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Call for applications for the programme ‘Travelling to learn Arts and Crafts’, by Fondation Culture and Diversite in partnership with UNESCO patronage of the French and under the National Commission for UNESCO. This programme helps students launch their professional career by enabling them to work in a professional environment; acquire new skills and cultural experiences abroad; design and create innovative products; develop a professional network; and participate and present their work at international fairs.  Applicants must meet all the following criteria: Level of study of at least 2 years equivalent to an Arts & Crafts Diploma, Enrolled in Arts & Crafts schools/institutes/universities, Recipient of scholarships and awards (and being able to give proof of it) Speaking French and English. Applicants must be students and not senior artists. Last date for submission of applications is  October 20, 2017.  Applications must be submitted only by email at:  s.bisht(at

Scholarship value/duration: The award will cover up to 18 credit hours. The grantee is to provide funds from other sources for books, living, and other expenses, and must provide certification of this support. A Fellowship is renewable each year for a cumulative maximum of three years for Master’s candidates and up to five years for doctoral candidate. Eligibility: Students holding or intending to apply for an F-1 visa  and who are from the following countries or regions: China (PRC), Cambodia, Eastern Europe, Laos, Latin America, The Caribbean, Mongolia, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S.S.R. Successor States, Vietnam, are eligible to apply. This fellowship is for students who have  not  studied or worked in the U.S. or other countries aside from their home country. Please note that permanent residents, resident aliens and U.S. Citizens are  not  eligible for this fellowship.7 https://www2.gwu.edu/~fellows/fellowships/global_leaders.html

Clean Energy Wire  (CLEW) is offering three grants for the most promising international collaborative projects from at least two different countries on the topics of clean energy, climate policy and the shift to a low-carbon economy. Print and online features, investigative journalism and comparative reporting are eligible, but projects in other media/taking a multimedia approach will also be considered. Stories may be published in any language. Successful applicants will receive between EUR4,000 (US$4,751) and EUR6,000 (US$7,126).  The deadline is Sept. 15. https://www.cleanenergywire.org/grant-collaborative-journalism-for-global-energy-transition

Individuals ages 18 to 35 can apply for a scholarship to attend this event. The  YOUNGO  Global South Scholarships offer complete financial support and capacity building training to participate at UNFCCC’s  23rd Conference Of Parties  (COP23) and  13th Conference Of Youth  (COY13) Nov. 2 to 18 in Bonn, Germany.  The program will also provide online training sessions, webinars, on-ground preparation and mentorship from experienced trainers, as well as opportunities for networking. Applicants must be  citizens from the Global South , including Africa, the Arab States, Asia and Pacific, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and Latin America. The deadline is Aug. 31. https://youngogss.org/

Chevening Scholarships are the global scholarship program funded by the U.K.'s  Foreign and Commonwealth Office  and partner organizations for outstanding scholars with leadership potential. The scholarships are offered for many fields of study, including journalism and media. The program provides full or partial funding for full-time courses at the postgraduate level, normally a one-year master’s degree, in any subject and at any U.K. university. Applicants must have an excellent undergraduate academic track record and two to five years of professional experience, in addition to being fluent in English. The deadline is Nov. 7. http://www.chevening.org/

The first Health Systems Global (HSG) Media Fellowships Programme is offering six fellowships to journalists undertaking cutting edge news and reporting on health systems and health policy topics across the world. This is an opportunity for journalists to engage and build relationships within the community and report on some of the biggest issues and challenges facing the global community in a rapidly changing world.  The deadline for applications is  30   September 2017. https://hsg1.typeform.com/to/zwQh61

Program Eligibility This program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are working on development issues. These are women who: Possess a minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership experience in a social or economic development endeavor in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and health care, governance, political engagement of women and the rights of girls and women; Will be immediately returning to their community and sector following the program to put their learning into practice; Have great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;·           Are practitioners in civil society organizations including community based organizations and not for profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social enterprise/business; Hold

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT No ADB/17/0--- 1 JOB TITLE: 2018 MO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEPARTMENT / DIVISION: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (URPR) GRADE: N/A REPORT LINE: The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President, the Senior Vice President, the Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet of the President and/or a designated Representative. DUTY STATION: SAP N° Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire 50080938 INFORMATION ON THE POSITION: OPENING DATE: CLOSING DATE: This position is not a regular position of the African Development Bank. The contract for this assignment is for a period of one (1) year and is not renewable. Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF). Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG 14th Augu

Fondazione Edu is a family foundation specializing in higher education in Africa. It was founded in 2005, to realize the desire of the founders to promote young people's access to higher education in developing countries namely Africa. Its focus is on the disciplines of technical-scientific and agronomic. They offer African students the opportunity to access higher education in their country of origin. They not only support individual growth paths, but also the creation of professionalism that can, in the long run, contribute to sustainable socio-economic development. The activities of the Fondazione Edu are designed to foster capacity building in Africa and result in the provision of scholarships for university studies that cover the entire cost of training and the costs associated with it The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) is accepting 2017/18 applications for the award of the Fondazione Edu scholarship scheme for  Level 100 students from areas of need . DEADLINE 

Three Open Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences (OPEN) Open to all disciplines represented in the Society of Fellows (see list in section below). The fellowship’s responsibilities include both teaching (one course each semester for two years, one course in the third year) and research. The Fellow will either participate in a team-taught course or offer a self-designed course, in the host department or in an interdisciplinary Program. In addition, the Fellow normally does some advising in his/her specialty or related areas. 2. One Fellowship in Humanistic Studies (HUM) This fellowship is sponsored jointly by the Humanities Council and Society of Fellows, and is open to candidates in humanities disciplines represented in the Society of Fellows (see list in section below). The fellowship’s responsibilities include both teaching (one course each semester for two years, one course in the third year) and research. In the spring semester of the first two years, the Fellow will

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE WOMEN DELIVER YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM? Individuals between the ages of 15 and 28 can apply. Applicants must have been born between December 31, 1989 and December 31, 2002; this is to ensure Women Deliver Young Leaders are under the age of 30 for the duration of the program. All young people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national origin are encouraged and welcome to apply. Please note that applicants must speak, write, and read English with proficiency and have regular access to the internet. Completion of the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program requires submission of regular online status updates to Women Deliver and completion of the Digital University courses, a rigorous online capacity building and strengthening curriculum that will require reading of academic texts, writing short responses to assessment questions, and actively participating in discussion groups. All communi

Application Deadline:  18th September, 2017 Offered annually?  Yes Eligible Countries:  Canadian Permanent Resident International To be taken at (country):  Canada Eligible Fields of Study:  Health Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities About the Award:  Killam Doctoral Scholarships are the most prestigious awards available to graduate students at UBC. The Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes were established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the Will of his wife, Dorothy Johnston Killam, and through gifts made during her lifetime. Their primary purpose is to support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts. The UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies. It was Mrs. Killam’s desire that those selected to receive scholarships: “Be likely to contribute to the advancement of learning or to win

Offered annually?  Yes Eligible African Countries:  Developing countries To be taken at (country) : UK Universities Eligible Fields of Study:  Chevening Scholarships are awarded across a wide range of fields; including politics, government, business, the media, the environment, civil society, religion, and academia in any UK University About Scholarship:  Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni. There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the2018/2019 academic cycle. These scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK government to develop the next cohort of global leaders. Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensu

Merit Awards for International Students |  Scholarships of Excellence for Foreigners Selection Criteria and Eligibility:  The scholarships will be awarded on academic excellence. The scholarships for academic studies are offered to take complete programs for Specialization, Master’s or PhD Degrees, and Postgraduate Researches. Likewise, the offer includes academic mobility for Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree. On the other hand, the scholarships for special programs are offered Preferred to take short-term fellowships addressed to Visiting Professors, Researchers in Mexico’s issues, Media Contributors, Art Production Fellowships, etc. Candidates cannot be living in Mexico at the time of application. Except in special cases, scholarships cannot begin in November or December. Requests for information and all scholarship applications must be submitted to the Mexican embassy or concurrent embassy of the applicant’s country or to the designated Mexican institution. Only applicat

The scholarship includes: All access, three-day conference pass, round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and daily meal stipend for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing event Two night, all-expenses-paid trip to our New York City headquarters to meet with senior engineers (end of first semester) An onsite interview for a 2018 full-time role or internship role. Eligible students should be: Enrolled full time in a Bachelors program at a four-year college or university Graduation date: November 2017 – June 2019 Major: Computer Science, Mathematics or a related STEM field. Application Deadline:  Friday, August 25, 2017 by 11:59 p.m. ET. http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/blog/posts/grace-hopper-scholarship-072817.html

Collaboration with Reimagine Education We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Finals of the EBPC Idea Path Competition will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Reimagine Education Awards & Conference on December 4-5 here in Philadelphia. Reimagine Education is an international competition and global conference for those seeking to shape the future of education through innovation. We are excited about collaborating with the thoughtful and dedicated team at Reimagine, and encourage you to join an outstanding group of international entrepreneurs, scholars, and practitioners at the December event.  Register here  to attend! For more information on Reimagine Education, please visit their website at:  http://www.reimagine-education.com/ . How to Apply PRIZES Idea Path: Idea Path Grand Prize (1):  $5,000 Other Idea Path Prizes (2):  $2,500 All Idea Path Finalists:  $1,000 Eligibility Any individual is eligible to enter the Competition by submitting an Entry (defi

ELIGIBILITY The Ochberg Fellowships are open to outstanding journalists (with at least five years experience) working across all media. Past Fellows have ranged from small-town and regional general-assignment and crime reporters to war photographers and foreign correspondents for international news organizations. Applicants’ work must demonstrate journalistic excellence and a strong track record of covering violence and its impact on individuals, families or communities. Fellowships are open to print, broadcast and digital reporters, photographers, editors and producers with  at least five years of professional journalism experience are eligible to apply.  Approximately half of the Fellows will be based in North America, with the balance drawn from Central and South America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East. All fellowship seminars are conducted in English. Fellows must be fluent in spoken English to participate in the program. APPLICATION DEADLINE

Selection criteria and application process To be selected, applicants need to display a compelling vision of their future involvement in the development of research projects, programmes, human capacity, specific policies or societal structures. The selection process will consider individual qualities but also focus on ensuring a diversity of culture, subject background (natural and social sciences, humanities) and gender among the fellows. The following criteria are used as a guide for the nomination and selection of fellows: A research fellowship with two years’ experience or a faculty position at UP Outstanding scientific potential and outputs A desire to nurture a culture of research excellence Internationally influential, but South Africa and Africa focused A desire to work collaboratively on inter‐ and transdisciplinary problems An appetite for multiple stakeholder engagement and research communication Commitment to participate in all the activities of the fellowship