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8th Annual Girl(s)20 Summit 2017 in Germany (Fully Funded to attend)

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http://www.girls20.org/2017-germany-summit/ The 2017 8th Annual Girl(s)20 summit which will take place in Germany invites applications from girls across Africa, the Mena region, EU, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Girl(s) must fall between the ages of 15-23 and are expected to provide consent to appear in or any media. Proficiency in English Language is a requirement and applicants must have parental permission before attending. Link http://www.girls20.org/2017-germany-summit/

International Student Scholarships-University of Glasgow

http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=154

TEDGLOBAL Fellowships Open

Media entrepreneurs, human activists, and photographers can apply for a TED fellowship to attend a conference in Arusha, Tanzania, and all costs are covered. The intention is to converge trailblazers who have brought about significant change in their communities through outstanding commitment and courage. 20 fellows will be selected to take part in the conference which will be held August 27-30. Candidates should be between the ages of 21-40, but anyone above 18 is eligible to apply. Travel costs, ground transportation, accommodation, and meals will be covered. http://www.ted.com/participate/ted-fellows-program/apply-to-be-a-ted-fellow/application-tips Link: http://www.ted.com/participate/ted-fellows-program/apply-to-be-a-ted-fellow/application-tips

Audio Cast on Scholarship Opportunities and Tips on Successful Scholarship Applications

Australian Short Courses Awards to Africans/Cameroon

Applications for short courses open 1 September to 15 January 2017 to some African countries. I will be listing the eligibility criteria for Cameroon because charity begins at home. Be a national resident in Cameroon Early or mid-career professional working in the public sector or the private sector At least 25 years and not more than 50 years of age At least three years postgraduate work experience in a relevant policy, practice, research or reform area Gender equality: equal participation by both women and men Disability inclusion: those with disabilities are given fair and equal opportunity to compete Short courses available include: Agribusiness Increasing the development impact of agricultural research Irrigation and Water Resource Management for Agriculture Trade Policy and negotiations and some others. If you are an eligible Cameroonian, please click on the request application link on the top right of the page. http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/african-co...

Programme in International Cooperation Offered by Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation (Fully Funded)

The programme dwells on providing and creating an international community of young scholars who would create a more peaceful future. Fellows will receive training, public speaking, negotiations, mediation and working together in teams to solve international problems. Students are required to have the following: University student or graduate with an interest in international, diplomacy (Upper division for graduates) Age 20-25 Demonstrate leadership potential outside the classroom. Proof of English proficiency from an academic adviser Have a valid international passport Benefits for non US students Accommodation and meals for the entire period Transportation-air fares catered for SEVIS fee Health Insurance for the duration of the programme for further info, click: http://www.hansensummerinstitute.org/

Enhancing the Education of Needy kids with Books and Financial Help

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By Aaron Yancho kaah Mbuyonghe Helen - a teenage girl born out of matrimony was particularly in good spirits like the rest of the 19 other needy kids and pupils from some 6 primary schools in the close knit mountain village of Belo, September 4 th 2016 after receiving assistance of school needs and paid fee from an NGO - Action for Social Empowerment and Economic Development (ASEED). Shortly before receiving her gift of hope as a good will endowment from the investor of ASEED Mr. Waindim Timothy Ntam, Helen a pupil, of Government Bilingual School Belo sat dejected and looked slightly older than her age. Her long legs seem to stretch her in to a world of her own. “This pair of worn out blue gown I am wearing and sleepers where offered to her some years ago by a Good Samaritan ” Helen said. Barely incapable to answer any further questions, this child of fate had also faced severe malnutrition in the near past. Explaining Helens predications her head teacher Chiako...