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MEST Africa in partnership with Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape in Ghana through technology-driven solutions. This accelerator program seeks to empower visionary EdTech companies by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to accelerate their growth and impact.

By fostering collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship, this accelerator is dedicated to catalyzing positive change in education by equipping the next generation of learners with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Is Your Business Eligible?

To be eligible for the program, Startups, SMEs, and NGOs can apply if they meet the following criteria:

  • Must be incorporated in Ghana
  • Have been in operation for at least 3 years
  • Has a tech or tech-enabled solution designed to improve educational outcomes in Ghana
  • Growth stage – working product with active users
  • Potential to reach at least 8,000 learners
  • Inclusive and diverse team passionate about education

Timelines

  • Application close: 21st February, 2025
  • 1st Information Session: 16th January, 2025
  • 2nd Information Session: 6th February, 2025
  • Onboarding: 23rd April, 2025
  • Program end: 2nd December, 2025
MEST Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship

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The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes first-generation university students and recent graduates from around the world to join an free online interactive leadership development journey that is manageable along your other commitments. *Note program content is delivered in English.

Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility

  • 18-29 years old
  • First-generation, low-income university student
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated; not a postgraduate student or graduate

If you meet these eligibility criteria and submit a 10 minute application, you will be accepted!

Applications for Cohort 2 of the 2025 program are open now until February 19, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. EST! Visit this link to apply: Apply here

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We are looking for disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries. Examples of such solutions include, but not limited to: waste-to-resource, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The top two solutions from either challenge themes will receive S$1 Million in grant funding.

We are seeking groundbreaking innovations that specifically address the challenges posed by climate-induced extreme weather conditions. Examples of such solutions include, but not limited to: heat mitigation, nature-based solutions. The top two solutions from either challenge themes will receive S$1 Million in grant funding.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

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Three scholarships are offered to support the training and development of the next generation of leaders in global health, and strengthen the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa.

These highly competitive scholarships are available to applicants intending to study on a one-year, full-time, London-based (face-to-face) MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

Award details

Three scholarships are available for the 2025-26 academic year. Each scholarship will cover

  • tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees, and
  • a tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 22,000.00.

Eligibility for funding

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:

  • be nationals of, and resident in, countries in sub-Saharan Africa; and
  • intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM; and
  • confirm that you would not be able to pay for the proposed program of study without access to this fund by applying through the online scholarship portal; and
  • meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements; and
  • hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level, and
  • hold an offer of admission for 2025-26 for one of LSHTM’s London-based intensive MSc programmes of study

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate (in their application documentation) the potential to make significant contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.

How to apply

The application process has two steps. To be considered for the funding, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and complete both steps outlined below by the scholarship deadline of 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 05 March 2025.

  • Step 1
    Submit an application for 2025-26 for a London-based MSc programme of study, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant programme of study page.
  • Step 2
    • This will provide you with a temporary password to use the first time you login (via e-vision), which you should then update.

Once you have submitted an application to study you should receive an automated email from the Scholarships Team (scholarships@lshtm.ac.uk) providing you with the link to our online scholarships application portal.

  • Please search for ‘GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders’ if you wish to apply for this funding, and then answer all the questions online.  Once you are happy with all your responses you can press submit and you should receive a confirmation of receipt email at your contact email address.
  • The scholarships portal will not be able to accept applications after the deadline stated above.
  • Scholarships team will be in touch with an outcome in due course.

NOTE: READ MORE HERE FIRST BEFORE APPLYING

Programs and application processes here

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Eligibility

  • Applicant must be under 30 years of age
  • Applicant must have completed their undergraduate (BSc.) or graduate program (MSc. or MPhil.) which is related to the geospatial field, from a recognized college or university in any of our operational regions.
  • Project work must be socially relevant or technically innovative
  • Project work or Thesis should have been completed using the ArcGIS suite of software.

Entry Process

  • Export your final year project or thesis in PDF format.
  • Generate a map package for your ArcGIS project.
  • Complete the online form on our YSA Landing page and upload thesis Document. You may include other relevant links to your project, listed in one Word(docs.) document.
  • When shortlisted, our team would contact and guide you to submit your map package

Prices

The 2025 Esri Young Scholar will win:

  • A trip to San Diego (USA)
  • A free Entry to the 2025 Esri UC where his or her project would be showcased and winners would be acknowledged personally by Jack Dangermond (Founder and president of Esri)
  • An ArcGIS for Personal Use license valid for 1 year (12 months)

Deadline

The scheduled date for submissions falls on February 28, 2025.
Submissions attempted after this date will be unsuccessful, as the portal will be closed until the next call for projects

Young Scholar Awards

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United Nations University-Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability is now accepting applications for our Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme!

Apply by 31 January for your chance to conduct advanced research in sustainability working alongside host researchers at universities and research institutions across Japan. Choose one of our thematic areas:

▪️ Governance for Sustainable Development
▪️ Biodiversity & Society
▪️ Water & Resource Management
▪️ Innovation & Education

Details and application form

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The University of Central Missouri delivers more than 150 innovative academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

No matter which program of study you select at UCM, you’ll receive an education that will prepare you to lead in your chosen field. With an 18-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive the personal attention you need to succeed. Our academic programs emphasize experiential learning. That means you won’t just be acquiring knowledge. You’ll be gaining hands-on experience that will give you a competitive advantage in the workforce. UCM offers cutting-edge academic programs, such as Cybersecurity, and incorporates the newest technologies so you’re well prepared for the careers of today and tomorrow.

Fee Waiver February runs from February 1–28, 2025.
Apply during this time to save $75 and secure your spot

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Are you a bachelor’s or master’s student looking to enhance your research skills? This free, 1-week virtual exchange course, led by Serdar Türkeli, trains students in conducting structured, comprehensive, and large-scale literature reviews using the innovative Litoscope tool.

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