Bristol University V-C Scholarship for Undergraduate Students With Talent In Music, Drama or Sports

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Bristol University
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship scheme is open to undergraduate students with exceptional musical, dramatic or sporting talent.

The scheme is open to students applying to any undergraduate course at the University (although, as the scheme is designed to attract students with exceptional abilities outside their normal field of study, a Music student would not be eligible for a music scholarship nor a Drama student for a drama scholarship).

For entry in 2015/2016 academic year, up to 20 scholarships will be available, valued at £1,500 per annum for scholarships in Sport; and £3,000 for scholarships in Music and Drama. The scheme is open to home and international students.

Eligibility
Students applying for a Single or Joint honours Music degree will not be eligible for a Music scholarship and students applying for a Single or Joint honours Drama degree will not be eligible for a Drama scholarship.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate outstanding artistic, creative or sporting potential. Awards will be made on a competitive basis but applicants will normally be expected to satisfy the following minimum criteria:

• Music/Vocal awards: A minimum of Grade VIII in examinations offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (or equivalent). Those students short listed for a scholarship will be required to attend an audition in Bristol at the end of February or beginning of March 2015. Full details will be sent to short listed students during the first two weeks in February. Any students invited to audition, who are not able to attend on the advertised date, will not be considered for a scholarship. Travel Bursaries to attend the audition are available for home (UK) students from lower income families (normally those with household incomes of £42,875 or less).
• Drama awards: Evidence of sustained extra-curricular engagement with theatre and/or filmmaking, along with distinguished achievement in relevant school subjects (eg theatre studies, film studies or other arts/humanities subjects.
• Sporting awards: Successful applicants will have had considerable success at representative level. It would be unusual for an award to be given to a student who had not had International honours, at least at Junior level. Although a student might apply for other scholarships, such as the government funded Talented Athlete Sports Scheme awards, the holder of a Vice-Chancellor’s award must not hold other funded sporting grants.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world (i.e. both home and international students)

Participating Institutions
University of Bristol, Bristol; United Kingdom

Fields of study
All undergraduate level courses of study offered at the University of Bristol

Number of awards
Up to twenty-four awards are normally available each year

Sponsorship duration
The scholarships will be awarded in the first instance for a period of one year, renewable provided that the scholarship conditions and criteria (see 'Important Scholarship Conditions and Criteria' below) continue to be met.

In addition to the 'Important Scholarship Conditions and Criteria' below, students should also satisfactorily progress through to the next year of study on their chosen course. Scholarships will not normally be available if a year of study has to be repeated for academic reasons.

Scholarship benefits
Scholarships in Music and Drama are valued at £3,000; and scholarships in Sport are valued at £1,500 per year

Method of Application
The student shall apply through UCAS for admission to any undergraduate course at the University of Bristol by 15 January in the year of admission.

The student must submit a separate Scholarship application directly to the Admissions Department by the 15 January in the year of admission. The scholarship application form can be downloaded from the official website (link to it is below).

The student must firmly accept an academic offer of a place on any undergraduate course at the University of Bristol by 1 September in the year of entry. If the offer is conditional, the student will need to fulfill the terms of his/her offer and have their place confirmed by 1 September in the year of entry.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship offer.

DEADLINES:
The deadline date for application to UCAS for admission (into any undergraduate course at the University of Bristol), and for Scholarship application (made directly to the University of Bristol) is 15th January of the year of admission.

The deadline date to firmly accept an academic offer of a place on any undergraduate course at the University of Bristol is 1st of September of that same year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Important Scholarship Conditions and Criteria:
Successful applicants will be expected to put Bristol as their firm choice in the first instance, and with regards to their scholarship offer, either:

1. Successfully audition for the University’s Symphony or Chamber orchestras, or University Singers or Chamber Choir (keyboard players would participate in Chamber ensemble playing, approved by the Music Department) and participate in other musical opportunities offered from time to time by the Department of Music.
2. Contribute substantially to the output of the University of Bristol Union (UBU) DRAMSOC, Spotlights, or Music Theatre Bristol societies
3. Become a member of the High Performance Squad (Advanced Sports Squad), part of the University High Performance programme

Application Deadline: 15 January (and 1 September) 2015
Open to International Applications: Yes

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DSTV Eutelsat Star Awards for African Students

DSTV Eutelsat Star Awards - Creating Space for African Ideas

Course(s) Offered: Science, Technology, Innovative thinking
Course Level: Secondary school, High school
Provider: MultiChoice Africa, Eutelsat
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
If you dream of seeing a rocket launch, here’s the chance to make your dreams come true! Enter the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards 2014 and you could win some fantastic prizes. The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards, the product of a partnership between Eutelsat and MultiChoice Africa, aim to stimulate interest in science and technology and to inspire innovative thinking among secondary and high school students across the continent.

The awards take the form of a competition open to 14-19 year-old students in 42 countries. Students are invited to write an essay or design a poster depicting how innovative use of satellite technology in the fields of communication, earth observation or navigation can propel Africa into the future.

In addition to amazing prizes up for grabs in the individual country awards, overall winners will be rewarded with the trip of a lifetime: the overall essay winner will win a trip with their parent/legal guardian to Eutelsat in Paris, France followed by a visit to a spaceport to attend a live rocket launch; AND the overall poster winner will win a trip with their parent/legal guardian to Eutelsat in Paris followed by a visit to a satellite construction site. The runners up of the poster and essay entries will win a trip with their parent/legal guardian to visit MultiChoice in Johannesburg followed by a visit of the South African National Space Agency at Hartebeesthoek.

The second edition of the awards was staged in 2012 and saw an overwhelming response of over 1300 entries from across the African continent. The third edition was in 2013.

Eligibility
To enter, students need to be between 14 and 19 years of age and enrolled at a registered secondary, combined or high school (public or private). Only entries prepared by an individual will be accepted.

Entry forms and essays/posters must be submitted before the closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the entrants to ensure that entries reach designated collection points prior to the closure of the competition. Any entries not received prior to the closure of the competition will not be eligible to participate, regardless of the reason for the late entry. MultiChoice and Eutelsat are not responsible for any entries which are not received, whether timeously or at all, regardless of the cause thereof. Without limitation, MultiChoice and Eutelsat are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer hardware or software failure or malfunction, postal systems, traffic congestion (whether physical, postal or on the Internet, telephone lines or at any service provider, web site or other device or medium), or any combination thereof, or any other technical or other problems.

Only one entry, i.e. either poster or essay, may be submitted per student on the specified topic.

Entries can be prepared in English, French or Portuguese

Entries must be the own original work of the student. No previously published material will be accepted.

Only entries in the correct and specified formats will be eligible.

Plagiarism is forbidden. Entrants may quote short passages, but material copied from a source must be surrounded in double quotes (") and the source indicated. Copied materials should rarely be more than a few lines, and never as long as a paragraph. Quoting long passages is forbidden. Entries caught plagiarizing will be rejected.

All entries must include a full bibliography of sources for the essay. The bibliography should be excluded from the essay word count. The bibliography should be the last page of the essay. In the case of poster entries, the entry form, as well as a creative explanation/summary (inclusive of any sources consulted) must be attached to the poster.

Please visit the official website (link to it is below) for a detailed listing of Terms and Conditions of this Award.

JUDGING CRITERIA:
The Multichoice/Eutelsat panel of judges are looking for innovative thinking and ideas. Please see official website via link below for full details on these criteria.

Eligible groups
Citizens of any African country

Participating Institutions
All registered secondary, combined or high schools (public or private) in Africa

Fields of study
Science, Technology and Innovative thinking: fields of communication, earth observation or navigation

Number of awards
Several awards will be given (to winners, runners-up and their schools at both national and overall levels)

Sponsorship duration
This is a onetime prize award and sponsored travels

Scholarship benefits
Top entrants at the national level win prizes such as computers or tablets, and go forward to compete in the overall awards for the winning and runner up essay and poster prizes. The winning essay entrant wins a trip with a parent or guardian to Eutelsat in Paris and onwards to witness a live rocket launch. The best poster winner and their parent or guardian also win a trip to Eutelsat, including a visit to a satellite manufacturing facility. The runners-up in the overall awards win a trip for two to visit the MultiChoice Africa broadcast facilities and the South African Space Agency near Johannesburg, South Africa.

The schools attended by the overall award winners and runners-up are rewarded with a DStv installation, including dish, television, state-of-the-art PVR decoder and free access to the DStv Education Bouquet.

Please visit the official website (link to it is below) for a detailed listing of Award Prizes AND Categories of Prizes to be won at national and continental levels for both winning students and their schools.

Any costs or expenses which the entrant incurs other than in respect of those items specifically included in a prize are for the entrant’s own account. It is assumed that entrants will have sufficient funds available for all costs and expenses which they may incur during and for purposes of entry into the competition.

Method of Application
Enter the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards 2014 by creating an award winning essay or poster about satellite technology and how it shapes your world and you can win big!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
For an entry form – which will tell you everything you need to know – visit your nearest MultiChoice Office or download it from the official website (link to it is below - click on the 'Enter the DStv Eutelsat Awards 2014' link). South African entrants can collect a copy from MultiChoice Africa, 141 Bram Fischer Drive in Randburg, Johannesburg.

TOPIC
2014 TOPIC: Imagine you are a satellite high above your country, your home, or even your school … What would you see? What would you like to tell the people below about what you see from up there? What would you like people to know? What would you like them to think about? If you could send them a message or an image, what would you like to say or show?

2013 TOPIC: Imagine you were allowed to use all the satellites in space. What would you do with them to benefit your community, your country or your continent? Write an essay or design a poster elaborating on three priorities.

Students are encouraged to consult with their science or technology teacher to increase the quality of their entries.

Essays and posters can be written in English, Portuguese or French

You may download the entry form here(pdf).

ESSAY REQUIREMENTS

• 1200 to 1400 words (excluding bibliography)
• Typed in Arial 12, 1.5 spacing or must be hand written, but clearly legible
• Pages to be numbered
• Only hard copy entries will be accepted
• Entries may include illustrations, graphics or diagrams
• References (all sources consulted during the preparation of the entry)

POSTER REQUIREMENTS

• No bigger than A3 (42 x 29.7cm)
• Only hard copy entries will be accepted
• All poster entries must be accompanied by a typed or legible hand written summary containing the following headings:
  • Title
  • Summary of idea/concept
  • References (all sources consulted during the preparation of the entry

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
Entries must be:

• Deposited: in the entry box at MultiChoice Africa country or regional offices (African countries)
  OR for South Africa at the MultiChoice Africa Building, 141 Bram Fischer Drive in Ranburg, Johannesburg (South Africa only).
• Posted: To MultiChoice offices listed on the entry form. For South African entries only: To MultiChoice Africa, Corporate Affairs, 141 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg. Attention: Nada Mxube

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED

DEADLINES:
Entries must reach Multichoice Africa on or before close of business on 27 October 2014 - so start dreaming!

PLEASE NOTE:
All entries must be accompanied by an entry form and in the case of posters an entry form and creative summary.

Entries will be accepted in hard copy format only. Entries from previous country or overall award winners will not be accepted. Entry forms must be fully completely. Entries accompanied by incomplete entry forms may not be accepted. Only entries with attached entry forms will be accepted.

It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that forms and in the case of posters, creative rationales/summaries, are attached in such a way that they do not become separated from the entry submission. In cases where entries and attachments become separated, such entries may be disqualified. All poster entries have to be accompanied by a creative explanation/summary as specified in the criteria for posters section above.

Entries cannot be returned to participants. All the submitted essays and posters will be the property of the organisers. The organisers reserve the right to modify the format and content of any submitted essay or poster before publication. Also note that the organisers have the sole right to publish the submissions in any media.

For queries you may email your question to: dstvstarawards@multichoice.co.za or phone your nearest MultiChoice Office. In the case of South Africa, please contact Mahlatse Sithole on 011 781 9950

Application Deadline: 27 October 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Africans)

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Enter The Etisalat Prize (£15000) for Literature For African Writers 2014

Etisalat Prize for Literature

Course(s) Offered: Literature
Course Level: Prize contest
Provider: Etisalat Nigeria
Country to Write in: Anywhere in the world

Award Description
Etisalat Nigeria has since announced its call for entries into the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature, the second edition of the much celebrated innovative literature prize launched in 2013.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature which is the first Pan African Literary Award to celebrate African fiction writers seeks to recognise, celebrate and reward debut fiction writers of African descent whose works are published in the last 24 months.

The Prize attracts high profile writers, book critics and academics from across the continent and beyond.


Eligibility
The prize accepts submissions from writers of African citizenship. It is specifically directed at first time writers of published novels.

Criteria for Entry:

• Submissions will only be accepted from publishing houses.
• All books entered must have a registered ISBN number or equivalent.
• Entries for fiction books will be submitted by publishers who have published a minimum of ten (10) authors.
• Each publisher will be allowed to enter a maximum of three (3) books – however books maybe called in by the judges.
• Each entry will be required to be accompanied by Seven (7) copies of the book being entered along with acceptance of publicity terms.
• The Etisalat Prize for Literature is not open to employees of any organisation under Emirates Telecommunications Corporation with branded trade name Etisalat.

Eligible groups
Citizens of any African country

Participating Institutions
All publishing houses across the world (with literary works from new writers of African descent)

Fields of study
Literature and fiction writing

Number of awards
Two (2) winners will emerge

Sponsorship duration
This is a one time award prize

Award benefits
The winner receives a cash prize of £15,000 in addition to a fellowship at the prestigious University of East Anglia. The winner and shortlisted writers receive a sponsored two city tour promoting their books.

The Etisalat Prize will also launch the online based flash fiction prize later in the year to engage the rising stars of fiction.

Prize Structure:
The Etisalat Prize for Literature celebrates new writers of African citizenship whose first fiction book (over 30,000 words) was published in the last twenty four (24) months. For the purposes of this definition, first book means first printed production in book form of any type or genre. Authors and their publishers can be based anywhere in the world. An online Flash Fiction Prize will be launched later in the year driven entirely by social media – more information on this will be made available on the official website (see link to it below).

The winner of the Etisalat Prize for Literature receives £15,000, a Samsung Galaxy Note and a Montblanc Meisterstuck. In line with the vision of promoting upcoming writers, Etisalat will sponsor a book tour to three African cities. The winning writer will also embark on the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia mentored by Professor Giles Foden (author of The Last King of Scotland) which will include significant opportunities to meet other writers, publishers and most importantly work on their second book. Shortlisted writers will win a Samsung Galaxy Note and also go on a book tour to two major African cities.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is unique in that it also aims to promote the publishing industry at large and will therefore purchase 1000 copies of all shortlisted books which will be donated to various schools, book clubs and libraries across the African continent.

Method of Application
Applications will be accepted via post only. Please complete the attached entry form found on the official website (link to it is below). Completing the form signifies acceptance of Etisalat's terms and conditions.

The application form should be submitted along with seven (7) copies of the submitted book to the following address:

Etisalat Prize for Literature
Etisalat Nigeria
6th Floor
Building 2, Oriental Office Building
3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island
Lagos

DEADLINES:
Entries for the Fiction Novel category opened on 12th of May to publishers who have published a minimum of five authors in the last three years.

Entries fulfilling the criteria listed below will be accepted until the 8th August 2014

• The book was first published between 01 May 2012 and May 31 2014
• The book was first published in English and by an author of African citizenship
• All shortlisted and winning authors will cooperate fully with Etisalat corporate communications, making themselves available for interviews, events and other opportunities where possible
• Entries by non-African based publishers will require a co-publisher partnership with an African based publisher should any entries be shortlisted

CALENDAR
Call to Entry - 12th May 2014
Entry Deadline - 8th August 2014
Longlist announced - 3rd November 2014
Shortlist announced - 8th December 2014
Winner announced - 22nd February 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
Contact Telephone: +234 (0) 818 111 0 222

Etisalat Nigeria is one of the major mobile telecommunications service providers in Nigeria. Established in 2008, the network has since grown in leaps and bounds, and currently holds 15% of the market share with over 15 million subscribers.

Etisalat Nigeria is one of the 15 operations of the Etisalat Group that spans across Africa, Middle East and Asia serving over 150 million subscribers; and it is committed to delivering innovative and quality services to its growing subscribers.

Application Deadline: 8 August 2014
Open to International students: Yes (ONLY Africans)

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Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria Business Plan Competition - third edition (YouWiN 3!) for Nigerians (UPDATED)

YouWiN 3! Business Plan Competition

Competition Subjects: Business plans
Competition Level: All levels
Provider: Federal Government of Nigeria
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The YouWiN! (Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria) Programme, an innovative annual Business Plan Competition (BPC), is targeted at aspiring young Nigerian entrepreneurs.

The programme aims to create jobs by encouraging and supporting aspiring entrepreneurial youth in Nigeria to develop and execute business ideas. This is in line with the Federal Government’s drive to create more jobs for Nigerians.

The first round of the competition was awarded in 2011 with 1200 successful businesses. The 2012 (second) round of the entrepreneurial scheme – YouWIN Women, was designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs, age 45 or less.

Now introducing the third round of the entrepreneurial scheme - YouWin 3!.

YouWiN! 3 is the third edition and will feature men and women entrepreneurs in Nigeria between the ages of 18 to 45. Every Nigerian that wants to start a business or expand their existing business can participate.

The 2013 YouWIN Business competition (third edition) was launched by the president on November 25, 2013.

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR YouWiN! APPLICANTS:
The Deadline for Submission Of YouWiN! 3 Concept Note has been EXTENDED! Please see the section on "Deadlines" below for more.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Business Plan Competition you must satisfy the following criteria:

• You must be a proven citizen of Nigeria no older than 45 years (proof of identity: International passport/Drivers License/National ID/Voters card required)
• You must have a post-secondary school qualification
• Your proposed business venture must be within the national borders of Nigeria, and with the intention of employing Nigerian citizens.
• Your proposed venture must not entail the production or distribution of weapons, alcoholic beverages, tobacco or/and gambling, or any activities in contradiction with the Nigerian constitution
• You must prepare an innovative business concept summary

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions
Open to all types of businesses as long it is viable and has a demonstrable capacity to create jobs.

For existing businesses, you must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). For new business ideas, you do not have to be registered with CAC. However, sponsors of new businesses that win awards in this competition will be required to register fully with CAC prior to receiving any award funds.

Scholarship benefits
Award recipients will receive between 1,000,000.00 (One million Naira only), and N10,000,000.00 (ten million Naira only), depending on their business needs.

Method of Application

Step 1: Who is Eligible to Apply?
Are you eligible to apply? Please see 'Eligibility' above.

You must choose to participate in one award pool. There are 6 regional pools on the basis of geo-political zone as identified by market in which you want to do business.

Step 2: How to Apply
The next step is your registration. This is done by applying online. Register here.

You will receive a confirmation email from YouWIN! with all the details you will need to log in. More on how to apply.

Step 3: Complete New Business Application
Once you have successfully registered you need to Log in and click on the New Business Application button on the right hand-side.

You can save your application form as you go along, and come back to it at any time. Once you are satisfied with your application, you can use the Submit button on the form to send it. You can submit only ONE application.

Step 4 – Keep Informed
After the closing date you will be notified if you have been selected for the next stage of the competition.

DEADLINES:
The YouWIN 3! competition (third edition) was launched by the president on November 25, 2013.

YouWIN 3! Competition Timeline:
The 1st stage applications close on December 27, 2013.

YouWiN! Applicants: APPLICATION EXTENSION!!!

Submission Of YouWiN! 3 Concept Note has been Extended till 14/02/2014!!!

The deadlines for the subsequent application rounds will be announced in the dailies and on the official website in due course.

PLEASE NOTE:
This competition is a collaboration of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Communication Technology (CT), the Ministry of Youth Development and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development that will launch

The programme will be implemented in partnership with Nigeria’s private sector, who will be requested to provide funding support.

• YouWiN! is an equity contribution to your business. It is therefore NOT A LOAN but a grant.
• Award recipients will be paid according to the needs of the business and specific mile-stones stated in the business plan.
• Award recipients must be registered with CAC before disbursment of funds even though they do not need to be registered to apply. YouWin! will support the registration process.
• Award recipients will opperate accounts using their registered companies with any of the participating commercial banks prior to disbursment.
• Award recipients must sign a grant agreement with the managers of YouWiN!before disbursment of funds.

You can join the discussion on Facebook, Linkedln and Twitter. YouWIN! will also post regular updates on the official YouWiN! homepage (link to it is below).

Contact
If you have any trouble registering please contact us

Application Deadline: 27 December 2013 14 February 2014 (stage 1)
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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US President Barack Obama's Washington Fellowship Programme for Young Africans

Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Course(s) Offered: Business, Leadership, Management
Course Level: Skills development (training, internships)
Provider: U.S. Department of State
Country to Study in: USA, Africa

Scholarship Description
The Obama Administration’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Nearly one in three Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60 percent of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.

President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.

The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the new flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). This new program was first announced back in July.

Eligibility
Competition for the Washington Fellowship is merit-based and open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

• Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered;
• Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S;
• Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa;
• Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; and
• Are citizens and residents of one of the countries listed below.

Individuals residing in the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Sudan, and Zimbabwe may NOT apply to the public management track. Residents of Sudan may ONLY apply for the Civic Leadership track.

Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of one of the following countries:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Participating Institutions
All accredited top U.S. universities and colleges

Fields of study
The Washington Fellowship includes:

• A 6-week Academic and Leadership Institute: Fellows are placed at U.S. colleges and universities for academic institutes. Institutes will focus on skills development in one of three areas: Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management. Institutes will take place from mid-June to late July 2014.
• A Summit with President Obama in Washington, DC: At the conclusion of the academic and leadership institute, all Fellows will participate in a Presidential Summit. The Summit will take place in late July 2014.
• An optional 8-week U.S. Internship: As part of the Fellowship application, individuals may apply to receive practical training at a U.S. business, civil society organization, or public agency in the United States. Approximately 100 Washington Fellows will be selected for U.S.-based internships. The U.S. internships will take place in August and September 2014.
• Activities in Africa: Fellows will have the opportunity for continued networking opportunities, ongoing professional development, access to seed funding, and community service activities upon their return home after the Fellowship.

Number of awards
Five hundred (500) positions will be awarded EVERY YEAR. Within the next five years, the initiative aims to grow to 1000 young leaders each year.

Sponsorship duration
Washington Fellows will spend six (6) weeks at top American universities and colleges for tailored training in the areas mentioned above, and another optional eight (8) weeks Internship period to receive practical training.

Scholarship benefits
There is no fee to apply to the Washington Fellowship. If you are selected, the U.S. government will cover all participant costs.

Financial provisions provided by the U.S. Government will include:

• J-1 visa support;
• Round-trip travel from fellow’s home city to the U.S. and other required travel;
• Customized academic and leadership institute;
• Concluding Presidential Summit in Washington, DC;
• Accident and sickness benefit plan;
• Housing and meals; and
• A potential eight-week internship at the conclusion of the academic and leadership institute (optional, and competitive for approximately 100 slots).

Method of Application
To prepare and submit your application for the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, applicants must visit the IREX Online Application System.

All applications must be submitted via the online application system.

The application instructions(pdf) provide detailed information regarding the financial provisions of the fellowship, eligibility and selection criteria for the program, and details on applying. Please read the application instructions carefully prior to beginning the application. It is recommended that you print these instructions and refer to them while completing the application.

Please note that aside reading carefully through the 'Application Instructions', other important and Required Documents are:

• Sample required Resume Template(pdf)
• Sample Completed Resume(pdf)

It is very important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for details.

DEADLINES:
Completed applications, including all supporting documents, are due by 12:00 midnight Eastern Standard Time, January 27, 2014.

Washington Fellowship Application Process Timeline:

• January 27, 2014 - Application deadline
• February-March 2014 - Semifinalists interviewed by local U.S. embassies and consulates
• April 2014 - Applicants are notified of their status
• May 2014 - Visa processing for finalists
• Mid-June 2014 - Fellowship starts in the United States

PLEASE NOTE:
The trainings aim to leverage top faculty, cutting-edge curricula, and local opportunities to impart practical professional and leadership training to young Africans.

This fellowship programme is an unparalleled opportunity to:

• Interact with President Obama at a Presidential Summit in Washington, D.C.;
• Participate in a 6-week intensive academic and leadership program at a U.S. institution;
• Meet with U.S. government, civic, and business leaders;
• Access exceptional internship and apprenticeship opportunities;
• Expand your business or project through access to millions of dollars for small grant funding; and
• Join a continent-wide and global alumni network to help you seek innovative solutions to common challenges.

Read more from the initial announcement of the Washington Fellowship Program.



Contact
If you have questions about the application, please email washingtonfellowship@irex.org

Application Deadline: 27 January 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)

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