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  Savvy Global Fellowship for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs (Fully-funded Virtual Program) Application for the Summer 2022 Savvy Global Fellowship Program for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs is now open! Are you passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation? Have you ever wanted to build a successful impact-driven business, but didn’t know how to? Do you own an early-stage business that you want to grow and scale into new markets and verticals? Are you interested in being part of the new generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs? Then apply now! Savvy is looking for you. Savvy is a global virtual Fellowship program , available in 104 languages, for passionate and brilliant young individuals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many have lost their jobs and are now living in an uncertain world. Savvy Fellowship is equipping these individuals with the nece...

  The 2023 United Nations - The Nippon Foundation Fellowship. Application Deadline: September 14, 2022 The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship provides Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the sea, as well as related disciplines, including marine science in support of management frameworks. Fellows will learn about international legal frameworks, key issues and best practices in ocean affairs, become familiar with the work of the United Nations and develop professional skills. Fellows will also conduct individual research, under academic supervision, and develop a written thesis on a topic selected by them. The objective of the Fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced education and research in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea and related disciplines, including marine science in support of management frameworks, to Government officials and...

  ISPA Fellowship Program. Application Deadline: September 2, 2022. ISPA’s Fellowship Program was created to provide emerging and mid-career performing arts professionals with the opportunity to expand their international networks through membership and attendance at ISPA Congresses. The Fellows represent all disciplines, genres, and types of arts organizations. ISPA acknowledges the existence of climate change and will contribute to the stewardship of our planet in the various aspects of our day-to-day operations as well as our congresses, both in New York and internationally. Where possible, we strive to limit emissions, conserve water, use renewable energy sources, move toward zero waste, reduce, reuse, and recycle. ISPA declares a climate and ecological emergency. The mission of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) is to strengthen the performing arts globally through the advancement of leadership, the exchange of ideas, and by fostering a divers...

  European Economic and Social Committee long-term traineeships. Application Deadline: September 30, 2022. Twice a year the European Economic and Social Committee offers traineeships for a period of five months to university graduates. Apply between 1 July and 30 September for the spring session (starting the following year). These periods of in-service training offer an opportunity to learn about the EESC’s roles and activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment. They begin on 16 February and 16 September of each year and take place in the Committee’s offices in Brussels. For a brief description of the EESC’s organisation chart and tasks typically carried out by trainees, please consult the document from website. Long-term trainees are given a monthly grant in accordance with the provisions regarding traineeships at the EESC. For long-term traineeships taking place within the time period 16/02/2022 – 15/02/2023 the amount of the...

  Youth Innovation Challenge 2022: Tackling Marine Debris! Application Deadline: September 1, 2022. How can we help solve the most pressing issues affecting our marine ecosystems? Your solution could win you $1,000 USD! The Global Environmental Education Partnership ’s 2022 Youth Innovation Challenge invites young people around the world, ages 15-30, to propose innovative solutions to tackle marine debris, incorporating the power of environmental education to empower people as engaged stewards for our marine environments. The Global Environmental Education Partnership is looking for solutions that are innovative, feasible, and informed by research. Learn more about our selection criteria and how to apply here. Benefits Winning solutions will receive global recognition and a $1,000 USD prize. Eligibility Applicants must be 15-30 years old, and can come from any country in the world. Eligible Regions: Open for All Application Process Find more information including se...

  YICCA 22/23 - International Contest of Contemporary Art Application Deadline: November 4, 2022 YICCA is an international call for artists , open to professionals and not only from any country in the world. All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media, video, installations and performances. The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make this art call a huge chance for the artists, which can win a cash prize and have the opportunity to exhibit the submitted works in an art gallery of a European city. Jury’s final decision will lead to a selection of 18 artists that will participate in the final exhibition. Benefits Euro 3000,00 money prize to the first selected Euro 1000,00 money prize to the second selected Eligibility All kinds of art works are accepted, incl...

  A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards The STAR Scholars Network is committed to promoting transnational research and collaboration between scholars in different countries (e.g., joint publications and research partnerships) that impacts humanity positively beyond national borders. The Global Connections Awards recognize “STAR Scholars” for their achievements and distinctive contributions to transnational research that demonstrates the very best of scholarship and/or collaboration among scholars around the world. Benefits North Star Medal of Lifetime Achievement The North Star Medal of Lifetime Achievement is the STAR Scholars Network’s premier acknowledgment of outstanding achievement and success in transnational research. The medal honors a senior scholar whose lifelong service, leadership and contributions serve as a guiding “North Star” for scholarly work and research collaboration. Shining Star Research Award Each year, the STAR Scholars Network celebrate...

  The SDG Innovation Challenge SDG Innovation Challenge 2022 is being held under the theme Transformative Solutions against Global Challenges – Accountability in Leveraging Youth Action to Create and Empower. The Challenge converges young talent who extensively ideate in interdisciplinary teams throughout the SDG Innovation Challenge and work in an agile hackathon like environment. Under the theme Transformative Solutions against Global Challenges – Accountability in Leveraging Youth Action to Create and Empower, the SDG Innovation Challenge 2022 connects young hearts, hands, and minds to collaborate on novel solutions ideas, grow interdisciplinary impact, build networks, and more. Designed as a virtual, pan-African ideation space, the SDG Innovation Challenge is a powerhouse for young people from across the continent to come together and co-develop practical solution ideas to grassroots challenges while pushing the needle of sustainable development on a global scale...

  Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism Application Deadline: September 15, 2022 South Korea’s capital was relocated to Hanyang (present-day Seoul) in the 1390s. Seoul has grown and developed with a focus on economic efficiency throughout the process of modernization. On the flip side, the city has become more cut off from the benefits provided by Mother Nature featuring its mountains, streams, winds, etc. At the 4th (2023) Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, it is hoped that this open competition will serve as an active forum in which participants discuss how to overcome the relevant obstacles. Since the late 1950s post-Korean War period (1950-1953), Seoul Metropolitan’s administrative zones have been expanded with a population boom associated with the rapid expansion of the city. Plans for the city’s urban development were focused on expansion of roads and supply of housing along with the development of technologies, which has led to elements of nature...

  RES4Africa Advanced Training Course Application Deadline: October 1, 2022 RES4Africa Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the call for applications for the 9th edition of the Advanced Training Course (ATC), which will be held in Milan from the 21st of November to the 2nd of December 2022. The 2022 edition is held in partnership with Enel Foundation, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the European Investment Bank, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Management and SDA Bocconi. The training sessions will be dedicated to renewable energy with a focus on technical, economic and regulatory core competencies and advanced tools to assess and deploy the energy solutions in different contexts. A full scholarship will be awarded to up to 50 African professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries. Furthermore, RES4Africa opens the application to 10 candidates from ...

  Schwarzman Scholars Scholarship for Class of 2023-2024 Application Deadline: September 21, 2022 Apply for a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Join a diverse community committed to global progress. Each Year Schwarzman offers 200 Scholarships to Study for a Full Free Master Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Tsinghua University is the Top Most Ranked University in China, Ranked 15 in the World. No IELTS/TOEFL or other Language Requirements if you have Completed Your Previous Undergraduate Studies in an English Medium Institute. Schwarzman Scholars are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates. Scholars bring together a diverse cohort of young leaders from all regions and sectors of the world who embrace each other’s differences while working on a joint mission. Their...

  Open Call for Entries for the Second Edition of Young Critics Program Application Deadline: September 15, 2022 SPHERE announces an open call for entries for the second edition of Young Critics Program , the annual workshop for aspiring critical thinkers around the world. The Young Critics program nurtures promising ignited minds and provides a valuable platform to encompass their professional journey. The program seeks to find an alternative pathway to encounter the mainstream critique culture and emphasize the importance of diversity in the world of criticism across all media. Featuring panel discussions with festival (World Cinema Carnival) guests and workshops with journalists, editors, publicists, art historians and other industry experts, the program is designed to introduce the international corridors to the next generation curators and critics. In addition to this workshop dimension, participants have the opportunity of publishing articles and producing unconven...

  Non-partisan Political Campaign-Work Training Program 2022 - Fully Funded Learn how to work on a political campaign and help candidates you believe in! Campaign Spark is a civic education non-profit that helps young people learn about the political process and create real change. Through the training program you will learn about the ins and outs of a political campaign, hear directly from experienced political staffers/operatives, and explore the many and varied career avenues campaign work has to offer. At the end of the training program you will have the option to select one of the campaigns they have partnered with to begin your journey in politics. Generation Z is one of the most socially conscious generations so far. Many students want to make a difference in their community, but it’s difficult to know where to start. While there are many groups dedicated to activism and other mediums for youth to speak up and mobilize, they understand the importance of elections...