CHEVENING-LEICESTER PARTNER SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: 5 November 2024 at 11:59 UTC/GMT (midday UK time).

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Leicester is proud to launch this new exciting scholarship that will support two fully funded scholarships for 2025-26 entry.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible applicants for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship must be from Chevening eligible countries (excluding India) and studying a one-year taught Masters course within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities or the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, starting in September 2025. 

In addition to the above requirements, you will also need to fulfil the standard Chevening requirements which can be found on their website. All applications for the scholarship are managed by Chevening. Please see their website for further details.  

BENEFIT:

Recipients will receive a return airfare, a full tuition fee waiver, a stipend to cover living costs and other allowances to fully support them to study with us here at the University of Leicester. 

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FCMB 2024 AGRITECH HACKATHON AND VENTURE BUILDING, SPONSORED BY FMO

Application Deadline: September 5, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The 2024 AgriTech Hackathon and Venture Building Program supported by FMO is designed to search out, identify, and groom early-stage businesses across Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the FCMB Hackathon and Venture Building Program 2024, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Stage of Idea:Your business idea should be in the early stages of development.

Team:You should have a team with a mix of skills and experience relevant to building an Agritech business. This could include experience in agriculture, technology, business development, and marketing.

Passion for Agriculture:You should have a strong passion for agriculture and a desire to make a positive impact in the industry.

Commitment:You should be committed to participating fully in the program and working hard to develop your venture.

Legal:Be a legally registered company either as a business name or limited, individual teams of hackers are also encouraged to apply to the hackathon.

BENEFIT:

Monetary Prize: Each winning team will receive a significant financial reward, offering a substantial boost to advance their innovative health solutions. The total prize value is equal to 23,000,000 Naira.

Venture Building Opportunity: Winners will have the chance to engage in a 4-weeks Venture Building program. This unique program will leverage best-in-class product development methodology and business advisory to ship fast and sell faster.

Trophy: In recognition of their exceptional talent, each winning team will be honoured with a commemorative plaque, symbolising their achievement and excellence in the Agri-Sector.

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