enterprises. This program elevates and showcases the valuable contribution women entrepreneurs and business leaders can make toward the SDGs and solving the world’s greatest challenges.

Eligibility criteria for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs.

To be eligible to enter this competition, applicants must meet all of the following criteria. Finalists will be required to provide evidence of sales (i.e. tax returns and/or audited financial records).

• I am a woman entrepreneur with lead decision making ability in a business or organization
• My business/organization has been in operation for more than three years
• I employ at least three full time staff (or full time equivalent)
• My business/organization generates at least $100,000 USD in annual sales or revenue
• I am proficient in spoken and written English
• I am at least 21 years old
• I am available to travel to New York, NY and participate in all events from Friday, September 17 through Saturday, September 25 2021 (COVID-19 travel restrictions permitting) AND if necessary, I am able participate in a virtual program from August through October 2021.

Benefits

• In 2022, the WE Empower Challenge Awardees will participate in events surrounding the 77th UN General Assembly as well as will connect with renowned business experts from around the world.
• Awardees will also participate in a dynamic pitch competition, hosted by fashion designer, activist and Vital Voices Board Member Diane von Furstenberg, to present their business for the opportunity to receive a $20,000 grant

Considerations

Applicants will be assessed based on a variety of factors, including the following considerations.

1. Commit to the entire week of the in-person program (travel permitting) or a virtual program held from August through October 2021 – no exceptions.
2. Applicant’s business or organization has a substantial impact on the SDGs and a clear vision for how their business will create the future we want in 2030.
3. Help shape the community dialogue about women’s advancement and the SDG’s in their region, and wield the influence necessary.

Should you have any questions regarding the program or application process, please email info@weempowerchallenge.org with the subject line: 2022 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Application.

Application Deadline:  April 15, 2022.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage

https://sustainability-innovation.asu.edu/we-empower/

Academic Scholarships 2022 at University of Utah in USA

The University of Utah – USA is offering a $10,000 Academic Scholarships, paid in an installment of $5,000 each to individuals who are willing to pursue a degree program at the Institution.

As of Fall 2019, there were 24,485 undergraduate students and 8,333 graduate students, for an enrollment total of 32,818, making it the second-largest public university in the state after Utah Valley University. Graduate studies include the S.J. Quinney College of Law and the School of Medicine, Utah’s first medical school It is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity”. According to the National Science Foundation, the university received $552 million in research and development funding in 2018, ranking it 45th in the nation. In addition, the university’s Honors College has been reviewed among 100 leading national Honors Colleges in the U.S.[21] The university’s health care system includes four hospitals, including the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute, along with twelve community clinics and specialty centers such as the Moran Eye Center. The university’s athletic teams, the Utes, participate in NCAA Division I athletics (FBS for football) as a member of the Pac-12 Conference.

Twenty-two Rhodes Scholars,four Nobel Prize winners,three Turing Award winners, eight MacArthur Fellows, various Pulitzer Prize winners, two astronauts, Gates Cambridge Scholars, and Churchill Scholars have been affiliated with the university as students, researchers, or faculty members in its history.

This scholarship opportunity will provide funding to help cover a portion of or all tuition and mandatory fees for students enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours), up to the lesser of the scholarship award amount or the amount of tuition and mandatory fees. Note that course fees and e-book fees are not considered mandatory fees and are not covered by university merit scholarships.

Eligibility criteria for the Academic Scholarships at University of Utah

• Applicants must be classified as non-resident.
• Applicants must maintain at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA.
• Applicants must submit scores of either of the following English language proficiency tests that are accepted by Utah:
  • Duolingo – 105
  • IELTS – 6.5
  • TOEFL IBT – 80 or higher

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate and Graduate

Value of Award: $10,000

Number of Awards: Not Mentioned

Method of Application: Applicants are required to submit an admission application to the official application portal of the university. Then, to apply for the scholarship, students must create a CIS account.

Application Deadline: 1^st December 2022.

Visit The Official Website For More Information

https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/freshman/utah-academic-scholarship-nr.php

University of Waterloo Perimeter Scholars International Scholarship Grants 2022-2023

The University of Waterloo has announced its Perimeter Scholars International Scholarship Grants for talented and outstanding students who wish to commence study at the University in Canada for the academic year 2022-2023.

With the support of this scholarship programme, the university intends to support international students who demonstrate excellent academic performance and genuine financial hardship.

The University of Waterloo is a public research university with the main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It also operates three satellite campuses and four affiliated university colleges. The university offers academic programs administered by six faculties and thirteen faculty-based schools. It is a member of the U15, representing 15 Canadian research universities. The university provides opportunities to grow your career through leadership training organizational development workshops. Waterloo is a school that helps you gain relevant experience for whatever you want to do in the future.

Host Institution:

University of Waterloo, Canada

Degree Level:

Masters Degree

Course/Subject Area:

Masters degree in Science Physics and Astronomy at the university

Number of Scholarships:

Not Given

Target Group:

All nationalities are eligible to apply

Application Deadline:

June 1, 2022

Scholarship Value/Duration:

Each outstanding student will get a $30,000 stipend and complete financial support for their degree in Canada.

Eligible Criteria for the University of Waterloo Perimeter Scholars International Scholarship Grants 2022-2023

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

• All students accepted to the Perimeter Scholars International Program are eligible and will receive the award.
• Students must be Canadian, Permanent resident, or International.
• Applicants must have an honors bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Science or related field with at least a 75% standing.
• Students must have to be proficient knowledge of the English language.

Application Instructions

• How to Apply: To apply for the programme, students have to take admission in the master’s degree programme at the University of Waterloo. There is no separate application for the scholarship, outstanding students will receive the grants automatically.
• Supporting Documents: The students are requested to submit the following documents to the university:
• Transcripts
• References
• Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
• Resume, letter, writing sample
• To apply visit up this Link: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/