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Westerwelle Young Founders Programme

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The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme is a fully funded 6-month-long programme for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging and developing countries. The programme aims to connect young founders from all over the world and offers a mentoring programme tailored to their particular challenges. It supports them in further developing their entrepreneurial skills and their international network.

The 6-month-long Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Spring 2021 starts with a digital kick-off conference from 1st to 5th of March 2021. In the following six months, the young founders will have the opportunity to develop their company with the support of a personal mentor and to exchange ideas with the other young founders and obtain feedback.

On top of that, the Westerwelle Foundation will select the ten best performing Young Founders and invite them to the Top-10-Conference in Berlin in autumn 2021. During this conference, the selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, participate in workshops and networking events and get an insight into the German start-up scene.

Applications for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Spring 2021 are open from November 13th till December 9th and accessible here.

We wish all applicants good luck and are looking forward to again a new cohort of inspiring Young Founders.

What we offer:

  • The Top-10 Conference – a week-long conference in Berlin for the ten best performing startups who will be given the unique chance to pitch in front of investors, participate in workshops and networking events and get an insight into the German startup scene. (travel and accommodation will be covered by the Westerwelle Foundation);
  • A personal mentor who is an experienced entrepreneur and will function as a sparring partner with whom you can discuss upcoming challenges and new opportunities;
  • Monthly peer mentoring calls with the other successful Young Founders of the cohort to share knowledge with and support each other;
  • Expert sessions on relevant topics (e.g. OKRs, investor KPIs, marketing & sales);
  • The Young Founders Network — a strong alumni network that functions as a platform for all Young Founders to connect with each other, exchange ideas and find support for existing challenges;
  • Exposure to the Berlin startup scene and the public for you and your startup via our social media channels and our networks,
  • Assistance beyond the programme as we remain a contact person for the Young Founders and will help you to find suitable experts for challenges, offer possibilities to share learnings with current cohorts or celebrate successes.
  • The buddy programme that connects alumni of the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme with new Young Founders that operate in the same business to potentially open doors and enhance mutual exchange.

Our requirements

  • You have recently (in the last 5 years) started a for-profit company with a scalable business model that has achieved Product-Market Fit and has ideally secured first external funding (if you run a business model that requires external investment);
  • your company is based in a developing or emerging country or has a strong business focus on developing and emerging economies;
  • you possess a good working knowledge of English;
  • you are available to attend the digital kick-off conference and can make time to participate in monthly mentoring and peer mentoring calls for the 6-month programme.

Please note that foreign applicants must possess valid travel documents (including a visa, if necessary) to enter Germany, and valid travel medical insurance.

Application process YFP Spring 2021

  1. Application deadline (9th of December 2020, 12am CET)
  2. Skype interviews with shortlisted candidates (2nd of January to 31st of January 2021)
  3. Jury decision and selection of participants (4th of February 2021)
  4. Notification of all applicants (6th of February 2021)

The Network

One of the highlights of participating in the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme is that every participant will also join the Young Founders Network — a strong network of outstanding entrepreneurs from emerging and developing countries who had participated in the programme themselves. The Young Founders Network is a place to look for expertise, develop synergies with other Young Founders and support each other.

Meet our Young Founders here:

Westerwelle Young Founders Spring 2020

Westerwelle Young Founders Autumn 2019

Westerwelle Young Founders Spring 2019

Westerwelle Young Founders Autumn 2018

Westerwelle Young Founders Spring 2018

Westerwelle Young Founders 2017

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For further information, please see the FAQs.

Amsterdam-Silicon Valley Female Founder Program

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The Founder Institute, the world’s premier pre-seed startup accelerator, is launching the first of its kind virtual program in collaboration with WomenTech Network as part of the Amsterdam – Silicon Valley Virtual 2021 program.  

The Female Founder Program helps early-stage women entrepreneurs build innovative businesses in the Silicon Valley-Amsterdam Founder Institute through:

  • Mentorship and feedback from +100 top entrepreneurs and industry experts 
  • Access to a local and global support network of mentors, investors, and advisors
  • Introductions to business angels, VCs and corporates investing globally 
  • Over €1.5MM in partner deals and resources
  • Several fellowships awarded to the top applicants, allowing them to participate in the program for free

This collaboration with WomenTech Network is part of Founder Institute’s goal of improving the gender gap in technology. Together we aim to build additional promising female-led startups in 2021, and help further establish Amsterdam as a center for female leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Who Should Apply?

The Founder Institute is the world’s premier pre-seed startup accelerator, with chapters across 185+ cities and alumni companies that have raised over $950M in funding. Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used our program to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, building a co-founding team, and more. 

The Regional Female Founder Program (scheduled with Amsterdam – Silicon Valley Virtual 2021 program) takes place from  Mar 3, 2021 to May 27, 2021. Any pre-seed female entrepreneur interested in building an innovative startup is encouraged to apply, including aspiring founders with a full-time job, solo founders, teams, and founders of established companies (pre-funding). 

The entire program is run virtually, so no physical presence is required. The weekly mandatory sessions are scheduled to take place starting 8.30AM PDT / 11:30AM EDT / 5:30PM CET / 6:30 EET and will last for 3 hours.

What to Expect?

To apply to the Amsterdam-Silcon Valley Female Founder Program you must complete your application below. 

During the program you can expect:

  • 3.5 months of systematic development on your idea and your company
  • 200+ specific tasks to develop your idea and your company
  • Direct and honest feedback about your business
  • Weekly online group sessions with top mentors giving practical guidance and Q&A session on specific topics
  • Personal and group office hours with hand-picked experienced mentors
  • Later in the program, introductions to corporates and potential investors
  • Global online demo day webinar for the graduates!

Rules of the game:

  • A limited number of applicants will be accepted to the program
  • We require execution – if you are not learning and executing, you may be dropped from the program
  • You will get strong peer support from other founders in your cohort
  • No need for physical appearance but mandatory remote video appearance for three hours on Wednesdays

After the short form, you will be invited to take our Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, which is our main criteria for evaluating applicants. 

The Final Application Deadline is on Feb 21, 2021. Female Founder Program recipients will be chosen from the top overall applicants to the program, and be notified via email within a few days of applying. 

TED Fellow Program

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Deadline: August 24, 2020 at 11:59pm UTC.
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Every year the TED Fellows program selects a new group of extraordinary, multidisciplinary individuals by open application. We look for innovators on the rise in their respective fields who are doing bold, original work.

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We are currently accepting applications for our next class of TED Fellows. Apply now through August 24, 2020 at 11:59pm UTC.

Before applying, we invite you to read important updates about the Fellowship program, find answers to some frequently asked questions and meet all the TED Fellows to learn more about the breadth of this global community.

Note: The deadline is in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be sure to convert this deadline to your local time.

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The application process

We read every application, and therefore the review process takes time. You can expect to hear back from us within 8 months after the application closes. All applicants are notified whether or not they have been selected to join the TED Fellows program.

Who should apply

We look for different applicants than many other leadership-oriented programs. Instead of business people, policy wonks and government officials, the TED Fellows program focuses on doers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers and photographers, musicians and artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGO heads, and human rights activists.

In addition to impressive accomplishment, fine character and a good heart are also important traits we look for in TED Fellows. More than anything, this focus on character has defined the success of the TED Fellows program.

The selection process

TED Fellows are selected by the program staff, with extensive reference checking and consultation with experts across all fields.

There is no algorithm for how we select our TED Fellows. We select Fellows based on their accomplishments in their respective fields, the potential impact of their work and also their character. The ideal applicant is multidisciplinary and collaborative in their pursuits and is at a moment in their career to maximize the support of the TED community.

Questions? Learn more in our Program FAQ

International Summer Internship Turkey 2020 (Fully Funded)

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Overview:

International Local Authorities Internship Program is an international internship program annually organized by Union of Municipalities of Turkey (UMT) since 2012 with the aim of providing local governance training to the participants through instructions, practical examples and field visits including social activities and trips to various cities in Turkey. Since the first program, LOCALINTERNational has been providing an international training environment to a wide range of participants from European, Asian and Middle Eastern countries to learn, socialize and see the good practices along with the examples of municipal work.

This year, LOCALINTERNational 2020 will take place between 09-19 August with the participation of new graduates and last year students of universities. As the previous ones the program will facilitate trainings, field visits and social-cultural activities for future local leaders. Our Union looks forward to hosting valuable young participants and to provide them with a beneficial local governance experience.

All expenses will be covered (except visa, travel insurance) by the UMT.

Learning Contents:

  • Fundamental Values of Local Governments 
  • Local Democracy and Participation
  • Social and Cultural Activities of Local Governments
  • Global and Regional Organizations of Local Governments
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Comparative Local Governments
  • Local Governments in Turkey
  • CV Preparation and Interview Techniques
  • Local Solutions for Smart Cities

Application requirements:

  • Students from all Nationalities are Eligible ( European, Asian and Middle Eastern Countries)
  • Good command of English
  • Last year students or new graduates of:
    • law
    • Economic
    • Urban/ Regional Planning
    • Sociology
    • Communication
    • Political Science
    • International Relations
    • Administrative Sciences
    • Other related fields

Summary:

  • Host Country: Turkey
  • Internship by: Union of Municipalities of Turkey (UMT)
  • Duration: 11 days ( 09 – 19 August 2020)
  • Financial : All expenses will be covered (except visa, travel insurance) by the UMT.
  • Deadline for Applying: 10 May 2020
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National Council Of Urban Health 2020 (fully funded)

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Urban American Indian/Alaska Native youth suffer higher rates of depression, which can be attributed to isolation from tribal lands and identity, lack of adequate mental health care, and financial instability. They are often geographically dispersed and disconnected from other urban AI/AN youth. Overcome with a high prevalence of alcoholism, and increased risk for suicide and mental health issues, the need for better systems of care and improved community capacity to support urban AI/AN youth is a high priority.

Through the development of a National Urban Indian Youth and Young Adult Advisory Council, NCUIH seeks to develop a community-driven comprehensive urban youth suicide and substance abuse response plan for urban Indian communities to provide prevention and recovery support to AI/AN young people under 24 years of age.

The NCUIH Youth Advisory Council will promote peer level awareness and support for youth and young adult AI/ANs living in urban areas. Youth Council members will promote awareness of substance misuse, trauma, suicide prevention, and mental health among peers on a local and national level.

Application:

Time Commitment:

  • NCUIH expects that youth and young adults selected for the National Youth Advisory Council will commit to a 12-month term beginning June 1st, 2020, and ending May 31st, 2021.
  • NCUIH will convene monthly, virtual meetings with Youth Council members based on shared availability.
  • First Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 – Time TBD

Eligibility:

  • American Indian/Alaska Native living in urban communities, off reservations between the ages of 18-24 
  • Youth Council applicants must be 18 years of age by the application deadline of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on MONDAY, April 6th, 2020.
  • Able to engage in a 12-month commitment with NCUIH beginning June 1, 2020, and ending May 31, 2021 
  • Youth Council members must have a desire and willingness to grow by serving as youth leaders representing urban communities 
  • Complete Youth Council Application and obtain an Adult Reference by 11:59PM Eastern Time on April 6, 2020
  • Applicants also have the option to obtain a Peer Reference or an additional adult reference 
  • Attend a 3-day, in-person Orientation on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, June 17th-19th, 2020, in Washington DC (expenses paid by NCUIH) 
  • Attend NCUIH’s 2021 Annual Leadership Conference, Location TBD (expenses paid by NCUIH) 
  • Presence at monthly virtual check-in meetings between June 2020 – May 2021
  • 1st Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, Time TBD 
  • Continued participation on work for Youth Council project assignments
  • Accessibility via phone and e-mail
  • Accessibility to virtual calls via computer or internet-capable phone
  • NCUIH expects that youth and young adults selected for the National Youth Advisory Council will commit to a 12-month term beginning June 1st, 2020, and ending May 31st, 2021.
  • NCUIH will convene monthly, virtual meetings with Youth Council members based on shared availability.
  • First Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 – Time TBD

Benefit:

  • There will be no costs associated with membership in the NCUIH National Youth Advisory Council. Any travel, lodging, meals, registration or other expenses will be covered by NCUIH.
  • A modest stipend will be provided.
  • Training to improve awareness regarding positive mental health practice
  • Promotion of suicide and substance misuse prevention              
  • Strengthening peer-support surveillance, motivational interviewing skills, and providing a space for cultural connections
  • Creating campaigns for the peer-level prevention of suicide, substance abuse and mental health challenges
  • Understanding the seven sacred teachings (love, courage, honesty, respect wisdom, truth, and humility) for sharing experiences and overcoming open communication barriers among peers
  • Building leadership and professional development skills
  • Building self-care and wellness skills
  • Building advocacy-based policy skills
  • Strengthening team-building skills

Summary:

The Young Health Programme Scholarship 2020

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Host Country: Germany
Host Organization: One Young World
Duration: 4 days
Date: 14-17 October
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Deadline: 27 March 2020
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Through the Young Health Programme (YHP), AstraZeneca works to engage and empower young people with information so that they can make healthy choices today that will lead to better health later in life. Youth are at the heart of YHP’s activities providing young people with a powerful voice in identifying their own health needs as well as planning and delivering solutions.
This year, AstraZeneca is collaborating with One Young World to offer 21 scholarships to inspiring young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit 2020 in Munich, Germany. In addition to attending the Summit, YHP scholars will participate in a pre-Summit skills-building workshop to meet the delegation, share information about their background and get prepared for what will be an incredible experience in Munich.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?

  • Access to the One Young World Summit 2020 in Munich.
  • Access to an exclusive Youth Health Programme pre-Summit workshop.
  • Hotel accommodation in Munich on a shared basis between 12 and 17 (inclusive) October, 2020.
  • Return air or rail travel for scholars living outside of Germany.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner between 12 and 17 October.
  • Ground transportation between Summit venues in Munich.
  • Discretionary funds to cover reasonable out of pocket expenses connected with getting to and from the Summit. These can be claimed by Scholars after the Summit.
  • Reimbursement of Schengen visa application fee (if applicable).
  • Reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses connected with travelling to and from the Summit.
  • Reimbursement of Schengen visa application fee (if applicable).
    • Please note that scholars will be required to pay the visa application and insurance fees themselves. They will then be able to apply for a reimbursment from One Young World. Expenses will be reimbursed within three months of the Summit.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This scholarship is intended for young leaders who are aged 18 – 30 and are able to demonstrate:

  • Evidenced commitment to addressing health and wellbeing in a local, national or global community, with a specific focus on child and adolescent health and/or disease prevention and/or social determinants of health programming.
  • Leadership ability in championing and galvanising stakeholders around their chosen cause or issue.
  • A capacity for innovation and problem solving that is entrepreneurial and values-driven.
  • Concern for local and global issues.
  • Experience of working towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.

Eligibility

This scholarship is intended for young leaders who are aged 18 – 30 and are able to demonstrate:

  • Evidenced commitment to addressing health and wellbeing in a local, national or global community, with a specific focus on child and adolescent health and/or disease prevention and/or social determinants of health programming.
  • Leadership ability in championing and galvanising stakeholders around their chosen cause or issue.
  • A capacity for innovation and problem solving that is entrepreneurial and values-driven.
  • Concern for local and global issues.
  • Experience of working towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.

International Writing Competition 2020 in UK

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Bristol Short Story Prize – an annual international writing competition open to all published and unpublished, UK and non-UK based writers.

They publish an annual anthology of the winning stories as well as presenting cash prizes. 20 stories will be shortlisted and published in Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13 by Tangent Books. The winner and 2 runners up will be selected from the shortlist and announced at an awards ceremony which will be held in Bristol in October 2020.

Prize:

  • The Samson Award will be presented to the highest placed story by a Bristol writer.
  • 1st prize is £1,000
  • 2nd prize is £500
  • 3rd prize is £250
  • 17 further prizes of £100 will be presented to the remaining shortlisted writers

Rules:

  1. Closing date for receipt of entries is April 30th 2020 at midnight BST (‘midnight’ meaning the very last second of April 30th 2020).
  2. Entrants must be over 16 years old on the closing date, April 30th 2020.
  3. The maximum length of submissions is 4,000 words (does not include title), there is no minimum length. Stories can be on any theme or subject and are welcome in any style including graphic, verse or genre-based (Crime, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Children’s etc..) .
  4. The 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to all published and unpublished writers. There is no geographical restriction on entry – the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to everyone, whether they are based in the UK or outside the UK. Entries can be made online or by post.  All entries must be in English. Online entries should be submitted via the online entry facility, usually in Word document, pdf or equivalent. Postal entries will only be accepted as printed typescripts. There are no specific formatting requirements: font type, font size, line spacing etc. Writers may format their work in the way they feel is most appropriate – we do not specify any particular format for submissions. Please send postal entry/entries to: Bristol Short Story Prize, Unit 5.16, Paintworks, Bath Road Bristol BS4 3EH
  5. Authors may enter as many stories as they like. There is an entry fee of £9 for each story submitted to the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize. Payment for online entries to the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize should be made via the website online entry facility. Entrants will be transferred to the Paypal website after they have submitted their story/stories to the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize to pay the entry fee. Payment for postal entries to the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize should be made by cheque. Cheque payments must be in pounds sterling and cheques should be made payable to ‘Bristol Short Story Prize Ltd.’. Each postal submission must be accompanied by a signed entry form confirming an entrant has read the rules of the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize and accepts the rules of the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize.
  6. Entries will not be returned. Please keep a copy. No corrections or alterations can be made after receipt of an entry.
  7. Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been previously published, in print or online (including self-published, ebook, magazines, journals, websites, blogs, social network sites), or broadcast or won a prize in another writing competition on or before October 10th 2020. Any entry found to have been plagiarised will be disqualified. Simultaneous submissions are welcome but please let us know as soon as possible if a story is to be published elsewhere, in print or online (including self-published, ebook, magazines, journals, websites, blogs, social network sites), or broadcast or has won a prize in another writing competition on or before October 10th 2020.
  8. Entries will be read and judged anonymously; entrants’ names and contact details should only appear on the entry form and not anywhere on their stories/manuscripts. The stories/manuscripts must be free of all personal information about the author. This includes age and address.
  9. If entrants require acknowledgement of receipt of a postal entry they must enclose a stamped addressed postcard marked ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Online entries will be acknowledged by email. If an entrant does not receive an email acknowledgement for an online entry they are very welcome to contact Bristol Short Story Prize to confirm their entry has been received. Contact via email in the first instance is preferable: enquiries@bristolprize.co.uk
  10. Entries will be read by a panel of publishers, booksellers, reviewers and writers. They will select a longlist of 40 stories for the judging panel. The judging panel will select the 20 stories to be published in the Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13 and the top 3 prize winning stories for the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize. The judges’ decision is final and no individual correspondence will be entered into. Judges or readers will not comment on individual stories or give feedback on individual stories.
  11. The 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize judging panel is: Billy Kahora (writer, creative writing lecturer), Sharmaine Lovegrove (award-winning publisher), Anneliese Mackintosh (award-winning writer) and Tom Robinson (manager of Foyles Bookshop, Bristol).
  12. All entrants must agree to have their work published in the Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13, in both print and ebook formats, should they be the author of one of the 20 stories that are shortlisted for the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize. Authors will retain worldwide copyright on their work (including film and dramatic rights) but Bristol Short Story Prize has first publication rights to publish the 20 shortlisted stories in the Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13. Tangent Books will publish the 20 shortlisted stories in both print and ebook formats on October 10th 2020. Each of the shortlisted stories must never have been previously published, in print or online (including self-published, ebook, magazines, journals, websites, blogs, social network sites), or broadcast or won a prize in another writing competition on or before October 10th 2020. Please email Bristol Short Story Prize on enquiries@bristolprize.co.uk if clarification of this is needed.
  13. Once notified that they have been selected for the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize shortlist and will be published in Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13 (paperback and ebook), all shortlisted writers must confirm and verify that their shortlisted story has not been published in print or online (including self-published, ebook, magazines, journals, websites, blogs, social network sites), or broadcast or won a prize in another writing competition on or before October 10th 2020.All shortlisted writers must, also, confirm and verify that their shortlisted story will not be published or is not due to be published in print or online (including self-published, ebook, magazines, journals, websites, blogs, social network sites), or due to be broadcast or due to win a prize in another writing competition on or before October 10th 2020. 
  14. Each of the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize shortlisted authors will receive 2 free copies of the paperback version of Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13 and will be able to purchase further copies at a discount of 50%. All 2020 Bristol Short Story prize shortlisted writers will be able to purchase any number of copies of any volume of Bristol Short Story Prize Anthologies at a discount of 50%.
  15. Prizes for 2020 are: 1st prize-£1000, 2nd prize -£500, 3rd prize -£250. Each of the 17 remaining shortlisted writers will receive £100. An additional prize of £100, The Sansom Award, in recognition of the contribution to Bristol publishing of John and Angela Sansom, will be presented to the highest placed story by a Bristol writer. If no story by a Bristol writer is selected for the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize longlist, Bristol Short Story Prize reserve the right not to present the Sansom Award. In the event of two or more stories by Bristol writers being selected for the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize longlist, Angela Sansom will select the winner of The Sansom Award. The Sansom Award winning story will also be published in the print edition of Bristol 24/7 magazine in November 2020.
  16. All prizes will be awarded at the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize Awards Ceremony on October 10th 2020 and will be sent to any of the writers who are unable to attend the October 10th 2020 awards ceremony. Prizes, including free copies of the Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 13 as well as cash prizes, are not dependent on winners attending the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize Awards Ceremony. Entrants will not be contacted individually about the competition results unless they are selected for the shortlist. The 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize longlist and shortlist will be announced on the Bristol Short Story Prize website. The 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize longlist of 40 stories will be posted on the Bristol Short Story Prize website on Wednesday July 22nd 2020 at 2pm (BST) and the 2019 Bristol Short Story Prize shortlist of 20 stories will be posted on the Bristol Short Story Prize website on Wednesday July 29th 2020 at 2pm (BST). The top 3 prize winners of the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize will be displayed on the website within one week after the awards ceremony.
  17. Any entrant wishing to withdraw a story from the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize before the closing date and time of midnight (BST) April 30th 2020  will receive a full refund. Please contact us by email. We will not be able to refund any withdrawn stories after the closing date and time of midnight (BST) April 30th 2020.
  18. Entry implies an acceptance of all the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize rules. Entries that fail to comply with the entry rules and requirements may be disqualified.

Eligibility:

The 2019 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to all published and unpublished writers. There is no geographical restriction on entry – the 2019 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to everyone. 

How to join Competition:

  • Deadline: April 30th 2020
  • Apply Online:  online
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UNAOC 2020 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Host Country: Russia
Host Organization: Untied Nation Alliance of Civilizations
Fellowship Theme: Building Peace in the age of new media
Deadline: 3 April 2020

Background

he United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to announce its UNAOC Fellowship Program 2020. The United Nations fellowship is open to participants between 25 to 35 years old, from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and North America, with a strong interest in intercultural exchanges.

To be selected for the UN Fellowships, candidates must be able to present professional achievements in the fields of media, social media, and peacebuilding, with knowledge of the UN system. The Call will lead to the selection of a group of young leaders from Europe, North-America (EUNA) on one end, and a group of young leaders from the Middle East and North-Africa (MENA) on the other end. Participants from each geographic area will travel to their counterparts’ region for two weeks.

Vision

The goal of the United Nations Fellowship 2020 is to challenge perceptions and deconstruct stereotypes by providing participants with first-hand exposure to cultural diversity. In every country they visit, UNAOC Fellows will interact with a wide range of local stakeholders. While exploring opportunities for intercultural collaboration, Fellows will also discuss and exchange ideas on how to use media and information technology to support the global community and international organizations in their work toward sustainable peace and conflict prevention.

Eligibility Criteria

 To be eligible as EUNA candidates, applicants must be:

  • Nationals from the United States, Canada, or a country member of the Council of Europe (plus Belarus)
  • Born between January 1st 1985 and December 31st 1995
  • Fluent in English
  • Working directly in the fields of media and/or peace-building, with strong social media proficiency and strong knowledge of the UN and its global agenda.
  • In possession of a passport valid at least 3 months beyond July 2020 (October 1st 2020 and beyond)
  • Must not have participated in any of UNAOC program before.

 To be eligible as MENA candidates, applicants must be:

  • Nationals from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, State of Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, or Yemen.
  • Born between January 1st 1985 and December 31st 1995
  • Fluent in English
  • Working directly in the fields of media and/or peace-building, with strong social media proficiency and strong knowledge of the UN and its global agenda.
  • In possession of a passport valid at least 6 months beyond September 2020 (March 1st 2021 and beyond)
  • Must not have participated in any of UNAOC programmes before.

The jury will only evaluate applications meeting all of the above-mentioned criteria.

Evaluation and Selection 

Candidates meeting all the eligibility criteria will have their application reviewed by a jury composed of UNAOC staff, experts working in the fields of media, social media, peace-building and conflict prevention, with a strong knowledge of the UN system.

The jury will be looking for candidates with strong interest in learning more about other cultures and societies. To be selected, participants should also express their motivation in developing cross-cultural collaboration with peers and partners from different countries.

The jury will also be assessing professional accomplishment in the fields of media and peace-building and will look for applicants with a potential in shaping opinion and taking strong initiatives within their community.

The jury will also make sure that the final selection is:

  • Gender balanced
  • Region balanced between participants from North America, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
  • Limited to two participants per country
  • Professionally balanced with no more than a third of participants working in the same sector or industry.

To preserve the above-mentioned balance and to ensure the quality and diversity of participants, the selection jury will select the next highest scoring candidate to replace the lowest scoring redundant candidate.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a short Skype or phone interview.

How to apply?

  • Only fill in the following application if you meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned above
  • The application is to be completed in English only
  • The application is to be completed truthfully and in its entirety
  • Make sure to attach all the documents required
  • Resume must be in English
  • Do not attach anything else but the documents required

Only complete applications meeting the eligibility criteria and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Application

The last date to apply for the UNAOC Fellowship Programme 2020 is  Sunday, 8 March 11:59 pm EST to apply.

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GIRLS20 GLOBAL SUMMIT

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Apply now: link
Deadline: March 13, 2020
Official Link: GIRLS20

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ABOUT THE G(IRLS)20 GLOBAL SUMMIT

Since 2010, the G(irls)20 Global Summit has served as the only platform for young women to influence the G20. Every year, the Summit is held in the same country as the G20 Presidency; in 2020 Saudi Arabia will host world leaders and engagement groups.  In October 2020, 25+ young women from around the world will meet for the 11th Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a week of leadership training, social enterprise development and mentoring by female leaders in the business and public sectors. Participation at the Summit (including the cost of travel) is free of any costs for delegates.

The summit for delegates will include:

  • Workshops building valuable leadership skills;
  • Panels and speeches on the key economic policy issues facing girls and women globally;
  • Developing a Communiqué with recommendations to the G20 based on the delegates’ unique experience and expertise;
  • The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with 200+ young female leaders from around the world;
  • Building a network of mentors from the across the public and private sectors.

What’s expected of a delegate? 

Every applicant submits one idea for a policy recommendation to be incorporated into the Communiqué + one idea for a community development/ social entrepreneurship project to launch at home. Successful delegates will be expected to: 

√ Spend approximately 5 hours per week from May – September 2020 doing pre-Summit work online 

√ Collaborate with an online Working Group of delegates to develop policy recommendations

√ Participate in 1-2 video calls per month with policy experts, leadership coaches, and media training experts 

√ Participate fully in the week-long Summit, including attending all sessions, making new connections, asking questions, and bringing an open mind. 

√ Contribute to the development of a Communiqué. View the 2019 Communique here. 

√ Post-Summit, launch a community development project at home. 

√ Monthly check-ins with mentors following Summit

What costs are associated with attending the Summit?

G(irls)20 will cover the following costs for all delegates: 

√ Flights to and from Riyadh from their nearest major city

√ Transportation to and from the airport in Riyadh 

√ Accommodation in a shared room with one other female delegate

√ All meals during the week 

√ Costs associated with travel visas 

√ Traveller’s health insurance 

Costs not covered by G(irls)20 include: 

× Costs associated with obtaining or updating passport 

× Transportation to the major airport in home country 

× Stipends for souvenirs, gifts, etc. 

WHO CAN APPLY

√ Must be 18 years old when you submit your application, and must not be older than 23 years old before October 31, 2020. 

√ Holds or can obtain a valid passport 

√ Holds citizenship in any of the participating countries or regions: 

G20 Members: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, European Union.

2020 Guest Countries and Regions: Afghanistan, African Union, Indigenous*, MENA (Includes: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen), Pakistan, United Arab Emirates,Vietnam.

*Please note the Indigenous delegate position is open to a young woman from any country around the world who belongs to a self-identified Indigenous group.

When and where is the Summit?

The Summit will be held in October 2020 at a secure location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While the dates are still tentative, you must be available between 10th – 24th, 2020. 

Every year, the Summit is held in the same country as the G20 Presidency; in 2020 Saudi Arabia will host world leaders and engagement groups. Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid social transformation; for women, this has included lifting the bans on driving a car, travelling without permission of a guardian, and more. As the country undergoes rapid transformation, the Global Summit will bring together young women from the country and from around the world to help guide this transformation. 

What’s it like to travel to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is a safe country to visit; day-to-say security issues such as theft, muggings, kidnappings, etc. are very rare. G(irls)20 will secure visas for all delegates to attend the Summit.While in Saudi Arabia, the G(irls)20 delegation will always be on the same grounds, and all accommodations and venues will be comfortable and safe. Women in Saudi Arabia dress modestly (covered arms and legs, avoiding tight clothing). Most women in Saudi Arabia also wear an abaya. Delegates will not be required to wear an abaya or head covering, but may choose to do so if they are more comfortable. 

Are all religions and other minorities welcome in Saudi Arabia?

G(irls)20 prioritises inclusion; delegates from all religious backgrounds, including Christian, Jewish, Sunni, Shia and other Muslim sects, and other religions are welcome and will feel safe and comfortable in Saudi Arabia. 

Delegates who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other marginalized sexual orientations are also welcome to apply and will be in safe spaces with G(irls)20. If you are thinking about applying and would like to discuss this further, please reach out to info@girls20.org and we will be happy to chat about it.

How are the delegates chosen?

• Delegates are selected from among hundreds of applicants and evaluated and chosen based on their vision of leadership, personal triumph and their ability to find innovative solutions to social challenges. 

• Applications open on Friday, February 14th and close Friday, March 13th, 2020 at 15:00 / 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. No applications will be accepted after that time. 

• Applications will be reviewed by a team of volunteer Application Readers who will select their candidates to be interviewed. Shortlisted candidates from each country/region will be held in April 2020 with members of G(irls)20’s Steering Committee. 

• The top 2 candidates from each country/region will be interviewed by G(irls)20’s CEO in April 2020.

• All applicants will be informed whether or not they are successful in May 2020. 

How many applications do you receive?

• We receive over 1,500 applications from around the globe for these delegate positions.

Why are there 28 delegates but it is called G(irls)20?

• We select one young woman from each G20 country, but over the years have identified the critical need to invite voices from underrepresented countries and regions. We also align to some guest countries of the G20 Presidency.

• There will be a total of 28 delegates at the 2020 Summit. 

Have there been Summits before? 

The first G(irls)20 Summit occurred in Toronto in 2010. Since then we have run Summits around the world with an alumnae of over 200 young women! This year will be our 11th annual G(irls)20 Summit.

How is the Summit funded?

G(irls)20 is an independent registered charity in Canada and does not accept government funding for the Summit program. Please see our partners page to see the full list of sponsors. 

KAS-Female Legal Youth Network 2020

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To support young ambitious women in the legal sector of Cambodia Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Cambodia set up the KAS Female-Legal-Youth Network (KAS-FLY Network). The network will connect a group of high potential law students and young professionals with legal experts and support the development of professional and personal skills which are crucial for the future endeavour in the legal sector.

Call for Application

Applications are now open for potential female students, and young professionals in legal sector in Cambodia. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and a motivation letter through online application by February 24, 2020. Significant weight will be given to those applicants who demonstrate commitment and willingness to participate in the network though out one-year period, and their experiences in project management preferably in legal field in Cambodia.

Aims

To empower women in legal sectors in Cambodia and equip them with practical experiences crucial for their future career in legal field

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the KAS-Female Legal Youth, applicants must:

  • Be a Cambodian female law student (preferably in junior or senior year), or a Cambodian female young professionals in the field of law
  • Have basic and good knowledge in English especially in writing
  • Have high commitment in participating in various training sessions throughout a one-year-period
  • Have basic knowledge and experience in project management ideally in the field of law
  • Demonstrate a good teamwork and a problem solving skill

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build network and connect with like-minded people in the legal sector in Cambodia
  • Gain knowledge and skill beyond what has been taught at the university
  • Able to gain hand-on experience in organizing own project that contribute betterment in Cambodian legal sector
  • Opportunity to be invited to various events/conferences organized by KAS Cambodia

How to apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and a motivation letter through online application No Later Than February 24, 2020. Successful applicants will be contacted for further information at least two weeks after the deadline of the application.