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  • 2016 Google Internships (Several Locations Around The Globe)

    2016 Google Internships (Several Locations Around The Globe)

    Deadline: December 1, 2015

    Google is offering several internships across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. These internships exposes interns to the technology industry, as well as provide opportunities for personal and professional development. Duration and start date of internship vary depending on the position.

    Eligibility

    • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program and maintaining student status throughout the internship. Priority given to students graduating end of 2016 or in 2017.
    • Returning to education on a full-time basis upon completing the internship.
    • Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks and up to 6 months at Google.
    • Previous internship experience in Sales, Advertising, Consulting, Analysis, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance or related fields.

    Internship Locations

    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Stockholm, Sweden
    • Warsaw, Poland
    • Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
    • Dakar, Senegal
    • Kiev, Ukraine
    • Athens, GA, USA
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Helsinki, Finland
    • Kampala, Uganda
    • Wrocław, Poland
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
    • Munich, Germany
    • Milan, Italy
    • Hamburg, Germany
    • Moscow, Moscow, Russia
    • Zagreb, Croatia
    • Brussels, Belgium
    • Oslo, Norway
    • Paris, France
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Zurich, Switzerland
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Madrid, Madrid, Spain

    Internship Categories

    • SMB Sales and Operations
    • Large Customer Sales
    • Google for Work
    • People Operations
    • Marketing

    Intern Responsibilities

    Responsibilities and detailed projects for each internship category will be determined based on your educational background, interest and skills.

    How to Apply

    Apply online here. Note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

    For more information, visit Google Business Internship 2016

  • The Intel Student Partner Program For Students in Nigerian Universities

    The Intel Student Partner Program For Students in Nigerian Universities

    Deadline: September 25, 2015

    Intel is launching its Student Partner Program! This program aims to advance student education on technology development in three Nigerian universities; the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt; and the Federal University of Technology, Akure.

    The Intel Student Partner program is an opportunity for active students to enhance their professional development and soft skills, to meet and collaborate with some of the most interesting people in the region, and to have fun introducing Intel products to their fellow students through holding events on campus.

    Eligibility

    • University status: Participants must be enrolled in a full time program in computer science or engineering field  at the following universities:

      • Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

      • Federal University Of Technology, Akure

      • Rivers State University Of Technology, Port-Harcourt

    • Academic excellence: Participants must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of minimum 3.5 from their university. Proof of grade point average in the form of academic transcripts is required.

    • Leadership experience: Participants must demonstrate that they have previously organized and led other students in running or implementing a project or event that is of value to the University community. Proof for this should be provided in the form of reference letters from the organization for which they implemented the program.

    Benefits

    Partners will receive the following benefits:

    • Profiling within the Intel Developer Zone (within regional sections dedicated for Africa as a Partner).
    • Opportunity to participate in certain Intel events locally and internationally. For any event that requires travel, Intel will cover all associated, reasonable costs (transport, accommodation and board) on behalf of the Partner based on actually incurred costs only which must be supported by a valid proof of payment.
    • Sneak peeks at some development tools, and industry-defining software applications that are public but may not be readily available in your specific market.
    • Access to mentors within Intel to support Partners to build their global network and career skillset.
    • Monthly stipend of $50 (Stipend) payable in equivalent local currency. The Stipend will only be available for months of Partners’ full time enrollment at the University, excluding University holiday months, (Eligible Months). The Stipend will be subject to additional contractual obligations to be signed by the Partners with the Agency.
    • Branded Intel merchandise (Merchandise): 1 branded jacket, 1 branded T-shirt, 1 branded laptop bag, 1 branded laptop cover of a total value of approximately $200.

    How to Apply

    • Complete and submit the registration form.
    • Upload a Faculty or University endorsement Letter

    For more information, visit the Intel Student Partner Program

  • Stanford University’s Free Online Course On Technology Entrepreneurship

    Stanford University’s Free Online Course On Technology Entrepreneurship

    Deadline: Ongoing

    Stanford University is offering a free online course on Technology entrepreneurship. This course introduces the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship, pioneered in Silicon Valley and now spreading across the world.

    Course Logistics

    • Workload: 10-20 hours per week.
    • Technical Requirements: You need a computer that allows you to watch the video lectures, and the ability to upload your assignments which will be reports and powerpoint/video presentations.
    • Statement of Accomplishment: Subject to satisfactory performance and course completion, you will receive a statement of accomplishment signed by the instructor. This statement will not stand in the place of a course taken at Stanford or an accredited institution.

    Benefits

    By the end of the course, you will learn:

    • the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship
    • Articulate a process for taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity (high performing students will be able to discuss the pros and cons of alternative theoretical models)
    • Create and verify a plan for gathering resources such as talent and capital
    • Create and verify a business model for how to sell and market an entrepreneurial idea
    • Gain an entrepreneurial mindset of turning problems into opportunities that can be used in larger companies and other settings.

    For more information, visit Stanford University NovoEd.

  • Apply: Miss.Africa 2015 Seed Funding

    Apply: Miss.Africa 2015 Seed Funding

    Deadline: November 15, 2015

    Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy, is announcing a Seed Fund in Africa that will offer small grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own initiatives that will increase their digital opportunities in IT related training, jobs and leadership roles. The program is interested in learning about successful activities that are currently supporting women and girls in STEM, and through this effort, identify how to support scalability and their impacts.

    Preference will be given to projects that target under-served populations and locations, take a collaborative approach, have a high potential for growth and present an innovative use of technology.

    Projects eligible for grant funding include, but are not limited to:

    • Computer science workshops and trainings for women and girls.
    • Early incubation of female tech entrepreneurs.
    • Programming and app development training programs.
    • Hackathons and coding boot camps for girls.

    Timeline

    July 1, 2015: Miss.Africa Fund Online Application opens.
    November 15, 2015: Miss.Africa Seed Fund Application Deadline.
    February 2, 2016: Round One of Miss.Africa grants announced.

    Grant

    The 2015 Seed Grant for the amount Five Thousand US dollars ($5,000) will assist the winning initiative to start or expand their capacity.

    Eligibility

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • They should currently resident in an African country (including North and Sub-Saharan Africa).
    • Application must be submitted in English.
    • Applications can come from an individual (at least 18 years of age), or a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) or social enterprise based in Africa.
    • Ability to demonstrate previous experience conducting activities supporting women and girls in computer science or STEM fields.
    • Commitment to developing and contributing to a virtual community for supporting women and girls initiatives.
    • Demonstrated leadership potential (references will be required for those applying for leadership funds).
    • Proposed projects MUST have a tangible impact for women and girls in computer science and/or STEM- related fields.

    Application Process

    Complete online application form and send an Expression of Interest (EOI) to [email protected]

    For more information, visit Miss.Africa 2015 Seed Funding.

  • Nescafé Get Started Challenge For Africans

    Nescafé Get Started Challenge For Africans

    Deadline: June 14, 2015

    Do you have a dream? Can your dream make the difference for your community, your country or even the whole world? Enter the NESCAFÉ Get Started challenge and show everyone your powerful idea.The 4 most impressive dreams will receive support from inspiring African mentors to pitch their ideas to the grand jury. The ultimate winner’s dream will get started by NESCAFÉ.

    Your dream should focus on one of these categories: Technology, Arts and Culture, Community Development, Environment or Health.

    Eligibility

    • Only persons who are residents of Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, Benin, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tomé and Principe, and Togo can take part
    • Persons eligible to enter dreams via our website must be between the ages of 18 to 30 years. Ages of participants shall be subject to verication.

    Prizes/Covered Costs

    • NESTLÉ/NESCAFÉ only commits to help a winner’s dream GET STARTED and not to actualize it. The winner will receive nancial support of $30,000 for the purposes of the submitted project and mentorship support.
    • Travel, feeding and accommodation expenses (if needed) will be covered by NESTLÉ/NESCAFÉ. Transport coverage begins from the direct ight/car to the NESTLÉ/NESCAFÉ oce from an area within the participating region. Any other prior transport costs shall be the participants’ responsibility.

    How to Enter

    Complete and submit the online entry form.

    For more information visit Get Started Africa. 

  • #Tech4Governance Competition for Ghanaians

    #Tech4Governance Competition for Ghanaians

    Deadline: May 17, 2015.

    #Tech4Governance is an idea-pitch competition hosted by Making All Voices Count  for Ghanaians where applicants  pitch their new ideas; these ideas should seek to incorporate both online and offline tools to address two or more of the guiding points under the themes listed below. The ideas should aim at addressing Making All Voices Count’s overarching goal; transparency, accountability and better governance.

    Eligibility

    Any entity from Ghana is welcome to apply: companies, government actors, non-profits, for-profits, education establishments, NGOs or individuals.

    Themes

    The two themes for which you can submit your project idea are listed below. Ideas should seek to address two or more of the guiding points under each theme:

    1. Within the theme ‘Improved service delivery’  your projects should:

    •  Use technology to increase accountability and responsiveness of District, Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies;
    • Use technology to strengthen feedback mechanisms from duty bearers at the local and district level;
    • Strengthen and promote use and adoption of ICT tools in government ministries, departments and agencies;
    • Promote citizen engagement and government accountability through open data and information sharing;
    • Make effective use of technology to ‘make all voices count’ through active engagement of women and/or marginalized groups or communities.

    2. Within the theme ‘Improved electoral processes’ your projects should:

    •  Use technology and innovation for voter registration, voter identification and voter verification processes;
    • Use technology for election monitoring at district and national level;
    • Use technology to allow citizens to vet the electoral process including gaps in voter registration;
    • Use technology to allow media organizations effectively monitor and cover electoral processes at national and district level;
    • Make effective use of technology to ‘make all voices count’ through active engagement of women and/or marginalized groups or communities.

    Award/Benefits

    • Up to 10 finalists will be selected to participate at the pitching competition in Accra, Ghana, where they will pitch their idea to a panel of judges;
    • 1 – 2 winners of the competition will get incubation support for their ideas from Making All Voices Count, with mentoring. Incubation will include preparation for potential innovation grants of up to GBP 40,000 down the line, depending on:
      (i) the development of a proposal strong enough to warrant a grant and
      (ii) demonstration of their capacity to successfully implement;
    • Winners will have access to mentoring support, international networking and related tools and resources through Making All Voices Count’s South to South Lab.

     How to Enter

    Visit the #Tech4Governance site here; scroll down to the bottom and click on “Submit an idea”.

    For more information, visit Making All Voices Count.

  • Andela Software Development Free Boot-Camp & Paid Fellowship 2015 – Lagos, Nigeria

    Andela Software Development Free Boot-Camp & Paid Fellowship 2015 – Lagos, Nigeria

    Deadline: April 19, 2015

    Are you interested in technology? Apply for Andela’s Boot-camp and stand a chance to become an Andela Fellow. It’s one of the most rigorous training experiences in the world and you’ll learn fundamentals of programming. Successful applicants are invited to participate in a free, two-week-long Boot Camp led by senior developers from some of the world’s top engineering schools.

    If Andela’s team are impressed by your work during the Boot Camp experience, you’ll be invited to become an Andela Fellow. Andela Fellowship is a 4-year, paid opportunity to master the craft of professional software development while working for leading technology companies around the globe.

    Benefits

    • Paid software developer training program and receive at least 1000 hours of hands-on training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web and mobile software development skills.
    • Professional development and coaching to ensure that you evolve with Andela and graduate with maximum potential for long term success.

    Fellowship Details

    • The Andela Fellowship begins with an intensive paid three-month-long immersion training program where participants will receive 1000 hours of highly valuable software development training. After three months of training, participants will be qualified to work on client projects with top technology companies as an Andela Fellow.
    • Andela Fellows are also eligible for continued training and employment with Andela over a period of four years. After the four year program, Andela Fellows can be expected to; start technology companies, work directly with client companies as employees or continue to help train more competent software engineers at Andela.

    Important Dates

    • Home Study Test Date: April 24th
    • Interview Dates : April 27th  – May 1st
    • Bootcamp : May 11th – May 22nd  (This is a free two-week-long training where you will gain valuable programming skills. When it’s over, the highest-performing participants will receive job offers to join Andela full-time as Andela Fellows)
    • Andela Fellowship: June 1st, 2015 – June 1st, 2019

    How to Apply

    Apply online on the Andela Site

    For more information, visit Andela.

  • Enter the Economist Video Contest – Win $2000!

    Enter the Economist Video Contest – Win $2000!

    Deadline: March 15, 2015

    Entries are invited for the Economist Video Contest. The Economist is one of the most widely read current affairs publications in the world.  From politics to business to science and technology, the paper has become the go-to source for those seeking to learn more about the world around them. Today, The Economist is looking to bring that content to life through a variety of short videos geared towards teenagers.

    Filmmakers can use animation, live feeds, graphics, documentary style and more to create content that would engage a high-school student. Videos should be 3 to 5-minutes long and must focus on a subject covered by The Economist in one of the following areas: politics, finance, international relations or technology.

    Prizes

    • First place: $2,000 USD
    • Second place: $1000 USD
    • Third place: $500 USD

    Eligibility

    • The contest is open to filmmakers around the globe and across genres.

    Application Process

    • To enter the competition, submit your video online after signing up.
    • Entries must be in English or have English sub-titles, and no Economist branding should be contained within the submission.

    For more information, read FAQ or visit The Economist Video Contest.

  • Google Travel And Conference Grants For Underrepresented Groups In Technology

    Google Travel And Conference Grants For Underrepresented Groups In Technology

    Deadline: Varies

    Google is currently offering travel grants to underrepresented groups in technology. These Grants are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology (including, but not limited to, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, persons with disabilities, women and veterans) and in Europe for women in technology.

    Grants/Awards

    • Free conference registration
    • North America: A $500 prepaid gift card that can be retroactively used toward airfare and accommodation costs, where applicable (will be awarded onsite at the conference)
    • Europe: Up to 1000 EUR towards travel and accommodation costs (will be paid after the conference)

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for a grant to attend a conference in Europe, applicants must:

    • Be a woman working in or studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a technical field related to the conference subject (no residency restrictions apply)
    • Have a strong academic and/or professional background with demonstrated leadership ability
    • Be able to attend the core day(s) of one of the conferences listed below:
      • There are no eligible conferences at present. To receive notifications on when new conferences are added, please sign up for the mailing list.

    To be eligible for a grant to attend a conference in North America, applicants must:

    Application Process

    • Complete and submit the following application form
    • Recipients will be notified by e-mail approximately 10 weeks prior to the date of the conference. If you are selected, we will contact you with conference registration details and information about how you will receive your prepaid card.

    For more information, visit Google for Education or e-mail  [email protected]

  • Google SVA Scholarship for Student Veterans 2014/2015

    Deadline: December 2, 2013

    Google is partnering with Student Veterans of America to offer the Google SVA Scholarship to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in computer science and related fields in the U.S. The aim of the scholarship is to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields. Selected students will receive 10,000 USD for the 2014-2015 school year and will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2014.

    Eligibility

    To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

    • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2013­-2014 academic year
    • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-­time student at a university in the United States for the 2014-­2015 academic year
    • Maintain a strong academic performance
    • Be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
    • Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
    • Have received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service

    Application Process

    You will be asked to complete an online application through SVA which must include:

    • General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended institutions for the 2014-2015 school year)
    • Resume/CV
    • Academic transcripts from your current and prior institution (if you have earned a prior degree)
    • DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
    • Two letters of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
    • Responses to three essay questions

    Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool.

    For more information, click here.

  • TakingITGlobal 2013 Contest: We See Things Differently #WSTD

    Deadline: August 30, 2013

    TakingITGlobal invites young leaders from across the planet to enter the ‘We See Things Differently’ (WSTD) contest. WSTD is a youth led, collaborative online campaign to collect and connect our stories, our visions and our efforts to remake the world within one generation. Winners will receive the #WSTD amazing prize pack.

    In collaboration with Youth For Change , The Earth Charter Initiative, Wupy and What’s Up Youth, TakingITGlobal wants to hear from young leaders around the planet on the following:

    • What is your vision for a better world?
    • What issues are important to you and what you doing about it?
    • How can we get involved to help you take action?
    • How are you utilizing global collaborations and connections which are now possible through technology?
    • What are some unseen connections across issues and challenges?

    Eligibility

    Anyone can submit through the global gallery, facebook, and twitter using the hashtag #WSTD or #WeSeeThingsDifferently

    Prizes

    Selected winners will receive a We See Things Differently Prize pack, including:

    • Global recognition and promotion for your project
    • Technology hardware to help support your work
    • Mentorship and networking from the partner organizations

    For more information, click here.

  • Cisco VNI Service Awards: Share Your Technology Story and Win Cash Prizes

    Deadline: May 10, 2013

    Has Technology Transformed Your Life? Write a story and enter the VNI Service Awards. Be inspired, share your story and get connected. Your story should answer the following:

    • What communication technologies is your business adopting?
    • How has technology driven social change?
    • How are you using mobile devices for education or health care?

    By submitting a story about your work, Cisco will help promote your success through our social media channels. This will help increase awareness and drive interest in your cause. We also hope to advance the conversations around how technology and communication services is reaching a larger audience.

    Eligibility

    • Participants should be age 18 years or older at the time of entry.

    This Contest is not open to:

    • employees or internally contracted vendors of Sponsor or its parent/subsidiaries, agents and affiliates;
    • the immediate family members or members of the same household of any such employee or vendor;
    • anyone professionally involved in the development or administration of this Contest;
    • employees or internally contracted vendors of governments and government-affiliated companies or organizations; or
    • any employee whose employer’s guidelines or regulations do not allow entry in the Contest or acceptance of the prize(s).
    • This Contest is not open to individuals in the province of Quebec in Canada. In addition, residents of Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Sudan are not eligible to participate. This Contest is void in these countries and where otherwise prohibited or restricted by law.

    Prize

    A total of $10,000 will be awarded to the five most innovative stories.

    • First Prize (1): $5,000 USD
    • Second Prize (1): $2,000 USD
    • Finalists (3): $1,000 USD

    Be Inspired. Share Your Story and Get Recognized.

    For more information, click here.

  • Applications open for the Bethnal Green Ventures Summer 2013

    Deadline: April 29, 2013

    Applications are now open for the next Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) summer programme taking place from July-September 2013. Bethnal Green Ventures is an accelerator programme for technology startups working on things that matter. If you are an early-stage technology startup, tackling a social or environmental problem, BGV is looking for you. If selected they will invest £15,000 in return for 6% equity in your company.

    Eligibility

    • Bethnal Green Ventures aims to find and support the most talented startup founders and help them create technology based solutions to the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems.
    • The idea must have the potential to help millions of people somewhere along the line.

    They want to connect the small teams of founders we select to experienced people who have done it before and who are keen to help more people do the same. Their network of founders includes engineers, designers and entrepreneurs as well as people with personal experience and expertise in the problems we’re trying to solve.

    The Deal

    If you are selected for BGV they will

    • invest £15,000 in your startup in exchange for 6% equity;
    • run a three month support programme to help you hone your idea and connect you with the people to make it happen;
    • introduce you to their large network of mentors, investors and customers and provide six months of central London office space.

    How to Participate

    Tell BVP why the problem you’re solving is important but here are a few themes to give you some idea of the kind of problems they think are interesting:

    • The health and wellbeing of an ageing population
    • The educational attainment and employability of children and young people
    • The social and environmental sustainability of communities

    For more information, click here.

  • Apply to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship program

    Deadline: March 15, 2013

    Google is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America.

    About the Program

    The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer working on these issues at public interest organizations in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. Students will work for 10 weeks over the summer of 2013.

    Fellowship Requirements

    • Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.
    • Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other advocacy activities.

    Eligibility

    Google is looking for

    • students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy.
    • You must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2013 to be eligible to participate in Google Policy Fellowship program in 2013.

    Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:

    • Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy
    • Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
    • First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment

    Benefits

    Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013 (June-August).

    For more information, click here.

  • BlogCamp Ghana Social Media Awards: Nominate!

    Deadline: January 31, 2013

    BloggingGhana is introducing the first ever Blog & Social Media Awards 2013 in Ghana’s online world! The event slated for March 2013 is generating buzz in the local web ecosystem, as this is the first time bloggers, vloggers, tweeps and facebookers will be officially recognised.

    If you are a blogger, tweep, facebooker, and you believe you have touched the world – really, it’s okay if you/person are not so up there, you should still make your nomination – locate yourself in the following categories:

    1. Best Technology Blog
    2. Best Business & Commerce Blog
    3. Best Citizen Journalism Blog
    4. Best Creative, Literary Short Stories, Poetry Blog
    5. Best Showbiz and Entertainment Blog
    6. Best Lifestyle Blog
    7. Best Activist Blog
    8. Best Photo Blog
    9. Best Organisational Blog
    10. Best Blog

    Other Social Media Categories

    • Personality with Best Social Media Presence
    • Organisation with Best Social Media Presence
    • Best Original Content

    Nomination Process

    Voting will close in February 2013 and presentation of awards will be at the BlogCamp Ghana 2013 event scheduled for March 2013.

    For more information, click here.