Nigeria COVID-19 Innovation Challenge [Up To ₦1 Million Prize]

Application Deadline 1st May 2020

Overview:
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that is yet to be controlled. Nations are facing health and economic challenges whose impact will still be felt after the crisis is over. With countries in lockdown to flatten the curve, more need to be done to support the government’s efforts to curtail the effects of the pandemic. Nigeria COVID-19 Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) aimed at
identifying and showcasing innovative technology that will contain the pandemic, cushion the effects of the pandemic, create awareness on measures to prevent the spread, engage stakeholders in the discussion as well as point Nigerians to educative tools to engage with during the lockdown period. Nigeria COVID-19 Innovation Challenge is open to Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.

The initiative consists of the following components

• Nigeria COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
• Educative tool
• Innovative Technology
• Startup Interactive Forum

Nigeria COVID-19 Innovation Challenge

This will be implemented in partnership with the government and private sector. Participants are allowed to express creativity within their business case and are encouraged to develop unique solutions with an emphasis on using the latest technology.

The challenge will deliver on the following objectives

• To mitigate the health and social impacts of COVID-19 in Nigeria using innovative technologies.
• Showcase relevant innovative technologies developed by Nigerians towards COVID-19 and similar future pandemics.
• Facilitate and enhance processes along the prevention-detection-treatment value chain of COVID-19.
• Cushion the financial and social impact of COVID-19 during and after the pandemic in Nigeria and possibly beyond.

Innovation Challenge Theme

• Health
• Vulnerable people
• Community
• Education
• Businesses
• Others

Challenge Benefit:

• Capital injection towards developing a prototype
• Mentorship
• Incubation or co-working space at the appropriate hub
• First Position: ₦1 Million 
• Second Position: ₦750 Thousand 
• Third Position: ₦500 Thousand

Requirements for Innovation Challenge

• Submission of the form before the deadline
• 2 minutes of video of products/services
• Each participating team is responsible for whatever hardware and/or software they believe they need to participate (e.g. programming application, laptops, phones, etc), including any necessary chargers.
• Individuals may register. They will be placed with a team that complements their skills and background. Teams with female members are preferred.
• Each team will be attached to a mentor to enable them to conclude the 48-hour hack. Three champion teams will be identified at the end.
• It is expected that teams will build working applications, proofs of concept, or prototypes, as well as presentation materials, to explain, pitch, and present the application.
• Teams can consist of two to three members, and at least one member must be female.
• All teams should have any two of the following: a graphics designer, a software developer, and a business developer.
• All teams should have a team name.
• The Innovation Challenge organizers have the right at their sole discretion to determine whether an entrant is eligible for the contest.

Apply Now: Click Here

For Info Check The Nigeria COVID-19 Innovation Website Click Here

DAAD In-Region Scholarship Program At The Stellenbosch University [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: June 2, 2020

Overview:
The program aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related.
Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

As part of the In-Region Scholarship Programme DAAD offers scholarships for Ph.D. and Master studies. The program is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.

It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with the Stellenbosch University by offering up to 5 In-Region Scholarships for Master studies and up to 4 In-Region Scholarships for Ph.D. studies at the Stellenbosch University for the intake 2021. Scholarships will be awarded subject to the provision of funds and to the conclusion of a contract between the host institution and DAAD.

Eligibility:

• Have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year university degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper division)
• Clearly show motivation and a strong commitment
• Have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
• Have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
• Must be nationals or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa)
• Should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector, d) Alumni of the DAFI program

Eligible Field:

The In-Region Scholarship Programme supports studies in subject areas with strong relevance to national development. The scholarships at the Stellenbosch University are available in the following

fields:

• Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG)

Application Process:

• Applicants must apply for their studies at the Stellenbosch University using the contacts and the method that is prescribed by the institution. The Stellenbosch University has set its own deadlines.
• The Stellenbosch University will provide the shortlisted candidates with the link to the DAAD-Portal. Only the pre-selected candidates are asked to log into the DAAD portal, register themselves and submit a DAAD application. DAAD Deadline: June 2, 2020

For More Info Check The DAAD In-Region Website Click Here

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2020 [CA$20,000 Grant]

Application Deadline: June 17, 2020, by 16:00 (EDT)

Overview:
The International Development Research Center (IDRC) has helped graduate students undertake
thesis research in the field of international development since 1982. IDRC Doctoral Research Awards are intended to build capacity and develop research skills in Canada and the Global South to improve the lives of people in the developing world.

This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Awards under this call will cover the costs of field research conducted for a doctoral dissertation in one or more countries in the Global South.

Award Eligibility:

• You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or a citizen of a developing country, excluding countries in southern and eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia (but including Afghanistan). 
• You must be enrolled at a Canadian university at the doctoral level (you must have completed several courses of the doctoral program, but not necessarily all courses when you submit your application).
• Your research proposal must be approved by your thesis supervisor. Please provide proof.
• Your proposed field research must be conducted for a doctoral dissertation and must take place in one or more developing countries (see list of exceptions below).
• You must provide evidence of affiliation with an institution or organization in the developing region(s) in which the research will take place.
• You must have completed coursework and passed comprehensive exams before taking up the award.
• You may not be in receipt of two or more active IDRC awards at the same time; these include the IDRC Research Awards. No time overlaps will be permitted. If you are in receipt of IDRC funds from another source (e.g. a Queen Elizabeth Advanced Scholars award or through a professor’s IDRC research grant) for activities that will be active when and if you take up an IDRC Doctoral Research Award, you will be asked to demonstrate how funds from each are not being used towards the same objective.
• Your field research must be relevant to one of six development outcome areas to which IDRC aims to contribute through its work. These are:

1. Health equity
2. Inclusive governance
3. Sustainable and inclusive growth
4. Climate resilience and sustainable food systems
5. Inclusive education
6. Strong science and innovation systems

IDRC also encourages proposals that explore the impacts of and resilience to shocks such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of any of the areas above. Applications proposing field research outside of these areas will not be considered.

Selection Criteria:
The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications:

• Fit with IDRC mission and development outcome areas;
• Overall appropriateness, completeness, quality, and clarity of the research proposal;
• Overall methodology and considerations of cultural, logistical, and scientific constraints;
• Overall feasibility, duration, and timing of the research;
• Originality and creativity of the research;
• Potential contribution to existing knowledge on the issue;
• Gender dimensions of the research;
• Ethical considerations of the research;
• The benefit to the communities where the research is taking place;
• Suitability of the affiliated institution;
• Potential for research results to be disseminated and used;
• Budget; and
• Applicant’s capacity to conduct the proposed research, including academic training, local language capacity, professional skills, research experience, and knowledge of country/region of research.

Application Process:
Interested applicant are required to apply online Click Here

For More Info Check The IDRC Website Click Here

University Of Oxford Said Business School Diploma Scholarships For Women [Funded]

Application Deadline: October 19, 2020

Overview:
Three scholarships are available for exceptional female candidates on each of our four diploma programs.

The aim of these scholarships is to support female candidates of merit and to encourage an increase in women considering senior leadership roles.

Scholarship Value:

• One scholarship covering 50% of the course fees
• Two scholarships providing £5,000 towards the course fees

There are three scholarships per each diploma program intake (15 scholarships in total). 

Scholarship Eligibility:

• The scholarship is designed for exceptional female candidates around the world.
• The applicant must have a desire to inspire/act as a role model.

Scholarship Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement (Assessed through CV, transcripts, scholarship statement)
• Professional achievement; in particular evidence of leadership, or leadership potential (Assessed through CV, scholarship statement)
• A desire to inspire/act as a role model (Assessed through scholarship statement)
• A readiness and enthusiasm to become a committed ambassador for the School, representing the School’s values, both whilst on the program and beyond. (Assessed through scholarship statement)

Application Process:

Upload a supporting statement (200–400 words) in the Funding section of the Diploma program application form, addressing how you meet the scholarship selection criteria.

For More Info Check The Said Business School Website Click Here

2020 Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc Scholarship In Governance And State-building AThe University Of Birmingham [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 6 May 2020

Overview:

The International Development Department, University of Birmingham, is pleased to offer one scholarship for our MSc in International Development (Governance and State-building), for the academic year starting in September 2020.

The scholarship is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and is for a two-year program, with the successful candidate undertaking the full MSc program, with a one-year internship being integral to the program. The internship will consist of six months with IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London.

Scholarship Benefits:

The scholarship includes:

• Full tuition fee
• Airfare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
• Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
• Arrival allowance of £950

The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Scholarship Eligibility:

The entry requirements consist of:

• A first-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university is essential.
• Good written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
• Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Application Process:

Applications must be received through the University online application system, by 6 May 2020. In addition to the usual documents to be submitted, you must also upload a 500-word statement and CV. This statement should set out why you are the best candidate for the scholarship.

You must then send your application ID number to Debra Beard. Please include the ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email. Please do not include any supporting documents in this email. 

For Mor Info Check The Mo Ibrahim Scholarship Website Click Here

SuaCode Africa 2.0 Online Coding Course For African [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: Thursday, 30, April 2020 at 11:59 GMT

Overview: 
SuaCode Africa 2.0 is a smartphone-based online course to teach coding to Africans with little or no programming experience. And for the first time, the program will be in both English and French! You would need an Android smartphone to take part in this course.

In this cohort, 1,000 students will get the opportunity to be introduced to basic coding concepts over a 2-month period and build a mobile app in the process.
Selected learners will receive FULL SCHOLARSHIPS sponsored by Nsesa Foundation to partake in this cohort and hence will not have to pay anything.

SuaCode Africa 2.0 will run for 8 weeks from 1st May 2020 – 1st July 2020. Learners will be expected to commit 3-5 hours a week, submit assignments each week, and complete the course within this period. As a result, do not apply for this cycle if you cannot commit this amount of time.

Learners that complete this 8-week online course will receive a certificate and those that complete assignments with outstanding performance and proactively help other learners on the course forum will have mentoring sessions with professionals from tech companies such as Google and Facebook.

In addition, female applicants accepted into SuaCode Africa 2.0 will be admitted into Nsesa Foundation’s STEM WOW Mentoring program where they will have an exclusive mentoring session with one of our STEM WOWs — an inspirational African woman in STEM.

The application deadline is Thursday, 30, April 2020 at 11:59 GMT, and acceptances will be sent out the next day, 1st May 2020. Accepted students will have 3 days to confirm their acceptance otherwise their spot will be given to another person on the waitlist. Therefore regularly check the email you provide in the application form and also follow our Facebook pages to see our post updates on the program.

To increase your odds of being selected, your application should reflect that you have familiarized yourself with the vision, mission of Nsesa Foundation, as well as the goals and intended impact of SuaCode.

Apply Now Click Here

For More Info Check the SuaCode website Click Here

African Scientific, Research And Innovation Council (ASRIC) Ph.D. Scholarship 2020 [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 15th July 2020 at 17.00 hours (GMT+0)

Overview: 
In recognition of the role of science, technology, and innovation, as essential tools for Africa’s socio-economic transformation, and the needed institutional arrangements for the implementation of Africa Science, Technology, and Innovation Agenda, the Executive Council
of AU Member States adopted the Decision Ex.CL/Dec.747 (XXII) and Decision Ex/CL/Dec.216(VII) on the establishment of the African Scientific, Research, and Innovation Council (ASRIC). The ASRIC was launched officially in November 2018, and the African Union Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC) is the Secretariat of the ASRIC.

On the other hand, the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), was created in November 2012 and labeled by the Union for the Mediterranean (a union of 43 country members). UEMF is a University of a regional character and is located in the iconic city of Fes, which houses one of the oldest still-functioning universities in the world, “Al Karaouiyine”.

The ASRIC and UEMF offer 10 scholarship slots for the academic year 2020-2021 for African Ph.D. students to carry out their doctoral research work at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco. The duration of the study and that of the scholarship is three years.

Scholarship Benefit:

• Tuition fees of about $9,000 
• Accommodation 
• Annually one return ticket from your home country with a maximum contribution of $1,000 during summer vacation 
• Stipend allowance of $1,000 monthly for 11 months every year.

Field Of Study

The candidate MUST be ready to undertake research in the following areas:

• Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence;
• Embedded systems;
• Additive Manufacturing;
• Materials;
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency;
• Energy storage; Batteries and Smart grids; or 
• Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be national of the one of the African Union Member State;
• Applicants must be less than 35years of age at the end date of this call;
• Must have a Master’s Degree (in science or engineering), Diploma or Engineering Diploma or any other equivalent diploma (baccalaureate + 5); and
• The candidate must demonstrate remarkable ability and devotion along with experiences in conducting research in the selected field of study

Application Process:

The application form to this call should be completed and submitted before the deadline of the call. The following also to be attached to the application form (Download Application Form HERE):

• An updated CV;
• A certified copy of the baccalaureate;
• A certified copy of the master’s diploma or the engineering diploma or any other equivalent diploma (Bac + 5);
• A copy certified transcript(s) of all university-level coursework completed corresponding to the diploma or masters;
• A copy of the Master (or equivalent) thesis or dissertation;
• A certified copy of the international passport.
• 2 personal passport size photographs

All applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the ASRIC Secretariat by email to asric.au@yahoo.com and CC austrc@africa-union.org before the call deadline.

For More Info Check The ASRIC Website Click Here 

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2020 [Funded To USA]

Application Deadline: June 1, 2020

Overview:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or the private sector. The Humphrey Program
fosters a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the United States and the Fellows’ home countries. The Program offers Fellows valuable opportunities for leadership development and professional engagement with Americans and their counterparts from many nations.

Humphrey Fellowships are awarded competitively to candidates who are mid-career professionals in many fields.

Fellowship Benefits:
    The Fellowship provides for

• Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
• Pre-academic English language training, if required;
• A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
• Accident and sickness coverage;
• A book allowance;
• A one-time computer subsidy;
• Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
• A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences.

Eligibility:

• An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
• A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
• Limited or no prior experience in the United States
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• A record of public service in the community
• English language ability

How To Apply:

To access the Humphrey Fellowship application and learn more about applying, please contact the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country. Click Here To See Eligible Countries 

For More Info Check The Hubert H. Humphrey Website Click Here

Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2020

Application Deadline: May 13, 2020

Overview:
Grow with Google, Andela, and Pluralsight have partnered to provide a new program to support software developers in Africa on Android, Google Cloud, and Mobile Web skills development tracks. The aim of this program is to continuously engage with aspiring and
existing developers to help them become professional developers with skills that can get them opportunities after the program.

The Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) program gives you free access to Pluralsight course content plus support from the Andela Learning Community in your chosen skills development track. After completing your desired track, you may be eligible to receive a Google certification grant to take Google’s Associate Android Developer or Associate Cloud Engineer certification exams. Mobile web learners will not be eligible for certification.

Acceptance into this program is limited, so get started today to ensure you don’t miss out! Applicants will be prioritized for advancement based on onboarding survey completion, the amount of Pluralsight content consumed, and other target demographics.

Eligibility:
In order to participate in the Google Africa Certification Scholarship program, you must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of a country in Africa.

Scholarship Benefit:

• Master in-demand Google developer skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content
• Receive support from the Andela learning community program
• Qualify to receive a Google certification grant and take the related Google certification exam for free

How To Apply:

• Select the desired course of interest.
• Fill out the registration form Click Here
• Complete onboarding survey using the same email used for registration Click Here
• Watch one or more hours of content in the Associate Android Developer foundations channel or foundational deep dive channels

For More Info Check The Google Africa Developer Website Click Here

Nestlé PhD Scholarships for Research Excellence At The University Of Ghana

Application Deadline: 15th May 2020, at 5:00pm

Overview:
The University of Ghana has, through a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding, received a grant from Société des Produits Nestlé SA to support Ph.D. students in conducting interdisciplinary research in the broad areas of Food and Nutrition Security, and Climate Change. The specific research themes, with some related topics, are as
follows:

1. Affordable nutrition: addressing the nutritional needs of low-income settings by developing innovative affordable food matrices from locally sourced crops and ingredients, potentially pulses and legumes.

• Healthy Diets from a Sustainable Food System for Low-Income Consumers
• Identify solutions for affordable nutrition via Virtual & Rapid Prototyping
• Drying – Binding – Shaping as Enabler of Affordable Nutrition Solutions
• High-shear Granulation as Enabler of Affordable Nutrition Solutions

2. Implications of climate change on food security and nutritional quality of food for low-income settings.

• Cocoa shell, a by-product with high food potential to be valorized
• Valorize Moringa for climate-friendly nutritious products

3. Scientific substantiation of the public health impact of the Nestle Iron Awareness Campaign

Scholarship Funding: 
The grant is mainly directed to the funding of Ph.D. students and will provide support for tuition, research costs and stipend starting from the 2020/2021 academic year.
Funding for the program is for a maximum of four (4) years (First-year applicants) and three (3) years (Second-year applicants).

Eligibility Criteria:

• First or Second year Ph.D. students in a discipline closely related to the research themes above (e.g. Food Science, Nutrition, Food Process Engineering, and others).
• Applicants must have no competing scholarships and commit to fulltime Ph.D. student status.
• First-year applicants must meet the University of Ghana requirements and gain admission into an applicable Ph.D. program.
• Second-year applicants should have met UG academic requirements including having passed their written and comprehensive examinations.
• Applicants must possess excellent academic credentials, and demonstrate motivation and capacity to carry out original, innovative and independent research.
• Applicant must be a national or permanent resident of Ghana

Application Process: 

Interested applicants should download and complete the application form (Click Here), and include the supporting documents indicated below, into a single PDF file. Applications should be emailed to:

The Director

Institute of Applied Science & Technology

College of Basic & Applied Sciences

University of Ghana

P.O Box LG 25, Legon 

Email: iast-nestle@ug.edu.gh

OR

submitted to:

The Assistant Registrar

Institute of Applied Science and Technology

DI Old Chemistry Building

Cruise O’Brien Road (Opposite the Recreational Quadrangle)

University of Ghana

Tel: 0244793703 / 0208540099

Supporting Documents:

• One-page motivation statement
• Ph.D. research proposal of not more than 3 pages (1.5-line spacing) clearly outlining the background, objectives, scope, and methodology for applicant’s research (include a budget and work-plan on separate pages). The proposal MUST be related to one of the themes or topics listed above.
• Applicant’s curriculum vitae
• Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates
• Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts
• Copy of applicant’s national ID card

For More Info Check The Universit Of Ghana Website Click Here

Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarship Program Academic Year 2020-2021

Application Deadline: 27 May 2020

Overview:
Université Paris-Saclay aims to promote access for international students to its Master’s programs, provided by its faculties,
component-institutions, and associated universities, and to make it easier for highly-qualified international students to join the University, especially for those wishing to develop an academic project through research up to the doctoral level.

Scholarships will be awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year. Established with the IDEX funding of the 3rd Programme Investissements d’Avenir, and based on academic achievements, these scholarships are aimed at students admitted to a Master’s programme delivered by Université Paris-Saclay and provided by one of the following insitutions: AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (ENS Paris-Saclay), INSTN-CEA, Institut d’Optique Graduate School (IOGS), Université d’Evry-Val-d’Essonne (UEVE), Université Paris-Saclay (UPSaclay), Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ).

These scholarships are awarded for 1 or 2 years to students enrolled in a Master’s program at Université Paris-Saclay, depending on their admission level (M1 or M2), and subject to completion of the required number of credits to go through to the following year of study.

Programs/Field:

• All academic fields are concerned.
• All Master’s programs for which Université Paris-Saclay is accredited, except for vocational training.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Students admitted to a Université Paris-Saclay Master’s program delivered by one of the following institutions: AgroParisTech, CentraleSupelec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, IOGS, UEVE, UPSaclay, UVSQ. Among these students, only those who answer one of the following criteria are eligible to apply:
• Newly arrived international students, aged 30 and less during the course of the election year.
• Students of foreign nationality living on the French soil for less than a year, previously or currently enrolled in a training course or internship that does not lead to certification.
• Students of foreign nationality living on the French soil for less than a year, taking language classes (type FFL).
• Students who have lived in France in the past, within the framework of a mobility program during their studies (e.g. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees, exchange program…) that did not lead to certification.

Benefit:

• The amount of the Université Paris-Saclay scholarship is 10,000€ per year. It is paid by Université Paris-Saclay for the duration of the academic year, and for a period of 10 consecutive months (September to June).
• A maximum of 1,000€ for travel and visa expenses can also be awarded depending on the candidate’s country of origin.
• Laureates will receive their scholarship as well as travel expenses only upon arrival in France and once they have enrolled in the program to which they were admitted.

Application Procedure:

• Students are required to apply first for a Master’s program at the Université Paris-Saclay. 
• Selected students will automatically be sent a link by email to an online application form. Upon receipt of this email, students wishing to apply will need to complete the online application form and provide (mandatory) the names of two references who would be willing to submit a reference for the candidate (director of studies, professor, internship coordinator…).
• Each of the two references named by the candidate will be sent a link by email to an online recommendation form. They will be asked to complete and submit the form prior to the closing day of the scholarship call. The candidate will automatically be informed when each reference has submitted the form.
• The application file for a scholarship will be considered complete when both recommendation forms have been submitted by the two references. Please note: the candidate will not receive a message confirming that the application is complete. It is up to the candidate to ensure both references complete and submit the form by the deadline given in the invitation email.

For More Info: Check The Université Paris-Saclay Website Click Here

GSMA Innovation Fund For Mobile Internet Adoption And Digital Inclusion [ Up to £ 250,000 Grant ]

Application Deadline: 22 May 2020

Overview: 
The GSMA Innovation Fund (“the Fund”) supports innovative start-ups or small to
medium-sized private sector companies (SMEs) in emerging markets to achieve sustainable growth and improved socio-economic impact. The Fund aims to support innovation that increases mobile internet adoption and usage for the underserved and those who are currently not using mobile internet services. The Fund is looking for start-ups or SMEs willing and able to work with mobile operators on projects which advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The GSMA Innovation Fund (“the Fund”) supports innovative start-ups or small to medium-sized private sector companies (SMEs) in emerging markets to achieve sustainable growth and improved socio-economic impact. The Fund aims to support innovation that increases mobile internet adoption and usage for the underserved and those who are currently not using mobile internet services. The Fund is looking for start-ups or SMEs willing and able to work with mobile operators on projects which advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The objective of the Fund is to support solutions that seek to address one or more of the following barriers to mobile internet adoption:

• Accessibility: Innovations that improve the accessibility and usability of handsets and mobile internet services for citizens who are unable to access them. This will not include access to  networks, electricity or IDs
• Affordability: Innovations which improve the affordability of handsets and mobile internet services
• Digital skills: Innovations which focus on improving basic digital skills and confidence to access and use mobile internet
• Safety and security: Innovations that focus on improving the safety and security of those who want to use mobile internet. This will not include tackling issues of data privacy and fraud

Eligibility: 

To be eligible to apply, start-ups or SMEs must meet the following criteria:

• Have active users and revenue in at least one eligible low- or middle-income market
• Use or be planning to use mobile technology strategically
• Have the potential and appetite to form strategic partnerships with mobile operators
• Have a clear and measurable socio-economic impact, in particular: serving low-income citizens, rural populations, women and/or youth 
• Demonstrate how they will advance the SDGs
• Be registered and operating in the country of project implementation. The applicant must also be registered
• in the country where they will receive the grant money (if not the same as the implementation country).
• Be fully compliant with relevant business licensing, taxation, employee and other relevant regulations in all countries of operation
• Be compliant with all applicable laws including upholding/adhering to fundamental human rights,
• UK Modern Slavery Acts, Gender Equality Act, Child Protection Policies and all international labor standards
• Have 50% matching funding for the total grant amount ‘in cash’ and/or ‘in kind

Application Process:

Complete a short online ‘pitch’ questionnaire for the project and demonstrate how you meet the funding criteria, to be reviewed by the Fund Manager and the GSMA. The deadline for submitting the pitches is 22 May 2020. 

Apply Now: Click Here

For More Info: Check The GSMA Website Click Here

2020 Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge For Innovators And Entrepreneur [ $ 10,000 Grant ]

Application Deadline: May 31, 2020


Overview: 
The world as we know it is rapidly changing and Lagos, projected to become the world’s largest megacity by 2100, already faces significant challenges despite its position as a regional economic hub. These challenges present significant opportunities for entrepreneurs who leverage innovative approaches to build solutions that solve critical issues that impact residents within the city.

The Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge is designed to support the innovators and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Lagos of tomorrow.

Thematic Areas:
The challenge is focused on urban innovations across various themes that affect city life. All entries will be considered though we generally place solutions in these buckets.

• Energy & Grid
• Food, Waste & Water
• Govtech & Civic Education
• Transport & Mobility
• Built Environment & Real Estate
• Infrastructure & Industry
• Public Health & Safety
• Wildcard Solution

Evaluation Criteria:

• Critical: Does this solution address a critical problem in Lagos?
• Original: Is the urban solution innovative within the city?
• Scalable: Can this solution impact one million people in Lagos?
• Viable: Can this solution be implemented in Lagos?
• Team Capacity: Has the team demonstrated the capacity to build and scale the urban solution?

Eligibility:

• Your urban solution or startup must operate in or focus on Lagos. Your proposed urban solution could make the city better for the many, not just a few.
• You must be an early-stage startup/team with at least a minimum viable product. There is a preference for teams with a gender mix.
• You must be able to demonstrate a clear business model.

Benefits:

• The Challenge is a great opportunity to build your network, gain access to key decision-makers and be recognized by the media. 
• The Challenge can open doors for strategic partnerships to scale your solutions more broadly.
• The Challenge is an opportunity to solve critical urban challenges for others in your city.
• Up to 12 semifinalists will: Receive $10,000 in AWS Activate Credits valid for 2 years
• Up to 6 finalists will: 

1. Participate in Utopia’s virtual urban accelerator program 
2. Receive curated  access to equity funding opportunities
3. Receive curated access to relevant Lagos State government agencies
4. Be eligible for workspace vouchers from Lagos Innovates
5. Get access to Utopia’s global network of experts and partners
6. Get 6 months priority access to Utopia Lagos CITYLAB space at launch
7. Get access to Utopia Studio in Silicon Valley

Application Procedure:

Aspirants are required to apply online. Click Here to Apply Now

For More Info Check The Lagos Urban Website Click Here

The Global E-commerce Talent(GET) Global Challenge 2020 [14,000 USD Grant]

Application Deadline: May 4, 2020 

Overview:

The African Leadership University in Collaboration with the Alibaba Business School Global E-commerce Talent Program is organizing the Africa edition of the GET Global Challenge 2020. The Challenge is themed: Digital Solutions during COVID-19 and beyond. The Africa edition is a part of the larger Global competition hosted by Alibaba Business School and is taking place in several countries across the world. Read more about it here. The challenge is seeking innovative digital solutions to support people, businesses and institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

This challenge seeks to inspire and support young people who are especially digital natives to innovate with technology to provide solutions for all walks of life. These digital solutions can come in any form and be from any field. However, the solutions should promote resilience, inclusion, and access to services that people need during times like these. This, in essence, is a social innovation challenge.

Eligibility Requirements

The challenge is open to young budding entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria:

• 18 to 30 years of age
• Sign up as teams of 3-5 members, with at least one member that can communicate effectively in the English Language
• Have a new business idea or a running business that has been in operation for less than 1 year
• Have not received institutional funding of more than USD100,000 for the current project.

GET Challenge Benefits

There will be prizes across both regional and global levels including:

• Up to 14,000 USD of business funding
• A digital economy discovery trip to Alibaba Headquarters in Hangzhou, China
• Admission to Alibaba GET Talent bank, connected with potential mentors, investors, employers, and business opportunities
• Special prizes at the regional level to be announced
• In addition, participants will get access to:
• Premium digital economy and entrepreneurship education content through online training from Alibaba Business School and from African Leadership University

GET Africa Region Challenge Timelines

The competition will proceed through 3 rounds of selection before the global finals. As participants proceed across each round, they will be provided with live-streamed training, coaching, and support to develop their businesses.

• Initial Applications and 1st Selection round: April 10, 2020 – May 4, 2020
• Coaching provided by Alibaba GET team and 2nd Selection round: May 9, 2020 – June 5, 2020
• Execution of Business and Regional selection: June 11, 2020 – August 11, 2020
• Regional finals: August 13-15, 2020
• Global Finals: August 17-25, 2020

Application Process And Requirement:

The initial applications require basic information as follows:

• Details of every team member
• A short description of the problem you are trying to solve
• A short description of your proposed solution
• A short statement on why your team is best fit to solve this problem.

Apply Now: Click Here

For More Info Check The GET Global Challenge Website Click Here  

South African-German Centre For Development Research Master /Ph.D. Scholarship & Internship In Germany And South Africa [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 20th June 2020

Overview: 
Within the framework of cooperating in Masters and Ph.D. programs, the aim of the African Excellence Centre at UWC in Cape Town is to prepare the next generation of leaders to meet the typical economic, social and political challenges
arising from the development process. The research-oriented training programs already established at the Ruhr-University of Bochum and the University of the Western Cape have been run in close cooperation for several years now.

In order to adequately prepare the next generation of leaders through research-oriented training, it is not sufficient to have the possibility to award scholarships to promising candidates from all over Sub-Saharan Africa, but it is also necessary to maintain strong research focus on the work of the center and to cooperate closely with other leading universities in the region.

For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, the DRD offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year.

Scholarships are available for full-time students of

• The Masters in Development Studies
• The Master in Public Administration
• The different Ph.D. options at the center (Ph.D. UWC)

Eligibility: 

Scholarship applicants are advised to carefully read about the specific entry requirements and course application procedure of the program of their choice. The information is available from the sections of the respective program. In addition to program requirements, all applicants have to meet the following requirements:

• Applicants should be from Sub-Sahara Africa
• Applicants should have an outstanding academic record – at least 70% for your last degree
• Applicants should apply within 6 years of having completed their previous degree
• The study must have been completed at an internationally recognized university
• The previous degree (Baccalaureus or Master) should have been an academic discipline which is related to Development Studies or Public Administration
• Applicants are required to have an honors degree in order to be admitted to a Master’s degree course or an equivalent of a 4-year undergraduate degree
• Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be a TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution
• Work and/or voluntary experience in your field of interest would be a recommendation
• Women are encouraged to apply
• Applicants must be able to study fulltime at the UWC for the required period.

Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro plus travel allowances for Master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for Ph.D. candidates. Tuition and registration fees are covered by the Scholarship Programme

Scholarship For A Study Period In Germany 

Apart from full scholarships for participation in one of the above-mentioned programs a number of mobility scholarships for Master students are available each year. These scholarships are aimed at funding a study period in Germany. During such a study period abroad scholarship holders can participate in a Summer School at Ruhr-University Bochum, complete an internship with a German organization working in the field related to their studies or they can visit Ruhr-University Bochum during the completion phase of their Master Thesis for intensive supervision periods.

It is not necessary to apply for mobility scholarships before starting your studies. The application procedure for mobility scholarships will instead be announced to participants of the cooperating programs.

Application Procedure:

You will have to fill in an electronic application form (ONLY AVAILABLE during open Calls)! Applications not using this e-form can´t be considered! As the e-form can only be submitted once, please make sure that your application is complete before submitting it!

Documents that have to be uploaded when using the e-form are mentioned in the respective “How to apply” sections of each program!

• The Masters in Development Studies – Apply Here
• The Master in Public Administration – Apply Here
• The different Ph.D. options at the center (Ph.D. UWC) Apply Here

For More Info Check The South African-German Centre For Development Research Website Click Here

2020 Ordinary National Diploma (OND) – Procter & Gamble Nigeria

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Overview:
P&G is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, with employees from over 140 countries, and operations in approximately 70 countries. Her manufacturing teams are responsible for every aspect of Product Making and Packing and are recognized as an industry leader for developing innovative production systems and technologies.
Some of our other brands are Fairy®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral-B®, and Pampers®

At Ibadan Plant, P&G is looking for a leader who knows how to take charge of business-related challenges and help keep our operation running smoothly. The selected candidate will join the P&G Ariel Manufacturing Team as an intern (IT student). Candidates will have the opportunity to develop, maintain, improve and implement efficient manufacturing standards in production, safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee morale.

This role is an excellent and unique opportunity to advance in a challenging career at P&G by demonstrating growing levels of technical and leadership skills.

Internship Benefits:

• The P&G plant technician internship program provides the student with training and valuable work experience
• Responsibilities as of Day 1 – you will feel the ownership of your role from the beginning, and you will be given specific responsibilities that are yours to own, lead and drive from day 1.
• Continuous coaching – you will work with passionate people and receive both formal pieces of training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager and other employees
• Invest in your continuous learning and growth for the benefit of both the individual and the company as a whole
• You will live in a dynamic and respectful work environment – We live our Purpose, Values, and Principles daily. We value every individual and encourage initiatives promoting agility and work/life balance.
• You would have a diverse experience working with multi-cultural teams.
• We will offer you an exciting work experience and employee engagement programs.

Internship Eligibility Criteria: 

• Top Talent: Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical engineering and Science Lab. Technology
• An ONDgraduatethat has a recent(2018-2019)OND result and approved IT letter from the school authority.
• Analytical Skills: Has strong analytical skills that enable you to successfully implement change and drive long term innovation and cost-saving improvements.
• Leadership qualities: Can demonstrate strong leadership and reciprocal skills
• Technical mastery: An ability to master the principles of the Electrical/Mechanical equipment, be able to participate in maintenance and repair activities, analytical and systemic thinking, deep mastery of process/systems control, programming and automation.
• Medically and physically fit to operate in a manufacturing environment.

Application Procedure: 

Interested applicants are required to apply via the P&G career portal. APPLY NOW!

For more Info Check the P&G career Website Click Here

The Royal Society Future Leaders – African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowships [Up To £150,000 Grant Per Year]

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 27th May 2020, 3:00 PM (UK Time)

Overview:
Future Leaders – African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowships are for talented African early career researchers who have the potential to become leaders in their field. These fellowships provide the opportunity to build an independent
research career in a sub-Saharan African institution and to undertake cutting-edge scientific research that will address global challenges facing developing countries.

The FLAIR fellowship is a partnership between the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the Royal Society, supported by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

Fellowship Objective:
The objectives of this scheme are to:

• Support talented early career researchers to establish an independent research career in African institutions.
• Enable high-quality research that addresses the global development challenges faced by the African continent.
• Provide world-class support, training, mentoring and networking opportunities to benefit early-career African researchers

Eligibility Criteria:

You can apply for this scheme if you:

• Are a national of a sub-Saharan African country;
• Hold a Ph.D. by the time you apply;
• Are an early career researcher with a minimum of two years of research experience since completing your Ph.D. and no more than eight years of post-doctoral research experience;
• Wish to hold the fellowship in a research institution in an Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible sub-Saharan African country;
• Have a clearly defined scientific research proposal focusing on one or more of the Global Challenge areas outlined in the scheme notes.

Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society. The Royal Society does not cover clinical medicine (such as patient orientated research and clinical trials), social sciences or humanities, other than when working in partnership with organizations.

Fellowship Benefit:

This scheme provides an award of up to £150,000 per year for two years in the first instance, covering:

• Research Fellow’s salary, up to £45,000 per year.
• Research expenses

            – Research assistance
            – Equipment costs
            – Travel expenses
            – Research consumables

• Institutional overhead, up to £15,000 per year

The scheme also provides a program of support and development, including:

• Mentoring
• Training courses
• Opportunities for international collaboration
• Networking opportunities regionally and internationally.

Application Process: 

Applications should be made through the Royal Society’s grant management system Flexi-Grant®

Apply Now: Click Here 

For More Info Check the Royal Society Website Click Here

Google Journalism Emergency Relief Fund For Small And Medium-Sized News Organizations

Google News Initiative 2020

Application Deadline: April 29th, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Overview:
Aimed to support the production of original journalism for local communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Google has launched a global Journalism Emergency Relief Fund through the Google News Initiative to support
small and medium-sized news organizations producing original news for local communities. Operating globally, it will provide an easily accessible route to financial assistance at this critical time.

Eligibility Requirement:

• Small and medium-sized news organizations producing original news for local communities during this time of crisis.
• Eligible applicants must have a digital presence and have been in operation for at least 12 months.
• The Fund is targeted at newsrooms employing between 2 – 100 full-time employees (FTE) journalists.
• Local publishers employing more than 100 FTE journalists can still apply and will be considered subject to Google’s discretion, based mainly on differing needs in different countries/regions.
• Organizations must be incorporated or registered in one of the eligible geographies. Unincorporated organizations must be based in one of the eligible geographies. Click here to see eligible geographies
• Eligible applicants need to have a focus on core news provision, i.e. not a lifestyle, sports, business-to-business.
• Eligible applicants can include for-profit or nonprofit traditional news organizations, digital natives, radio and/or TV broadcasters.
• Government-owned entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.

Application Procedure: 

The application window will close on April 29th, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and may be extended or shortened at Google’s discretion. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We will process them on a rolling basis.

You will be asked via an online application form to provide basic information about your publication and overall organization (if applicable) and inform us of how the funds will be spent. 

Apply Now Click Here

 For More Info Check The Google Journalism Emergency Relief Funds Website Click Here 

2021 Schwarzman Scholars Program For Young Leaders [Fully Funded To China]

Application Deadline: September 22, 2020

Overview:
Designed to prepare young leaders to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world,  Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends.

With the inaugural class enrolled in 2016, the program gives the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Every year, up to 200 Schwarzman Scholars will represent the world’s next generation of leaders — high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential — a network of leaders who will serve as bridges between China and the rest of the world.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent. Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements before August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it is important for applicants, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.
• Age Requirement. Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year. 
• English language proficiency. Applicants must demonstrate strong English skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. If the applicant’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. This requirement is waived for applicants who studied at an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for at least two years of the applicant’s academic program. The requirement will also be waived for applicants who have studied in English for two or more years at a Master’s degree level or higher. Acceptable test options are:

1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). A minimum score of 600. Internet-based 
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). A minimum score of 100. International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score 7.

For applicants using the China Application System, refer to guidelines on the Schwarzman College Admissions page.

Scholarship Benefits:

The students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship. It will include:

• Tuition FeesRoom and board.
• Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year.
• An in-country study tour.
• Required course books and supplies.
• Health insurance.
• A stipend of $4,000 for personal expenses
• Schwarzman Scholars will be the single largest philanthropic effort ever undertaken in China by largely international donors.

Application Requirement:

• Online application
• Resume (2 page maximum)
• Transcripts/Academic Records
• Essays (2)
• Letters of Recommendation (3)
• Video (optional)

Application Process: 

Interested candidates participate in a rigorous and thorough selection process, designed to identify the most promising young leaders from around the world. Those selected will have demonstrated their potential to produce results within their own culture and context by inspiring and guiding groups and to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program. The process includes an online application and evaluation as well as in-person regional interviews.

Apply Now: Click Here

More Info Check The Schwarzman Scholar Program Website Click Here

The Centre For The Study Of African Economies (CSAE) Visiting Fellowships 2020 At The University Of Oxford [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 26 June 2020

Overview:
The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) is a group of development economists from the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Oxford Department of International
Development, University of Oxford. The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) has been researching economic and social development in Africa since 1986. Their large team of development economists research not only countries in Africa, but also in other developing areas of the world.

The CSAE Visiting Fellowships support a two-month residency in Oxford, including flights, accommodation and a small stipend for a limited number of African scholars currently pursuing a career in economics.

Eligibility:

• Applications are welcomed from citizens of all African countries. 
• Applicants must have a doctorate in economics.

Application Procedure: 

All applicants must complete the online application form by 26 June 2020 to be considered for the fellowship. Applications include a 400-word research statement and a copy of your CV. 

Apply now Click Here

For More Info Check The Official CSAE Website Click Here