Empowerment and Opportunities

                                      CHECK OUT THIS NEW BOOK ON AMAZON ! ABOUT THE BOOK Sometimes it is difficult to tell a dream from reality. Even what is regarded as a dream, is someone else's reality in another dimension. This is a collection of captivating stories in an African setting. It brings to bear, the challenges of living in Africa. The pain of the citizens, their desire for better things, the inability of the government to help the people. Is there hope for the second largest continent in the world? A boy finds himself in a hotel of 54 rooms, occupied by people of different multicultural backgrounds, constantly at loggerhead with, each other. He watches in disbelief as all effort to make peace yields no result. Will the interference of supernatural powers solve this problem? It is either letter L or Number 7 CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!

Short Term Internship Geneva, Switzerland.   Intern If you’re an undergraduate in the technical or administrative fields and you’re looking to spend a few months training “on-the-job”, imagine doing your internship at CERN in Geneva. An impressive addition to your CV! We offer a limited number of places in our practical training programme from between 1 to 6 months geared towards your particular field of study. How about it? Qualifications In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements: You are a full-time student at undergraduate (post-secondary) level and are at least 18 years of age. Your main field of study is in one of the following areas: applied physics, computing, mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical or civil engineering, instrumentation, materials science, radiation protection, safety and environmental protection, surveying, ultra-high vacuum, scientific communication.  A...

PhD Studentship – Digital Marketing Application deadline:  10 Sep 2018 School:  Social Sciences                    Year of study:  Start Jan 2019 The School of Social Sciences is pleased to announce a fully-funded studentship in Digital Marketing, within the University of Dundee School of Business. As part of the School of Social Sciences, the successful candidate will benefit from the expertise a large, diverse and growing school brings. The candidate will also be encouraged to connect their work with others across the University and beyond and will be supported in this by the interdisciplinary Institute for Social Sciences Research. Applicants are expected to have an excellent undergraduate degree and have successfully completed a Masters degree in a relevant area from a UK university, or have comparable qualifications from another recognised higher education institute. Previous work experience in ma...

The Jay Jordan IFA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program 2019 (Partly Funded to the USA). Deadline: September 28, 2018. The OCLC and the International Library Association and Institutions are now accepting applications for library professionals to participate in the 2019 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC early career fellowship. This is an intensive 4 weeks program in Ohio, USA. The program gives fellows opportunities to meet with leading information professionals and explore topics including information technologies,library operations and management and global cooperative librarianship. The 2019 programme will run from March 16 to April 12, 2019. The fellows visit many libraries, cultural heritage institution and library organisation. Program guidelines The Fellowship Program is for library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and from countries with developing economies. Eligibility is limited to those who are from a qualif...

Apply now to become a Young European Ambassador. Are you a young game-changer aged between 16 and 25, fluent in English and a citizen of the European Union or one of the Eastern partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova or Ukraine)? Are you interested in EU affairs, your country’s partnership with EU and would like to engage in online and dialogue-driven activities? If so, the ‘EU NEIGHBOURS east’ project invites you to apply to become a ‘Young European Ambassador’ (YEAs) and take part in an initiative that connects more than 300 young people from the EU Member States and the Eastern Neighbourhood countries. The deadline for the application is 12 September 2018 . CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship Overview To bring more gender diversity to the technology industry, we are pleased to invite applications to the Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship. The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate and masters female students anywhere in the world who are studying computer science. The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship includes: A $10,000 award paid once. A Creative Cloud subscription membership for one year. An Adobe Research mentor. An opportunity to interview for an internship at Adobe. The deadline for submitting a completed Women-in-Technology application is September 28th, 2018 at 5pm Pacific Time CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Are you an Undergraduate in a Nigerian University?  This is your chance to win 500,000Naira by writing a story of 5,000 words.  The Union Bank Campus Writing Challenge is an OkadaBooks initiative sponsored by Union Bank.The contest is focused on discovering young, raw and bold writing talents across Nigeria and giving them with the necessary support to hone their craft and become master storytellers.Contestants also stand a chance to get publishing deals as select entries will be shared with top publishers in Nigeria including Farafina and Narrative Landscape. Please note: This contest is strictly for students in tertiary institutions Think you can write a winning storyn 5,000 words? Then enter the inaugural edition of the Union Bank Campus Writing Challenge for a chance to win N500,000 and get published in the 1st edition of the Collegiate Anthology compiled by OkadaBooks.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY

                       FULLY FUNDED OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA Australia Awards Masters Scholarships Scholarships for Masters studies in Australia are offered to eligible African candidates for postgraduate studies. The next round of applications will open from 1 September 2018.  SEE MORE DETAILS HERE CLICK TO SEE DETAILS AND APPLY.

27-Aug-2018 Young Graduate Program Finance, Sales, Operations/Exploitation LAGOS-CHURCHGATE ST(NGA) Nigeria Job Description We are looking for young graduates who are motivated and passionate with excellent academic achievement in the fields of Engineering, Marketing and Finance to join more than 500 Young Graduate in Total Young Graduate Programme. The YGP is an 18 months program which commences  with a 6 month - 9 months program in Total Nigeria Candidate profile Ø  Must not be more than 26 years of age. Ø  Recent graduate with post graduate work experience not more than 2 years Ø  A bachelors graduate with a minimum degree of 2 nd  Class Upper Ø  Must be geographically mobile. Ø  He/she should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.  Ø  He/she should be able to work in a team, be self-driven, innovative and willing to learn. Ø  Good command of English. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Global Conference on Primary Health Care             25-26 October 2018 On 25-26 October 2018, the world will come together in Astana, Kazakhstan at the Global Conference on Primary Health Care to renew a commitment to primary health care to achieve universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals.  The Conference is cohosted by the Government of Kazakhstan, WHO and UNICEF. The movement towards health for all is international - what is discussed in the Global Conference on Primary Health Care will resonate around the world.  From patient to provider, from policy maker to educator – it doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from, primary health care is important to us all.  Join the movement today! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE TO APPLY

/ OPENS AT Aug 13, 2018 //       CLOSES AT Oct 12, 2018 / About the challenge // The Microsoft AI Idea Challenge is a competition for developers, students, professionals and data scientists seeking innovative, breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Preference will be given for solutions developed on Microsoft AI Platform and services. This competition recognizes the developers who are paving the path for future of AI development, and helping to accelerate Microsoft AI adoption and innovation. This opportunity also provides a platform for developers, students and data scientists community to freely share AI models and applications, so they are reusable and easily accessible. The Microsoft AI Idea Challenge is looking for AI solutions across all use cases. For examples and ideas, please visit  www.ailab.microsoft.com . The top three ideas will each receive prizes (please see below for the prizes), plus an opportunity to present the...

HEINEKEN LAGOS FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK. Visual Makers Fellowship 2018 The  Visual Makers Fellowship  is a fellowship specially created to discover, nurture and support budding image makers on the scene to discover and fine tune their skills as fashion photographers and fashion filmmakers. Benefits  Visual Makers Fellowship Accreditation Invitation to shoot for Lagos Fashion Week Access to workshops and masterclasses Applications close on September 14, 2018 CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Access to mobility is the single most important driver to alleviate poverty. The MAN Impact Accelerator is built to scale social ventures in transport and logistics with a considerable impact on society. It takes you on a journey through four ecosystems in Europe, India, South Africa and California. Get access to a pool of more than 300 mentors, become inspired by social entrepreneurs and learn from leaders of your industry! The MAN Impact Accelerator kicks off at the Global Social Business Summit in Wolfsburg in November 2018. The curriculum that follows will take you to cities like Munich, Mumbai, Cape Town and San Francisco. The official closing ceremony in Munich in June 2019 will mark the end of the program. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

                  YAS! A Pan-African entrepreneurship eco-system catalyser. OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE & CALL FOR YOUTH LED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SOLUTIONS ADDRESSING DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FACING YOUTH IN AFRICA.  In efforts to support innovative youth entrepreneurs and facilitate knowledge management and exchange, UN Women, in collaboration with its partners, will host the Africa Youth Conference 2018 on 23 - 25 October 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference, under the theme of “Unleashing the Potential of Youth in Africa - Prioritizing Investment in Youth Development in the Post-2015 Agenda”, will offer a platform for young people and key stakeholders to showcase their work, share ideas, experiences and innovative approaches for effectively addressing youth challenges in Africa. The innovators selected for the funds will be acknowledged and presented with awards during the Africa Youth Conference in October 2018. Winni...

FULLY FUNDED WORKSHOP. Building upon the success of GYBN’s 2017 series of Capacity-Building Workshops and thanks to generous support from the Japan Biodiversity Fund, the European Commission, the CBD Secretariat, the African Wildlife Foundation, Engajamundo and the Telangana Forest Department, GYBN will organize another three Youth Capacity-Building Workshops for ASIA, AFRICA and LATIN-AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN in 2018/19 CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships To achieve our goal of being a catalyst for public sector transformation, AIG will every year, for five years starting in 2017, fund five scholarships for outstanding West Africans from all backgrounds who are passionate about the public sector, to pursue the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government , University of Oxford. Upon graduation, AIG Scholars will be expected to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.  Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) 2019/20 Scholarships Our Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have work experience. The Scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically as well as in other areas of their lives. Click Here To Apply

UNIDO's Internship Programme As a student, the UNIDO Internship Programme provides you with a great opportunity to tackle challenging assignments, utilizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and on-the-job training you will acquire. The programme also allows you to attain insight on how attempts are made to solve problems confronting developing economies in the area of industrialization. What is the programme's duration? An internship varies from 3 to 6 months and can be extended up to 9 months. When can I apply for an internship? You can apply for a UNIDO internship at anytime. Doing so, your name will be added to the list of applicants interested in the internship field of your choice. When the need for a new intern in a particular area arises, we will draw on the list of applicants of that respective field. Please note that applications should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the start of the intended period. ...

The Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program, or IDFP, is designed for individuals dedicated to a career in international development.  While completing comprehensive training on program management and operations, fellows support CRS’ work in various sectors such as agriculture/livelihoods, health, peacebuilding, emergency response, education, microfinance, or a combination of these. The fellows’ training focuses on project management, project design and proposal development, partnership and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, budget and resource management, supply chain and logistics, human resources and security protocols. To be considered for the program, please complete the following 3 steps: Write your cover letter (500 word maximum). The cover letter should include the following: a. Why you want to join CRS’ Fellows program, and why you would be a good fit for the program b. A relevant experience that demonstrates your unders...

Call for nominations for the UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The call for nominations for the 2018/2019 edition of the UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is now open. The aim of the Prize is to reward the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that promote inclusion and the enhancement of the lives of persons with disabilities in society through the effective, innovative and inclusive application of digital solutions. Candidates (individuals and institutions) must have distinguished themselves through outstanding activities that have contributed to the digital empowerment, as the processes whereby people are able to have more power and control over their lives, particularly in terms of greater inclusion, participation and contribution to societal development as well as enhanced life experiences. The total amount a...

AFRICAN WOMEN'S PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP.  FULLY FUNDED BY Oprah Winfrey Foundation. The African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. The Fellowship provides full tuition, fees, housing or a housing stipend (if enrolling in the Global EMPA program), travel to and from the United States, and a small stipend to cover books and miscellaneous expenses. Fellowship recipients commit to return to their respective home countries at the conclusion of the program with the goal of assuming a leadership position on the continent where they can meaningfully contribute to the challenges currently confronting Africa. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

FULLY FUNDED OBAMA FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP. The Obama Foundation Fellowship supports outstanding civic innovators – leaders who are working with their communities to create transformational change, addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems.  The program selects 20 community-minded rising stars from around the world for a two-year, non-residential program, designed to amplify the impact of their work and inspire a wave of civic innovation. Is there an age requirement? Applicants must be 18 or older. We’re looking for participants who are at a “tipping point” stage in their careers, rather than those who fit a particular age requirement. Do I need to cover the costs of travel for the Fellowship gatherings? The Foundation covers transportation and accommodation for the in-person convenings. While we can provide support in procuring visas, Fellows are responsible for covering any visa costs. What is the timeline for the 2019 Fellowship selection? Ap...

Fully Funded Research Opportunity in the USA. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers in-residence opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research and to utilize the resources of the Institution with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff serving as advisors and hosts. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers fellowships for research and study in the following fields and encourages applications of an interdisciplinary nature: Animal behavior, ecology, and environmental science, including an emphasis on the tropics Anthropology, including archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and physical anthropology Astrophysics and astronomy Earth sciences and paleobiology Evolutio...