MSc Women, Peace and Security Scholarships 2017/2018 at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has announced five full scholarships for students to study its new MSc in Women, Peace and Security. Application Deadline: 26th April 2017. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): UK About the Award: Women, Peace and Security is a postgraduate programme in the Gender Institute, the … Read more

Many Languages, One World® Student Essay Contest 2017

 ELS and the United Nations Academic Impact are pleased to sponsor the fourth Many Languages, One World® Student Essay Contest and Global Youth Forum.  Application Deadline: 16th March, 2017. 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All About the Award: This year welcomes Northeastern University as the host of the Many Languages, One World Global Youth Forum and … Read more

Enter for the UN World Wildlife Day 2017 Photo Competition

The United Nations World Wildlife Day 2017 (WWD2017) will be celebrated on 3 March under the theme “Listen to the young voices”. The CITES Secretariat, as the facilitator for the global celebration of the Day, launched today a photo competition for the youth around the world titled “Through young eyes”. Application Deadline: 13th February 2017 To … Read more

Deadline Extended: The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security 2017. US$50,000

Applications for the 2nd edition of the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security are invited from  research projects in plant science, soil science, nutritional science, agricultural sciences or other field of scientific research impacting food security, focused on any part of the agricultural supply chain. Application Deadline: 12th January 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All Eligible Fields: Research projects … Read more

Call for Applications: Women in Tech Africa (WiTA) 2017 -Global Champions

Women in Tech Africa (WiTA), the largest technology based women group in Africa, is seeking applications from passionate, creative women and men who believe in the course of pushing Africa’s growth agenda through technology and entrepreneurship to be part of its Global Champion Programme. Application Deadline: 3oth January 2017 at 5:00 pm GMT. Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa … Read more

DFS Lab/Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Fintech Bootcamp for African and Asian Entrepreneurs. Fully-funded to South Asia

 In April 2017, a group of purpose-driven entrepreneurs will converge for DFS Lab’s fintech bootcamp in South Asia (city to be determined), bringing together smart, dynamic people who are building innovative products, services and technologies for low-income consumers.  Application Deadline: 28th February, 2017 Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa and Asia To be taken at (Region): South Asia (city … Read more