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awards, competition, Events, Opportunities

WORLD BANK GROUP: YOUTH SUMMIT PITCH COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: 1 March, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The WBG Youth Summit 2024 Pitch Competition is an exciting opportunity for young change-makers to showcase their innovative solutions addressing global challenges. Open to individuals aged 18-35 worldwide, this competition provides a dynamic platform for presenting your ideas to an international audience through compelling pitch decks.

ELIGIBILITY:

Submissions from diverse backgrounds and focus areas with a special interest in addressing the following themes are encouraged to apply:

Bridging the Digital Divide: Solutions that promote digital inclusion and establish reliable connectivity, overcoming barriers to ensure universal digital access.

Intelligence for Good: Explore the potential of artificial intelligence to combat socioeconomic inequalities, drive meaningful change, and address issues related to equality and inclusion.

Sustainable Technology: Showcase digital innovations that advance sustainable living and resource preservation. Incorporate green technology to promote eco-friendly practices and contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

They invite you to submit your groundbreaking ideas that have the power to make a real difference in the world. This global competition seeks to reward the most innovative projects, so get ready to shape the future with your solutions.

BENEFIT:

Finalists will join the 2024 World Bank Youth Summit hosted at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Travel expenses, including lodging and a nominal stipend for up to three nights, will be covered for one representative per team. The representative is required to obtain a valid U.S. visa for their travel. Other team members can participate in the event through the virtual platform.

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BP NET ZERO SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 1 April, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

As bp heads towards net zero, we are committed to listening to, learning from and working with others. That’s why bp is pleased to support the Net Zero Scholarship, a programme to identify and engage with young innovators who are reimagining energy for people and the planet today. Scholarship recipients will join bp’s delegation to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, where they will meet and exchange ideas with peers from across the business.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must be aged 18 – 30*

Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change.

Demonstrated capacity for leadership.

Understanding of key local and/or global issues.

One Young World will actively seek and prioritise applicants who are making an impact in at least one of the following areas:

Advocating for progressive climate policies.

Enhancing current low carbon energy technologies such as solar and wind.

Improving access to low carbon energy.

Innovating to reduce emissions in households, cities and industries.

BENEFIT:

Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal.

Hotel accommodation between 17 – 21 September 2024.

Return flights to and from Montréal.

Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Access to bespoke bp programming including: pre-Summit briefing, a bp buddy from the company’s internal delegation and a post-Summit feedback session.

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