THE CANADA FUND FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES – GUYANA AND SURINAME

Application Deadline: 8 March, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

The High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for 2024-2025. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible recipients include:

Local, national or community-based organization (non-governmental and not-for-profit)

Local municipal, regional or national government institution or agency of the recipient country

Local academic institution

Canadian organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities

International or regional organization (non-governmental or not-for-profit) that is working on local development activities

Intergovernmental or multilateral institution, organization or agency working on local development activities

The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.

BENEFIT:

The average CFLI contribution is $20,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars. Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to local currency by the implementing partner.

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PADUA INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: March 11, 2024.

LOCATION: Italy

The University of Padua offers 59 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completely held in English in PaduaThe scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievements and school / academic records may receive a scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events.

ELIGIBILITY:

Highly talented prospective international students from all over the world wishing to enrol in one of University of Padua  Bachelor’s  or Master’s degrees completely held in English.

The Padua International Excellence Scholarship has a maximum duration of: 2 continuous years for Master’s degree candidates; and 3 continuous years for Bachelor’s and Single-Cycle degree candidates.

Do not possess an Italian citizenship (except for dual citizenship including Italian);

hold a non-Italian foreign secondary school diploma (for Bachelor’s or Single-cycle degrees applicants) or a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s degrees applicants) allowing admission to the Italian University system;

do not reside in Italy;

apply to one or more of the abovementioned degree programmes completely taught in English at the University of Padua. Please remember that you can apply up to 3 degree programmes.

BENEFIT:

Fee-waiver + €8,000 scholarship (gross amount) per each academic year. The only amount to be paid by beneficiary students for each year consists of an admission fee, corresponding to the regional tax and marca da bollo.

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