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It’s  a new year and resolutions are usually made at this time of the year. At least Jane has made hers. It’s hard to tell for everyone out there what they expect to achieve this year. Jane anyway, has resolved to obtain a Masters degree after her bachelor’s and one year work experience and needs direction … Read more

Enter for Commonwealth Youth Council “My Disability Does Not Define Me” Competition 2017

To commemorate World Braille Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council launches “Unseen & Unspoken.” This is a segment of creative expression of the #iamABLE campaign through the art of poetry. Application Deadline: 31st May 2017 at 1700 GMT. Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (country): Online About the Award:  The theme of the competition is “My disability does … Read more

Apply: African Diaspora Mathematicians Program (ADMP) 2017 for Africans in the Diaspora

The Commission for Developing Countries (CDC), a commission of the International Mathematical Union (IMU), wishes to tap the expertise of Diaspora mathematicians, in a more formal manner, in order to provide additional staff and support to mathematics departments. Application Deadline: 31st January 2017. About the Award: Every year, thousands of scientists migrate from developing countries in search … Read more

United Nations Youth Champions Initiative for Young Leaders 2017

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Public Health Institute have partnered to launch a second cohort of the Youth Champions Initiative – an exciting initiative to advance innovation and quality in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. Application Deadline: 15th January, 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: India (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, New … Read more

AquaCulture, Environment and Society (ACES) Scholarship Program for International Students 2017/2018 (Erasmus Mundus)

The EM JMD ACES will propose best ranked students to be awarded with individual Erasmus Mundus scholarships according to the student selection criteria approved by the EACEA and the Erasmus Mundus programme guidelines. Application Deadline: 17th February 2017. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Two scholarship categories are established: Partner Country students (Category A) and Programme Country students (Category B). … Read more

Shiffon Startup Competition for Startups Focused on Women Challenges 2017. $5,000 Prize and Mentorship

 To overcome the challenges women face, Shiffon has launched a startup competition where 5 entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to kickstart initiatives in their respective countries. Application Deadline: 18th January, 2017. Winners will be announced on 25 January. About the Award: Economic growth is inextricably linked to women’s participation in the workforce. In many corners of … Read more