Opportunity Desk

Author: Jude Ogar

  • Pulitzer Center/Diversify Photo Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant 2020 (up to $1,000)

    Pulitzer Center/Diversify Photo Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant 2020 (up to $1,000)

    Deadline: July 19, 2020

    Applications for the Pulitzer Center/Diversify Photo Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant 2020 are now open. The Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant is a series of reporting grants for freelance photojournalists, to support underreported stories told by journalists historically underrepresented in the American press.

    In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the grant will prioritize stories told locally in the United States, with minimal travel required. Stories should cover the systemic, underreported issues of our time, including police brutality, the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities, environmental racism, food insecurity, the opioid crisis, and beyond.

    Grant

    • Grants will be awarded at $1,000 each.

    Eligibility

    • Applicants must be freelance photojournalists currently based in the United States and proposals must be accompanied by a letter of commitment from a news outlet with significant reach.
    • In addition to DPxPC funding, they expect news outlets to contribute to the cost of reporting these stories.
    • Applications must be received in English. There is no application fee.

    Application

    The application will be open from June 19, 2020, in honor of Juneteenth, and will close July 19, 2020.

    Submit your proposal here

    For more information, visit Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant.

  • ICFJ-ARIJ Data Journalism Diploma Program 2020 for Early and Mid-career Data Journalists in the Arab Region

    ICFJ-ARIJ Data Journalism Diploma Program 2020 for Early and Mid-career Data Journalists in the Arab Region

    Deadline: June 30, 2020

    Applications are open for the ICFJ-ARIJ Data Journalism Diploma Program 2020. The ICFJ-ARIJ Data Journalism Diploma is a 4-month free training program (in Arabic) that brings together 15 of the brightest early and mid-career data journalists from all Arab countries to foster the development of data-driven investigative reporting.

    The diploma combines tailored trainings, coaching, mentoring, producing and networking opportunities, offering selected journalists a unique and exclusive opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and connect with their counterparts around the Arab world to become advocates of data journalism in their own Arab countries.

    Trainees will receive editorial, logistical, technical and financial support to help them produce their personal data-driven investigation, and are to take part in two virtual live training sessions every week (between July and October 2020; on each Saturday and Wednesday from 19:00 – 21:00 Amman Time) in addition to weekly assignments and the opportunity of being coached and mentored to produce their data-driven investigation as well as participating in the Virtual ARIJ 13th Annual Forum (ARIJ20).

    Eligibility

    • Open to early and mid-career data journalists from all Arab countries;
    • Applicants should be interested to do a great data investigation and grow their skills and network.

    Commitment

    High commitment is needed. Each trainee will need to attend two live virtual training every week between July – Oct 2020, every Saturday and Wed 19:00 – 21:00 Amman Time, in addition to weekly assignments and being coached/mentored in their own investigation.

    If a trainee misses 20% of the sessions, he/she will not have the opportunity to continue, or get the certificate or be coached with the investigation. So, no absence for any session without purviews permission is allowed. 

    Application

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit ICFJ-ARIJ Data Journalism Diploma Program.

  • International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Video Contest 2020

    International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Video Contest 2020

    Deadline: July 8, 2020

    Do you have thoughts to share on renewable energy? IRENA wants to hear them. Apply for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Video Contest 2020.

    The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Video Contest is focused on the theme ‘Renewable Energy in the Time of COVID-19: Youth Actions for Recovery’. The video contest gives young people a voice in the energy transition and the opportunity to take part in IRENA’s 2021 Youth Forum.

    Benefits

    • The winner or winners of the youth video contest will get a chance to engage with and contribute to the IRENA Youth Forum that will be held on January 2021 at IRENA Headquarters
    • Their videos will be also circulated on IRENA’s social media channels and featured in a newsroom article on the IRENA website.

    Eligibility

    • Open to contestants up to 30 years old from all over the world. Minors must have the permission of their parents or legal guardians to participate in the contest.
    • Video entry must clearly and creatively address the above mentioned theme in 60 seconds or less.
    • The video should be submitted by uploading it either on participant’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account by using the hashtag #IRENAYouthContest and tagging IRENA.
    • Submissions are limited to one video per individual.
    • The video should be in English, or if created in another language must include English subtitles.
    • Being fully cognizant of cultural aspects around the world, it is not mandatory that the youth shows the face in the video.
    • Young people, especially those from low-income countries and leaving in areas most impacted by digital divide, may lack access to advanced video-making technologies. Therefore, there is no specific requirement for the video to be of high quality or resolution.
    • Submissions depicting violence, sexism, racism or containing content or images that could be considered abusive, inflammatory, denigrating or disrespectful to any groups, individuals or institutions will be disqualified. Submissions must adhere to the norms of civil discourse and be suitable for a global public audience.
    • By entering the youth video contest, participants and for the minor participants also their parents or legal guardians acknowledge and guarantee that the submitted video is an original work created solely by the participant and that it does not infringe on copyrights, trademarks and the rights of privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights of any person or entity.
    • By submitting a video to this contest, participants and for the minor participants also their parents or legal guardians agree to grant IRENA the right to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entry in any media at any time.

    Final Video Selection Criteria

    A selection committee made up of four representatives from youth constituencies of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth and three representatives from IRENA will evaluate the submissions based on the following criteria:

    • Relevance and adherence to the theme: the video clearly and creatively represents the theme of “Renewable Energy in the Time of COVID-19” through positive youth perspectives.
    • Originality and creativity: The content is unique and not derivative of other ideas and presents the theme in an original and compelling way.
    • Potential viewer impact: The video conveys personal or aspirational thoughts that are inspiring to viewers, especially young people, and that can applicable in practice by other youth.

    Application

    You can enter the contest by uploading a video on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, using the hashtag #IRENAYouthContest and tagging IRENA, and creatively addressing your ideas on ‘Renewable Energy in the Time of COVID-19: Youth Actions for Recovery’ in 60 seconds or less.

    For more information, visit IRENA Youth Video Contest.

  • Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarship 2020 at Flinders University

    Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarship 2020 at Flinders University

    Deadline: August 7, 2020

    Applications for the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarship 2020 at Flinders University are now open. The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (AGRTPS) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University.

    A limited number (up to 10) of AGRTPS are available each year and the scholarship round is highly competitive. The AGRTPS is awarded to candidates who demonstrate outstanding aptitude for independent research. AGRTPS are considered on the basis of academic merit, academic research training and research indicators and performance.

    The scholarship is tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree. Successful applicants are required to undertake full time study and must be commencing a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time.

    Benefits

    • The scholarships enable suitably qualified applicants to commence a full-time Higher Degree by research.
    • The AGRTPS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a Higher Degree by research.
    • The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend paid at the rate of $28,092 (2020 rate),which is tax exempt and indexed annually, and Overseas Health Care cover.
    • An AGRTPS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

    Eligibility

    • Applicants must satisfy the University’s academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
    • Applicants are required to have successfully completed a degree at least the equivalent/comparable to an Australian First Class Hons degree (this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year)
    • Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
    • Applicants must not hold an equivalent Higher Degree by research qualification. Applications are only open to students commencing a Higher Degree by research in Australia for the first time. 
    • Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.

    Application

    All applicants are required to read the application guidelines before submitting an application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

    To ensure your application is complete and competitive, please read and attend to the following:

    • Research Supervisor: You must make contact with an academic staff member and have an informal agreement from that person to supervise you if successful. Email evidence of the supervisor’s agreement should be included with your application.
    • Publications: You must include evidence that you have published; you may include up to five of your publications with your application.
    • Academic Transcripts: You must provide certified copies of all university level academic transcripts, translated into English, please do not provide secondary school certificates or non educational certificates or awards.
    • Research Proposal: You must include a research proposal of approximately 500 words in length, outlining the problem, hypothesis or question and the methodology or approach.
    • Academic Referees: Complete Section A of two copies of the Academic Referee’s Confidential Report forms and forward them to two appropriate referees of your choice. If possible the referees should have an informed, personal and professional knowledge of your academic ability and be able to exercise judgment of your research potential. Indicate on your application form who the Referee Report forms have been sent to. Academic Referee reports must be returned to [email protected] by August 7, 2020.
    • Curriculum Vitae: An updated CV outlining your work experience, all research experience, and a full list of cited publications should be included with your application.

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit AGRTP Scholarship.

  • Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2020 (up to CHF 10,000)

    Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2020 (up to CHF 10,000)

    Deadline: September 24, 2020

    Do you have an innovative idea that could revolutionise the field of Global Security? Apply for the GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2020. The prize recognises deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.

    The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It is intended to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroots initiatives.

    Prize

    • The prize for the application coming in first position is CHF 10,000 and a certificate of excellence.
    • The two other finalist applications will receive a certificate of recognition.
    • The winners will be announced publicly during an online event to be held in November 2020.

    Eligibility

    • The prize is awarded for projects by any individual, or group of individuals, or organisation (from private or public sectors), which contribute to global security, and have been submitted for consideration according to these rules and regulations.
    • No more than one application per applicant is allowed.
    • Applications may come from any country, but the projects should go beyond national borders in their reach or thinking, and must seek to address global security in innovative ways or through new ideas.
    • A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroot initiatives.
    • Employees and staff of the GCSP, as well as their family members are not eligible participants.
    • Applications must be in English.

    Judging Criteria

    The winners will be selected by the panel of judges, and selection will be based on the following criteria:

    • Dedication to sustainable global security
    • Preservation of human dignity, security and justice
    • Creativity
    • Originality

    Application

    Applications must be submitted via the online application form in order to be considered for the prize, and shall include:

    • A project abstract of 250 words maximum;
    • A well-developed project description which should not exceed 1,000 words in length. The application should include a description of the initiative or project, an explanation of the concept’s significance in the context of global security and our collective global future, and should clearly demonstrate how the idea provides a novel contribution to this field;
    • Up to five image files (optional).

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit GCSP Prize.

  • Google for Startups Accelerator Canada 2020

    Google for Startups Accelerator Canada 2020

    Deadline: June 30, 2020

    Applications are invited for the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada 2020. The Google for Startups Accelerator Canada is a three-month accelerator program for Seed to Series A Canadian technology startups.

    The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to startups that leverage machine learning and AI in their company today or plan to in the future. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for founders.

    Program Details

    The accelerator runs for a period of 3 months, and will now run as a fully digital program. As part of the Google for Startups Accelerator, selected founders outline the top challenges facing their startup, and are then paired with relevant experts from Google to help solve those challenges. Participating startups receive deep mentorship on technical challenges and machine learning, as well as connections to relevant teams from across Google.

    The inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort will be virtual, kicking off after Labour Day on September 8 and will run through November 27. Each accelerator will consist of 8-10 top Canadian-headquartered startups.

    Benefits

    Selected startups will receive:

    • Equity-free support
    • Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google
    • Personalized mentorship and technical support from Google experts
    • The opportunity to provide feedback to Google product teams

    Eligibility

    • The accelerator program is best suited for Seed to Series A revenue generating tech startups that are headquartered in Canada.
    • Selected companies should have a minimum of 10+ employees and must be able to have the founder and appropriate team members participate in the virtual programming.
    • In order to ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should leverage AI/ML technology in their product, service or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging this technology in the future.

    Application

    The application will take roughly 30 minutes. The questions help to assess your startup over five domains: people, growth, product, technology, and design.

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit Google for Startups Accelerator Canada.

  • Access Bank W Initiative Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa 2020 (Win Mini MBA & a grant of N5 million)

    Access Bank W Initiative Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa 2020 (Win Mini MBA & a grant of N5 million)

    Deadline: August 14, 2020

    Are you a woman who owns and runs her business? Is your business innovative? Do you need a grant to expand your business? What about some expert training to help grow your business? Apply now for the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa 2020.

    The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa 2020 Campaign is designed to provide female owned businesses across Africa an opportunity to access to finance and world-class business trainings as well as mentoring opportunities. This programme has been designed to create an enabling environment for female entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

    Benefits

    • The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa 2020 will provide up to N9 million financial grant and a unique capacity building program aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs.
    • The programme is designed as a 3-month period incorporating pitching sessions and 8 weeks of mini-MBA training in collaboration with the IFC.
    • As part of the graduation requirements, the fifty finalists will pitch their businesses, infusing learnings from the mini-MBA and will stand an opportunity to win financial grants up to N5 million.

    Eligibility

    • Applicant must be a woman;
    • Must be 18 years of age or older;
    • Be a legal resident of Nigeria,Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, with extension to Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Gambia, OR Congo;
    • Within the past one (1) year, applicant must not be an employee, contractor, officer, director or agent of any of the following:
      • Access Bank Plc, or any parent, subsidiary, affiliated or related entity of any of the foregoing;
      • Any person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of the Programme or any variation thereof;
      • Any known major sponsor of the Programme or its advertising agency;
      • Any person or entity supplying services or prizes to the Programme.
    • You may not be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become a candidate for public office from the date of the Audition Release until one (1) year after the initial broadcast of the last episode of the Programme in which you appear. You may not have been convicted of a felony.
    • You must voluntarily submit to a background check.

    Application

    Interested to join the biggest growth program for women SMEs in Africa?

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa.

  • F-LANE Virtual Acceleration Programme 2020 for Early-stage Entrepreneurs

    F-LANE Virtual Acceleration Programme 2020 for Early-stage Entrepreneurs

    Deadline: July 31, 2020

    Applications for the F-LANE Virtual Acceleration Programme 2020 are now open. The F-LANE is a five-week virtual acceleration programme for early-stage entrepreneurs with ambitious outcomes to drive change by empowering women.

    It is put into practice by the Vodafone Institute in cooperation with their partners Yunus Social Business. Yunus Social Business was founded by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus and has successfully implemented just shy of 20 accelerator programmes. These programmes tap into their global community of over 300 experienced and renowned mentors to help entrepreneurs deliver consistent impact and their professional dreams.

    Eligibility

    F-LANE scouts social entrepreneurs that empower women worldwide. The ventures they look for are:

    • led by women or empower women in their roles,
    • clear about the social mission and measure their impact,
    • an innovative and technology-based solution,
    • scalable solutions that have the potential to impact millions of girls and women around the world,
    • put into practice by means of an enterprising, more-than-profit approach,
    • have proven their concept in the market,
    • will benefit from participating in the programme and
    • ventures to which the value of their help is real.

    Application

    Next F-LANE round will take place from early September to the end of October 2020.

    The application process consists of three steps:

    • The first steps is an online application, asking about your business idea, team and motivation.
    • In a second step, the organising team will schedule a call to get to know you and your business more in-depth.
    • Lastly, an experienced advisory board takes the final decision in the application process.

    Click here to apply

    For more information, see FAQs and visit F-LANE.

  • Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA) Grant Scheme 2020 (up to R30,000)

    Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA) Grant Scheme 2020 (up to R30,000)

    Deadline: July 31, 2020

    Applications are open for the next round of the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA) Grant Scheme 2020 to benefit authors of scholarly and of general non-fiction works.

    Scholarly works are normally based on research and cover a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and arts. The AGSA scheme encourages young researchers in particular to communicate through the written word and to build their academic careers through the writing of scholarly monographs.

    What is a “general non-fiction work”? Just as an example, it could be a biography or an autobiography; a history of a town or a region or a religion; a book about music or sport or theatre; a political or social analysis; an account of everyday life in a township; a book about nursing, or cooking, or fashion, or fishes, or traditional medicines, or cars – those are just a few of the many topics supported by the ANFASA grant scheme in the past.

    Grant

    • The grants are intended to provide a sum of around R30,000 to be used for an author to “buy time” – to take leave, for instance, and devote herself or himself to writing; or to travel in order to conduct research. A grant could also be used for equipment to conduct interviews.
    • The grants are for research and writing, and are not intended to cover the cost of publishing the manuscript although a grant could also be used to cover some editing costs, for instance, if properly motivated.

    Eligibility

    • If you are currently working on a scholarly or a general non-fiction work, you are eligible to apply. However, if selected, only ANFASA members may actually receive an award, so if you are not already a member you are urged to apply.
    • Grants are reserved for books rather than articles, although a compilation of essays would be eligible.
    • The ANFASA grant scheme especially encourages applications from young authors at the start of their careers.
    • Applications for books written in all the official languages will be equally considered.

    Application

    Applications can be completed online or sent by mail. Download the application form and send it to [email protected] or

    Click here to apply online

    For more information, visit ANFASA Grant Scheme.

  • Google for Startups Accelerator 2020 for Black Founders in the US

    Google for Startups Accelerator 2020 for Black Founders in the US

    Deadline: June 30, 2020

    Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator for Black Founders 2020 are now open. The Google for Startups Accelerator for Black founders is a three-month digital accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups based in the U.S.

    The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google’s products, people and technology to Black founders across the U.S. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes workshops focused on machine learning, product design, customer acquisition and leadership development.

    Benefits

    Selected participants will receive:

    • Equity-free support
    • Personalized mentorship and technical support from Google and industry experts
    • The opportunity to provide feedback to Google product teams

    Eligibility

    • Open to Black founders;
    • They must be leading a high potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in the U.S.

    Application

    If you or someone you know would be a great fit for the Google for Startups Accelerator, encourage them to apply by June 30.

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit Google for Startups Accelerator for Black Founders.

  • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) 2020 at the University of South Africa

    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) 2020 at the University of South Africa

    Deadline: July 9, 2020

    Applications are open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) 2020 at the University of South Africa. The University of South Africa will be hosting a Distance Learning award. This means that you will be studying for a Masters degree with the University of South Africa, but in your home country.

    The following courses are available to apply for a QECS;

    • MSc in Agriculture at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
    • MSc Flotation, MSc Comminution, MSc Biogas, MSc Bio remediation, MSc Fischer Tropsch, MSc Gasification, MSc Process Synthesis at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET)
    • MEd in Open Distance Learning at the College of Education (CEDU)
    • All two year distance learning Masters courses in the College of Economics and Management Sciences (CEMS)
    • All two year distance learning Masters courses College of Human Sciences (CHS)

    Eligibility

    • You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level.
    • You must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) of one of the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

    Application

    Before you begin applying, make sure that you have the following documentation to upload to your application:

    • High school certificate
    • Undergraduate transcript (and graduation certificate)
    • Two references – preferably academic
    • Scan of passport or national ID card
    • Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language

    To apply for a QECS at the University of South Africa, complete an online application form.

    For more information, visit Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship.

  • EQUALS in Tech Awards 2020 for Initiatives and Projects Promoting Gender Equality

    EQUALS in Tech Awards 2020 for Initiatives and Projects Promoting Gender Equality

    Deadline: August 1, 2020

    Is your work aimed at closing the gender digital divide? Nominations are now open for the EQUALS in Tech Awards 2020. They are looking for impressive, inspiring, and motivating initiatives from around the world.

    The Equals in Tech Awards are given every year to organizations and individuals working to help girls and women gain equal internet access, digital skills and opportunities in the tech industry.

    Categories

    Individuals and organizations can nominate their own initiatives or those of others for an award in the following categories:

    • Access: Initiatives related to improving women’s and girls’ digital technology access, connectivity and security
    • Skills: Initiatives that support development of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills of women and girls
    • Leadership (in two subcategories):
      • Initiatives focused on promoting women in decision-making roles within the ICT field
      • Initiatives promoting women’s leadership in technology SMEs
    • Research: Initiatives prioritizing research on gender digital divides and producing reliable evidence to tackle diversity issues within STEM and computing fields.

    Benefits

    • Winners become part of a growing community of like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, activists, teachers, and leaders. And they join an Advisory Panel that chooses future award winners.

    Eligibility

    • Open to all individuals and organizations, regardless of their languages and nationalities, who wish to submit projects aimed at advancing gender equality using ICTs.
    • Eligible initiatives and projects should:
    • Reach girls and women in an impactful way;
    • Have the potential to scale or be replicated once reconfigured/adapted to other contexts;
    • Be innovative
    • Work in collaboration with partners

    Application

    To nominate a project, program, initiative or individual, use this online form.

    For more information, see FAQs and visit EQUALS in Tech Awards.

  • Straight From School Initiative (SFSI) Program 2020 for Nigerians (Cohort 2)

    Straight From School Initiative (SFSI) Program 2020 for Nigerians (Cohort 2)

    Deadline: July 10, 2020

    Applications are open for the Straight From School Initiative 2020. The SFSI is a program designed to empower students and Nigerian graduates with the necessary digital skill they need to excel in the marketplace.

    The SFSI program runs in cohorts. The program is 100% free and 100% virtual. This means that you will need a laptop, mobile phone, data and good internet service to enjoy the program. The full SFSI program runs for about 4 – 6 weeks depending on the skill being studied. It is usually intense and demands full attention and time. Assignments are also given and must be submitted before you can graduate and be considered an alumni.

    Program Stages

    • SFSI Student: You come in as a student and you are introduced to your course, director and members of your group. You are expected to follow the process till the program is over.
    • SFSI Alumni Network: When the program is over, you are issued certificates and then automatically become a member of the alumni network. You will be onboarded to the alumni group to meet others who have taken the program before you. Members of this network have access to a large network and also resources.
    • SFSI Campus Ambassadors: This is the highest badge in the SFSI program and is not available to just anyone. Based on character and commitment shown towards your personal growth, you can be accepted as a campus ambassador when you apply.

    Benefits

    • You will learn a skill that earn you money;
    • You join a network of likeminds and build;
    • Access to mentorship from thought-leaders;
    • Access to periodic training on business, life and career;
    • Access and connection to lobal opportunities;
    • Successful applicants can be SFSI ambassadors;
    • Successful but indigent applicants can be assisted.

    Eligibility

    • Open only to students and graduates (not more than 3 years);
    • Applicants must have a laptop and access to the internet;
    • Applicant must be ready to complete all the courses;
    • Applicant must be ready to join the alumni group.

    Application

    To participate in this program,

    • Choose a skill to learn
    • Attend classes
    • Get certification and support

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit Straight From School Initiative.

  • Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund 2020 for East African Researchers (up to $25,000)

    Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund 2020 for East African Researchers (up to $25,000)

    Deadline: July 15, 2020

    Applications are open for the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund 2020. The purpose of the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship Fund is to expand human knowledge and scientific interest in earth sciences and botany related to human origins by providing financial assistance to East African researchers and students pursuing research in these areas.

    The fund is further intended to support research that builds on the work of Dr. Francis H. Brown and builds capacity in the earth and botanical sciences in East African institutions.

    Funding

    • The maximum award amount is $25,000.

    Eligibility

    • Open to students or researchers of African heritage who are citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia or Eritrea who:
      • are pursuing a doctoral degree at an accredited university, preferably from, but not limited to, an institution located in sub-Saharan Africa or
      • have completed their doctoral degrees no longer than six years prior to the time of application for funding from this source.
    • Applicants shall demonstrate a commitment to a career in their field of study with an emphasis on research and teaching in his/her country of origin following the completion of his/her degree.

    Application

    Proposals will be accepted for support twice yearly. Proposals must be submitted by January 10 for awards given in May and July 15 for awards given in December.

    During the application process, you will be asked to upload the following documents as attachments to your application. All of the attachments except the applicant photo must be uploaded as PDF documents.

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit Francis H. Brown African Scholarship.

  • Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) Champions Program 2020

    Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) Champions Program 2020

    Deadline: July 15, 2020

    Are you passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals or you run an organization that is working towards implementing SDGs related projects and activities? Apply for the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) Champions Program 2020.

    The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is on a drive to expand and engage more young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda with a focus on human capacity development and access to decent work.

    The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network are always looking for partners to work with in driving accountability and implementing projects for the SDG in line with their vision to create a platform for youth-led/focus civil society organizations to understand their roles, responsibilities, and engagements in advocating and driving accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.

    About the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network

    The Nigerian Youth Network is an alliance of over 200 youth-led/focus civil society organisations working together to ensure Nigeria keeps her promise to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both at home and abroad.

    The Network is actively providing opportunities for youth-led/focus civil society organizations to make their voice count as they hold government accountable for the SDGs and they raise awareness across communities telling everyone about the Sustainable Development Goals through providing data to track SDGs implementation in Nigeria, ensure collaborations amongst organizations and work closely with government, academia, business, and religious stakeholders to ensure that we achieve the SDGs by 2030.

    Eligibility

    • Open to youth champions in Nigeria;
    • Applicants should be between 18 and 30 years;
    • Be excited about creating access to decent work and the sustainable development of their communities.

    Application

    Apply before July 15 to become a Global Goals Advocate for your community!

    Click here to apply

    For more information, visit NGYouthSDGs Champions Program.