Opportunities for Young Ethiopians

OFYE is a blog connecting Ethiopian to the life changing opportunities by sharing information for youth in Ethiopia. OFYE contains opportunities help to facilitate young Ethiopian’s efforts in exchanging ideas and preparing themselves for the future. This blog includes: Scholarships, Contests, internships & fellowships (awards) targeted towards individuals & organizations worldwide. OFYE is a blog with the latest news and information on scholarships and universities across the globe. The blog aims to inform African students of the educational opportunities available. OFYE , short for Opportunities for Young Ethiopians, is an updated listing of international scholarships specifically for people from Africa. OFYE is resource for students wishing to study abroad. At this blog, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, global opportunities, fellowships, essay contests, internships, competitions and awards, loan programs, and other information t...

The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme 2020 The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme awards scholarships for travel and living expenses to candidates from low-income countries to attend continuing education programmes at ETH Zurich. The goal of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills of future leaders with the perspective of contributing to capacity development and poverty reduction in their home countries.  Eligibility of the candidate The candidate must hold a completed and recognised Master’s degree from a university and proof professional working experience of at least 2 years. The minimal English standard is TOEFL level C1.  The scholarship is open to candidates from countries classified as Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries and Lower Middle Income Countries according to the DAC-list of the OECD.  Candidates need to be accepted by the S...

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2020/2021 Grants for Women in Science (USD 50,000 per year) Application Deadline: November 7th 2019 The Faculty for the Future program , launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at leading universities worldwide.The program’s long-term goal is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific careers by lowering the barriers women face when entering STEM disciplines, thus reducing the gender gap. Faculty for the Future Fellows are expected to return to their home countries after completion of their studies to contribute to economic, social and technological advancement by strengthening the STEM teaching and research faculties of their home institutions. They can also make contributions in the public sector where their newly acquired technical and scientific skills ...

The Standard Chartered Bank Youth to Work Programme 2019  Application Deadline: September 15th 2019  The Standard Chartered Bank Youth to Work Programme aims to demonstrate the dynamic contribution youth can make to economic development. The programme supports 40 exceptional young professionals and 40 small and growing businesses (SGBs) in Uganda to drive positive change in business and communities across Kampala. In addition the programme also targets key spillover benefits within the wider business community.  How will it work  Each young professional will be trained in key accredited business, consultancy and employ ability skills and undertake a three- month placement in a SGB. In the business, the young professional will conduct a structured and supported assessment of the enterprise’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as identify areas for improvement. In partnership with programme staff and the business owner they will develop...

The Alliance Française de Nairobi Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition 2019 for young Kenyans (KShs.175,000 cash prize)  Application Deadline:  Sunday 29th September 2019  The Alliance Française de Nairobi  is the Promoter of the Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition. The Smartphone Film Competition is open to all entrants 18yrs and above resident in Kenya.  Entrants must submit their Films by midnight Sun.29th September 2019.  Competition participation is free of charge.  Only one lm per entrant will be accepted.  All lms must be shot using smartphones.  Films cannot exceed 4 minutes including credits.  All genres accepted.  Entries must be based on the theme ‘#Sheisnambaone’ / #Elleestnuméroun  It is permissible to use any software or apps for editing, post-production or treatment of images.  It is permissible to use external devices for audio recording.  Films can be in English, French, Kisw...