Apply for Schwarzman Scholars (Scholarship with Monthly Stipend of $3,500 USD)

Interested candidates will participate in a rigorous and thorough selection process, designed to identify the most promising young leaders from around the world. The process includes an online application and credentials evaluation as well as in-person regional interviews. Those selected will have demonstrated their potential to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program.

Global Peter Drucker Essay Challenge

 

The Global Peter Drucker Challenge organized by the Peter Drucker Society Europe and aims at raising awareness of the works and humanistic values of Peter Drucker among young people – the new generation poised to build on a management philosophy that puts the human being at its center. The competition is designed to complement and enrich the interdisciplinary exchange of views and ideas at the Global Peter Drucker Forum.

Apply for Turin School of Local Regulation

 

The Turin School of Local Regulation is pleased to announce the official launch of the 19th Edition of the International Summer School on regulation of local public services. 

Selected participants can benefit of very low registration fees; free registration from non-OECD countries and new EU member States. Registration includes 2-week free accommodation in Turin. 

Apply for Gerda Henkel Stiftung Postdoctoral Fellowships – Paris, France

As part of the partnership between the Gerda Henkel Stiftung and the Collège d’études mondiales, two post-doctoral grants will be awarded, for a period of 12 months, to two young researchers living outside of France. These post-doctoral researchers will be received by one of the Chairs or one of the research initiatives at the Collège d’études mondiales in Paris.

2016 Nexus Global Youth Summit

The 6th annual Nexus Global Youth Summit on Innovative Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the United Nations, will convene in New York City, July 20-22, 2016. Nexus is celebrated for leading the way in connecting young philanthropists and social innovators from around the world to catalyze positive change.

Apply for the CGI U Innovation Fund!

The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) has officially launched the CGIU Innovation Fund!

This new CGI U funding competition aims to source, support, and feature the most effective, high-impact college student entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide by providing critical, early-stage seed funding. Selected scholars will receive funding to advance projects that fit CGI U’s Commitments to Action model and an invitation to attend CGI U 2017.

Open Innovation Challenge 2016 for Mobile-based Solutions

The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) invites entries for the 2016 Open Innovation Challenge to disrupt online recruitment in Africa. The challenge aims at identifying and supporting novel approaches to disrupt the current online job-board market by dramatically improving the user experience for both job seekers and employers.

Apply for Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2016 (Grand Prize of €100K Available)

Entries are invited for the Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2016. The challenge is a global startup competition for the most promising science-technology projects and startups that aim to solve the world’s pressing issues. The project could follow any of the following tracks: Aeronautics, Air Quality, Beauty & Wellbeing, Data, Energy, Food & Agriculture, Healthcare, Industry 4.0, Transportation & Mobility and Water & Waste.

Apply for Gender Equality Seminar 2016 – Strasbourg, France

The Youth Department of the Council of Europe is seeking participants for its seminar “Gender equality matters”, that is taking place in Strasbourg, from  June 1-3, 2016. The seminar will be an opportunity to strengthen synergies between the Youth Department and other sectors concerned in the Council of Europe, particularly the Gender Equality Unit and the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Unit (Department of Human Dignity and Equality).

Apply for African Prize for Engineering Innovation 2016/2017

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation from the Royal Academy of Engineering aims to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.

International Fellowship Programme at University of Rijeka, Croatia

 

The Center for Advanced Studies in Southeastern Europe (CAS – SEE) at University of Rijeka is offeringCAS SEE Rijeka Fellowship for spring 2016. These fellowships are open to worldwide young scholars and leading senior researchers. The purpose of the CAS SEE Fellowship Programme is to further the research or creative work in the humanities and humanistic social sciences in the Balkans.

Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) – Internship in Administrative & Event Support

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated, proactive intern to support its work in Europe and Central Asia. Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany.

Apply For Startup Scaleup 2nd Batch

Startup Europe is a European Commission initiative that aims to strengthen the business environment for web and ICT entrepreneurs so that their ideas and business can start and grow in the EU. Startup Scaleup is a Pan-European IoT Accelerator that aims to provide a greater range and quality of services to ambitious entrepreneurs who want to launch and grow companies focused on the Internet of Things (IoT). Startup Scaleup is a 6 month accelerator program, enabling accepted startups to receive mentorship and support from the brightest IOT people in the World.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s MyAfrica Photo Competition ($10,000 USD Award)

As Mo Ibrahim Foundation begins its 10th year anniversary, all Africans are invited to take part in the MIF MyAfrica photo competition.

MyAfrica is an opportunity for photographers of all abilities and ages to capture their vision of Africa through their own lenses. MIF is seeking images that capture Africa in its many diverse settings and communities, depicting what developments, challenges and opportunities could potentially look like over the next 10 years.

MINDS Annual Youth Dialogue 2016 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (All Expenses Paid)

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) invites applications for the 2016 Annual Youth Dialogue on Elections and Governance to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from August 3-4, 2016. The MINDS Youth Dialogue is an annual gathering of young African leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to the development of Africa, practical involvement in elections and governance and the ability to mobilize other youth towards a set goal.

Global Development Scholarship for Masters Degrees at University of Bradford (Fully-funded)

University of Bradford is offering Global Development scholarships for Masters degree studies. These scholarships are designed to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are from a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

You no longer need to have secured an offer to study at Bradford before you apply for this scholarship. However you must already have completed your undergraduate degree and know your results to be able to apply.

Green Talents Competition 2016 (Fully Funded Research in Germany)

Join the Green Talents Competition and gain exclusive access to the hot-spots of sustainable development. Since 2009, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has held the prestigious “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” to promote the international exchange of ideas regarding green solutions.

Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy 2016 (Fully-Funded)

The College of Europe Natolin Campus, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Polish-American Freedom Foundation announce a call for applications for the fourth edition of the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA).

Apply to Join the Youth Advisory Council of Child Helpline International

Child Helpline International (CHI) is recruiting a second generation of youngsters to join their global Youth Advisory Council and form the forefront of fighting for the rights of children and youth worldwide by providing meaningful youth participation. CHI is looking for four young, motivated and well-informed leaders to be included in the governing structure of the organization as the second group of youth members.

7th University Scholars Leadership Symposium

The University Scholars Leadership Symposium is a week-long leadership development training program. The Symposium will bring together 1,000 of the world’s most promising leaders to one stimulating platform in the heart of Asia. The Program has been designed for young persons who are committed to making this world a much better place for the human race.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship

 

The central purpose of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa (whilst also seeking to foster better reconciliation and entrepreneurship) through its various programmes and, to this end, aims to be the leading protagonist in Africa for such endeavours.

150 Young Leaders for the World Village Conference

The Government of Purwakarta Regency, in association with Asia Pacific Consultants for Integrated Development, is inviting 150 selected young leaders to participate in the WVC 2016. The participants will not only get involved in workshops and discussion with international prominent speakers, home-stay and knowledge sharing with the locals in Purwakarta, and networking dinner with industry and business stakeholders.

Fully Funded Doctoral Positions in Computer Science, Austria

 

The LogiCS doctoral program is a PhD degree program funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF and run jointly by the three Austrian universities; Vienna University of Technology, Graz University of Technology and Johannes Kepler University Linz. 

The Energy Networking 4Innovation, Bratislava

 

The Energy Networking 4Innovation is organised as an accompanying event to the “SET Plan 2016 – Central European Energy Conference X” in Bratislava in the frame of the Slovak EU presidency! 

The main aim is to find the most suitable partners, prepare the most efficient meetings and support you international cooperation.  A matchmaking event is a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners. People meet and greet at high speed. 20 minutes are usually enough to build connections, then the bell rings and the next talk starts.

PhD Scholarships in Human Rights and Global Politics in Italy

 

Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies is a public university institute – with special autonomy –working in the field of applied sciences: Economics and Management, Law, Political Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Plant Biotechnology, Medicine, and Industrial and Information Engineering. They are offering an opportunity to carry out research in a lively and supportive environment in Italy.

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology – $25,000USD Prize!

Neurologists all around the world are invited to apply for the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology. The Prize acknowledges the increasing importance of this research in advancing our understanding of how the brain and nervous system function – a quest that seems destined for dramatic expansion in the coming decades.

Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2016 (£25,000 in Cash Awards)

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is now open for applications. The Africa Prize encourages ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.

2016/17 International Emerging Artists Grant Program

Every year, exceptionally qualified and gifted artists, primarily of the younger generation, working in the disciplines of painting, sculpture and photography can apply for the participation in the Lepsien Art Foundation’s International Grant Program “Emerging Artists”. The Lepsien Art Foundation offers 5 studio scholarships in the Art House in Düsseldorf. The main focus is on the following disciplines : painting, sculpture and photo. Please don’t hesitate to apply!

Apply for Maersk Liner Graduate Programme 2016

Do you want to join an industry with a profound impact on the lives of millions of people globally? Do you want to kick start your career in a fast track graduate programme, take on high-impact assignments and challenges and make a difference in a global arena?  Apply for the 2016 Maersk Liner Graduate Programme (MLGP).

UNFPA Internship Programme 2017 in New York, USA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is accepting applications for their 2017 Internship Programme.

Juventafest: International Festival of High School Theatre Creation

 

The main goal of the Festival is education of high school students in the field of theater arts, to assemble groups of young people who work in theaters from all around the world, enable them to exchange their creativity (theater plays, movies, performances which are product of young people’s work) and to create the positive aspect of competition among young people in educational and ethical values through the art of theater.

Confintea Fellowship Programme by UNESCO

 

In October 2016 the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) will offer six CONFINTEA Fellowshipsfor a period of one month to government officials and representatives of civil society organizations working in key positions within the field of adult learning and education (ALE) in UNESCO Member States.

Gerda Henkel Stiftung Postdoctoral Fellowships

 

Foundation House of Human Sciences (FMSH) is delighted to offer Gerda Henkel Stiftung fellowships for Postdoctoral Research programme. The Foundation provides modern educational and research environments that will enable students and researchers to face current challenges and to focus on knowledge as a principle driving force for development.

“See the World with Oriflame” Challenge 2016 for Graduates (Win a Travel Grant and More)

Oriflame, leading beauty company is putting you to the test, how will you measure up? Oriflame is challenging you to test your business and leadership skills by taking the “See the World with Oriflame” Challenge. Take this opportunity to win Oriflame products and a trip to one of Oriflame’s offices situated in many different attractive locations around the world. Oriflame can be found across 4 continents and over 60 countries.

150 Young Leaders for the World Village Conference

The Government of Purwakarta Regency, in association with Asia Pacific Consultants for Integrated Development, is inviting 150 selected young leaders to participate in the WVC 2016. The participants will not only get involved in workshops and discussion with international prominent speakers, home-stay and knowledge sharing with the locals in Purwakarta, and networking dinner with industry and business stakeholders.

Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards Spring 2016

The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of women technologists helping one another.

Dell for Entrepreneurs Competition 2016

Dell for Entrepreneurs is searching for 30 of Holland’s finest tech startups to expand their network by pitching to a prestigious jury (including Patrick de Laive, co-founder of The Next Web). Two tech startups will be awarded with the Dell Startup Award 2016. Dell will provide the winner access to its extensive network of customers and partners, along with full support and mentoring for one year.

2016 AAU Small Grants (Sponsorship for Your Masters Theses and Phd Dissertations)

The AAU is pleased to announce the 2016 session of its Small Grants for Theses and Dissertations Programme. In line with the Association’s aim of promoting the core functions of higher education institutions, the Small Grants Programme aims to facilitate timely completion of post graduate research.

Apply for Daniel Pearl Investigative Journalism Initiative

The Daniel Pearl Investigative Journalism Initiative was lunched by Moment Magazine in 2010 in honor of the 38-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter slain by terrorists in 2002 to encourage young journalists to write in-depth stories about a modern manifestation of anti-Semitism or another deeply ingrained prejudice. With the help of the prestigious panel of journalists, Moment selects and mentors the writer, providing her or him with journalistic as well as financial support.