The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) Program 2020/2021 for doctoral study in Canada ($50,000 per year)

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) Program 2020/2021 for doctoral study in Canada ($50,000 per year)

Application Deadline:November 3, 2020 https://bit.ly/2BEeyBL

The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada's ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

Eligibility
Citizenship:

Canadian citizens
Permanent residents of Canada
Foreign citizens
Areas of research:

Health research
Natural sciences and/or engineering research
Social sciences and humanities research

The Future We Want, The UN We Need – Essay Competition 2020 for young People

The Future We Want, The UN We Need – Essay Competition 2020 for young People

Application Deadline: June 29th 2020 https://bit.ly/3fU0HpY

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Commemoration of the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary and Devex, are excited to announce the launch of an Essay Competition for the best essay by a young person on the topic ‘The Future We Want, The UN We Need’.

Requirements

Participants must be between the ages of 15 and 29.
Participants must have written the essay by themselves. Only individual entries are admitted, no teams are allowed to take part in the competition. 
Essays must answer the question by making a case, analysing the situation, and building a case based on researched arguments and facts. 
Essays may be submitted in English only.
Entries must be no longer than 800 words.

NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2021/2022 for democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders & scholars Worldwide (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA)

NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2021/2022 for democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders & scholars Worldwide (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA)

Application Deadline:October 1, 2020.

Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell (D-Fl.), the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is a federally funded, international exchange program that offers democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world the opportunity to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. Located within NED’s INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES, a leading center for analysis of global democratic developments, the program provides a collegial environment and rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional development.

Requirements

-Demonstrate proficiency in the English language
-Propose a project focusing on the political, social, economic, legal or cultural aspects of democratic development
-Be available to work in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C. during the 5 month fellowship period (October 1-February 28 or March 1-July 31). No other fellowships or jobs may be held at this time.

Benefits

Financial Support: Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period. Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment, plus “cost of living” for food, local transportation, and other necessities. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, plus a limited budget for long-distance phone calls and professional travel within the United States.

Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program 2020/2021 ($1000 USD honorarium & Fully Funded)

Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program 2020/2021 ($1000 USD honorarium & Fully Funded)


Application Deadline: June 30th 2020 https://bit.ly/2CHxUqr

The Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program - a collaboration between the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) - is a ten-month non-resident leadership program that empowers emerging leaders from across the globe to build their advocacy and organizing skills to protect internet freedom.

Benefits

The selected applicants will be a part of a larger international network where they can learn from peers and share their work. Open Internet Leaders will receive an honorarium of $1000 USD for completing their required activities, as well as travel and per diem covered for international trips (Note: Travel opportunities may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If for any reason travel is not possible, CIPE, NDI, and CIMA, will explore ways for the Open Internet Leaders to participate in international fora through virtual conferencing platforms.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated interest or experience working on open internet issues, with preference given to those focused on media, private sector/entrepreneurship or civic/political participation
Experience in one or more of the following areas: policy, activism, research, or technical expertise
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in collaboration with colleagues across different time zones 
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong social media skills 
Fluency in written and spoken English 
Strong presentation skills
Ability to travel to two potential international conferences (locations TBD; costs covered; In-person participation in such events is contingent on health considerations related to the COVID-19 pandemic)

CALL FOR APPLICATION: African Union (AU) Democracy and Governance in Africa – Youth Innovation Challenge 2020

African Union (AU) Democracy and Governance in Africa – Youth Innovation Challenge 2020

Application Deadline: July 28th 2020 https://bit.ly/3dHpFri

The African Union (AU), through the African Governance Architecture (AGA) Secretariat, in a joint project with the Common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have launched the “Democracy and Governance in Africa – Youth Innovation Challenge”. Youth innovators, innovation hubs and incubation centres across the continent, are invited to participate in the innovation challenge. The challenge calls for existing innovations that are making impact in the structural prevention of conflict through addressing issues of democracy deficit, lack of good governance and contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights.

Requirements

The innovation should focus on Youth or innovation should be led by young person aged between 18-35; 
Innovators, Innovations, innovation hubs should be based in Africa; African diaspora are open to apply but innovation in focus should be focused or based in Africa; 
The submission should be based on an existing innovation (digital or non-digital) on or contributing to the following thematic areas;
Enhancing good governance; 
Promoting democracy; 
Citizen participation; 
Creating social cohesion; 
Supporting public service; 
Justice and rule of law; 
Promoting and protection of human rights; and 
Other relevant thematic areas that contribute to the AU theme of the year - Silencing the Guns. 
The idea or innovation should have been implemented/tested with a level of success/ impact but have room for improvement, replication or scale up at national, regional or continental level; 
Innovation must reflect the mainstreaming of women and gender equality; 
Female innovators are highly encouraged to apply.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Graduate Development Programme 2020 for young South Africans (R 169,842.00 per annum)

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Graduate Development Programme 2020 for young South Africans (R 169,842.00 per annum)

Application Deadline:16 July 2020. https://bit.ly/38cnomu

The ICASA Graduate Development Programme is a twenty-four (24) months intensive development programme commencing in September 2020. This programme provides an opportunity for newly qualified graduates as well as unemployed graduates to gain valuable practical working experience and theoretical training while earning a salary, enabling them to build the foundation for a successful career in the Information and Communications Technology Industry.

A supporting structure of coaches will guide our Graduates through their training by providing help for challenges at work. The Graduates’ performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and assistance will be provided throughout the programme as well as career guidance for future endeavors.

The Graduate intake at ICASA is impacted by a number of variables which include both the South African skills market and the organisation’s skills needs.

Requirements:
• Must be a South African citizen; and
• Completed a BSc / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognised institution of higher learning.

Call for Prize: Royal Academy of Engineering 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa (£35,000 Prize)

Don't miss this opportunity 

Royal Academy of Engineering 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa (£35,000 Prize)

Application Deadline:14 September 2020 https://bit.ly/2A9x30P

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. It awards crucial commercialisation support to ambitious African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges, demonstrating the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.

Requirements

Applicants must be individuals or small groups.
Individual applicants must be citizens of a country within sub-Saharan Africa*. For teams of two or more, the lead applicant must be a citizen of a country within sub-Saharan Africa.
The innovation must be based in a country in sub-Saharan Africa*. 
Applicants must have an engineering innovation, though are not required to be an engineering graduate or student.
Applicants must provide a letter of support from a university, research institution innovation hub or previous incubator programme. This can be as simple as stating that an individual studied at or was involved with that institution. If applicants are not affiliated with any organisation, another document proving the status of your organisation or innovation, such as a document of incorporation or patent certificate may be used.

Call for application: Microsoft Nigeria Full-time Student & Recent Graduate Recruitment 2020 for young Nigerians

Microsoft Nigeria Full-time Student & Recent Graduate Recruitment 2020 for young Nigerians

Application Deadline: Unspecified https://bit.ly/3ibEFBc

Are you insatiably curious? Do you collaborate well with others, knowing that better solutions come from working together? Are you motivated every day to empower others to achieve more through technology and innovation?

Foundation. Microsoft is a workplace unlike any other. Our graduate experience helps new hires hit the ground running, navigate a complex global organization and position themselves for success.

Purpose. Our interactive program is designed to complement a graduates day- to-day role. It exposes them to senior leaders and high-level business strategy to ensure they are plugged into the bigger vision.

And much more including global networking & mentoring opportunities and full competitive Microsoft benefits package!

Responsibilities
This is where ideas get transformed into technology.

By focusing on the technical side of things, you’ll get a first-hand look at our revolutionary business solutions, and a say in how we make good products even better. If all goes well, we may even progress with one of your ideas - an idea that could change the course of technology. 

Qualifications
o Pursuing or within one year of graduation from a full time Bachelor’s or Master´s degree

o Education background in computer science, computer engineering, IT, electrical engineering, IT & Business innovation or other related fields

o First practical experiences or internships in IT technology related fields

o Combining business acumen with technological experience

o Well developed communication, presentation as well as analytical and problem-solving skills

o Negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills

o Passion for technology

o Fluency in English and local language is required

o Full work authorization is required

Opportunity: Capitec Bank Bursary Programme 2021 for young South Africans

Capitec Bank Bursary Programme 2021 for young South Africans

Application Deadline: July 2nd 2020 https://bit.ly/2NCawwO

Once appointed to the GDP, you’ll be a part of a rotational programme that will give you exposure to different parts of the organisation, within retail and/or business banking. After successfully completing the programme, you will be placed within one of the following departments in Capitec Bank:

• Information Technology
• Data and Digital Solutions
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Credit Management
• Client Experience
• Marketing & Communications
• Business Support
• Properties and Development

Requirements

You have a keen interest in understanding how a successful business works;
You are innovative in responding to business and client needs;
You can decide upon and initiate appropriate action;
You have the drive to deliver results and meet client expectations;
You are motivated to work with and relate well to others;
You can adapt and respond to change quickly;
You enjoy networking; and
You have a clear credit and criminal record.

Federal Government of Nigeria N-Power Programme 2020 for young Nigerians.

Federal Government of Nigeria N-Power Programme 2020 for young Nigerians. 

Apply here: https://bit.ly/3dIOXFd

Since inception, N-Power has trained over 500,000 beneficiaries in various vocational areas - farming, agro-processing, financial literacy, communication, digital skills amongst a host of others.

Decades of neglect on the right drivers of job creation has left a huge number of our youths without the skill, job, or economic means to survive. President Muhammadu Buhari's led government is making deliberate efforts to address this vacuum through various social intervention programmes.

Requirements

Get your unique 11 digit Bank Verification Number (BVN) from your bank;

Ensure you have your school certificates, valid means of identification, and NYSC Certificate;

Disclaimer: Picking a programme is not a guarnatee that you will be selected for it;

N-Power application is FREE and you should pay no one to apply;

N-Power is a tenured programme and you will exit after the duration of the programme

ESCOLAS FECHADAS, EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA ONLINE ESTÁ DISPONÍVEL GRATUITAMENTE NA QUARENTENA

Retorno às aulas. Dicas importantes

Diante da interrupção do ano letivo devido à quarentena, decidimos disponibilizar todo o conteúdo programático do ensino básico de forma gratuita via online.

A iniciativa, que tem o objetivo de amenizar os impactos na educação nacional, deve alcançar mais de 1 milhão de pessoas atualmente retidas por falta de tecnologia. As pessoas que atualmente não têm acesso ao ensino adequado poderão receber educação.

Pretendemos transformar Angola em um centro de excelência acadêmica e queremos oferecer oportunidades de aprendizado e profissionais para pessoas que não frequentam a escola e capacitá-las a buscar o futuro que desejam durante esse período de coronavírus.

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World of Legal Research Blog Writing Competition

Details

The World of Legal Research calls application for the 1st Blog Writing Competition. The World of Legal Research provides the best academic research base services for students, teachers, teaching assistants, paper presenters, and authors.

Theme

LEGAL EDUCATION: In a modern world ever-changing world it is important to improve and expand on legal education. There is a need to increase the ambit of the area. As such the World of Legal Research has identified 7 topics that are in need of more research and academic discourse.

Topics

• Role of Technology in Legal Education.
• The Curriculum in Law School.
• Are Laws Schools preparing Law students for real-life/careers?
• The shift from publishing research papers to publishing of Blogs.
• The futility of current assignments/projects format.
• Differential Treatment: Private universities and mlus.
• Are Law schools able to emphasize enough on legal research?

Prizes

• 1st Rank: Cash Prize of Rs. 2000/- + Internship Opportunity at World Of Legal Research
• 2nd Rank: Cash Prize of Rs. 1500/- + Internship Opportunity at World Of Legal Research
• 3rd Rank: Cash Prize of Rs. 1000/- (2 Prizes)
• Best 1st Year Submission: Cash Prize of Rs. 1500/- + Internship Opportunity at World Of Legal Research.
• Internship Opportunity: For the best blog from each Category (Can be converted to the position later on)
• Exceptionally well-written Blogs will be published on our website.
• The top 5 Submissions in each category might be worked upon further to be published on the World Of Legal Research.
• All the participants of the Blog Writing Competition will receive the E-Certificate for participation.

How To Submit?

• All submissions must be the original work of the authors and represent significant contributions. The World of Legal Research strictly do not tolerate plagiarism.
• The length of the blog is to be between 800 to 1200 words.
• Plagiarism software will check the plagiarism.
• A separate cover page with the name(s) of the author(s), their associations, and their contact coordinates should be included. Authors shall not to mention and thereby disclose their identity in the main text of the manuscript, except the cover page.
• Manuscripts must be electronic as a Word document file specifically. (.doc or.docx).
• Joint Contributions: Collaborative blogs by up to a maximum of two authors shall also be eligible.

More information available here.

https://oyaop.com/opportunity/competitions-and-awards/world-of-legal-research-blog-writing-competition/

Fully Funded Exchange Program in the USA (Hurford Youth Fellows)

Conferences, Exchange Programs

Fully Funded

Country:USA

City:Washington DC

Mar 01 - May 31, 2021

Apply: https://oyaop.com/opportunity/exchange-programs/fully-funded-exchange-program-in-usa-hurford-youth-fellows/

Details

Fully Funded Exchange Program is 3 months Hurford Youth fellows exchange program going to be held in Washington D.C., the USA from 1st March 2021 to 31st May 2021.

The Hurford Program seeks to build leadership skills, enhance the organizational talents, and harness the potential of emerging democracy leaders from around the world. Through the Hurford program, two young activists per year spend three months at NED, during which they expand their global network, learn lessons from activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy and the World Youth Movement
for Democracy in particular.

Fellows will be expected to organize online discussions to generate active engagement among youth activists around the world. Hurford Youth Fellows will engage in strategic
meetings; conduct research; and organize and lead presentations, and information-sharing sessions on the following specific democracy themes:

• Defending Democratic Space
• Promoting Inclusive Governance
• Strengthening Democratic Leadership

Benefits  of Hurford Youth Fellows

Each fellow will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C. Stipends take into account the cost of living in Washington, D.C. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, including internet and email access, and a limited budget for fellowship-related long-distance phone calls.

The World Movement Secretariat staff plays a vital role in helping fellows realize their fellowship objectives by collaborating with them on their fellowship projects and engaging them in ongoing discussions about their work

NED houses a Democracy Resource Center (DRC), which includes a library with some 20,000 works, including books, journals, grantee reports, and other publications on democracy. The DRC’s expert
staff members assist fellows with their research interests. Fellows may enjoy access to other local libraries as needed.

Eligibility

• Applicants are eligible from any country with any Nationality.
• Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30 years of age.
• They Must Demonstrate a strong interest in Democratic activism and in the advancement of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide. Youth affiliated with civil society organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the Program for general communication purposes.

Selection Procedure for Hurford Youth Fellows

Fellows will be selected by the World Movement Secretariat staff, NED regional program staff, the World Youth Movement’s Leadership Board, and the Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Network following an application process. Selection will be based on a set of criteria including demonstrated activism or interest in the advancement of democracy, a desire to network with others, and a clear explanation of how the fellowship will benefit their own efforts for advancing democracy.