News and Opportunities

WORLD NOMADS TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 27 November 2019

World Nomad is looking for an aspiring, passionate photographer to send on a trip to Mongolia to be mentored by Canon Master Richard I'Anson. During this 10-day scholarship opportunity, you'll capture the unique celebration of nomadic culture at the Naadam Festival.

BENEFITS:

Free flights

A 10-day trip in Mongolia

Professional mentorship

Camera bag and accessories

Purifier bottle

Travel insurance

ELIGIBILITY:

One application per individual

The scholarship is not open to professional photographers of any kind.

Your photo story should:

Feature an original subject and your original perspective

Convey a compelling and cohesive story

Display your excellent technique and creative composition

Be supported by complementary, thoughtful captions

To win, all you need to do is apply with your best 5 images that tell a story from a place you've visited.

For more information visit World Nomads 

WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH 2020 AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (ASP) FOR YOUNG AFRICAN STUDENTS (FULLY FUNDED TO WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS)

Application Deadline: 1 February 2020

The Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) has been initiated by Wageningen University & Research to allow talented and motivated students from Africa to study in Wageningen.

With this programme, Wageningen wants to support capacity building in Africa by attracting excellent students for a 2-years master’s programme.

Eligibility for the scholarship: Excellent students with a GPA of 80 per cent or higher in a bachelor degree, and admitted to a Wageningen University MSc Programme.

Components of the scholarship:

Travel to and from Wageningen

Living allowance for 2 years

Tuition fee

Visa costs and costs for health insurance

Budget to visit one seminar/conference in Europe

Participation in the ‘Reach your full potential’ programme

For more information, visit the Wageningen University &Research Africa Scholarship Programme 

STERLING BANK GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM 2019 FOR YOUNG NIGERIAN GRADUATES

The Sterling Bank Graduate Trainee Program is a starting point for an exciting career at Sterling Bank. It is a unique opportunity for talents who are ready to live out their passion and demonstrate leadership potential. At Sterling Bank, you will explore a world of opportunities and see how the Graduate Trainee Program can enhance your career and position you for impact.

Here is what they look for:

• Passion

• Adaptability

• Team-spirit

• Innovativeness

• Digital savvy

• Responsibility and Ownership

• Integrity

Requirements:

• Second Class Upper Graduates from a recognized University

• Applicants must have completed NYSC

• Applicants must not be older than 26 years of age

• We value diversity in our workplace and encourage qualified men and women with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

For more information visit the Sterling Bank GraduateTrainee Program

AFRICA-UK: FEMALE TECH FOUNDERS 2020 PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (FULLY FUNDED TO THE UNITED KINGDOM)

Application Deadline: 21 November 2019 at 5 pm (GMT)

The International Tech Hub Network is launching Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020. The programme will bring 15 of the continent’s most ambitious development-focused women entrepreneurs to the UK in January. If you are based in Nigeria, Kenya or South Africa, you could gain access to excellent mentoring, 1:1 time with UK investors and expert training to help scale your company. 

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Female founder leading a company within any tech sub-sector

2. Can demonstrate a clear business model

3. MVP product or prototype (i.e. must be fully operating in the market)

4. Can demonstrate clear social impact potential

5. Can demonstrate a commitment to strengthen the local ecosystem by passing on learnings to other startups

6. Ambition to expand internationally in the future

The programme will be delivered alongside Africa Investment Summit, taking place in London on 20 January. We expect winners to be able to attend the Summit.

For more information, visit the Africa-UK: Female TechFounders 2020 Programme