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

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Spread the loveWomen 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 … Read more

British Council Young Critics Programme for Nigerian Writers and Journalists 2017

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Spread the loveBritish Council Nigeria in partnership with the International Association of Theatre Critics (IATC) and Guardian Newspapers Nigeria has developed a Young Critics Programme as part of Lagos Theatre Festival.  Application Deadline: 26th January 2017 Eligible Countries: Nigeria To be taken at (country): Lagos, Nigeria About the Award: The 20 participants trained will subsequently be inducted into IATC. … Read more

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

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Spread the loveThe 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 … Read more

United Nations Youth Champions Initiative for Young Leaders 2017

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Spread the loveThe 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 … Read more

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

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Spread the love 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 … Read more

Canada: Fully-funded Visiting Scholarships for Students in India and Commonwealth Countries in Africa 2017

University of British Columbia, Canada
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Spread the loveUBC Faculty of Forestry is pleased to invite applications from outstanding students from India and Commonwealth countries in Africa currently enrolled in a postgraduate program to apply for funding to be a visiting scholar at UBC for up to four months. During this time, visiting scholars engage in seminars and develop skills relevant … Read more