UNICEF Aotearoa’s Young Abassador Programme 2024
UNICEF Aotearoa’s Young Ambassador Programme is all about creating a platform to amplify your influence on the issues that matter to you. Here and around the world.
We want to help create an accessible and meaningful way for young people to champion their internationally recognised rights here in Aotearoa.
There’ll be opportunities to engage in advocacy activities across the country and around the world as part of our global whānau.
Each year we support up to eight Young Ambassadors aged 17-24 across the country, to build their confidence in speaking up for what’s important to the next generation.
You’ll travel across New Zealand to meet and understand what matters most to other rangatahi while representing your individual communities and cultures.
As part of the programme, you’ll also receive specialist training and tons of support in wider youth engagement.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION VISIT UNICEF
International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) Africa Programme 2024
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an independent, non-profit organisation
with offices in Geneva and New York. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to view the
international and regional human rights systems at work. It provides hands-on experience
working for an international non-governmental organization (NGO) as well as the opportunity
to contribute to our work supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights
systems, legal frameworks, building and leading human rights coalitions, and responding to
significant and systemic human rights concerns.
About the position
ISHR seeks to host a postgraduate Fellow to support our work within the Africa
Programme.Working in a small team, the Fellow will have the opportunity to learn at close
hand what it means to work for an international human rights advocacy organization. The
Fellow will also have the opportunity to collaborate with ISHR staff in all locations.
In a year’s work with ISHR, the Fellow will gain experience monitoring a number of
deliberations and negotiations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
(ACHPR) and lobbying and advocating in those fora in line with ISHR’s mandate and
priorities. The Fellow will gain hands-on experience on the application of international and
regional human rights law in a multilateral human rights system, including advocacy on
normative and policy advances for the protection of human rights defenders in Africa.
The Fellow will also contribute to our work on capacity development and legislative protection
of defenders at the national level. There may also be opportunities to work at the
international level with the United Nations human rights mechanisms.
UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity
UNESCO is launching the fifteenth call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Through an open and competitive process, projects will be selected based on their ability to generate concrete and lasting results towards the development of the creative sectors in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention.
Project proposals should contribute to:
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The implementation and/or elaboration of policies and measures that have a direct, structural impact on the creation, production, distribution and access to a diversity of cultural goods and services;
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The strengthening of capacities in public institutions and civil society organizations to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets.
Public institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries are invited to submit their proposals, as well as international NGOs registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention.
Since 2010, the IFCD has invested more than US$ 11.5 million through 152 projects in 71 developing countries. These diverse initiatives have contributed to the development and implementation of cultural policies, the strengthening of professional training and cultural entrepreneurship, supported access to new markets, and the participation and inclusion of vulnerable groups in cultural life.
Through the IFCD's 2024 call for applications, UNESCO renews its commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative industries in developing countries, as fundamental pillars for protecting and promoting cultural diversity, encouraging creativity and innovation, and for building a more sustainable world.
The IFCD is a key instrument of international cooperation and assistance for the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005).
The fifteenth call for applications opens on 15 April 2024 and closes on 14 June 2024, noon Paris time.
For any inquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the 2005 Convention (convention2005.ifcd@unesco.org).
Learn more about IFCD funded projects.
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO) MEXT SCHOLARSHIPS 2025 FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND RESEARCH STUDY IN JAPAN (FULLY FUNDED)
Application are now open for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2025 for Research Students, Undergraduate and College of Technology.
The Embassy of Japan offers Japanese Government-Sponsored MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship every year. MEXT scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions, selected on the recommendation of the Embassy.The application is now open for undergraduate and research students.
MEXT accepts applications from international students for study in Japan who satisfy the following qualifications and conditions. Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between the grantee’s country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
(1) Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions. Due to the situation of the Japanese Government’s budget, the amount of payment may be subject to change each fiscal year. If a grantee is absent from the university or the preparatory educational institution for an extended period, the scholarship shall be suspended for that period.
(2) Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
(3) Traveling Expenses
① Transportation to Japan: MEXT will stipulate the travel schedule and route, and provide an airline ticket to grantees who will arrive in Japan during the specified period stated in “5.
(6) Arrival in Japan”. The airline ticket will be an economy-class ticket for the flight from the international airport closest to the grantee’s residence (in principle, the country of nationality) to an international airport in Japan used on the normal route to the accepting university. The grantee shall bear at his/her own expense all costs related to domestic travel from the grantee’s residence to the nearest international airport, airport taxes, airport usage fees, special taxes necessary for travel, travel expenses within Japan (including airline transit costs), travel insurance expenses, carry-on luggage or unaccompanied baggage expenses, etc.
NIGERIA LNG LIMITED (NLNG) POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD 2024 FOR MASTER’S STUDY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Applications are now open for the 2024 Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Post Graduate Scholarships for young Nigerian graduates. Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), as part of its social investment initiative in education, invites applications from qualified candidates into the NLNG Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Master’s degree programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2024. The Schemes seek to grow a pool of high potential Nigerian graduates and professionals with a competitive advantage.
Who Can Apply
- Must be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, resident in Nigeria, and committed to returning to Nigeria after completing the studies.
- Must have graduated from a public university in Nigeria.
- Must have completed one year of compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship award, bursary or grant from any other organization.
- Have demonstrated academic excellence and strong leadership ability
- Have a clear vision of how his/her study will benefit the chosen field and Nigeria.
- Must not be a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited
Eligibility Criteria
Have provisional admission from the
- University of Wolverhampton to study any of the following programs: Msc Civil Engineering, MSc Computer Science, MSc Information Technology Management, LLM International Business Law, MSc Mechanical Engineering, and MPH Public Health.
- Graduated with a minimum of Second Class Honours (upper division) in relevant field of study.
- Completed NYSC program.
- Have a minimum of 8.0 IELTS score (with not less than 7.0 in each element), OR 102 grade at TOEFL, OR 73-79 grade at Pearson Test of English Language (PTE).
- Be NOT more than 30 years of age at the time of application.
- Provide a letter of identification from applicable Local Government Council.
- Provide a letter of consent from employer (if in service of any organization).
- Provide a letter of consent from employer (if in service of any organization).
- Possess an international passport valid for travel, for at least one year from September 2024.
- Able to obtain a UK Tier-4 student visa if successful.
- Possess a domiciliary bank account (GBP and USD) with either GT Bank or First Bank for use if successful.
Benefits
- This scheme was launched in October 2012 with an annual intake of 15 beneficiaries to study in leading UK universities. The value of the scholarship is USD67,500 per awardee per study. Actual spend per awardee however ranges from USD45,000 to USD67,500, depending on the course of study.
Application Procedure:
All applications MUST include scanned and uploaded copies of the following documents:
- Recent passport photograph without glasses (not more than 3 months old)
- International passport bio-data page
- First degree certificate
- NYSC Discharge certificate
- Provisional admission letter from the University of Wolverhampton
- IELTS result
- Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
- Employer consent letter (where applicable)
NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC) POST-GRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMME 2024/2025 FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 NDDC Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarships Program
To further boost Human Resource Development in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Is once again embarking on its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship Programme to equip the young people with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the local content programme of the Federal Government in their fields of study and thus compete globally in various professional disciplines.
The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants, with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:
Agricultural Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Geosciences
Information Technology
Medical Sciences
Law
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division Bachelor Degree. And not more than 40 years old.
Selection Process
- Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
- Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
- WASSCE/NECO results
- Undergraduate Degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
- Local Government Identification
- Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
- Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
- Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
- Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).
The Scholarship
- The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
SLINGSHOT 2024 - Deep tech startup pitching competition
Launch your startup into the world through Singapore!
Last year, close to 4,700 startups from 150 countries took part in SLINGSHOT 2023, with our Top 50 Global Startups joining us in Singapore to network with key ecosystem partners.
Embark on the SLINGSHOT journey and compete in any of our five emerging challenge domains to unveil your trailblazing solutions and innovations to key industry leaders and a global audience of investors.
Propel your startup onto the global scene by joining Singapore's thriving deep tech tech ecosystem, and compete for S$1.2 million worth in grant prizes
Ready to make the pitch of a lifetime? Register now to submit your proposal today!
SLINGSHOT 2024 Finals will be held at the Singapore week of innovation and technology(SWITCH) 2024.
Ready to upscale your innovation? REGISTER NOW to summit your proposal.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT SLINGSHOT
Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship
The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).
The University will award a limited number of scholarships, and the standards required are very high.
Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources. Evidence of maintenance funds must be included in the scholarship application.
The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds.
Application process and eligibility criteria
The scholarship application procedure is an open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made. Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship using the application form which is available to download below.
Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:
- Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
- Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a first-class honours degree)
- Commitment to return to their home country on completion of their postgraduate programme
- Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return
- Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
- Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved
Applicants are advised to spend considerable effort ensuring that this application reaches the selectors in a form that is clear, well presented and which reflects their abilities and motivation.
Deadline
Applications for 2024/25 entry are now open, with a deadline of 14 June 2024.
Please note
Scholarship applications will not be considered unless the applicant is holding an offer or a place at the time of submission (this offer may be conditional or unconditional).
Please do not submit your scholarship application until you have received your offer letter. Applications will only be considered if all parts of the form are completed in full.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A confirmation email will be sent when your application has been received. All those applying will be notified of the outcome of their application by email. If your application is shortlisted, you will be given further guidelines on what will happen next.
Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full. Applicants will also be expected to provide evidence of funds to cover their travel, living and maintenance costs and may be asked to pay a deposit towards their living costs as part of the conditions of the scholarship offer.
WOMEN FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION LEARN AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2024/2025 FOR YOUNG AFRICAN WOMEN.
Applications are now open for the Women for africa foundation learn africa scholarship programme
General requirements
- Be a woman, and have nationality and residence in an African country.
- Be enrolled in an African university or have a university degree issued in an African country. For postgraduate scholarships, a Bachelor’s degree is required. The degree required may vary depending on the scholarship applied for (see detailed information on each scholarship).
- Meet the specific requirements of the scholarship you are applying for.
- Only one application per person will be accepted.
Technical and academic requirements
- It is important to read carefully the information showed in the description of the studies you want to take, as well as on the university website (link attached to each scholarship), regarding the academic requirements.
- The beneficiary agrees to provide the host university with duly legalized, certified and translated copies of her university degree, academic record or any other required documentation. If you are selected, we recommend that you start the administrative process at the time you accept the scholarship, as the procedures you will need to take at the Embassy/Consulate and/or at the Ministries of Education or Foreign Affairs of your country may take long time.
- The beneficiary must also present a certificate issued by her university certifying that she has a degree that enables her to pursue the requested studies (master or Phd).
- If you apply for an online scholarship, you must have a computer properly equipped to follow online courses, taking into account the following aspects: Internet connection, web browser, operating system, desktop applications, webcam, Zoom/Microsoft Teams applications etc.
Language requirements
- Before applying, make sure you have the required language skills. A high level of the language in which the training is delivered will always be required (B2 or C1 depending on the host university). You must prove your language level through the presentation of an official language certificate or through a telephone interview with the university.
- If you are selected, you will receive a notification email and — probably — a phone call from the Women for Africa Foundation to inform you personally. You will be requested to communicate with the foundation’s staff in the language of the scholarship you have applied for.
Benefits
Scholarship coverage
- Online scholarships cover only tuition fees.
- Face-to-face scholarships cover the following costs:
- Tuition fees
- Round trip
- Accommodation and meals (either in a University Hall or through the provision of a monthly allowance)
- Health insurance
IT IS NOT guaranteed that scholarships will cover other expenses such as:
- Re-enrollment fees for subjects failed at the ordinary or extraordinary exams.
- Internet connection for online scholarships.
- Costs associated to the issuance of the visa to travel to Spain.
- The legalization, recognition and translation of university degrees and academic records (the host University will require these documents).
- The issuance of the certificate once the studies in Spain have been sucessfully completed.
- Any other daily expenses including, but not limited to, warm clothing, hygiene articles, footwear, leisure, or local transport.
- Each scholarship is just for a single person; in no case will support of any kind (financial, consular, accommodation, etc.) be granted for potential accompanying family members (children, parents, siblings, spouse, etc.).
Evaluation criteria
A specialised comittee will make a first evaluation of all the applications based on the following documents:
- CV
- Reference letter(s)
- Motivation letter
- Language skills
- Project/concept note (if required)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS (QECS) 2025 FOR MASTER’S DEGREE STUDY IN A LOW OR MIDDLE-INCOME COMMONWEALTH COUNTRY. (FULLY FUNDED)
Applications are now open for the 2025 Queen Elizabeth common wealth scholarship ( QECS ). The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.
Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges we face – both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.
Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS – cycle 1 opens in November/December and cycle 2 opens in March/April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.
Benefits
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living allowance (stipend) for duration of award
- Return economy flights to host country
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)
How to apply
- Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle.
- Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.
- Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university/course by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. Once you’ve clicked apply, you’ll be directed to a log in page. If you don’t already have a myACU account, click get ‘get started’ in the right hand corner of the page to start your application.
- Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.