Oracle Nigeria Legal Internship Program 2020

Job: Legal
Travel: No
Location: NG-NG, Nigeria-Lagos
Job Type: Student/Intern Hire
Organization: Oracle

Job Description/Responsibility:

• Assisting the Managing Counsel and the Legal Department in all aspects of work required from the Legal Organization. This will include, but not be limited to, assisting in:
• Organizing and maintaining records, meeting minutes and legal archive
• Organizing and maintaining Corporate household
• Reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports, and legal documents
• Drafting letters and documents as required
• Taking ownership of issues as assigned by the Managing Counsel
• Continuous interface with other functions in the company
• Liaison with Business Practices, Compliance & Ethics and Deal Management organizations
• Provide updates to other departments as necessary
• Implementing legal policies and business practices
• Co-ordination of legal services within relevant groups and functions
• Localizing agreements
• Attending internal and external meetings
• Perform all other tasks that are appropriate for and required by an in-house Legal Department.

Job Eligibility Requirement: 

• High-level ability to articulate and draft in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Creative thinking 
• Desire to learn and develop
• Develop an understanding of Oracle´s products and services 
• Develop an understanding of Oracle’s business requirements and policies
• L.L.B. & B.L. – Bachelor of Laws
• Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar
• National Youth Service Completion Certificate 
• Minimum 1-year post call to the Nigerian bar experience
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Apply Now: Click Here

For More Info Check The Oracle Website Click Here

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

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

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

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  

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.

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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

US Embassy Nigeria – EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2020 [Funded To Study In The US]

OPPORTUNITY FUNDS PROGRAM

Application Deadline: May 31, 2020
Overview:

United States Embassy, Nigeria seeks to identify academically qualified and highly motivated, low-income students in Nigeria to join the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). There are many determined and talented, low-income students in Nigeria who only require financial resources and access to information to better their educational future.

OFP’s mission is to assist talented and determined, low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission.

OFP works closely with students through regularly scheduled meetings and seminars to assist them throughout the application process to secure admission and scholarships to attend colleges and universities in the United States. OFP finances the cost of the application process, including registration fees for required standardized examinations and provides free membership to the U.S. EducationUSA Advising Center for its participants.

Eligibility:
The selection of finalists for OFP is highly competitive, given limited funding. We look for applicants with:

• Strong academic record/ transcript
• Robust participation in extracurricular activities
• Involvement in leadership roles
• Excellent community service participation
• Financial Need

NOTE:  Undergraduate Applicants– If WAEC results are not available; the student must be currently in SS3. If WAEC results are available, they must be from May/June WAEC.

Students who have already started a University education are NOT eligible to apply.

Application Requirements:

• Complete Application Form
• Academic Results:

1. Undergraduate Applicants– Attach a copy of your WAEC “O” Level results (from WAEC website).  Include Cambridge A’Level or IGSCE results if applicable or available.
2. Graduate Applicants– Attach a copy of your Final year results and degree results (if available) First Class only (STEM majors preferred).

• Letters of recommendation:

1. Undergraduate Applicants: Request a teacher or your school principal to complete a letter of recommendation form, attesting to your character, talent and skills.  Please do not include a basic testimonial that does not talk about you as an individual.
2. Graduate Applicants: Provide the details of a lecturer, professor, or Head of Department (HOD) that we can contact to find out more about you.

• Transcript:

1. Undergraduate Applicants: Send a scanned copy of your transcript from JS1 to SS3 including your mock and first term results, if possible.
2. Graduate Applicants– Send a scanned copy of your transcripts that show a GPA of 4.5 or above on a 5.0 scale. 

• Essays:

1. Write two essays, one from Group A and one from Group B, each of about 250– 300 words. The essay topics will be on the application form you receive. (Essay topics will be found on the form)

Application Process:

• Undergraduate applicants apply here 
• Graduate applicants apply here

More Info Check the Official US Embassy In Nigeria Website Click Here

DAAD In-Region Scholarship Program At The University Of Witwatersrand, African Centre for Migration and Displacement (ACMS) [Funded]

Application Deadline: Midnight, 05 May 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 University of the
Witwatersrand, African Centre for Migration and Displacement (ACMS) by
offering up to 4 In-Region scholarships for Masters studies and up to 5 In-Region
scholarships for Ph.D. studies for the intake of 2021.

Scholarship Eligibility:

Applicants

• Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa);
• Must have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• MA applicants must have an Honours degree or equivalent with a total aggregate mark of at least 65%;
• Ph.D. applicants must have an MA degree with a total aggregate mark of at least 70%;
• Must have been accepted to study for MA/Ph.D. in Migration and Displacement at ACMS (please see application information here).

Scholarship Benefits:

Item	Payment	Amount
Tuition fees*	Annually	Master year 1: 53.423,85 ZAR, PhD year 1: 31.923,- ZAR, year 2: up to 35.115,30 ZAR, year 3: up to 38.626, 83 ZAR
Study and research allowance	Annually	460 EUR (Master) 920 EUR (Ph.D.)
Printing allowance	Once At The End	400 EUR (Master) 800 EUR (Ph.D.)
Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)	Monthly	Master: 450,- Euro Ph.D.: 500,- Euro
Travel allowance (In-Region only)	Twice (beginning/ end of the scholarship)	The flat-rate travel allowance will be specified in the letter of award
Health insurance (In-Region only)	Annually	If applicable Further information regarding the health insurance will be specified in the letter of award

Application Procedure:

• A cover letter summarising qualifications, professional experience, and reasons for interest in the Migration and Displacement program;
• A complete CV;
• Copies of transcripts and degree certificates;
• SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications);
• A short research proposal (1500 words maximum) outlining the proposed research project;
• A writing sample of not more than 10,000 words (e.g., a chapter; article; term paper).

Applications are due midnight, 05 May 2020. Late applications will not be considered.

 Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

 Email all queries and application materials to naledi.mazibuko1@wits.ac.za 

For More Info Check The African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) Website Click Here

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020 for young OND holders in Nigerians

Application Deadline: Unspecific 

The Guaranty Trust Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank plc is a foremost Financial Institution with business outlays spanning Anglophone and Francophone West Africa, East Africa and Europe. The Bank presently has an Asset Base of over N3.11trillion and employs over 10,000 professionals in Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom.

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program Description 

An exciting opportunity to intern with the Proudly African and Truly International Institution. The Internship Program offers OND graduates the opportunity to gain industry experience and on-the-job training in banking operations by supporting the day-to-day activities of our Transaction Services team whilst learning best-in-class banking processes and procedures. The internship program is a great way to start a career in banking and develop workplace skills for the future.

Are you ready for this journey? Kindly see the requirements below to kick start a banking career with GTBank.

Job Type:    OND Internship

Location:     Our unique branches nationwide

Duration:    12 months

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020 Competencies/Skills

• Good communication skills
• Basic numerical skills
• Willingness to learn

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020 Requirements

• One-year industrial attachment letter from a polytechnic
• WAEC/NECO certificate
• Birth certificate
• School Identity card
• Guarantor(s)*

*Guarantor(s)

GTBank – 1 Guarantor (Full-time employees only)

Other Organisations – 2 Guarantors (Full-time employees only) click here to download guarantor form.

How to Apply For The Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020

Interested Applicant should click the apply button below 

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