Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP)

Deadline is 5 December 2016

Who can apply:

To apply you have to:

• be an NGO leader, legal worker, journalist, social worker, cultural worker, social entrepreneur, civil servant, youth politician or in another type of leadership role
• work actively for democracy, sustainability, diversity and/or human rights
• be between 22 and 32 years old (born 1984 – 1995)
• have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English
• be a citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine*, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia or Yemen.

About the program:

The YLVP programme is leadership training within the context of working for an equal and sustainable society. Participants will learn in group from both experts within the field and from each other.

The contents of the programme will vary from year to year as it is the particular expertise and experience of participants that will largely determine the topics. However, the following broader subjects will be central to the programme: equality, sustainability, transparency, democracy and human rights. Problem-solving will involve discussions on global and/or common challenges, network building and digital tools.

YLVP goals 

YLVP aims to support young leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Sweden by giving them the tools and methods they need in their work for an equal and sustainable society. YLVP is as much about personal as it is about professional development. It is about growing as a person with renewed confidence and insights, and growing as a leader with new tools, methods and perspectives.

Even though the programme focuses on networks and collaboration, one of the most fundamental tools is gaining personal insights and self-awareness as a leader, a change-maker and a person. Participants will discover how they work in a group, and how their behaviours and attitudes can be used to support the group and the process.

Understanding how one is as a person and how one works in a group will make the individual a more effective team member and leader. Gaining greater understanding of the environment and issues on a local, regional and global level will make participants more effective at accomplishing social change.

Taking part in YLVP also means becoming a part of an alumni network that offers the opportunity to exchange ideas and multiply your impact. The YLVP network is very much alive and active. It consists of YLVP alumni who continue to support each other’s personal and professional development and collaborate on social issues.

The programme relies heavily on collaboration and learning from each other. It also explores the current digital landscape, and the social media sessions during YLVP offers participants tools and perspectives to use social media more effectively in their work.

How to apply:

• Fill in the application form
• Register in the website   *A complete application consists of:
  • a completed application form in English, including your contact details and the contact details of two reference persons;
  • an updated CV in English;
  • a letter of recommendation* (no more than 500 words) from a person who knows your work in the areas of democracy or human rights. The letter should motivate your participation in the programme with reference to the YLVP criteria; the letter should preferably be in English but could also be submitted in French or Arabic. We prefer that you use our template for the letter of recommendation, but it’s not compulsory. Templates are available in English, French and Arabic;
  • a photo (not compulsory).

For any question, contact here

for more details, visit the official website.

Best of luck.

2017 AMENDS Delegate Application

Deadline is November 1st, 11:59 PST.

About the program:

AMENDS is a student initiative at Stanford University that brings together the most promising youth change agents from across the Middle East, North Africa, and United States to learn from each other, connect with global leaders and resources, and share, through TED style talks, their ideas and experiences with the world.

AMENDS has three main components: networking, summit, and the AMENDS Talks. During the summit, delegates will share their ideas, collaborate on their initiatives, and interact with world leaders in workshops, panel discussions, and formal networking events. The conference will culminate in the AMENDS Talks, presentations from all of the delegates on their initiatives, ideas, and experiences. These presentations will be shared online for the world to see.

Five years ago, the protests across the Middle East inspired us to create a space for the most promising youth change agents from across the Middle East, North Africa, and United States to collaborate on their work, connect with global leaders and resources, and amplify their voices. Since then, AMENDS has brought together over 120 extraordinary youth leaders from eighteen countries, reached over 72,000 people from around the globe, and created relationships that will continue to transform the United States and the Middle East.  

Who can apply:

Applicants must:

• be 18 – 28 years old.
• have innovative ideas and well thought-out initiatives that could affect positive change in the world.
• have initiatives addressing political, social, or economic issues pertaining to the Middle East in innovative ways.
• demonstrate the potential to further understanding between the respective regions and demonstrate potential to influence American-Middle Eastern affairs.

Delegates will be selected based on the level of their dedication to promoting change in the MENA region and/or in U.S.- MENA relations. AMENDS will also heavily consider the past experiences and backgrounds of each delegate that will enable him/her to contribute a unique perspective to the conference, in order to ensure a rich, diverse group of delegates.

Accepted delegates will:

• Present a 10-12 minute video talk about their initiative at Stanford University. Hosted on our channel, these talks have over 70,000 people.
• Attend a networking dinner.
• Receive financial and logistical assistance with flights and visas to and from Stanford, CA. Accommodations and food will be provided.
• Attend workshops and talks at Stanford. In the past, this has included a talk by Prince Moulay Hicham, a workshop on presenting by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a workshop on design thinking by the Stanford d.school.

• Join and take leadership in the AMEND Fellows Network, a self-sustaining network of 120 former delegates. For the past 3 years, a separate conference has been held annually for fellows at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey.

To apply fill in the application form.

For more information,  visit the official website.
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YORK University International Leadership Programme 2017 – Applications Open

Deadline  is 21 Octobre 2016

About the programme:

We are delighted to announce that applications for the International Leadership Programme 2017 are now open. With generous support from the Department of International Development, the Summit will be split between Ontario in February 2017 and Dubai in August 2017 (exact dates will be confirmed shortly).this opportunity is fully funded opportunity

The ILP begins with a residential Summit in which international delegates come together to learn about leadership, but the ILP is about much more than two weeks’ training. York University measures the success of each of its leadership programmes through the projects which delegates implement in their own communities. We urge all applicants to consider carefully whether they have the ambition and drive to commit fully to this year long programme and to dedicate yourself for the benefit of others.

If you feel ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and to benefit from this unique and fully funded opportunity please complete this online application form in full. The application form is designed to assess your leadership potential and your interest in and experience of the themes of the programme. If you are successful during the application stage you will then be invited to attend an interview in your country. The interview will be an opportunity to discuss your application in further detail and to assess your commitment to your own personal and professional development and the passion you have for enacting positive social change. Following the interview process, successful applicants will be invited to attend the ILP 2017 Summits

Who can apply:

Applicants should:

• be 18 – 30 years old.
• From : All over the world
• have innovative ideas and well thought-out initiatives that could affect positive change in the world.
• have initiatives addressing political, social, or economic issues pertaining to the world in innovative ways.
• demonstrate the potential to further understanding between the respective regions and demonstrate potential to influence international affairs.

You can apply by filling this online application

 

Kingston Business School Postgraduate Scholarships

Deadline:1st October 2016

About:

Kingston Business School is pleased to offer Kingston MBA scholarships to students applying for the Kingston MBA programme taught at Kingston University starting in September 2016 or January 2017.

These scholarships are for £5000 each and will be awarded on merit, to include both academic achievements and non-academic achievements such as work experience, contributions to the community, sporting and work-related achievements.

Who can apply:

The scholarship is awarded based on your academic achievement.

Anyone from anywhwere with good academic recoreds can apply.

How to apply:

1.    Apply for a postgraduate programme at Kingston Business School starting in September 2016.
2.    Complete the scholarship application form (open with adobe reader)
3.    E-mail the completed form and the supporting material outlined in the application form to: blpgscholarships@kingston.ac.uk.

For more details visit here

 

 

WCO Scholarship

 

Deadline: 19 August 2016

About the scholarship:

The Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme (Scholarship Programme) provides a grant covering travel, subsistence, admission, tuition and other approved expenses to enable promising young Customs managers from a developing member of the WCO to undertake Master’s level studies at the Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in Tokyo, Japan.

Who can apply:

• A candidate must be a customs officer of a developing member of the WCO with quality work experience of at least three years in the field of customs policy and administration in his/her home country.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in IPR border enforcement, and who are expected to work in the IPR-related section of their Customs administration after this Scholarship Programme.
• After the completion of the Programme, the candidates should continue to work in their home Customs administration for 3 years at least. After half a year and 3 years from the completion of the Programme, they should report to the university indicating the post they occupy in their home administration and how they have been utilizing the experience they acquired in Japan.
• A candidate must be in good health and preferably under 40 years of age as of April 1, 2017.

Benefits:

• A monthly stipend covers　accommodations, meals, transportations, and other expenses. It cannot be increased to cover family members if any. The amount of stipend is subject to change according to the decision of the Japanese Government.*
• Admission and tuition fees are paid by the Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Scholarship Program.**
• Round-trip economy-class air tickets between your home country and Japan is provided.

  *The current amount of monthly stipend is 147,000 yen (as of 2016).
  **The current amount of admission fee is 290,000 yen and annual tuition fee is 902,000 yen (as of 2016).

For more details, visit the webpage

DAFI and HOPES Scholarships

Deadline:  25 July 2016

About the Scholarship:

The United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Higher and further Education Opportunities and Perspectives for Syrians (HOPES) are proud to announce their joint call for applications for 210 DAFI scholarships for Bachelor degrees and 14 HOPES scholarships for Master degrees. DAFI scholarships are funded by the German Government and the Said Foundation and administered by UNHCR with support from the Jubilee Center for Excellence in Education (JCEE), while HOPES scholarships are funded by the EU, and administered by DAAD. The scholarships cover all tuition fees, and comprises standard allowances for living, transportation and book purchase to be managed by the student. The scholarship will be extended on an annual basis.

Who can apply:

• Registered with UNHCR
• Syrian nationality
• Age of 28 or younger for Bachelor degrees/ and age 30 or younger for Master degrees
• High academic performance
• You have original or certified academic certificates
• You are currently not a beneficiary of any other academic scholarship
• You do not have the financial means to complete your higher education without a scholarship
• None of your family members are currently benefitting from a DAFI or HOPES scholarship
• Strong motivation to contribute to your community

Proficiency in English is an additional requirement since Jordanian Universities teach some courses in English.

If you meet all these criteria and have previously applied for the DAFI scholarship but were not selected due to the limited number of available scholarships, you are strongly encouraged to re-apply again this year.

Application documents :

• Application form in English version! (the form is available electronically and free of charge Here and in hard-copy in the following locations:

• UNHCR urban offices in: (Amman Khalda office, Mafraq office and Irbid office)
• Zataari Camp: International Relief & Development (IRD) centres inside the camp
• Azraq camp: Community Centers (CARE), Youth Center (NRC).
• Cyber City, King Abdullah Park with UNHCR focal person.
• Jubilee Center for Excellence in Education (JCEE): JCEE focal point

• Copy of UNHCR Asylum seeker Certificate or proof of registration with UNHCR
• Copy of Original academic certificates or official transcript of prior education (originals will have to be shown to the DAFI selection committee during the interview if the student is shortlisted).

After you fill the application kindly submit the application and the requested documents either (a.) electronically to the following email address:  JORAMDAFI@unhcr.org    or (b.) back to any of the same locations above.

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• We expressly encourage qualified female candidates and refugees with special needs to apply.

• Applying to DAFI scholarship is a free of charge process entirely.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

• Interviews will be held in August at UNHCR offices in Khalda, Irbid, Mafraq, Zaatari camp and Azraq camp.

For further inquires please call the UNHCR Info-Line or contact the focal point in your area, before the deadline for submitting applications.

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Contacts/ focal points per location:

• Info-Line Telephone No.: 06 400 8000

• Mafraq governorate and Zataari camp:

Mr. Awad AL-SHIEKH, Phone number: 079131 56 39.

• Irbid, Jerash, Ajloun, and Ramtha Governorates, in addition to Cyber city and king Abdalaah park:

Mr. Ahmad KHADER, Phone number 0797207135.

• Azraq camp:

Mr. Ahmad ELAMLEH, Phone number 0790336983.

• Amman Khalda office: info line 06 400 8000

• JCEE

Ms. Ruba ABU YOUNES, Phone number: (+962) 0792992371

For more information, visit the website.

OpenCon: conference

Deadline is July 11th at 11:59pm U.S. Pacific Time.

About the Conference:

OpenCon is a platform for the next generation to learn about Open Access, Open Education, and Open Data, develop critical skills, and catalyze action toward a more open system of research and education. OpenCon 2016 will be held in Washington DC on November 12-14, with satellite events around the world. OpenCon will convene students and early career academic professionals from around the world and serve as a powerful catalyst for projects led by the next generation to advance OpenCon’s three focus areas.

Who can apply:

OpenCon seeks to bring together effective, engaged students and early career academic professionals from around the world to advance Open Access, Open Education, and Open Data—regardless of their ability to pay for travel costs. In OpenCon’s first two years, most attendees received full or partial scholarships to attend the conference. For this reason, attendance at OpenCon is by application only.

Fees:

The organizers will cover all conference expenses (300 USD).

Yet, there re some scholarships to cover travel, visa and accomodation.

To apply fill is this online application

For more details, click here

 

 

الملتقى الوطني للقراءة و القيادة، بوارزازات

 

سينتهي التسجيل يوم 10 يوليوز 2016

فكرة الملتقى جاءت لتجعل القراءة موضوعا حقيقيا للنقاش .في ظل مشكل تدني القراءة في العالم العربي والمغربي بالخصوص الملتقى الصيفي للقراءة والقيادة هو برنامج الاول من نوعه في المغرب الذي سيجعل كل من القراءة والقيادة وعالم المقاولات موضوعا أساسيا للخروج بحلول مقاولاتية بل مشاريع تطبق على أرض الواقع لنجعل بذلك القراءة الطريق نحو القيادة
شعار الملتقى 
 لنجعل القراءة الطريق نحو القيادة
المدة الزمنية
سيتم تنظيم الملتقى خلال 5 أيام وذلك خلال الفترة الممتدة ما بين 20-24 يوليوز 2016 بمدينة ورزازات
المشاركين
30
 مشارك ومشاركة من جميع أنحاء المملكة المغربية سيتم إختيارهم عن طريق استمارة المشاركة والمحادثة الشفوية التي ستقام مع المشاركين النتقين خلال المرحلة الاولى
الرؤية
حث الشباب على القراءة وإيجاد حلول لمشكلة القراءة في المغرب. وتمكينهم من طرق صياغة المشاريع بطريقة إبداعية جديدة ,هذه المشاريع التي ستطبق في مدن المشاركين بعد التخرج من البرنامج. البرنامج سيعطي المشاركين مهارات أساسية في التواصل وأيضا صياغة المشاريع وتحفيزهم على الإبداع بتأطير من متحدثين رائعين واستثنائيين 
ملاحظات مهمة  
– سيتكلف فريق العمل بمصاريف التغذية والمبيت طيلة أيام البرنامج على ان يتكلف المشاركين بتكاليف التنقل من مدنهم إلى مقر إقامة الملتقى بمدينة ورزازات
-الإنتقاء سيتم عبر مرحلتين : المرحلة الاولى الإنتقاء عن طريق استمارة المشاركة التالية وبعد ذلك إنتقاء عن طريق المحادثة الشفوية 

للتقديم للملتقى من هنا

للمزيد من المعلومات 

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Visiola Foundation Scholarships for African Girls

Deadline is 30 june, 2016.

About the scholarship:

he Visiola Foundation offers scholarships to high potential African girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue STEM degrees at our partner institutions listed below. Please apply directly to the desired university to be considered.

Who can apply:

Applicants are expected to meet all of the eligibility criteria:

• Nationals of an African country.
• Received both primary and secondary education in an African country.
• Graduated in the top 10% of their secondary school’s graduating class.
• Have clearly demonstrated financial needs.
• Demonstrate passion for and commitment to community service as evidenced by prior and on-going involvement in local activities.
• Are not related to or otherwise connected with any staff member or friend/acquaintances of staff members or otherwise affiliated members of the University or the Foundation.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a complete application, including:

• An application form (available here)
• Copy of a Government issued identification document.
• One recent passport size photograph.
• Final year Primary and Secondary School report cards and exam certificates (WAEC).
• Annual report cards for senior secondary school (SS1 – SS3).
• Explanation of family’s financial history with supporting documents.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
• Personal statement discussing the candidate’s passion for community service and involvement in local activities (not to exceed 500 words).

You can apply directly to:

• ASHESI UNIVERSITY www.ashesi.edu.gh, or
• LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY www.lcu.edu.ng

FOR BAYERO UNIVERSITY ONLY, Please send complete application forms to Dr. Rabia Sa’id at the address below:

Dr. Rabia Sa’id
Department of Physics
(A2, 1st Floor, Old Faculty
of Science Building)
Bayero University Kano

For more details, visit the official website

THE QUEEN’S YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME

Deadline: 4 September, 2016.

About the programe:

THE QUEEN’S YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME DISCOVERS, CELEBRATES AND SUPPORTS EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH, LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

Last year a search was launched to find exceptional young people to receive the first ever Queen’s Young Leaders Awards. Hundreds of applications flooded in from incredible young people all dedicated to making lasting change in their community and beyond.

Who can apply:

The Queen’s Young Leader Award recognises and celebrates exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives. Winners of this prestigious Award will receive a unique package of training, mentoring and networking, including a one-week residential programme in the UK during which they will collect their Award from Her Majesty The Queen. With this support, Award winners will be expected to continue and develop the amazing work they are already doing in their communities.

for more information, visit the official webpage.