Deadline: 2 May 2016 The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is currently accepting applications from young Africans for its 2017 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, whose aim is to provide exceptional educational opportunities, develop a network of leaders, and thereby help to build leadership capacity in Africa. Benefits Tuition and registration fees as set by the institution. A study materials allowance as set by the MRF. Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF. A medical aid … [Read more...]
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Call for Applications: Smart Villages Energy Innovation Challenge 2016
Deadline: 16 April 2016 Smart Villages and the Cambridge Development Initiative (CDI) are currently inviting applications from young aspiring East African entrepreneurs for the Energy Innovation Challenge 2016, in order to support their ideas for social businesses that can run on off-grid energy. Priority Areas The possible areas to be considered include (but are not limited to): Mobile-phone-based businesses Innovative methods of agriculture processing or storage Waste management … [Read more...]
Apply for International ReSource Award 2016 to Enhance Resilience in Water Management!
Deadline: 30 April 2016 The Swiss Re Foundation is currently accepting proposal for its International ReSource Award 2016 to support social entrepreneurial initiatives addressing water-related challenges with new and innovative approaches. The ReSource Award is focused on social entrepreneurial approaches applied to water-related social and/or ecological issues. Award Information In addition to the USD 20 000 received while a finalist, the winner will be further supported financially … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: Watson University’s Fellowships for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 April 2016 The Watson University is currently accepting applications from next generation Social Entrepreneurs from across the world for its Fall 2016 semester program or degree track. Watson provides a 15 week incubator like experience in which selected candidates complete short master courses from the world’s foremost leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers including a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people and more; intensive … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to Pakistan: Supporting Civil Society, Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi is currently inviting proposals for projects that focus on strengthening civil society, supporting economic empowerment and entrepreneurship and providing media training and professional development, and support. The program is under U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department's Public Diplomacy grants Program. The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi will only consider proposals implemented Sindh Province … [Read more...]
Apply for Youth Entrepreneurship Support Programme: Seeking Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs!
Deadline: Ongoing The Bank of Industry (BOI) is currently inviting applicants from Nigerian for its Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) Programme, which focus on young aspiring entrepreneurs within the age bracket of 18 – 35 years that have viable business ideas by developing a Product Program. Objectives The YES Programme has the following broad objectives: To create an interactive learning platform to train young aspiring entrepreneurs in entrepreneurship and business management that … [Read more...]
Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition: Check the Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
Prizes and Recognition Grand Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize and People’s Choice Prize winners for the Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition will be selected in each of the following two categories: Best Ideas Category: Innovative ideas and plans to be implemented (by the entrant or by others) Best Projects Category: Already existing enterprise which has demonstrated social impact Prizes: Grand Prize winners and the People’s Choice Prize winners will receive a Gold Medal and a … [Read more...]
Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to create a Sustainable World
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition, presented by Digital Experts United, Goi Peace Foundation and Stiftung Entrepreneurship, is currently inviting the participants from around the world, to submit their innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champion and implement one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global programme and an online platform, which supports the … [Read more...]
FRIDA Scale-Ups: Strengthening Social Enterprises to Gain Scale in Technological Solutions!
FRIDA is inviting for- or not-for-profit organizations seeking to join forces and market strategies to find solutions to social problems for its FRIDA Scale-Ups in order to strengthen social enterprises that have developed successful technological solutions by allowing them to gain scale. Social enterprises may apply that have successfully developed innovative technological solutions which address social issues and/or promote Internet access. In order to apply, innovations must have a proof of … [Read more...]
Apply for Dutch Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2016! A Chance to Win €500,000
Deadline: 1 June 2016 Do you know a green entrepreneur with a promising business plan, or do you own a sustainable start-up yourself? If yes then apply for the 10th edition of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2016. The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is the world's largest competition in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Prize available The winner gets EUR 500,000 to bring his/her business to market. The runner-up will receive EUR 200,000. Eligibility … [Read more...]
