Canon Collins Trust 2024 Joel Joffe LLB scholarships 2024 for aspiring South African Lawyers. Application Deadline: 16 September 2024 https://bit.ly/4dS8xyb The Joel Joffe LLB scholarships are offered in memory of Joel Joffe, who was Nelson Mandela’s lawyer in the 1963/4 Rivonia Trial. He played a crucial role in the struggle for democracy in South Africa. The Trust continues to build on his legacy, inspiring others to do as much as possible to realise human rights and reduce poverty. Requirements Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 3rd year students (going into their 4th year in 2025) studying for an LLB at the University of the Western Cape or the University of Fort Hare. Applicants must be: a national of, and normally resident in, South Africa in possession of a strong academic record and extra-curricular involvement a current undergraduate 3rd year student of Law at the University of . Benefits Canon Collins Trust will provide funding of R40,000 towards the last year of your LLB studies, an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events and a paid internship at a public interest law firm for approximately five months after your graduation.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Immersion Program 2025 for young graduates. Application Deadline: August 31st, 2024 https://bit.ly/4fS4uE8 Applications are now open for the 2025 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Immersion Program. The program is a one-year internship geared to ensure interns contribute to the professional integration of young graduates, by offering them the opportunity to get to know ECOWAS programs better, at the same time for the Interns to offer their contribution for efficient implementation of programs and activities of the institutions. Eligibility Requirements Eligible candidates for the 2025 ECOWAS Internship Program are those who meet the following criteria; Young graduates from ECOWAS Member States, not more than 32 years of age. Be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member States; Hold a Certificate, at the Bachelor (BSc), Master, PhD or equivalent certificate Benefits The internship program offers the following; The possibility of an immersion in the services of the regional institution (Institutions, Agencies, Departments, Resident Representations); Create a framework that allows young graduates to contribute to the implementation of major ECOWAS programs within Departments, Agencies, Representations and Institutions. The Immersion Program for young graduates in ECOWAS institutions lasts one year over a period of 12 months maximum {Non-renewable};
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The Transcorp Intern-X Programme 2024 for Nigerian University and Polytechnic students. Application Deadline: January 31st, 2025 https://bit.ly/3SVo9sK Applications are now open for the 2024 Transcorp Intern-X Programme. The Transcorp Intern-X is now open and is designed to provide University and Polytechnic students in 300L/400L or with Ordinary National Diploma with hands-on experience in a professional setting. As an intern at Transcorp, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact across different sectors. Throughout the program, you will be exposed to various aspects of Transcorps' business operations, enabling you to explore your interests and gain valuable insights into different industries. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be verified 300L/400L undergraduates, from any of the Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria. The student must also be enrolled in the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) within their respective universities or polytechnics.
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The CAN Data Science Fellowship 2024 for emerging data science professionals. ($1500 monthly stipend) Application Deadline: September 6th, 2024. https://bit.ly/4drH6LR The Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) initiative develops data science talent for climate and health impact across Africa. The CAN Fellowship provides emerging data science professionals with the skills needed to address challenges at the intersection of climate and health and make a positive impact on lives across the continent. During the program, participants collaborate with host institutions and mentors on projects to share their data skills, encourage innovative solutions, and build a network of data professionals committed to sustainable development. The fellowship includes practical project work, media training, and opportunities for fellows to present their work at local, regional, and international events. Requirements Applicants should have a completed first university degree, capacity for independent academic research and study, at least three years of working experience in data management, analysis, and visualization, good communication skills, strong expertise in technology and data science, and a working knowledge of African country contexts concerning climate and health. This is a full-time position starting in October 2024 and ending in March 2025. Candidates must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study. Candidates must have 3 years working experience in data management, analysis and visualization. Candidates must have good communication skills and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Candidates must have strong expertise in technology, systems development, big data, open data and data science. Benefits Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and are expected to be physically present within the government department or SIO office during the assignment period. Remuneration: Fellows will receive a stipend of $1500 monthly for the duration of the fellowship.
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The FCMB AgriTech Hackathon and Venture Building Program 2024 (23 Million Naira Prize) Application Deadline: September 5, 2024 https://bit.ly/3ArnFEs The 2024 AgriTech Hackathon and Venture Building Program supported by FMO is designed to search out, identify, and groom early-stage businesses across Africa. The FCMB Agritech Hackathon and venture building program is an initiative to foster and accelerate the growth of the agricultural sector through support to agritech companies in solving industry challenges. The program consists of a hackathon, where participants will be supported to develop their ideas/solutions, and a venture building program, where selected teams will receive funding, mentorship and support to build and scale their solutions. The program is supported by FMO and implemented by Heave Ventures. The project will run for 6 months across two major phases: 1. Hackathon 2. Venture Building The format of this 6-month program involves a 3-month Hackathon and prize-giving day, 6 weeks of Venture Building sprints, and an Investor Day program with a Documentary premiere. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the FCMB Hackathon and Venture Building Program 2024, applicants must meet the following criteria: Stage of Idea:Your business idea should be in the early stages of development. Team:You should have a team with a mix of skills and experience relevant to building an Agritech business. This could include experience in agriculture, technology, business development, and marketing. Passion for Agriculture:You should have a strong passion for agriculture and a desire to make a positive impact in the industry. Commitment:You should be committed to participating fully in the program and working hard to develop your venture. Legal:Be a legally registered company either as a business name or limited, individual teams of hackers are also encouraged to apply to the hackathon. Event Details: Date: 17th - 20th of September 2024 Location: Hybrid Prizes The top three teams will be awarded an exciting array of prizes! These rewards are designed to not only acknowledge your achievements but also to provide substantial support for the further development of your projects. The prizes include: Monetary Prize: Each winning team will receive a significant financial reward, offering a substantial boost to advance their innovative health solutions. The total prize value is equal to 23,000,000 Naira. Venture Building Opportunity: Winners will have the chance to engage in a 4-weeks Venture Building program. This unique program will leverage best-in-class product development methodology and business advisory to ship fast and sell faster. Trophy: In recognition of their exceptional talent, each winning team will be honoured with a commemorative plaque, symbolising their achievement and excellence in the Agri-Sector.
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YALI 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to the United States of America) Application Deadline: September 10, 2024 https://bit.ly/4doii7C The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2025 for a comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities. Eligibility Requirements The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria: Are between the ages of 25 and 35 as of the application deadline (September 10, 2024), although exceptional applicants ages 21-24 may be considered; Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States; Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa; Are not employees or immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, or siblings) of employees of the U.S. Government (including a U.S. embassy or consulate, USAID, or other U.S. Government entity); Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English (additional guidance coming for applicants who are deaf); Are citizens of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe; Are residents of one of the above countries and will be permanently residing there as of May 1, 2025 and at the beginning of the Fellowship in June 2025; and Are not Alumni or prior participants of the Mandela Washington Fellowship. Please note that Fellows are not allowed to have dependents, including spouses and children, accompany them during the Fellowship. Benefits The Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity to… Participate in a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. college or university to share your experiences with and learn from U.S. citizens and other Fellows. Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise. Participate in a Summit with young African leaders. Meet with U.S. Government, civic, and business leaders. Strengthen your work through new connections, skills, and ideas. Join a continental and global Alumni Network to help you seek innovative solutions to common challenges.
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Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2025 for Study in the Netherlands (Fully Funded) Application Deadline: 7 October 2024. https://bit.ly/3WVBbZU The MENA Scholarship Programme aims to contribute to the societal development of the participating countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. It also seeks to build capacity within organisations by enabling employees to participate in short courses in various fields of study. The following courses are eligible for the next scholarship application round: Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities Local Climate Response Migration and Local Authorities Eligibility Requirements You are a professional working in one of the eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia. You are 45 years old or younger on the application deadline, plus two weeks; You are not employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff development. E.g. international development organisations or private companies; You have a minimum of two years of work experience; You speak and understand the English language well (all programmes are in English); You have written support from your employer to participate in the programme and to implement the Back Home Action Plan. You are working in one of the priority areas matching the thematic approach of the MENA Scholarship Programme in your country. MSP short course scholarship Through this scholarship a limited selection of working professionals up to (and including) 45 years old can follow a fully-funded short course study programme in the Netherlands. Short courses can take 2 up to 13 weeks.
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WWF South Africa Environmental Leaders Graduate Internship Programme 2025 Application Deadline: 30 August 2024 bit.ly/4dhpmCQ If you have graduated in the natural, legal, engineering, arts, business or social sciences, we invite you to apply for an internship with WWF South Africa’s 2025 Environmental Leaders Graduate Internship Programme. WWF (the World Wide Fund for Nature) is a leading global environmental organisation with a vision of a future in which people and nature thrive. To realise this vision, WWF South Africa invests in the development of future leaders for the environment through a year-long graduate internship placement, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Interns are placed within WWF South Africa’s Environmental Programme and partner organisations associated with our work. Working with a dedicated and trained mentor, you will have an opportunity to get involved with the work of the organisation with which you are placed and interact with professionals pursuing the same vision of a better world for all. Requirements Completed a post graduate degree in the natural, legal, engineering, arts, business and/or social sciences. First degree graduates are considered only in the case of exceptional academic achievement. A commitment to career development in the environment sector. A demonstrated and clearly articulated commitment to a better and sustainable world for all. A record of exceptional academic and professional achievement. Exceptional leadership potential. Southern African citizenship.
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United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2024 (Launch Your Career at the United Nations) Application Deadline: 28 September 2024. https://bit.ly/4fzrebQ The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN. The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries varies from year to year. Eligibility Criteria Nationality of a participating Member State Bachelor’s degree or at least a 3-year equivalent degree relevant for the exam area 32 years of age or younger (born on or after 1 Jan. 1992) Fluency in English or French
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RFI Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Scholarship 2024 for francophone African Journalists (fully funded to Paris, France) Application Deadline: August 25, 2024 https://bit.ly/3WPQinv RFI is organizing the eleventh edition of the Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Scholarship, in tribute to the two reporters murdered in northern Mali on November 2, 2013. This Scholarship, which trains ten young radio journalists and ten young reporting technicians each year, is open to candidates from all French-speaking African countries. The training will take place in Cotonou. Requirements It is aimed, this year again, at all young journalists and reporting technicians under the age of 35 who have already worked in the radio field for at least two years, and who reside in one of the following French-speaking countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Niger, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Seychelles, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and Rwanda. Benefits The scholarship will be awarded at a ceremony in Cotonou. The winners will benefit from a one-month training course in Paris.
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