Grants and Resources for NGOs in 2013

A list of grants and resources for the year 2013

Applications invited for Scholarship for the Master of Arts in Economic Governance and Development Program

Call for Applications are invited for Scholarship for the Master of Arts in Economic Governance and Development Program 2013-2014. The Master of Arts in Economic Governance and Development is a 15-month programme which offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in economics, governance and development based on international standards of teaching. The programme is designed for students who anticipate broadening their education and gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for professional or academic careers in the fields of economics, development and governance.

Admission period:

Admission period is from 20 June to 15 August 2012. Selection process will start in September and ends in October. Classes start in January 2013.

Applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

· Successful completion of an academic degree of higher education (BA, MA, MSc, Diploma) in Economics and/or other related fields;

· Excellent knowledge of English;

· The applicants should not be older than 32 years on 1 January 2013;

· Citizenship of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Students from other countries can be accepted for the programme on a limited basis

Financing:

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek covers:

· Round trip travel expenses within Central Asia

· Monthly stipend of EUR 180 per month

· Housing allowance of EUR 95 for non-residents of Bishkek

· Health insurance (except for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan)

· Child allowance and single parent support.

Best qualified candidates only will be contacted for tests and interviews.

For further information, visit the link.

DAAD-NRF In-Country Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship Programme

Call for Applications are invited for DAAD-NRF In-Country Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship Programme, 2013. As part of the “In-Country Scholarship Programme”, in which more than two dozen African universities and university networks participate and which annually supports some 800 African postgraduates, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF) is able to offer scholarships for postgraduate studies at South African universities.

The programme is co-funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ) and the National Research Foundation (NRF). The scholarship is aimed at university staff development in the first instance, without neglecting other sector demands for academically trained personnel.

The NRF lauds this contribution of the German government as being of invaluable support to its own efforts of significantly increasing the number of post-graduate candidates receiving quality education & training; of contributing significantly to our national efforts of human capital development, especially at our tertiary institutions but also for the public and private sectors; and of tangibly engaging in the South African PhD Project and, thereby, fulfilling one of the key strategic objectives of the NRF VISION 2015.

The programme addresses candidates who aim at acquiring a master’s or doctoral degree. Preference will be given to young South Africans or permanent resident university staff members or candidates considered for teaching / research staff recruitment either for their own university or any other institution of higher education in South Africa.

Staff members should be enrolled for full-time studies and be exempted from teaching for full-time studies. In exceptional cases, a limited extent of teaching obligations may be accepted but has to be motivated in writing. The host institution has to document precisely and convincingly the quantity and content of the lecturing duties and their compliance with the prevailing goal of the academic qualification of the candidate.An intrinsic link between the teaching obligations and the content of the degree programme is indispensable. DAAD and NRF offer up to 100 scholarships (new awards) for Master’s and Doctoral studies in 2013.

The closing date for submitting applications is 15th August, 2012.

For further information, visit the link.

AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards represent the height of achievement for professional journalists in the field of science writing. The awards recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals (rather than institutions, publishers or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

The award was incorporated in the year 1945 and since then more than 300 individuals have been recognized from this awards for their achievements in science journalism. The winning journalists have helped to promote the public’s understanding and appreciation of science. Independent screening and judging committees select the winning journalists and their entries based on scientific accuracy, initiative, originality, clarity of interpretation and value in promoting a better understanding of science by the public. Committees composed of reporters and editors judge the entries. The decisions of the judging committees are final.

The 2012 awards will be presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston in February 2013. The award for each category is $3,000. AAAS will reimburse winners for reasonable travel and hotel expenses. In cases of multiple authors or producers, only one person’s travel expenses will be covered.

All entries must be postmarked on or before 1st August, 2012.

For further information, visit the link.

New Zealand Aid Programme awards for Postgraduate Field Research

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) announce Postgraduate Field Research Awards to support Master’s and Doctoral students. The number of awards available in any year will be determined by MFAT.

MFAT enables students meet a proportion of their travel expenses and associated costs in carrying out field research in developing countries. The main aim of these Awards is to support research by New Zealand students on development issues of relevance to the New Zealand Aid Programme and to promote capacity (development field knowledge and research skills) of future New Zealand development professionals.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for an award applicants must:

•Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; and

•Be undertaking the research as part of a New Zealand based Master’s degree or Doctorate; and

•Be undertaking the research in a developing country (or multiple countries) listed in the Eligible Research Locations and Themes document.

•Be undertaking the research for a minimum period of four weeks in the year following the year of application.

•Have received (or will receive prior to commencement) university ethics approval to conduct the research.

•Have received (or will receive prior to commencement) approval to conduct research from the appropriate government authorities of the country in which research will be conducted.

The value of an award is:

· Around NZ$4,000 for research as part of a Master’s programme

· Around NZ$6,000 for research as part of a Doctoral programme

Deadline for 2013 Awards: 1st October, 2012

For further information, visit the link.

Choral Music Award: Choral Scholar

Choral Awards, Choral Exhibitions, Choral Studentships and Choral Scholarships all indicate- the music award held by a student in a Cambridge chapel choir, who is usually referred to as a ‘Choral Scholar’. There are various different official names for Choral Awards depending on the history and statutes of the individual College concerned. Most Cambridge choirs consist of a combination of Choral Award-holders and volunteers.

Choral Award-holders are required to sing in the choir of their College chapel attending regular rehearsals and services. Most Colleges also expect Choral Award-holders to play an active role in College music-making in general.

Thorough research into the commitments and expectations should be carried out when candidates are considering application. The candidates should consider how many hours a week you are willing and able to devote to your singing, and how that fits around the subject you will be studying.

Some College choral schedules may fit less comfortably with the timetable demands of some courses, so the candidate needs to be organized in order to satisfy both study and Award obligations. Some Colleges restrict students on particular courses from applying for a Choral Award.

In all Colleges, Choral Award-holders receive a small financial award each year, currently £100. In most Colleges, Choral Award-holders also receive a subsidy towards singing lessons. Other forms of support, such as subsidized meals and choir tours, are determined by the individual Colleges.

The candidate can apply for a Choral Award at a number of Colleges, which will list in an order of preference on Choral Award Application Form. However, first-preference College will be the College which has offered you an academic place. The following Colleges offer Choral Awards through the inter-collegiate competition (called Choral Trials) held in March.

Deadline: 15th February, 2013

For further information, visit the link.

Tu Horomata Scholarships for outstanding postgraduate students

Targeted Maori scholarships are available for full-time study at postgraduate level for students with outstanding academic potential. These scholarships are of value 12,500 Masters by thesis around $5,000 Honors Up to $5,000 Masters by coursework and are offered to ten students for duration of 1 year.

These scholarships are known as Tu Horomata Scholarships (Horomata means pure or excellent). Victoria intends to use part of the Maori and Pacific Peoples Special Supplementary Grant and additional funding allocated by the PVC (Maori) to help retain and up skill Maori students at masters level by setting up these scholarships

The major objective of the scholarships is to increase retention and completion rates of Maori at Masters Level or to encourage Maori into higher education and into subject areas where Maori are underrepresented.

Selection criteria:

Selection for all Tu Horomata scholarships will be based on:

· The student’s academic record
· Support for the intended research within the School/Faculty in the form of a reference statement
· The relevance of the intended research project to the interests of Maori and/or whether the research is in area where Maori are under represented
· the agreement of Toihuarewa

Decision makers:

The PVC Maori on behalf of Toihuarewa will assist in the selection of recipients.

Recipients of the full award are expected to sign the Victoria Postgraduate Scholarship contract. The Office of the PVC Maori on behalf of Toihuarewa will assist faculties in identifying potential recipients and will therefore be an essential part of determining the eventual recipients.

Closing dates for applications:

Monday 01st October, 2012

Monday 01st April, 2013

1 April & 1 October

For further information, visit the link.

Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide

This resource guide seeks to provide an overview of resources, guides, and sources of funding for organizations working with women and girls.

Reports

Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls

A 2010 survey report that summarizes European foundation granting to programs intended to benefit women and girls…[more]

Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women’s Funds

To understand the increased inclusion and role of women within philanthropy, the Foundation Center partnered with the Women’s Funding Network to chart the current landscape of philanthropy focused on women and girls and document the specific role played by women’s funds…[more]

Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID): “Where is the Money for Women’s Rights?”

AWID has multiple publications available concerning funding for women and girls’ organizations…[more]

Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID): “WITMs Compilation of Resource Mobilization Tools”

Quality and user friendly information on how to fundraise, write a grant proposal or find donors supporting different sectors and themes, this initiative has reviewed the existing online resources to produce this short document containing what we believe are interesting and good quality manuals, toolkits and guides produced by various organizations on how to mobilize and access funding…[more]

Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations

Designed especially for first-time fundraisers, the Global Fund for Women’s updated handbook presents some key ideas about raising money to fund women’s rights work in today’s global political and economic context…[more]

Funding Sources for Gender-Equality and Women-focused Projects

This resource is divided into five sections: Women’s Funds (those dedicated to gender-equality and women-focused rights projects), Foundations, International Development Agencies, Prizes, and on-line Directories…[more]

Articles

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: “Cultivating Philanthropy by Women” by Holly Hall

Female donors now have the means, but they’re still not as willing as men to part with their money…[more]

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP): “Philanthropy and Gender: Not Your Mother’s Bake Sale” by Martha Keates

When it comes to giving money away, are there differences between men and women and their philanthropic behavior? Numerous studies and countless anecdotal observations suggest that there are significant differences…[more]

Networks & Institutes

Women’s Funding Network

Women’s Funding Network is more than 150 organizations that fund women’s solutions across the globe, making us one of the largest collaborative philanthropic networks in the world. Our members are women’s foundations that span public charities, private foundations and funds within community foundations…[more]

International Network of Women’s Funds (INWF)

The INWF is a unique network in which funders in both the North and the South are organized democratically, and are organically linked to the feminist movement – from which almost all of them emerged. Currently the INWF has seventeen members committed to expanding the resources available to women’s rights organizations around the world…[more]

Women Grants

A regularly updated compilation of grants available for women and girls’ organizations…[more]

Women’s Philanthropy Institute

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, a part of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, furthers the understanding of women’s philanthropy through research, education, and knowledge dissemination…[more]

Selected Foundations

The Global Fund for Women

The Global Fund for Women is an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice. We advocate for and defend women’s human rights by making grants to support women’s groups around the world…[more]

Sigrid Rausing Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-giving foundation based in London. It was founded in 1995 by Sigrid Rausing to support the international human rights movement…[more]

Hewlett Foundation- Population Program

The Population Program has two goals: to enhance and protect the reproductive health and rights of individuals and to stabilize global populations in ways that promote social and economic well-being and sustain the environment…[more]

Mama Cash

Mama Cash is the oldest international women’s fund – established in the Netherlands in 1983. She supports pioneering and innovative women’s initiatives around the world, because she believes that social change starts with women and girls…[more]

Nike Foundation

Nike Foundation works to get girls on the international agenda and drive resources to them. The Foundation believes the best way to do that is to prove that investment in her unleashes the girl effect…[more]

Packard Foundation- Population and Reproductive Health

The Population and Reproductive Health program works to slow population growth in high fertility areas of the world and to enhance and protect women’s reproductive health and reproductive rights, especially for marginalized and disadvantaged girls, women, and communities…[more]

Multilateral Organizations

UN Women

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women provides grants to fuel innovative, high-impact programs by government agencies and civil society groups through two funds—the Fund for Gender Equality and the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women…[more]

The Fund for Gender Equality

The Fund for Gender Equality is a multi-donor initiative designed to advance high-impact gender equality programmes that focus on women’s economic and/or political empowerment at local and national levels. The Fund is unique in its focus on turning local and national laws and policies into tangible gains for women’s rights…[more]

UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women

The UN Trust Fund is managed by the UN Women on behalf of the UN system. The UN Trust Fund is the only multilateral grant-making mechanism that supports local, national and regional efforts to end violence against women and girls…[more]

UNDEF

UNDEF was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. UNDEF has a specific interest in women’s groups…[more]