Study in Sweden has announced a competition entitled “Challenge Yourself India 2011” offering Indian tech students and professionals (min. BSc) a chance to win scholarships worth Rs 6 million to study at 3 of Sweden's best technology universities, besides winning many other prizes. About the … [Read more...] about Challenge Yourself India 2011: Opportunity for Tech Students and Professionals to get Full Fee Waiver in Swedish Universities
Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
This year’s Gruber Justice Prize is awarded to the Association for Civil Rights (ACRI) in Israel. The award will be received by Libby Lenkinski Friedlander, director of international relations for the organization, along with the representatives of four other social justice organizations. The awrd … [Read more...] about Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
Nominations are invited by UNESCO, for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Member States of UNESCO, regional and international organizations, and professional and non-government organizations that have been doing significant work in Journalism and freedom of expression are … [Read more...] about UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
Eye to Heart invites Videos and Screenplays for 2011 Contest
Eye to Heart is inviting people to send videos or screenplay addressing one of the five themes for Eye to Heart 2011 Contest. The submitted videos and screenplays will be reviewed by a panel of celebrity judges, and the winner will be awarded with the $2,000 prize. Selected videos will be screened … [Read more...] about Eye to Heart invites Videos and Screenplays for 2011 Contest
Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize
Grinnell College is inviting nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. This prize is offered by the college to honour individuals who have shown leadership in their fields and have creative ideas for bringing positive changes in the society. This prize also celebrates the … [Read more...] about Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize
Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child
Nominations are now open for the World’s Children’s prize that is awarded for outstanding contributions for the rights of the child. It is an annual educational program for young people about the rights of the child, democracy, the environment and global friendship. Eligibility Criteria People … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child
Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
Ashoka’s Youth Venture, in partnership with Staples Foundation, is seeking entries from young people for the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition. The competition is organized to recognize the youths with innovative ideas about use of technology for advancing social change and … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
The North-South Prize is an annual award of the Council of Europe given since 1995 to two personalities who have excelled in their commitment to the defence and promotion of human rights and pluralistic democracy, the development of intercultural dialogue and the reinforcement of the north-south … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and one highly talented Dutch visual artist for their great merits to science, Dutch art and society. The scientific Heineken Prizes recognise and reward unique achievement in the … [Read more...] about Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
Stop TB Partnership seeks nominations for the 2011 Kochon Prize
Kochon Foundation, a non-profit foundation registered in the Republic of Korea is seeking nominations for The Stop TB Partnership-Kochon Prize aimed at supporting the global fight against tuberculosis. The Stop TB Partnership-Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or … [Read more...] about Stop TB Partnership seeks nominations for the 2011 Kochon Prize
